Paradox in Queen Mary finances sparks city plan
City Manager John Dever and the Long Beach City Council race to turn the Queen Mary into a self supporting tourist spot while facing a state legal snag. The attorney general says trust funds from tidelands cannot be spent on private enterprise, threatening revenue used to buy back commercial leases. The city argues the port operates similarly on trust lands, leasing facilities to private enterprise for profit. Time is running out to resolve the issue and reverse the ship's rising costs.
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Public works bill sparks debate on fair funding
A new 4 billion dollar public works bill faces scrutiny over how funds are distributed to counties and cities. The proposed method ties state allocations to the share of county applications, risking rewards for volume over need according to critics.
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National Association of Counties
The High Court Liberals Lament Is Overstated
A Saturday Review piece by Laughlin McDonald of the ACLU claims Burger Court erodes the Constitution. The author rebuts the charge, arguing the Burger Court revived federalism and protected rights. The column notes rising federal filings and lists notable decisions across civil rights and liberties.
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Red tape saved lives in El Salvador elections
A 1960s era column notes bureaucratic delays in approving an arms sale to El Salvador. The delivery was halted before February elections amid reported ballot stuffing and killings. It links State Department caution to preventing weapon use against protesters and cites UN pesticide findings in Central America.
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