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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1974
Page
6
Editorial argues against expanding council staff and creating field deputies. It recalls 1960 charter votes on clerical help and a legislative department, noting public and legal concerns about councils hiring administrative rivals to the city manager. It praises the council manager system and its trained administrators.
Three staff members of Poto mac share a humorous credo about Washington and nearby areas. They list common notions such as crime fears, boring government jobs, housing costs, nightlife decline, and reporters knowing secrets, noting some lines even they find true. The piece ends with a playful admission of belief.
A Paris street performer Philippe Petit walked a cable 1,350 feet between the World Trade Center towers for nearly an hour. He described the feat as happiness and crazy, with authorities later dropping charges after he pledged a lower, repeat show. The piece praises his daring as a peak of artistic virtuosity.
Washington reports a southern senator urged President Ford to choose a strong national leader as his running mate to tackle the economy. Rockefeller is favored by some but faces staff and party opposition. Other names include Baker Bush Rhodes Brock Richardson and Laird with debate over whom Ford will entrust to lead alongside him. The decision carries high political risk and could shape the new administration’s early legitimacy.
The page compiles diverse letters from Anthony Wilkins to critique Nixon era policy and foreign arms aid, defend methadone treatment in Los Angeles and Orange County, and argue over press roles in Nixon's downfall. It memorializes Tony Wilkins, CSULB alum and community leader, detailing his work with youth and Black Studies while noting family and career highlights.
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