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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1970

Page

5

Teens discuss lowering voting age at Long Beach colleges

At California State College at Long Beach debates surface over 18 year olds voting. Sosowsky and Opalka advocate giving students responsibility while others like Ingrid Thomas and Sue Scanlon question readiness and motives. Millikan High senior Anne Volland and student Jeshke weigh potential effects on maturity and finances.

Sosowsky California State College At Long Beach Sue Scanlon Long Beach City College Miss Scanlon Dick Jeshke Millikan High Jeshke Anne Volland Millikan

Harris Survey Continues on Student Political Shifts

The Harris Survey shows college students moving from conservative roots to liberal or far left views since entering college. A majority now self identify as liberal or far left, with many middle of the road students willing to risk prison or induction to avoid service. The study highlights concerns over national priorities and calls for future exploration of student protest and political participation in 1970.

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Father Arraigned in Clutch of Alhambra Murderings

Father and four family members were killed or injured in a claw hammer attack. Senator Senff, wounded, was arraigned at Alhambra Municipal Court on murder charges after his wife Gloria died from wounds and his mother in law also died. Police say the injuries were personal in nature and seek a public defender for his trial.

Jas Sentf Alhambra Peter Smith Usc-Courity Medical Cente Senff William Chapman Jenny Robert Smith Smith

Water and alcohol laws in Old West Indian policy

The article notes that during the Old West era white settlers controlled liquor with laws banning Indians from possessing alcohol. It explains these laws persisted as Indians secretly drank quickly to avoid confiscation and gained a reputation for heavy drinking. It mentions Iowa did not banish its rules until February 1907.

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Auto Plant Walkout Shuts Chrysler South Gate Plant

About 2,000 United Auto Workers Local 230 members walked out at Chrysler Corp. in South Gate, causing the plant to close. A company spokesman said the action was unauthorized and illegal, while the union planned a statement today. The dispute follows the firing of Don Gezui, Local 230 president, and five foremen after a prior unsanctioned walkout linked to an earlier unauthorized strike.

United Auto Workers Local 230 Chrysler ‘Corp South Gate UAW Detroit Don Gezui

18-Year-Olds Navigate Draft Debate and Jobs

Voters and students weigh the impact of a proposed draft measure on future employment. Some say it could aid young people by creating opportunities, while others worry 18 year olds may lack experience to vote or make informed choices.

Roberts

University figures clash over Vietnam war and student protest

Hayakawa argues war harms society. Fleming says student opposition is strong and widespread. Kennedy and Palmer echo, warning ongoing U S military involvement fuels dissent. Cochran and Canham spar over who bears responsibility for campus unrest.

Fleming Vietnam

Farell warns of bus funding crunch and fleet deterioration

Farell says all money went to capital improvement and votes still being counted. He warns future issues if funds are replaced, calling for a board decision on a possible modest fare increase to avoid stopping new buses and deteriorating fleet. He notes replacing drafty bells on Ghetty Avenue is needed.

Farell Cincorder Ccipital Improvement Fund Ghetty Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rick Opalka Sosowski Ingrid Thomas Long Beach Poly High School Harris Survey Associated Press Gloria Kurt Schuster Poly High Lee Roberts Wilson High School Hayakawa Indochina Charles Palmer National Student Association Erwin D. Canham Christian Science Monitor Willbanks Masland Hollytex State of California Adlon Koo Roth Freeman Ave Signal Hill Long Beach Orange CO Nate Orange County Ilhy Chaebact TTA THE Better Business Bureau Anatibin Thyarne Beth Sihie Cpp
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