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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
10
Peter Schrag notes in Saturday Review that 1968 America faces war abroad, turmoil at home, and deep social rifts. The Kennedy assassination heightens tensions, while voices urge restraint, forgiveness, and constructive change to turn turbulence into progress.
The County Board of Supervisors moved to raise the tax assessing fee from Los Angeles, based on new state authorized formula. LA officials refuse to pay, prompting possible legal action to determine county power and equity, with a call for court judgment and equal treatment for all districts.
In a crime bill a section proposes creating an institute for crime prevention and criminal justice. It would study modern techniques to prevent crime and assess new approaches for reducing violence in society.
James Scheuer, a Bronx Democrat, leads a plan for a crime prevention institute amid warnings the US lags behind. He cites foreign detectors, a GE device, and future auto safety tech, arguing prevention beats mere conviction. Hoover and allies opposed, but bipartisan backing finally passes after three years.
Paris reports describe a shifted mood around Vietnam negotiations after the Kennedy murder and the French general strike. North Vietnam hopes to push peace talks while U.S. elections loom, and De Gaulle anti communism rhetoric colors Paris bias. The frame change could influence Hanoi's strategy and the diplomatic atmosphere in Paris.
Editor questions two way street in fisheries policy and international waters. Letter writer from Long Beach urges extending 12 mile limit and equal treatment for all nations.
Bill Vaughan notes spring tire treads along the freeway spark thoughts on conformity and wrong-think. He observes youths spelling unfamiliar words in a national bee and reflects on touring crowds and urban flicker, offering wry social commentary.
Arthur Ellen a Los Angeles hypnotist presents 150000 case histories showing therapeutic hypnosis aiding speech blocks imaginary ailments compulsive eaters alcoholics drug addicts and smokers. He outlines early traumas and the mind body link while noting hypnotism limits and its strong influence on health.
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