Land of the Free under fire in school book debate
The piece analyzes critics and supporters of the history book Land of the Free. It notes accusations of bias toward patriots and blacks, quotes a stanza about Paul Revere, and cites complaints about communist associations and omitted figures. The debate centers on historical interpretation and racial portrayal.
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Long Beach
Land of the Free
Board of Education
Paul Revere
Washington D.C
Sammis
Joe Louis
Willie Mays
Jackie Robinson
Ella Fitzgerald
Duke Ellington
Nat King Cole
Martha Graham
Miss Graham
Ralph Bunche
Martin Luther King
W.E.B. DuBois
267 Freeway Emergency Telephones Set for Long Beach Area
General Telephone Co plans 267 roadside telephones along Long Beach area freeways to provide near quarter-mile emergency access. 91 units already started on a 1 mile San Gabriel Freeway stretch north of Grange boundary. Completion expected by April 1 with further installs by Sept. 30 on San Diego Santa Ana and Long Beach freeways.
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Long Beach Area
General Telephone Co
San Gabriel
Grange County
Long Beach
Telegraph Road
Los Angeles County
San Diego
Orange County
Santa Ana
McIntosh Defends Campus Governance Amid Student Protests
The college president McIntosh defends governance by law and limited liability while facing challenges from the new left and right wing critics. He stresses academic freedom, student participation on committees, and avoiding censorship as demonstrations over military information tables and job recruiters unfold on campus.
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McIntosh
Dow Chemical Co
CIA
New Left
Washer-Dryer Ad Brings Quick Result
Mary J. Simpson of 9256 Burt St Pico Rivera sold a washer and dryer immediately after placing an Inde pendent Press-Telegram Classified Ad. The ad highlighted the long reach of LPT Classified Ads and urged readers to call HE 2-5959 or local numbers TO 6-1721 ME 34-0764 or JE 7-5120.
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Press-Telegram
Mary J. Simpson
Burt St
Pico Rivera
Bellflower
Lakewood
Garden Grove
Cerritos College Seeks Bids for New Parking Lot
Cerritos College trustees authorize bids for a 1700-vehicle off-street parking facility adjoining the campus southern edge and extending to 166th Street. Estimated cost 200 thousand dollars. the landscaped lighted lot will cover about 15 of the 43 acre addition acquired two years ago.
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Cerritos College
Bite N Hold Denture Product Promises Secure Fit
Western drug firm officials say perimeter suction makes dentures hold. Bite N Hold, advertised as lasting months, is claimed to provide a secure sensation like real teeth. First users report relief and stability, with notes on circulation and joint comfort. Available at drug counters nationwide.
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LOS Anghwus
Calit
Duncan
D.C
Bradway
Plastic cream for artificial teeth innovation boosts comfort
A new plastic cream called Fixopint claims to form a plastic membrane that secures dentures for firmer, more comfortable fit. Advertises full bite, ability to chew tougher foods, and long wear with NZODENT, urging readers to see a dentist and get FixopNT.
City OKs Subway Use and Property Quitclaim
City Council approved use of storage space in the old Jergins Building pedestrian subway in exchange for a quitclaim of leasehold in property needed to widen West Ocean Boulevard. The city acquired 140-56 W. Ocean Blvd. last October from Long Beach Amusement Co. The title carried a lease between that company and the Saul Baskin Estate, operator of a locker club at 140 W. Ocean Blvd.
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Jergins Building
West Ocean Boulevard
Ocean Blvd
Long Beach Amusement Co
Saul Baskin
Holmberg to Resign From Community Action Council
Harry C. Holmberg principal of Heritage School Garden Grove will resign February 26 from the Community Action Council guiding Orange County War on Poverty. The council has been split by internal dissension since 1966, Holmberg acted as the moderating voice advocating a measured approach to disputes over War on Poverty programs.
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Harry C. Holmberg
Heritage School
Garden Grove
Orange County
Community Action Council
Holmberg
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MclIntosh
Journal of Higher Education
Fatty
J Agvertieern
Famous
Forest Lawn Memorial
Park
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Hect
Lone Feck
Lovet Memorial Park Association
Psdiatricians
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Home Hearing Aid Service
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Locust Ave
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