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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1969
Page
9
President Nixon’s push to extend unemployment benefits faces state level competition as states seek to keep costs low to attract industry. The plan would cover 4.8 million more workers and lengthen benefits, while debates over direct city funding versus through states highlight tensions between federal standards and state control.
A Washington analysis notes 67.4 million dollars spent in a year to promote tobacco by a government whose health agencies declare war on smoking. It cites 31.1 million for sending tobacco abroad, 28.4 million to subsidize exports, and 5 million for tobacco research aimed at making cigarettes tastier.
The excerpt reflects biblical and literary lines on human origin and virtue. It juxtaposes Genesis 1 27 with Mark Twain praising a noble heart, noting the belief that God crafted humanity with inherent goodness.
Washington staffers congratulate themselves on a successful public relations gamble over the moon mission. Internal doubts about a mid Pacific mishap and the choice to proceed with Nixon’s world trip are noted, with Bob Haldeman’s push cited as key.
The piece describes White House PR clashes with NASA over public framing of the moon landing and Nixon’s push to link himself to the mission. It also covers Nixon’s Guam address outlining a long term shift of security burdens to Asian nations and reduced U.S. military commitments.
Polytechnic High School student Millie Illin enjoys a glass wave ride and smooth sidewalk roller skating as the ball bearings hum and feet tingle.
Washington Junior High School student John Reese imagines bike rides on a cool day with juice and blue skies. Traffic guard J. M. Hinton hopes to travel across the United States with time and money to enjoy himself. Ken Le Fort, a grocery warehouseman, wants to meet people who support the Plant place and the cause.
Letter from Long Beach residents praising the Long Beach Police Department for their kindness and helpfulness at the Symphony Under the Stars event. Names mentioned include Officer Ralph Clark and an unidentified officer at the Park Avenue entrance Rec reation Park. Additional letters discuss local transport and city attractions.
The treaty signed by the United States and 11 other nations bans military use of Antarctica and preserves scientific exploration freedom. It establishes the region as a commons for peaceful research and cooperation under international oversight.
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