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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1975

Page

12

Editorial on Governor Brown Inauguration Tone

The piece notes Edmund Brown Jr in his inauguration pledges honesty and efficiency with a brief speech. It compares Brown to Reagan, cites budget cuts and calls for limited taxes, while outlining plans for child care, public employment, equality, and reduced tax preferences, yet doubts sweeping programs. It ends with cautious well wishes.

Edmund G. Brown Jr Brown Reagan

Pheromones in Humans Spark Ethical Ad Debate

Scientists report aliphatic pheromone-like chemicals in humans may influence male sexual behavior, based on studies with 50 women in Atlanta. While not proven to affect human sexuality, the finding could shift advertising toward enticing scents and raise concerns about manipulation and basic desires.

Atlanta Adman

Tape system seemed good idea back in 71

Washington report recounts how Lyndon Johnson advised Nixon to install a White House taping system in 1971. A Nixon Foundation committee led by Donald Kendall discussed Johnson’s library project in Austin and pressed for the taping plan, with Haldeman and Ehrlichman unaware of legal risks as the system operated.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon White House Nixon Johnson Richard Nixon Foundation Austin Texas Lyndon Baines Johnson University of Texas Nixon Foundation Donald M. Kendall Pepsi Cola, Inc Oval Office Kendall H. R. Haldeman Haldeman Nixon Library Committee John D. Ehrlichman Seattle John W. Dean III

Letters to the editor highlight public pulse and media critique

Gerald Hartpence of Long Beach defends letters to the editor as a gauge of public sentiment. Mary Tiddens of Grand Rapids condemns biased sports announcers Kurt Gowdy and Al DeRegatas and calls for reform in broadcasting.

Gerald Hartpence Long Beach Kurt Gowdy al DeRegatas Mary Tiddens Grand Rapids, Mich

Remembering Jack Benny The Soft‑spoken Comic

Jerry Rice of Santa Ana recalls Jack Benny as a deeply funny star who preferred laughter at himself over others. The letter notes Benny born 1894 died at 39, a generous charity supporter, and a frequent Tonight Show guest with friends Burns Hope and Carson.

Jack Benny God Jack Jerry Rice Santa Ana

Ford pressed for oil showdown

Washington sources describe backroom pressure for President Ford to confront oil producing nations over rising prices. Proposals call for warning the oil rulers and seeking a price settlement to avert Western economic collapse, with military action as a last resort if allies fail to unite.

Washington Ford United States Adolf Hitler Rhineland India Bangladesh Atlantic Alliance America NATO U.S Middle East Israel United Nations U.N Unesco World Organization

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