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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1968

Page

12

Ridder Newspaper Staff Listing on Page B-2

Independent Herman H. Ridder as publisher Daniel H. Ridder co publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager Bernard J Ridder Jr business manager Walter H Polak assistant to the publisher William W Broom editor Malcolm Epley associate editor Don OAl editorial page editor Miles E Sines executive editor Sterling Bemis managing editor L A Collins Sr editorial columnist page B 2 displays staff roles and titles

Herman H. Ridder Daniel H. Ridder Samuel C. Cameron Bernard J. Ridder Jr Walter H. Polak

Aid to Cuban refugees tells unique story

Within three years 131 500 Cuban refugees have been flown to the United States at government expense. Flight costs reach 144 million dollars plus about 1 million weekly in further aid to newcomers. The program runs without a shooting war and coexists with hijackings to Cuba.

United States U.S Castro New York Miami Cuba

Home rule safe for now despite universal emergency number push

The piece argues that home rule is unlikely to be eroded by a national universal emergency telephone number. It notes AT&T struggles with a nationwide standard and relies on National Service, regional councils, and local governments to pilot and evaluate the system, highlighting local resistance to centralized changes. The forecast remains pessimistic about achieving uniformity this century.

American Telephone & Telegraph Co National Service National Association of Counties National League of Cities At&t DeGaulle

Nixon's Call to Warren Upsets LBJ Relations

President Nixon's extended call to Warren disrupted the previously cordial ties between President Johnson and the president elect. The exchange unsettled the transition mood as tensions surfaced over the pending administrations and policy questions.

Washington Nixon

Nixon's push to block Warren holds up Goldberg as chief justice

The piece notes Nixon's move to block Chief Justice Warren's interim hold and to favor Arthur Goldberg for the role. Johnson has resignation papers on his desk and may act before noon January 20. Johnson coordinated with Nixon on NATO, Paris talks, and Vietnam negotiations, prompting questions about motives behind the Warren call.

Earl Warren Johnson Nixon Arthur Goldberg Warren Rusk NATO Brussels Washington Paris Vietnam Kosygin Europe Abe Fortas Senate Middle West Chicago Fortas Goldberg Justice Goldberg Kennedy Supreme Court U.N Herbert Brownell Max Fischer Detroit

Nixon dollar problem looms after White House entry

The article outlines mounting pressure on Nixon to set a monetary course as Bretton Woods reforms are debated. SDRs are proposed to ease dollar strain while central banks discuss anti speculation measures. Critics clash over gold reliance and global money policy, warning of a potential dollar crisis.

New York Richard Nixon White House Nixon U.S Britain France Bretton Woods New Hampshire Paul McCracken

Quotes on law, work, and thought from Frankfurter and Ford

The excerpt pairs quotes by Felix Frankfurter urging lawful restraint with Job 16 2 on comforters, and Henry Ford warning that idleness harms judgment. It contrasts philosophy with practical action, stressing disciplined thinking and constructive work.

Henry Ford

Government medicine call to end doctor fraud and privatized care

An editorial argues for salaried state doctors to curb Medi-Cal waste and back public medicine. It claims patient overuse stems from profit incentives and compares socialized medicine to public school funding. Letters praise Dr Hayakawa and urge coverage of civic heroes over critics.

Britain Dr. Hayakawa San Francisco State College Hayakawa Los Alamitos J.B. Stevens

The Reign of Henry VII by R L Storey

A historical study reevaluates Henry VII's reign from 1485 to 1509. It highlights his conservatism, continuity with prior reigns, and the impact of his patronage on Cabot's 1497 voyage and the rise of England as a naval power.

Henry VII R. L. Storey Walker England John Cabot North American Henry VIII Bosworth Storey Bill Shelton

Sidewalk Senate Voices Support For Firm Action

Residents from Long Beach Compton and surrounding areas express varied opinions on a tough response. Mrs C W Dodds backs the measure telegrams support while Tom Mistretta praises firmness and necessity. Others urge decisive steps and security with some calling for police and Army involvement.

Tom Mistretta Compton Cal State Long Beach

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