Ridder Family Leaders in Independent Press Telegram
The 1952 to 1969 era section lists Herman H Ridder and Daniel H Ridder as editors with Samuel C Cameron as General Manager. Mel E Snes serves as Executive Editor for Larry Allison, Don Ohi oversees editorial pages, Bert Resnik is Assistant Managing Editor, and L A Collins writes the editorial column.
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Independent Press-Telegram
Pine Avenue
Herman H. Ridder
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Mel E Snes
Larry Allison
Don Ohi
Bert Resnik
L.A. Collins Sr
Editorial: Wait for the CIA commission findings
The piece argues in favor of President Ford’s blue ribbon commission on the CIA, stressing careful independent review and avoiding preemptive judgments. It says the commission should gain public trust through thorough evidence and accountability, while noting concurrent congressional probes.
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CIA
Commission
Intelligence
Ford
Rockefeller Commission
Inauguration of William W. Broom as National Press Club chief
William W. Broom, former editor and Washington bureau head of Ridder newspapers, was inaugurated as president of the National Press Club on Sunday. President Ford attended to swear in the new chief, signaling renewed goodwill between the White House and the press after six years of tension. The piece praises Ford for distinguishing adversaries from enemies and hopes for a productive, balanced press in his administration.
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William W. Broom
Washington
Ridder Newspapers
National Press Club
Bill
Ford
New Press Club
Bill Broom
Capital Press Club
Broom
Hunt Brothers
Bunker
Sen
Eastland
Patrick McCann
Hunts
Courtney Pace
Federal Parole Board
McCann
Bunker Hunt
Nixon
Treasury
John Connally
Texas
Hunt
Connally
Battle over funds for Vietnam taking shape
The Ford administration plans to press Congress for 300 million dollars in Supplemental military aid to South Vietnam, while many lawmakers expect the request to fail. Kissinger argues aid is vital to Saigon's survival and to avoid responsibility for a communist victory, stressing a test of public will after Saigon’s possible collapse.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
Vietnam
Ford
State Kissinger
Saigon
Administration
Paris
Kissinger
Texas Watergate Style Wiretap Scandal Unfolds
Investigators uncover a high level Texas cover-up tied to H L Hunt heirs and aides. A bungled wiretap operation, arrests in January 1970, and grand jury secrecy outline a bitter wealth dispute in the Hunt empire.
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Washington
America
Texas
Letter writers defend Cherry Manor residents and power talk
A Long Beach reader letter corrects a Jan report on Cherry Manor from 63rd to 65th streets and notes placards were mainly carried by one family. Residents say they are not angry with neighbors or officials, dispute the association claim, and urge peaceful coexistence despite rail and noise concerns. A second letter urges hydro electric development in Canada and promotes a national program.
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Cherry Manor
Poppy
Artesia
G. L. Payne
Long Beach
Residents Oppose Chemical Risks Near Cherry Manor
Letter writer objects to proposed use of dangerous chemicals such as white phosphorus near Cherry Manor. He notes noise pollution explosions and potential destruction of homes and asks if neighbors East of Raymond Avenue were fully informed before backing the proposal.
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Ivan L. Schwartz
Raymond Avenue
Cherry Manor
Inflation Fight Urged as President Seeks Belt Tightening
Forest D. Haag comments on past raises for presidents and urges President Ford to halt the $100,000 raise granted after Johnson and to prove earnest effort in curbing inflation. He argues the public would trust action if the raise is cut.
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Johnson
Nixon
Ford
Forest D. Haag Wilmington
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