Long Beach News Notes and Staff Listings
The page from the Long Beach edition dated Tuesday July 8, 1967 lists publisher and editorial staff including Herman Ridder, Darel Keddie, Samuel Cameron, Darold Hines, Besmard Ridder Jr, Willen Broan, Malton Epley, and Afiles Sines among others. It announces page B-2 content and credits editors and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Ridder
Darel M. Keddie
Samuel €. Cameron
Darold M. Hines
Besmard J. Ridder Jr
Amanager
Public Set Tone of Pay TV
In autumn the FCC will hold hearings to authorize pay television. The commission aims to set broad programming standards while allowing enough freedom for survival against free TV, urging originality to attract a disenchanted minority and avoid mere repetition of old fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
Obscenity Protection for Youth Assembly Bill Passes
The Assembly passes the anti obscenity bill 75 to 0 aiming to curb child exploitation. It restricts loitering near schools to sell obscene material to minors and bans sales of indecent content to under 18 with intent to appeal to prurient interests. Adults retain access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
John Knox
Richmond
State senator proposes tax deferral for elderly homeowners
A California bill by Senator Jas Q Wedworth would allow seniors with limited income to postpone real estate tax payments until property transfer or sale. Critics note long-term interest and estate impact, estimating potential totals of $2,500 plus 6 percent interest if a couple lives a decade. The proposal raises concerns over beneficiaries’ access to estate funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jas, Q. Wedworth
Inglewood
Harry M. Elkins
Moratorium Question Aimed at Judge Peckham
Don Anderson asks why a moratorium is not applied to murder and rape after referencing Judge Peckham's moratorium on executions. The query suggests fear walking streets after dark and seeks broader limits on violent crime.
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U.S
Not the Answer Editor Capital Punishment Stance
A reader argues against capital punishment, questioning how Christians and religious adherents can support it. They cite the Ten Commandments forbidding killing, claim capital punishment does not deter crime, and advocate humane alternatives to preserve humanity.
D A s Role Expands in Two Areas
The district attorney has shifted from merely deciding whether to prosecute to taking a broader role in investigation and monitoring police work. As crime rises and courts focus on individual rights, the DA expands duties beyond filing complaints to influence investigations and case handling.
LA DA role expands as law officers and judges act
Long Beach deputy district attorney Lynn Compton outlines a shift in the DA’s office under Evelle Younger. He says LA County now offers round the clock law enforcement support, participates in crime prevention, and advocates for sentencing input from prosecutors. The approach emphasizes preparedness, public education, and potential legal revisions to improve efficiency and reduce crime. Compton notes the President's Crime Commission cited LA County as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Lynn
Buck) Compton
Los Angeles
Evelle Younger
Comp‘ton
Ev Younger
Los Angeles County
Younger
President's Crime Commission
District Attorney's Office
Compton
Hunger in the United States Reveals Hidden Scourge
The surgeon general tells a congressional committee that millions in the United States may be slowly starving or underfed, with little government study or action for decades. Despite vast aid abroad, Mississippi children are reportedly dying from chronic hunger and malnutrition at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States Public Health Service
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon 3. Johnson
William Stewart
India
Egypt
Pakistan
Mississippi
Alaska
Alabama
Texas
New York
Hunger and government failure in Mississippi outlined
Richard Wilson condemns state and federal neglect as hunger and malnutrition haunt Mississippi children. He notes indifference of officials, dubious relief reach, and racial and regional inequalities. The piece urges recognizing the scope of hunger and pursuing solutions beyond charity.
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Mississippi
Armed Services
Censure of Resnick Stirs Big Waters
Washington reports the House Agriculture Committee rebuked Rep. Joe Resnick for opposing Farm Bureau practices. The move could boost his Senate bid against Jake Javits, renew ethics debate, and challenge tax exempt status of large farm co ops masquerading as nonprofits. Resnick, a New York Democrat from Poughkeepsie, argues the Farm Bureau acts as a $2 billion lobbying group avoiding taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Joe Resnick
Dn.y
Farm Bureau
Resnick
Senate
Jacob Jayits
Jake Javits
Javits
New York City
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Poughkeepsie
New York
House Agriculture Committee
American Farm Bureau
Federation
Resnick Fights Farm Bureau Powers On Capitol Hill
The Farm Bureau's lobbying clout is challenged as Resnick's probe sparks a House Agriculture Committee clash. Key Republicans Page Nichols Montgomery Hansen Price Goodling Zwach oppose disassociation, while most Democrats vote against Resnick. De la Garza suggests restraint in public spats with farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resnick
House Agriculture Committee
Jet
Bob Poage
Texas
Farm Bureau
Capitol Hill
House Agriculture Comittee
Congress
Chairman Page
Bill Nichols
D-Ala
G. V
Montgomery
D-Miss
George Hansen
Idaho
Robert Price
Tex
George Goodling
John Zwach
Minn
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willen W. Broan
Amaltobn Epley
Drag Oh
Hage
Afiles E. Sines
Sterling Bensis
L.A
Town Meeting
Charlie
Charlie the Lion
Gardena
Sherm Williams
Taub
Humane Society
Sadie
Lynwood
D.A
Torneys
Atorney
Rall
Wallmetter
Richard Wilson
Drew Pearson
Rep
Eligio de la Garza
Tom Foley
Frank Brasco
Brooklyn
Rep. de la Garza
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