Three House Appropriations Provisions Attack Campus Freedoms
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $16.6 billion bill with three controversial provisions. One would cut federal aid to colleges that fail to certify anti riot compliance. another would slow desegregation by blocking funds to districts with free dom of choice plans. A third would trim funds to federally impacted districts like Long Beach, though its purpose appears budget driven rather than political.
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House Appropriations Committee
HEW
Robert H. Finch
John N. Mitchell
Capitol Hill
Supreme Court
Long Beach
Congress
Letters to Editor Sanctions unsanctioned
Federation of Teachers argues sanctions are ineffective and that strike action is the only way to urge solutions. JEROLD T. KING defends union influence, praising teachers and cautioning against dismissing their 14 points. Editor Mr Dixon’s reply notes construction delay concerns and traffic safety assessment.
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Long Beach Press-Telegram
Teachers Association
Teachers’ Union
Federation of Teachers
Board of Education
M. A. Duncan
Long Beach
Duncan
American Federation of Teachers
Dixon
Legacy of Enola Gay and Hiram Johnson in American reform
The piece marks the 24th anniversary of August 6, 1945, noting Hiram Johnson's death and the Hiroshima bombing. It recalls Johnson as a driving force in California reforms, including initiative and crossfiling, and links his isolationist stance to postwar youth activism. It argues today’s activists recall his moralist legacy while questioning entrenched institutions.
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California
Hiram Johnson
Bethesda
Maryland
Johnson
Southern Pacific Railroad
State
Fourth and Townsend
San Francisco
Hiroshima
Nixon reframes welfare push in conservative language
President Nixon outlines a costly reform to curb poverty while labeling it a shift from the welfare state toward work and training. He calls for more federal funds to states and cities, but faces questions of cost, coverage, and implementation as lawmakers shape the plan.
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Nixon
America
Vietnam
Wilbur Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Richard Nixon
The
Republic
Alabama
New York
Ohio
California
Congress
Reston on reform aims and peace policy
James Reston describes the president’s push for poverty reduction and tax reform, calls for state and city empowerment, and outlines troop withdrawal from Vietnam. He notes the gap between goals and action, while highlighting a shift toward peace abroad and wealth distribution at home.
Sidewalk Senators and Childhood Heroes Across Generations
A collage of reminiscences from diverse locals naming idols and mentors from childhood. Dave Santiago praises heroes like El Cordobes while others cite figures from sports entertainment and family, revealing shared longing for guidance and inspiration across generations.
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Dave Santiago
Zorro
Robin Hood
el Cordobes
The Log Cabin in America and Gordon Speck’s Halfbreeds
Book notices review two histories: The Log Cabin in America by C A Weslager traces regional origins and pioneer homes, noting Swedish and Finnish influence in Delaware Valley and Lincoln era cabins. Gordon Speck’s Halfbreeds praises frontier mediators among explorers and Indigenous peoples, highlighting figures like Sacajawea and Beckwith.
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America
C.A. Weslager
Rutgers University Press
New World
Delaware Valley
Illinois
Gordon Speck
Matondreg
Sacajawea
Bird Woman
Jim
Beckwith
Ed Rose
Crow
Dirksen loses finesse as steel lobby pressure grows
Washington report claims Senator Everett Dirksen shows petulance toward new senators and reporters while pressuring for steel industry protections. It notes his Peoria firm’s clients like U S Steel and Mid States Steel and Wire, and alleges a push for overseas mills to cut costs, with sharper criticism of Japan. It cites Nixon’s report on overseas trip context.
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Washington
Senate
Everett Dirksen
Peoria, Ill
U.S. Steel
Mid-States Steel & Wire
Keystone Steel & Wire
United States
Dirksen
White House
U.S
Old Ev
Nixon
Dirksen Upset Over Okinawa in Trade Briefing
Drew Pearson notes President urges gradual East West trade liberalization while Senator Dirksen objects citing vested interests in Japan and warns against lowering barriers before protecting U S industries. Dirksen fixates on Okinawa and shoes and steel as GOP colleagues grow disenchanted.
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Dirksen
U.S
Japan
Okinawa
Tennessee
Howard Baker
Baker
State Department
Ken
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Ocean and Pine
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Never Never Land
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