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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1976

Page

8

The flame of hope in the 21st Olympiad editorial

The piece reflects on Montreal's 21st Olympiad, praising athletes for courage and excellence despite political flaws. It argues governments must strive for international goodwill and urges keeping the Olympic flame alive as a beacon of hope.

Montreal

Leif Ericson Day Declared Amid Holidays Contrast

The article notes October 9 proclaimed Leif Ericson Day to honor the Norwegian explorer, while cautioning neutrality toward Italian-American groups. It discusses potential labor and college student implications at Long Beach City College with expectations of paid days off and campus editorials, and ends with skepticism about these prospects.

Ford Leif Ericson Christopher Columbus North America Congress Columbus Long Beach City College City College

Connally’s bid for Ford ticket faces growing anti push

Intense attacks against Connally as Ford’s running mate trigger pro Connally sentiment among conservatives and southerners angered by Reagan's likely loss. Some Ford allies warn the effort could backfire, while others push private lobbying and caution.

Washington John Connally Ford Gerald R. Ford Kansas City Ronald Reagan Houston White House Ami Jerry Ford

Who will hold the FBI reins

An analysis of the FBI's shaken reputation and internal investigations details misused funds, mismanagement, and political misuse from Hoover era to Watergate. It argues for stronger congressional oversight, a fixed eight year director term, and potential reallocation of authority to the Justice Department to safeguard independence.

Socialist Workers’ Party FBI Clarence M. Kelley Kelley Senate Intelligence Committee Bureau Richard G. Held Min L. Patrick Gray Martin Luther King Jr Kennedy Franklin Roosevelt Hoover Justice Department Attorney General Senate Intelligence Committee Old Boy Department of Justice Edward Levi Ford

Senator Soaper speaks on friendship and political absurdity

A collage of quips and opinions touches on hypochondriac friends, the baseball season, highway paving, and political slogans. Observations contrast rural life, air travel etiquette, and fiscal woes in New York City with comments on voter registration and national leadership.

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