Editorials Not Exactly a Revolution In Greece
The newly sworn Greek president Papadopoulos grants amnesty to political prisoners and promises a return to parliamentary government by end of 1974. Civil liberties seem limited as government remains controlled by a constitutional court chosen by him. A democracy shaped by one man or a group of colonels may differ from one driven by the people.
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George Papadopoulos
James J. Kilpatrick
Fopedipaiity
Papadopoulos
Long Beach Red Cross plans larger headquarters and blood center
Since 1947 the Long Beach Red Cross has grown beyond city limits to serve Lakewood Artesia Paramount Bellflower Cerritos Signal Hill Hawaiian Gardens and Catalina Island. It seeks a new 3150 EB 29th St headquarters replacing the 319 W. Broadway site and a blood center at 340 W. Willow St to operate more efficiently. Initial capital drive contributions are encouraging but more funds are needed to meet the goal.
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Hawaiian Gardens
Catalina Island
Willow St
29Th St
Letters to the editor express views on sports, politics, and ethics
A trio of letters discusses gender in sports and social roles, U.S. Indochina policy, and presidential conduct. Joan M Fahrenbrug argues for women to join football within rules and against prejudice. A Long Beach reader criticizes intervention in Indochina and warns of Communist gains. Ernest J Krug questions executive privilege limits amid presidential spending and secrecy.
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Congress
Long Beach
Ernest J. Krug
ILWU Says No Spokesman For Harbor Commission Appointment
The ILWU states Mayor Ton Bradley did not appoint an official spokesman for the Harbor Commission. Nate DiBiasi holds no authority beyond ILWU district council delegate status and cannot negotiate or represent the union. Wilmington John Pandora.
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Ton Bradley
Nate DiBiasi
Harbor Commission
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Sharing a big stick with Congress WASHINGTON
Ten years of American combat in Southeast Asia end in headlines but the policy reaches back 28 years to 1945. The assessment notes the costly, divisive aftermath, the many lives lost and billions spent, and that U S intervention helped prevent a South Vietnamese takeover after the 1954 Geneva agreement.
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Southeast Asia
United States
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Indochina
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Indochina policy under Nixon seeks stable control
Discussion argues Nixon will not end involvement in Indochina, aiming to stabilize political control at Geneva Paris levels. It questions Congress's support for renewed combat and notes White House claims that gridlock undermines world peace and U.S. credibility. Hanoi pressure could threaten Saigon as years pass.
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Laos
Cambodia
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South Vietnam
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Truman
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Paris
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Saigon
Navy ship transfers from Long Beach to San Diego debated
GAO looms over a high tension inquiry on Navy ship moves from Long Beach to San Diego. Congress members Anderson Hosmer and Sen Stirton Tunney argue costs and strategic impact require thorough GAO analysis, with three months planned and input from Long Beach officials.
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San Diego
O.K. Corral
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Glenn M. Anderson
Craig Hosmer
Alan Cranston
John V. Tunney
Anderson
Elmer 8. Staats
U. S. Comptroller General
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Raymond Cohen
GAO
Rep. Anderson
Los Angeles
John Tunney
Glenn Anderson
Sen. Tunney
Defense Department
Senate Armed Services Committee
Nixon still has a chance to act on Watergate
The president’s speech fails to answer past questions and to propose concrete remedies, but he retains power to act. Congress debates new laws on campaign financing and wiretapping, while Nixon could appoint new aides and propose targeted reforms to restore political trust and integrity.
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San Clemente Purchase
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