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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1968
Page
10
Executive Editor Miles E Lines and Sterling Bemis with L A Collins Sr as editorial columnist captains a prominent city page leadership lineup. They steer opinion and oversee the paper’s opinion section with seasoned guidance.
A Supreme Court decision expands both state Rumford Act and federal Civil Rights Act protections, curbing housing discrimination. It removes exemptions for applicants and raises the risk for evasive tactics, urging reform across private landlords and agencies to speed a shift toward equal access in housing.
President Johnson signed the wide crime control bill despite mixed provisions. The measure authorizes 400 million dollars for police boosts, tightens hand gun sales, and expands electronic surveillance while drawing concerns over rights protections and potential abuse after the administration ends.
Vice President Humphrey was introduced as about 50,000 people gathered near the Lincoln Memorial for the Solidarity March. The crowd stretched from the Reflecting Pool and included both Black and white attendees in a tense, ironic moment.
Drew Pearson highlights Vice President Humphrey’s quiet efforts to aid African Americans and poor communities. He notes Humphrey’s leadership in housing, jobs, youth programs, and anti poverty measures, plus behind the scenes push for open housing and civil rights legislation through Mondale and Sparkman.
Readers in Long Beach and Artesia clash over gun control, registration, and constitutional rights. Esther Cameron defends existing laws while David R. Berry and Robert J. Jamison call for broader protections and constitutional amendments.
Psychiatrist author examines human behavior with case histories from practice. He analyzes psychological maneuvers among parents children lovers and colleagues, exploring causes and responses to various neuroses in everyday life.
President Johnson faces pressure from conservatives to delay replacing Earl Warren as Chief Justice. The piece recalls John Marshall as the pivotal long serving chief, noting Adams earlier appointment amid party split and transition before Jefferson’s presidency.
Hubert Humphrey spoke at the National Press Club this week. He delivered a prepared speech that was a missed opportunity and touched on civil order and social issues.
The columnist notes Humphrey dazzled some with Q and A but delivered a stiff civil order speech. The piece argues his rhetoric may not move the broader electorate compared with a focus on change and political storytelling. It discusses implications for Johnson, Fortas, Warren, and potential Supreme Court dynamics.
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