Ridder Family Newsroom Leadership List 1952 1969
A historical staff roster lists Herman H. Ridder and Daniel H. Ridder as key publishers with Samuel Cameron as General Manager. Miles E. Lines serves as Executive Editor, David Levinson as Managing Editor, Don Ohl as Editorial Page Editor, and Don Nutter as Advertising Director. Supporting roles include Bert Resnik, E. H. Lowdermilk, and Milton A. Lomas. Contact number 435 1141 appears in the heading.
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Miles E. Lines
David Levinson
Don Ohl
Bert Resnik
Don Nutter
E. H. Lowdermilk
Milton A. Lomas
Editorial: A better pay system for city employees
The piece argues for a simplified city payroll paying Long Beach's 5 000 workers, moving from 24 to 26 biweekly checks. It notes historic attempts since 1914 and 1975, explains time-slip corrections and the 28-year hour averaging method, and urges council action to reduce costs and end inequities while keeping annual pay constant.
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Long Beach
Don't kick the pump the government cost of gas
A reader argues that government regulations inflate oil company costs and raise prices for consumers. Citing Standard Oil of Indiana, Swearingen says 527 full time staff handle regulatory filings at a $21 million bill, plus taxes, environmental costs, delays, and price controls. He cites the Federal Register’s 60000 pages as proof of excessive regulation.
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Standard Oil of
Indiana
John KE. Swearing
Swearingen
Federal Register
Justice costs and welfare reform debate at length
Readers weigh the price of federal welfare funding and justice hunger. Alfred B. Mason argues for restraint and cost awareness while critiquing government intrusion. a second letter analyzes Carter Catholic voting dynamics and long term religious influence on politics. a note warns California voters about parimutuel greyhound racing and its societal costs based on historical, statewide context.
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Washington
Support Our City In Unity For Long Beach
Citizens urged to back city administration amid concerns about irregularities. Emphasizes sincere workers and calls for confidence as officials address problems and strive for harmony in Long Beach.
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Long Beach
Day of reckoning and self preservation noted
A reflective piece argues self preservation as nature first law and discipline as second. It criticizes contemporary society for foul air and water, and for letting criminals roam free, warning that death and taxes will catch up with them.
Angolan mercenary tale of rejection and resolve
A speaker recalls applying as a mercenary for Angola, rejected after a failed San Diego medical, citing mixed Cherokee and Dutch heritage, forged Air Force papers, and a belief in fighting for Black freedom despite Cuban and Soviet involvement, while lamenting U.S. silence on mercenary defense.
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Angola
San Diego
U.S. Air Force
America
U. S
English spoken here
T A Reynolds of Long Reach questions why the INS does not require all aliens seeking residence and work permits to speak English and why welfare departments do not condition aid on language learning. He contrasts with schools and thanks Marian Rucker for her June 24 letter.
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U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Marian Rucker
America
T.A. Reynolds
Lakewood misses bell ringing on Fourth of July
Lakewood residents express disappointment as no bells rang at 11 am to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Sam and Mrs E O Kreutzer of Lakewood share frustration about the lapse in the national tradition.
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Lakewood
United States
Sam
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Herman H. Ridder
Danial H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Xe Ane
Price of Justice
New York
Supreme Court
U.S
Alfred B. Mason
Carter
New York Times
CBS News
Jimmy Carter
Stevenson
Humphrey
McGovern
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Houston
White House
Plainfield Conn
Los Angeles County Board,of Supervisors
Amal Control Department
Uars
California
Earl Warren
Sacramento Bee
Bell
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