Federal grants hurt California by net loss says editorial
The June 20 1977 Long Leach California editorial argues that federal grants rise hurts Californians. It cites 1976 figures showing California received 5.777 million but paid 6.366 million, with total grants 57 billion nationally and states differ in net contributions. It notes tax and administration costs not counted and warns more federal benefits could bankrupt states.
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Washington
Arizona
Mississippi
District of Columbia
Connecticut
Tax Foundation
Foundation
Carl Backstrom
Anita Bryant
Hitler
Anita
Commonwealth condemns Uganda over rights abuses
The Commonwealth denounced Idi Amin's Uganda for massive human rights violations, a historic public rebuke by the multiracial grouping. Australia’s Matcon Foster suggested the vote could undermine Amin, while black African members joined in the condemnation, signaling a collective stance beyond white regimes in Rhodesia and South Africa.
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Commonwealth
Idi Amin
Uganda
Amin
Matcnim Foster
Australia
Amin Dada
Rhodesia
South Africa
Free speech clash over gene theory at San Francisco State
Scientists defend sociobiology while picketers urge boycott of a university symposium. Demonstrators shout racist chants but officials insist free inquiry should not be suppressed, amid debate on genetics and human behavior.
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San Francisco
San Francisco State University
Alex C. Sherriff
California State University and Colleges System
Readers Respond On Child Abuse And Policy Debate
A letter from clinicians recounts treating five prepubertal molestation cases and describes mixed outcomes with play therapy. It critiques public discussions of abuse, medical costs, and death penalty policy, urging prevention through education and responsible attitudes toward social change.
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Rone
Melanie Klein
Proposal aims to tax garage sales in Bellflower
A reader argues against a proposed Bellflower garage sale fee that would ban many items, noting Carson charges five dollars and adding two extra if moved outside. The writer supports no fee for casual sales but favors a small charge for failing to remove signs, and comments on sheriff leniency toward small sellers.
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Carson
More doctors remedy for rising health costs debated
A reader questions Dr Gumbiner’s claim that increasing physician numbers will curb costs. The letter argues licensing, supply, and training trends do not lower prices and defends essential anatomy knowledge while noting higher costs from extra tests and procedures.
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Gumbiner
Dick Howland
Gumfiner
U.S
M.D
Long Beach Grand Prix Funding Scrutiny Sparks Public Alarm
Independent reports follow up on the Grand Prix gimmick with questions about a $25,000 profit on $1,571,000 gross, seeking clarity on who gains the remainder and who backs the deal. The writer urges disclosure of race group, sources, supporters, and buyers to prevent secrecy over public money.
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Independent
Long Beach
Letters on Anita Bryant and homosexuality stir debate
Readers defend Anita Bryant and denounce hatred toward gays while others call homosexuality abnormal and private. A columnist praises Bryant’s stance and celebrity status, while others condemn bigotry and urge respect for beliefs, fearing influence on children.
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Irvine
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Adolf Hitler
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Tam
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