Editorial on illegal immigration and its costs and policy
A public-spirited editorial analyzes illegal immigration in the United States, citing 8.2 million in the country illegally, 7.8 million unemployed Americans, and 8 percent jobless rate. It explains proposed federal law changes, the roles of Mexico and Latin America, and economic costs of illegal aliens. It argues for balanced policy, noting two immigration standards, employer penalties, and the burden on taxpayers while recognizing migrants as victims in need of humane handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Immigration Service
Mexico
Latin America
Caribbean
Canada
Ech
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Ist
Leonard F. Chapman Jr
Immigration Service Commissioner
Afl-Cio
Immigration Service
Dave
Congress
United States
Gilmore
Utah
J. Thomas Bingham
Bingham
Real estate fee debate and broader social issues stir letters
A reader defends a 4 percent real estate fee and questions the marketing effort behind a 6 percent commission. The letter questions seller information, salary concerns, and office incentives. It also cites debates on crime, justice, Freemasonry, and gun statistics, arguing for broader context and cautious conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Altman
California winter politics and water fears
A columnist argues California faces drought risk with little snow and heavy water costs. He criticizes Governor Jerry Brown and past administrations, warns of a dry two-year stretch, and emphasizes government spending on water programs while urging citizen responsibility and practical planning to secure future supplies.
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Sacramento
Jerry Brown
Ronald Reagan
Ars
California
Emn
Prudential Lines Responds to Mr Anderson Row
Prudential Lines issues an unconditional apology to F C Anderson for alleged inconveniences aboard the Santa Magdalena. The company cites booking through a travel agent and defends room placement, noting no complaints were lodged and detailing ship layout to counter claims.
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Anderson
Santa Magdalena
Prudential Lines
Long Beach
Mr. Anderson
Taos
Pets at Christmas Care Tips for New Pet Owners
The notice urges kindness and empathy for new puppy and kitten owners. It stresses feeding multiple daily meals, fresh clean water in a film-free dish, and the value of human companionship. For help call after 2 p.m. at 421 7003 or call 920 1216 for low cost spaying or neutering.
Left turn lane urged near Social Services Center on Clark Ave
Reader reports frequent car screeches as drivers left turn into the 5510 Clark Ave site, disrupting traffic daily. They recall a prior safety committee suggestion for a left turn lane and crosswalk that was dismissed, noting Richard A. Anderson’s letter and the editorial's stance as ignored.
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Richard A. Anderson
The
Independent
Anderson
New Social Services Center
Clark Ave
Clark Avenue
Safety Committee
Crosswalk
Make Peace with Parents in Dear Abby Column
A reader praises the Dear Abby advice in the Independent Press Telegram on November 3 for urging children to visit elderly parents. The letter argues many seniors feel lonely when offspring fail to stop by, noting gratitude and reciprocal care as key.
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Abby
Independent Press-Telegram
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J. M Sturn Jr
Hawthorne
Iare
Sturn
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State Department of Water Bees
Water Sources Control Board
Bob Schmidt
F. C. Anderson
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