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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
8
Miles E Lines executive editor David Levinson managing editor Don Ohl editor editorial page Bert Resnik assistant managing editor Don Nutter advertising director EH Lowdermilk circulation director Milton A Lomas production manager
Editorial urges publicizing SB278, the 1974 gun crime statute, and likens its Florida precursor to deter armed robberies. It cites strong legislative support, lists allied groups, and invites readers to enroll by writing to Sen. Deukmejian to spread the message and boost enforcement.
Jonah Jones Jr 76, longtime Long Beach attorney and blue water sailor, leaves a civic legacy spanning oil and gas work with Long Beach Oil Development, yacht club leadership, and hospital trusteeships. A memorial flotilla will scatter his ashes at sea six and a half miles off Long Beach.
A letter page surveys reactions to Ronald Reagan from liberal columnists, defending his presidency and questioning critics. It contrasts Reagan's record with other governors and notes editor Sidney Harris and James Reston spar over libel concerns while urging a fair review of Reagan. The page also calls for tax cuts and fiscal reforms to protect homeowners and senior citizens, urging swift action. It ends with a reader advocating IOC recognition of PRC athletes, asserting Taiwan's exclusion is political and China should compete under a single federation.
In a White House meeting on July 13, Edwin Schwenk backs John Connally as the best running mate to blunt Carter-Mondale. Reagan’s position remains uncertain, while South and West states boost Connally despite concerns about northern support. Rumsfeld is named as a potential mate by some, but Connally’s appeal grows among Southern Republicans.
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