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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1976
Page
7
The editorial argues for dialogue despite skepticism about Palestinian identity loss. It notes Israelis fear terrorism, urges joint Israeli Palestinian talks, and suggests preliminary discussions with other nations. It highlights Anwar Sadat's openness to a Geneva conference with PLO participation.
The State Senate Governmental Organization Committee approved a measure by Sen. Ralph Dills to require binding arbitration in police and fire pay disputes. The bill would strip local governments of arbitration power and place it in three member panels responsible for tax money, with voters having no direct say. Voters already frustrated by spending fear loss of control if panels decide pay scales.
The article notes no evidence that lower penalties for possessing an ounce or less of marijuana increased usage in California. It stresses the law rejects unpredictable effects and potential long-term harm, and that selling any amount remains a felony with five years to life. A separate five-year term applies for heroin sale, and even a $100 fine for small amounts is costly given medical risks and limited enjoyment.
Editor letters discuss a proposed Long Beach commission on the status of women, arguing it would push absolutist equality and ERA ratification while urging focus on bottom up pressure and HUD-style top down influence. Readers also challenge a City Council real property transfer tax and oppose new taxes for beautification projects amid high living costs.
Readers laud editorials on costs and Hoover while criticizing coverage. They praise Ted Thormley and Ira G. Corn Jr for humor and guidance, defend Memorial Hospital’s assessment of insurance costs, and commend Long Beach Recreation and Press Telegram for senior programs and letters.
The piece analyzes President Ford's budget and early campaign leverage as he uses television, party dynamics, and his Sate of the Union address to dominate coverage. It notes O'Neill and Muskie debating his approach, with Ford aiming for prudent social program cuts, higher revenue, and controlled inflation amid election pressures.
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