Editorial on California death penalty veto and politics
The editorial critiques Gov. Brown for vetoing the death penalty bill and warns against overriding the veto for political gain. It notes Prop 17 support in 1972, cites Sen. John Briggs’ gubernatorial bid, and argues that delaying the penalty could lead to more murders and a later ballot initiative. The piece condemns partisan delay and defends determent of crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Brown
California
John Briggs
Fullerton
Briggs
Gov. Brown
Edmund H. Brown Jr
Briggs and Company
City youths build own bridge in Santa Rosa
In Santa Rosa a nine inch pipe spans a small creek between two streets. Teens Tony Asaro and Jeff Cole designed and built a wooden bridge using leftover materials, valuing about four hundred dollars. City engineers approved it and added access paths and a barrier.
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Santa Rosa
Tony Asaro
Jeff Cole
Asaro
Long Beach Grand Prix Critics Challenge City Officials
A reader argues that Long Beach officials hide behind simple explanations while taxpayers and race fans suffer. The letter accuses the council of targeting the Grand Prix, protecting a plush office for Mr Pook, and using Harbor Department funds, risking taxpayer dollars and fan support.
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Mr. Dilday
Pook
Verrue
John Dever
City Council
Dilday
Long Head
Mr. Pook
Long Beach
Ruth Todd
Wexford Morgan
Mr. Verrue
Long Beach Harbor
Readers debate EIR credibility and local governance in Long Beach
Letters critique the Harbor Department for deficient EIRs on the Sohio Pier J tanker terminal and urge transparency. They cite minutes, board votes, and public testimony, plus concerns about planning commissions and city officials. The page also contains varied reader responses on politics, patriotism, taxes, and education in Long Beach.
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Long Beach
Herbor Department
EIA
Los Angeles
League of Women Voters
Palos Verdes Fault
Logical Sciences Department
LBSA
Lovable John Lounsbury Returns to LBJC Exercises
An inspirational man, John Lounsbury, is returning to the graduation class activities at Long Beach Junior College. His guidance helped many students and administrators achieve academic success, and the writer hopes to thank him at the ceremony.
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John Lounsbury
Long Beach Junior College
Sic
John
Citizen's lament on safety and quotas in a divided era
A white man's voice reflects frustration over racial tension, safety concerns, and economic strain. He notes discrimination from quotas and his struggle to find work, describing a society where his race feels burdened by big government and economic hardship.
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Ren
Seven Articles Spotlight Women’s Roles in News
A reader praises the Priss Telegram May 26 issue for seven features on women including WWII pilots veterans benefits Coast Guard women bank openings in Los Angeles and domestic law reforms while criticizing other coverage. The letter urges balanced positive imagery and respectful terminology in reporting women's issues.
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Priss- Telegram
Coast Guard
Los Angeles
San Pedro
National Organization For Women For
National Commission On
Sojourner Book Store
Iive
Bellflower Split Over Theater Plan Sees Alternative Center
Bellflower City Council narrowly votes to bid the old Holiday Theater conversion at 750000 to over 1 million dollars, warning of cost overruns and uncertain self sufficiency. The council weighs Cerritos College Cultural Center as a nearby alternative to involve local residents and fund quality cultural programs.
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Bellflower
Queen Mary
Bellflower Community Theater
Cerritos College Cultural Center
Bellfower
Cowd
Ume
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Schmidt
Independent, Press-Telegram
Sacramento
Schmidt
EIR
Pettijohn
Tam
Donald L. Pettijohn
Mr. LaRue
Sears
Arizona
White House
Bixby Park
Apon Tehes
America
Quebec
Marie Ridder
United States
Seaboard
Millikan Pride
Linda Zink
Millikan High School
Forrest Zimmerman
Kay Swain
Children’s Home Society
Hiotarts
Forrest Zimmermans
Kay Swains
News of Women
Independent Press-Telegram
Daniel 1
Ridder
Miles E. Sines
Dor Obl — Faitor
David Levinyan
Bert Resnik
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