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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1977
Page
9
The staff report warns of rising Social Security taxes and higher unemployment insurance costs. It suggests emergency transfers from the treasury instead of higher payroll taxes, and calls for review of trust fund disbursements to ensure proper use. The piece urges restraint on tax increases while safeguarding taxpayers.
The passage warns that drivers who speed up on amber to beat a red light risk serious crashes, injuries, and death. It notes multiple near misses across Southern California, urges slowing to stop at amber, and emphasizes that running red lights makes you as deadly as a robber.
A reader laments Lakewood High School graduation decorum while urging respect for established authority. The letter backs Long Beach El Dorado Park equestrian center, arguing horses offer recreation, responsibility, and community value amid aging stables. A separate note corrects a misinterpreted Lakewood trash contract issue and calls for factual discussion when the contract nears renewal.
A local family condemns charges for parking at their son's baccalaureate and commencement at the Long Beach Arena. They question city finances and call for free passes for graduates, noting £1.50 parking for both events and urging a waiver for this special occasion.
A convoluted plea cites a 32 year old act as shielding federal employees from corrupt pressures and preserving their independence in elective duties. The message argues government unions push for actions to protect workers and maintain sacrosanct autonomy amid political and public scrutiny.
The article discusses rising dental fees linked to educational costs at USC Dental Seber. It notes student involvement, equipment expenses, salaries, and the potential for savings through preventive care and checkups, aiming to reduce long term costs for lifelong dental health.
A confused letter from Mrs. Tital Agreement Thomas F Grogs traces Pettijohn's grievance about Donald Pettig with Sears. It claims the firm denied a man his job back after promising reinstatement, lamenting ingratitude and a callous response to his plight while praising those who think of others first.
A letter argues for a paid public official to represent seniors in Long Beach and other cities. The writer calls for someone in authority to check inequities affecting older residents and suggests funding to hire such an official. The piece reflects citizen concern and editor support for action.
The piece argues that moral concerns should outrank gay rights activism and urges focus on crime, illegal aliens, and government laws. It questions whether denying gays public roles is more important than pressing Congress to address crucial national issues. It advocates a tougher, crusading moral stance for America.
A speaker denounces critics calling for ceding the Panama Canal Zone, arguing the canal is an indispensable, costly, perpetual U.S. possession ratified by treaty and Supreme Court ruling. He accuses government figures of seeking surrender to communists and the Kremlin.
Letters defend water use while disputing waste claims for Belmont Shore rentals. Claim no lawns at any building and washing down once a week. Argues a clean environment benefits about 40 residents and questions sidewalk washing as waste.
A reader correction notes that a June 1 Sunday issue misnamed Cmdr. Guy Momsen in a Q and A about deepsea diving. The Munson Lung was actually developed with Lt. Momsen, not Munson, and Cmdr. Suggs’s naval career largely centered on submarine service. The paper acknowledges the error and flags intent to correct.
A reader voice condemns unions that permit members to sacrifice integrity for wage talks. It argues employees who engage in unscrupulous activities to gain pay rises are not loyal. It asserts no worker should be forced to join a union or pay dues, and dues should not fund political actions, noting at least one member opposes the union's creed.
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