Signal Hill eyes 34 million redevelopment to residential face lift
Long Beach editors reflect on Signal Hill's oil town past as the City Council votes to issue redevelopment bonds for a 34 million program. Plans include street and utility work, underground lines, water and sewer upgrades, storm drains, a vista park, and landscaping. City Manager John Jameson defends borrowing for the project and envisions a higher local profile in three years.
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No Second Chance For Death Row Inmates In California
Editorial argues California voters wanted a death penalty and 67 inmates on Death Row should not gain parole. It cites a Supreme Court ruling, parole eligibility after seven years, and a bill by Assemblyman Alister McAlister to impose life without parole for first degree murder with special circumstances. The piece urges swift legislative action to restore a constitutionally enforceable death penalty and uphold the will of the voters.
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San Jose
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Carter Transition Team Sets Measured Pace in Washington
The article notes President elect Carter trimming his transition budget and staff salaries by about 30 percent, assembling a cabinet with careful consultation, and pursuing an executive committee style among advisors. It highlights cautious early actions, media access, and ongoing Cabinet planning with Mondale and O'Neill while Kennedy reminders frame leadership principles.
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Letters on traffic safety and immigration policy clash in local forum
Readers dispute R A Johnson on bicycle rider rights arguing mixed rules breed confusion while urging stricter enforcement and rider education. Another letter urges citizenship plans for Mexican illegals and warns against a Berlin wall style crackdown. Ivan M Holt calls for firing hospital leaders amid Brown governor shakeup and mental health care concerns.
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John F. Bauman
Lakewood
Insurance cancelled after illness linked to Irene Cooper letter
Grace M. Thayer cites painful experience with hospitalization insurance becoming poorly covered after a prior policy was cancelled. She argues socialized medicine would provide coverage regardless of illness and urges paying full premiums despite high costs.
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Soto
Grace M. Thayer
Long Beach
DeMille Junior High Student Voices Traffic Fairness
A DeMille Junior High School student in Long Beach criticizes police for issuing bicycle tickets while motorists speed and run red lights. The student urges equal enforcement and safer streets.
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Long Beach
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