Editorial: Truths About Traveling in Mexico
The American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico urges caution but rejects scare stories about danger south of the border. Adolf Horn Jr. notes tourism is generally safe with precautions, cites Mexico’s progress, and says U S cooperation targets drug traffickers. He warns sensational reports harm both nations.
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United States
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Horn
National Peanut Month Praises Goober Legacy and Carver Inventions
The article notes peanuts as a versatile crop with historic uses from George Washington Carver's products to modern foods. It highlights Georgia debate on a Peanut State nickname, declares March National Peanut Month, and suggests ways to celebrate with peanut butter sandwiches and peanut products like peanut-board insulation and peanut coffee.
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Jimmy Carter
George Washington Carver
United States
Carter
Georgia
National Peanut Council
McLean
Carver
Crisis in Uganda tests Carter on human rights policy
Washington notes Amin may spare Americans in Entebbe after summoning about 200 U.S. citizens. Officials say Carter's stance on Ugandan brutality, including the killing of an Anglican archbishop and ministers, underscores a broader push for human rights and international pressure on dictators. The episode highlights limits of the United Nations and the need for moral leadership in foreign policy.
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Uganda
Edi Amin
Entebbe
Carter Administration
Amin
U.S
Carter
Jody Powell
Africa
Latin America
Asia
United Nations
United States
Buk
Citizens lament rising costs and police cuts in Long Beach
A Long Beach letter writer denounces the city council and city manager for prioritizing a new civic center over police protection. The piece contrasts the gleaming center with rundown neighborhoods and fewer patrols, and questions the handling of motor officers. It ends with a sharp critique of city leadership.
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Fair City
Our Fair City
Long Beach
Mr. Dever
Os City
Peter
Paul
Douglas
Arena
Dever
R.A. McDonald
Russia to host Olympics cited in Talley article
A reader notes a compelling Talley piece from February 19 praising Russia as Olympic host and asserts that honoring truth safeguards intellect, invoking Romans 1:28. The message closes with the name Matt Daley.
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Rick Talley
Russia
Matt Daley
Long Beach
Water we do ag the rain on the reign of the rain remains
Norwalk writer Michael G Hutko reflects on rain and its persistence, weaving playful questions about weather and time and the city’s response to recurring downpours.
Expensive Luxuries and a Call for Budget Scrutiny
Dexter Wood voices concern about Long Beach spending on a $14 million concrete museum memorial and a humidity lacking exhibit. He argues for funds to stabilize existing buildings, enhance police protection, and focus on essential city services. He cites the Queen Mary and Grand Prix as examples of costly projects.
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Long Beach
Dexter Wood Long Beach
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