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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1971

Page

7

Editorial on tenure and Reagan's claim support

The piece defends California teachers while scrutinizing Governor Reagan's claim that tenure protects incompetent teachers. It argues few are actually protected, notes firing practices vary by district, and warns abolishing tenure could hurt recruitment. It urges careful study and reform rather than outright repeal.

Reagan California

Citizens stir for sovereignty against vast forces

Washington essay notes a paradox as ordinary Americans push back against depersonalization by large institutions. It highlights small, local citizen groups using courts and voting rights actions to desegregate, empower youth voting, and demand reforms in politics, budgeting, and environmental protection.

United States America

Move primary to September to shorten campaign season

A columnist notes changing the California June primary to the second Tuesday after Labor Day could reduce costs and wear for candidates. It would let unknowns build locally, concentrate the general election into weeks, and mirror Britain’s campaign schedule, with Governor Reagan backing the idea.

Dad Lone Pine Reagan Assembly Ciange John Tunney Great Britain

Researchers claim onion eye relief by keeping mouth closed

Michigan State University researchers in Food Science report a method to prevent tearing while peeling onions by keeping the mouth closed. Dr Clifford Bedford notes he cannot explain why the technique works though it helps others. The piece also cites a campaign quip by Sam Rayburn on not explaining speeches never made.

Michigan State University Food Science Department de. Clifford Bedford

California officials clash over CRLA conduct threats

Governor Reagan accuses California Rural Legal Assistance of harassing public agencies, organizing farmworkers, and failing the poor. He urges the agency be run as a business. HEW official Twiname says California has not fully complied with federal requirements.

Washington Jonald Reagan California Rural Legal Assistance CRLA Us Nf John D. Twiname U.S Department of Health, Education and Welfare California Reagan Twiname

Reagan Twiname clash over welfare aid in California

The piece critiques Ronald Reagan and James Twiname for pushing absolutist welfare cuts in California. It argues the moves harm recipients, undermine due process, and miscast CRLA critics while highlighting political posturing and the dangers of opportunistic crusades in welfare policy.

Reagan Twiname

Tax on pollution should hit polluters not taxpayers

Editor argues industry dumps waste and pollution, harming life on earth. He calls for a pollution tax on offending businesses to fund environmental rebuilding and higher, stricter penalties for polluters beyond the current Los Angeles Harbor cap of 400 dollars or six months in jail.

Los Angeles Harbor David Wielenga

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