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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1975

Page

12

Newspaper masthead credits and editors listed

Miles E. Sines executive editor, Larry Allison managing editor, Don Oh editor editorial page, Bert Resnik assistant managing editor.

Miles E. Sines Larry Allison Don Oh Bert Resnik

Supreme Court ends double jeopardy in youth cases

Editorial notes the Supreme Court ruling overturning a 1971 California case where a 17-year-old was tried in juvenile court and then in adult court for the same robbery. It says transfer hearings before delinquency hearings can improve juvenile court operations and avoid dual prosecutions.

U.S. Supreme Court California Los Angeles Adult Ceriminal Division of Superior Court California Youth Authority Juvenile Court Supreme Court Justice Burger Burger

Vetoed strip mining bill faces Congress again

The article argues that unregulated strip mining harms land by silting streams poisoning water and toppling hills. It notes President Ford vetoed a control bill and discusses concessions, reclamation requirements, a mining tax, and possible impacts on jobs and prices. Congress plans a June 10 vote.

Ford Coass House Senate Pennsylvania Congress

AFL-CIO criticizes monopolies and oil industry power

The AFL-CIO urges antitrust legislation to break up big oil, arguing the energy crisis raises prices for U.S. consumers. The union warns even if evidence of a conspiracy existed breaking up oil firms would backfire, creating smaller, less efficient companies and higher prices.

Afl-Cio Union Executive Council Forc- U.S

Democrats in Disarray Question 1976 Presidential Path

A Washington view argues the Democratic Party is fractured by internal splits and independence, hindering unified support for candidates. It singles out Henry M. Jackson and George Wallace as examples and suggests Kennedy could become the party’s sole viable nominee if momentum shifts.

Democratic Party Henry M. Jackson Washington Senate Sen. Jackson George C. Wallace Alabama Philadelphia Rizzo Gov. Wallace Ford Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy

Letter debating armor piercing ammo and refugees policy

The writer questions claims about a nickel plated armor piercing bullet in the SLA case and recalls Army AP ammo use. They note color coding, suggest verifying with the coroner, and discuss broader social issues including refugees, proposing unconditional amnesty and critiquing U S policy toward American citizens and Southeast Asian refugees.

John Fitch Donald DeFreeze SLA U.S. Army San Francisco Fitch Los Angeles Army Mr. Fitch Los Angeles County Ford

Public Official Bribery Seen as High Crimes

The speaker argues bribery and favors by public officials are crimes against the people. They urge penalties to reflect crime severity tied to the official's status and trust, advocating harsher punishment for those at the top to set an upfront example.

Soviet Union

Doctors Fear Malpractice Fees Threaten Practices

Doctors worry high malpractice insurance costs will force closure or limit care for patients reliant on their services, risking financial security and ongoing access to medical treatment.

Front Page Outrage Over Illicit Cancer Drug Smuggling

Letter writer denounces a May 26 front page claim about illicit cancer drug smuggling as sensationalist yellow journalism, accusing editors of bias and urging readers to question the FDA AMA and other authorities. He argues the drug is a boon to cancer sufferers and warns against US doctors.

Mexico FDA AMA Drug Cartel Rockefeller Foundation

Editorials on meter spellings spark state board debate

May 1927 letter from John W. Rudesill of Long Beach urges the California State Board of Education to pick preferred spellings over American usage. He advocates standardizing meter metre liter litre and similar terms for consistency.

California State Board of Education John W. Rudesill Long Beach

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