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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1976

Page

8

Reform-minded HEW editorial urges sweeping changes

HEW faces a vast budget and thousands of regulations yearly. The piece moments to reform through public input, task forces, and clearer English in regulation writing, hoping the process limits new rules while clarifying existing ones. It mocks ongoing bureaucratic complexity and questions secretary Mathews stance.

U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW Department David Mathews Mathews

Press freedom and UNESCO push for state control of news

A UNESCO conference signals moves toward government dispensation of news to counter distortion. In New Delhi Indira Gandhi argues Western reporting misleads about India, but critics warn that a state run pool would filter out truth and curb press freedom.

Unesco Conference of Ministers of Information New Delhi India Indir Gandhi Mrs. Gandhi Ministers of Information

Ford weigh Connally bid as GOP vice president faces pushback

Washington reports internal GOP unease at Connally as potential running mate. Senators and reps in the party pressure Ford’s circle over Watergate ties, milk scandal links, and Texas clout while exploring Simon, Baker, Armstrong, Reagan, and others as alternatives. Ford advisers debate regional balance and moderation for the ticket.

Washington John B. Connally Treasury Texas Gaplia Hill Ford Connally Paul Findley Illinois Findley Howald Reagan Connnally House Senate Nixon White House Igner Uth Southwest William Simon Sen Howard Baker Tennessee Simon Canna New Jersey Wall Street Great Britain Anne Armstrong Reagan Itch Richard §. Schweiker Pennsylvania South Southeast Rockefeller Edward Brooke Massachusetts

Letters to the Editor Clash Over Community Values

Readers attack Mary Ellis and defend Peter Devereaux over urban development and press standards. Letter writers accuse the editor of vindictive journalism, defend high rise projects, and urge stronger border patrol and immigration controls. A critic mocks a marijuana proponent and challenges emigration to a legal reform country.

Peter Devereaux Mary Ellis Carlton Independent Press- Telegram U.S Border Patrol Heckbine Mexico Bill Noe Long Beach Mr. Cook U.S.A

Embarrassing to be an editorial writer in Long Beach

A quoted rant criticizes an editorial writer and editors for bias against mayoral governance. It accuses officials of corruption and misuse of funds tied to projects like the Queen Mary and Grand Prix. The speaker condemns coverage that deflects scrutiny and praises the Los Angeles Times for exposing alleged corruption.

California Dr. Clark Mayer Clark Long Beach The Los Angeles Times

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