Editorial on sexism in textbooks and balanced images
The piece argues for removing stereotypes in school books while urging moderation to avoid new clichés. It critiques guidelines that swap one stereotype for another, noting women may still be boxed into roles like nurses while men fix roofs and praising diverse aspirations for girls to become doctors or professors.
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Macmillan Publishing Co
Televising Congress Could Boost Interest in Debates
Editorial argues a one year trial of on the spot broadcasts of House and Senate proceedings could raise public interest. It notes cameras provoke dramatic displays but may also engage viewers as they learn personalities and issues, with possible benefits for Congress and the nation.
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House
Senate
Congress
Nation
Letter highlights police handling after car break in
John F Parker recounts a Long Beach incident where Officer D B Allen was courteous during a report for a stolen three day old CB radio. A second officer was cold and dismissive, prompting reflection on police community relations and the impact on public image.
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Long Beach
D. B. Allen
Sonal
Allen
LBPD
Kanarek starts own paper charging press cover-up in Watergate claim
Irving Kanarek publisher of The Kanarek Times accuses the Los Angeles press of shielding figures in a California shield law case. He alleges Vincent Bugliosi and Dave Shinn provided William Farr with information on Manson murder plans and urges subpoenas before the Los Angeles County Grand Jury.
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Irving Kanarek
Charles Manson
Establishment Press
California
Kanarek Times
Victor Blvd
van Nuys
Kanarek
Vincent Bugliosi
Los Angeles Times
William Farr
Bugliosi
Dave Shinn
Farr
Manson
Hollywood
Shinn
Frank Sinatra
Elizabeth Taylor
Bugliosi and
Joseph Busch
Evelle Younger
Virginia Graham
Graham
Miss Atkins
Younger
Busch
Los Angeles County
Grand Jury
District Attorney
Attorney General's
Watts
Los Angeles
Boycott Tuna to Halt Porpoise Killings
A reader urges a public boycott of the tuna industry until lawmakers act to stop porpoise killings. The writer promises to stop buying tuna products, including cat food, until the practice ends, arguing individual action can pressure big business and legislation.
Clarification on Funding and Headstart Roles for Two Agencies
Lawrence D. Triesch LULAC Headstart Director states that East Long Beach Neighborhood Center and LULAC are not exclusively serving Chicano people. Headstart programs serve all residents in their areas per federal law.
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Long Beach Commission On Economic Opportunities
East Long Beach Neighborhood Center
LULAC
Lawrence D. Triesch
Long Beach
Dangerous drug view on Steve Prefontaine death in media
Warren Winters argues alcohol as a dangerous drug and criticizes media for ignoring the cause of Steve Prefontaine’s death. He cites a 0.16 blood alcohol level and Oregon drunk driving thresholds to claim public education is needed over prohibition.
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Steve Prefontaine
Steve
Oregon
Warren Winters
Bellflower
Rights of parents versus state in Ohio school case
Dayton editorial argues for parental religious liberty in Greenville where 15 parents oppose Ohio minimum standards for Tabernacle Christian School. It questions state power to enforce conformity and urges courts to curb state overreach, warning of possible Supreme Court intervention.
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Dayton
Ohio
Greenville
Dunkards
Tabernacle Christian School
Levi W. Whisner
Tabernacle Christian Church
Board of Education
Supreme Court
Great Ocean Liners Turned Hotels and Flying Hotels
A columnist notes great ocean liners docked as hotels and airplanes acting as flying hotels. The piece remarks on resort area photos showing pretty girls in bikinis and environmental looks in the area. Congressman Sludgepump says ethics bar accepting anything not edible or bank-depositable within 24 hours.
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Congressman Sludgepump
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