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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

10

Long Beach Newspaper Page B-2 Editorial Board List

The Long Beach California edition lists publishers editors and staff for page B-2 dated Tuesday. Heeman H Ridder Daniel H Ridder Samuel C Cameron Bernard J Redder Jr Walter H Polak William W Broom Malcolm Epley Don Ohl Sterling Bemis and others credited as executives editors and columnists.

Heeman H. Ridder Daniel H. Ridder Samuel C. Cameron Bernard J. Redder Jr Walter H. Polak William W. Broom Malcolm Epley Don Ohl Long Beach California

MIRV Test Sparks Debate on Nuclear Arms Race

A cautious editorial argues against a rapid MIRV race amid US-Soviet talks. It notes tests may not add destructive power but could destabilize negotiations and warns against premature deployment. The piece urges restraint by current and future administrations to avoid escalation.

United States MIRV U.S

Risky Move in War on Poverty Head Start Transfer Debate

The Congress contemplates phasing out the Office of Economic Opportunity as sponsor of antipoverty programs and transfers Head Start to HEW. Both houses approve but differ. final word from a conference committee. Critics say Head Start is more than preschool and relies on community participation, health services, training, and leadership development. The Senate plan could farm out the program through state education departments to local boards, risking loss of community features and benefits in cities.

Congress Office of Economic Opportunity OEO HEW Senate State Departments of Education

Congress Debates SBA Liquor Loans and Auto Safety Funding

The piece notes a shift in SBA policy under Howard J. Samuels allowing loans to liquor dealers, prompting criticism from Rep. Joe Evins. It also reports a reduced Auto Safety Act provision as Budget Bureau action, amid Detroit opposition and high crash costs. Howard J. Samuels faces requests for committee consultation. Rep. James J. Howard pushes tax reform focusing on depletion allowances and oil company taxes.

Washington Uncle Sam Small Business Administration SBA Howard J. Samuels Budget Bureau Detroit Department of Transportation Congress James J. Howard D-N.j Howard White House U.S Standard Oil New Jersey

Mustache Fantasy and Black Pride Reflections from Long Beach

A reader comments on the Richard Novak mustache dispute as a symbol of freedom from conformity and supports personal rights. A second letter argues Black pride, urging self-acceptance and equality across races. The exchange appears from Long Beach.

Richard Novak Fire Department Board of Rights Albiet Mr. Novak Novak

California Ballot Propositions Narrow to Nine for November

California voters face the smallest general election ballot in 30 years with nine propositions. The measures cover education, local government, taxes, university funding, tax reporting, nonprofit loans, and state taxation. Prop 9 would end local property tax funding for education and welfare and cap property tax use at one percent after 1969.

Sacramento California University of California State General Fund San Francisco East Bay Area

Public figure outlines plan to run against law and order

Basil Baxter, a wealthy benefactor, announces a candidacy for public office and a campaign against law and order, while building a tax shelter by his swimming pool. The remark comes across as a bold, controversial move.

Washington Basil Baxter Republic Basil

Basil Fights Law and Order in Mock Presidential Bid

Russell Baker quotes Basil in a satirical banter about law and order politics with no real candidates opposing. Basil considers extreme platforms from opposing all laws to dismantling courts, and ends by admitting he cannot run due to hypocrisy and public scorn.

Basil America George Wallace Supreme Court Nixon Wallace

Sidewalk Senate Voices on Breaks and First Jobs

In Long Beach Barbara Ann Hubbard and others share their biggest life breaks and summer plans. Ron Merrill, Kenneth Edinger, Paul Brunner, Bill Irvin discuss scholarships, inheritance, education goals, and Army enlistment.

Barbara Ann Hubbard City College Long Beach Kenneth R. Edinger

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