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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1974
Page
6
The Los Angeles police chief’s Sacramento remarks on focusing resources on crime and poverty at home spark debate. He advocates more teachers for minority students and faults civic groups for talking without action, while critics differ on foreign policy relevance yet acknowledge his policing experience.
Four years ago Union Carbide’s Alloy West Virginia plant dumped heavy smoke into the air. To protect a statue of St Anthony the church wrapped it in plastic. The company installed a $35 million control system that reduced particulate emissions by 7 percent and now spends $3 million annually to run it. By next year emissions should be below state limits as costs rise 15 percent, balancing competition with ferroalloy plants in other states.
President Ford spoke on the issue of soldiers listed as missing in Vietnam and pledged to do everything possible to resolve the uncertainties causing distress in American homes. The United Nations approved a resolution calling for accounting, and Congress and the President should press for its implementation.
The letter column criticizes MM Dee for publishing a prior letter and debates freedom of speech and democracy. It includes harsh terms, questions about lynching, and mentions a council letter condemning General Brown for anti‑Jewish remarks. Barbara F Hoepfli signs as writer.
Community letters urge U S Senate to pass the Trade Reform Act this year to start trade negotiations. Editor notes urgency due to conference committee timelines. Letters cite Long Beach economic health, Call for action and public expressions of support to Cranston and Tunney.
Washington reports a dramatic power realignment as Rep. Wilbur Mills loses grip on the Ways and Means Committee and Rep. Philip Burton rises. Burton seeks to expand the panel by 12 seats to weaken Mills, signaling a new era. he aims to steer toward centrism while maintaining ties with O'Neill and Albert.
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