Editorial endorses Carl J. Calkins as Long Beach police chief
The Independent and Press Telegram back Carl J. Calkins as Tony Beach’s new chief praising his career from street cop to LAPD captain. They acknowledge past disputes over police news secrecy but affirm his qualifications and urge cooperation to inform the public on crime and enforcement in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Press-Telegram
Carl J. Calkins
Tony Beach
Calkins
Long Beach
Los Angeles
LAPD
Medicare
Occidental Life
Medicare Nencallientesist
Janet. Haynes
Rhodesia votes in election seen as white minority test
White Rhodesians go to the polls as Prime Minister Jan Smith seeks a new mandate for a political solution to racial tension. The result would reflect only the white minority, with 270000 whites eligible and 10000 blacks under current rules. The vote follows Parliament's dissolution amid white resistance to black majority rule and amid international sanctions and guerrilla activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Smith
Smith
Rhodesia Front Party
Ther
Lendon
Britain
United States
South Africa
Rhodesia
Daytime TV ads spark reader protest and defense of shelters
A reader complains that noon advertisements assume housewives target and cheapen choices. Respondents defend animal shelters against claims of cruelty, urge neutering and humane placement, while a letter recounts a troubling death of a friend and failures in public administration handling. A final note explains Medicare charge screens and changes in economic indices.
ERA support and critique from JOAN DILLEY letter
JOAN DILLEY defends the Equal Rights Amendment and rebuts Mary Schmitz and the Eagle Forum. She criticizes anti feminist groups for opposing rape crisis centers and battered women refuges, arguing their stance harms homemakers and women seeking equality. Dilley affirms ERA passage as favored by a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight-Ridder Service
Informiaion
Barbara Bradley
Eagle Forum
Mary Schmitz
Mem
Wh Womien
Mer
Los Angeles
Long Beach
National Organization For Women
Los Angeles County Hotline Alliance
Orange
Stane
Schlafly Group
Aales
Compton
Mary Schmit
IWU
Joan Dilley
Noise at the Greek Theater Draws LA Citizens Protests
Lucile Kennedy reports residents near the Greek Theater rising up against persistent noise. Area homeowners complain about late performances and disruption but fear harming the landmark. Officials review noise levels while the public weighs options to protect the venue and neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mancini
Los Angeles
Lucile Kennedy
Long Beach
Public Beach Restroom Criticism Sparks Safety Push
A 17-year-old critic praises the Gay Athletes Union for improving safety at Long Beach public restrooms amid trash odor and harassment. He argues homosexuals are not inherently dangerous and urges continued actions to protect users and reduce stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Gay Athletes Union
Lawrence M. Olek
Seal Beach
Equality for Women Editorial Praise and ERA Debate
A reader commends the Independent Press Telegram editorial on August 24, Equality for Women, praising its call for equal rights and social security reforms. The letter discusses the ERA, fears of change, and the push for lawful gender equality alongside men's rights, urging broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent, Press-Telegram
Equality For
Ruse P. Quayle
Long Beach
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