Editorial on car insurance territorial rating in LA County
The piece argues that high car insurance costs stem from hospital bills, lawsuits, theft, vandalism, and road delays rather than territorial ratings. It notes potential statewide uniform rates would shift costs, with Central Los Angeles savings offset by higher premiums in San Diego, and urges targeting litigation and associated factors to curb costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Kenneth Hahn
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Club
Detroit
Los Angeles County
San Diego
Beverly Hills
State Assembly Committee On
Finnce, Insurance and Commerce
Scrap steel recycling cuts energy and pollution
An editorial highlights the Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel finding that melting scrap automobiles and machinery to produce new steel saves energy equivalent to 140 gallons of gasoline per car, cuts virgin materials by 90 percent, and reduces air and water pollution significantly. It urges government to remove barriers to expand scrap processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sacramento
Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel
Institute
United States
Justice and the cost of delaying justice in the courts
The piece laments a justice system stretched beyond capacity with rising workload, few judge resources, and prolonged court delays. It argues prompt affordable access dwindles, harming citizens, stockholders, and crime victims while urging reform to curb endless litigation and ensure timely redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daily Mail
United States
Day in Court Reform Urges Speedy Remedies to Court Delays
The piece laments a collapsing federal civil docket in southern Florida and nationwide. It blames judges delays and outdated methods, with reforms proposed: more judges, faster procedures, citizen courts, and limiting lawyer dominance. It argues courts must be a political issue to restore the cherished day in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Court
Florida
Natio
J. Lawrence
Robert Ainsworth
Federal Judiciary’s Committee On
Marine life destruction spurs call for action in waters near U S
A letter by Edwin W. Pike of Seal Beach urges protection of marine life amid widespread industrial use of pumps, pipes, and equipment in ships, drilling, power plants, and docks. He warns of ongoing losses and calls for steps to restore abundance of marine food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
World
United States
Edwin W. Pike
Seal Beach
Let Us Sing The Star Spangled Banner Proudly
In a Fourth of July crowd a young woman sang The Star Spangled Banner and all joined in. The writer recalls imperfect voices and urges pride in singing our flag’s anthem despite flaws.
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America
Leone Richardson
Long Beach
Editorial policy for letters to the editor
The publication requires writers to sign letters with their true name and provide a street address, though the street address is not published. Pen names or initials may be used at the editor's discretion. The editor may condense letters and edit for clarity grammar and spelling.
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Leonel Castillo
Immigration and Naturalization Service
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National Bureau
Mexico
U.S
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United States of America
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Greg Carmack
Long Beach State
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LBSU
Brad Altman
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