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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1970
Page
6
The House backs a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equality of rights under law for both sexes and the editorial cautions over its potential effects. It notes current employment discrimination, questions changes to the Constitution versus adjusting laws, and raises concerns about draft, custody rulings, and future state ratification.
Illinois Governor Richard Ogilvie proposes a state led end run to push a constitutional convention to force federal tax revenue sharing. He aims to bypass Wilbur Mills and the House Ways and Means Committee to advance President Nixon's revenue sharing plan.
In New York City Friends of the Earth urged a TV station to allow time for anti car ads to counter auto commercials. The FCC refused noting such a policy could burden airwaves and undermine current free time rules.
At the United Nations diplomats signal a shift from confrontation to negotiation amid tentative Middle East diplomacy and arms talks. The U.S. and Soviet leaders plan to address the General Assembly, hoping private talks follow. Israel and Arab states agree to a 90 day truce, aiming to discuss peace terms at the UN.
The piece argues President Nixon erred by creating a pornography commission and mocks its findings about liberal arousal. It questions censorship options and jokes about a senator attempting to attend a porn film, highlighting public funding debates and moral posturing.
A staged dialogue features Senator McGovern arguing liberalism and a ticket seller promoting a Disney film. The exchange touches on censorship, sexual content and the President's Commission findings on arousal and morality.
A Letters to the Editor page features Long Beach reader concerns on the Washington crime bill and detention policy. Other letters praise musician Michael Cariaga and detail Lakewood street sweeping issues, with critique of compulsory national service and age resource use.
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