Justice for the blind juror debate in California
An editorial argues for SB 152 to allow blind individuals to be eligible for juror duty. H J Butttery of Long Beach praises focused testimony, citing successful blind professionals and challenging the notion of inherent incapacity. The piece asserts blindness does not prevent fair juror evaluation and urges passage of the bill.
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California
Long Beach
H. J. Buttery
Senate
Alex P. Garcia
Los Angeles
Battery
George Deukmejian
Deukmejian
David R, Hamad
Watergate echoes in Korean influence probe
The piece compares South Korean influence buying inquiries to Watergate, noting slow hearings since May and calls for a special prosecutor. Carter rejects a prosecutor, citing concerns about impartiality, while Common Cause seeks Flynt’s removal, arguing the House investigation lacks momentum and credibility.
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Congress
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Tongsun Park
Carter
Justice Department
Philip A. Lacovara
House
Common Cause
National Citizens Jobby
John J. Flynt
D-Ga
House Committee On Standards of
David Cohen
Rep. Flynt
Nixon
Ford
House of Representatives
Residents Back Alamitos Bay Marina Vision in Long Beach
A Long Beach resident urges a waterfront marina between Shoreline Drive and the rock embankment to mirror Alamitos Bay, arguing it would boost the city’s image with minimal shore impact and proposing concurrent development of an aquatic park and fair berthing fees.
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Long Beach
Shoreline Drive
Alamitos Bay Marina
Alamitos Avenue
F. Campbell
Letters criticize Young Exception and New York blackout reaction
In a sequence of letters, Walter Umiecki and Bill Tracy attack public figures and media coverage of Ambassador Young and the New York blackout. Umiecki mocks European attitudes toward the ambassador and calls for relocating missions, while Tracy laments looting and supports harsh penalties. Both allege bias and misjudgment in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Africa
South America
India
East Asia
New York
Walter Umiecki
Los Alamitos
Job office ordeal at Lakewood EDD sparks taxpayer ire
Doug Kurtz of Long Beach recounts a frustrating 9 hour wait at the Lakewood Employment Development Department. He describes unhelpful staff, lost applications, and a misapplied job code change that delayed his unemployment benefits. He vows to return Monday to press his claim.
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Lakewood Employment Development Department
EDD
Doug Kurtz Long
Postmaster proposes 13 cent citizen rate for first class mail
J L Crabtree urges opposition to a new 13c citizen rate with handwritten address rule. The proposal would penalize disabled people who cannot handwrite but can use devices or mouthstiks. He argues for inclusive options and opposes a 16c business rate for such cases.
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Benjamin Bailor
America
J. L. Crabtree
Long Beach
Center closures push Long Beach families toward street shelters
MARLA MAY voices concern as St. Francis Center and Lydia House shut, leaving families with uncertain access to emergency food and housing. Long Beach Rescue Mission aids single men, but families, jobless newcomers, and distraught seniors struggle to find safe options, increasing street sleeping and improvised shelter. Meals on Wheels and God Bank run by churches and fed funds help, yet center resources grow scarcer.
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God Bank
Meals On Wheels
Long Beach
Speculators and Press Freedom Face Public Discontent
Levi L. Smith of Lakewood argues the press shields its coverage while speculators and inflated taxes loom. He cites foreclosures, home loan defaults, and rising water district costs as signs of market strain and monopolistic indebtedness, urging greater transparency.
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Levi L. Smith
Lakewood
Truth in Advertising and Market Price Claims Debate
A reader recalls writing that most supermarkets exaggerate lowest price claims and notes a televised buyers’ survey. They cite a news report stating Fazio's markets were fined for false advertising, arguing only one market can tell the truth and asking why others aren’t charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Channel 4
Fazio
Fazio’s
Long Beach city where religion flourishes article praised
Reader thanks Mark Clutter for the Sunday Independent Press Telegram piece dated July 17 praising Long Beach religious life. The note expresses appreciation for the article and mentions R. H. Silverthorn of Tong Beach.
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Long Beach
Independent, Press-Telegram
Mark Clutter
R. H. Silverthorn
Tong Beach
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Samuel C Cameron
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