Editorial on city income tax limits and fairness
California League of Cities representatives urged accepting property tax limits if allowed to use an income tax for revenue. They argued it would be fairer and that true tax relief requires reduced government spending rather than shifting burdens. They urged the state to halt mandating city programs without funding and to apply tax limits to state government as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California League of Cities
League of Cities
Long Beach
League
Equal Pay for Equal Work Should Include Orangutans
A UC Davis study notes wage gaps persist mainly from occupational segregation. Women hold 40 percent of clerical jobs while managers are only 5.3 percent. with bias reduced, clerical and managerial representation could rise. The report argues salaries must reflect job qualifications, not gender or species, advocating equal pay for qualified individuals including an orangutan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
University of California At Davis
Barbara Zoloth
Davis
Hughes Watergate Mystery Ties Howard Hughes to Break-in Link
The sprawling tale hints Howard Hughes influenced Watergate events through allies like Robert Bennett and E. Howard Hunt. Papers show bags of cash moved for Nixon after the 1988 election and alleged ties to Greenspun and O’Brien. The documents deepen the puzzle of Hughes involvement.
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Washington
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Robert Bennett
White House
John Dean
Bennett
Tor Ca
Fred
Buzhardt
Tavis
Sen
Sam
Senate
Bebe Rebazo
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Davis
Richard Danner
Key Biscayne
Fla
San Clemente
Calif
Reburo
Bob Bennett
Larry O'Brien
Fho
Las Vegas
Hank Greenspun
Liddy
O'Brien
Greenspun
Charles Colson
Rob Bennett
Chester Davis
Senate Watergate Committee
CIA
Taxpayers alert on city hiring and CETA police training
Letter from William B. Martin of Long Beach accuses City Manager John Dever of outsourcing and replacing trained officers funded by CETA. It claims 34 Long Beach police officers were trained with CETA money, warns layoffs will require new recruits, and urges taxpayers to demand fair treatment and cost controls to preserve protection and finances.
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Long Beach
John Dever
Hhe
Police
CETA
Civil Service
Police Department
Ali
Dever
Leveray
William B. Martin
Middle East peace talk distortions and Lakewood letters
A reader criticizes claims of an Arab moderating shift toward peace as naive while quoting a Syrian government ad denying any moderation. The letter discusses inflation driven by taxes and insurance premiums, then urges unity in Lakewood politics, criticizing local bickering over the Plunkett recall and urging elected officials to focus on jobs and education. The piece closes with C Smith’s remarks on downtown decline and town planning.
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Ms. O'Connor
Mr. Manheim
Middle East
Israel
N.Y
Ministeu of Information
West Bank
Gaza
America
Russia
P. Hull
Long Beach
Thanking supporters after school board election coverage
A political figure thanks PT political editor for March 15 school board coverage and credits helpers and voters who care about schools in her first political effort. E Jane Mermelstein expresses appreciation for assistance and encouragement to participate in elections.
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1. PT
E. Jane Mermelstein
Long Beach
Seniors transportation idea for Long Beach transit director
Margaret Ganssle notes the Long Beach Public Transportation Company has a 1776-1976 loop plan proposed by director Farrell and suggests using buses as a shuttle to the downtown Social Security office and the new Senior Center for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Public Transportation Company
Farrell
Social Security Office
Margaret Ganssle
Long Beach
Police Chief weighs ethics in pay contest fund case
Thomas N. Wheeler notes that accepting 800 dollars to a police association widows fund from a beauty contest could tarnish the department. He contrasts Sinatra’s prior benefit performance and hints of Mafia ties among acquaintances amid a Long Beach gay bar inquiry and a nearby business closure linked to wartime rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtz
Police Association
Frank Sinatra
Long Beach
Thomas N. Wheeler
Water rationing proposal by Frank L Carlson
A letter argues for mandatory water shutoffs to conserve scarce resources. The author proposes an ordinance to cut toilet water supply and urges saving bath water for flushing. Carlson cites looming population, land, and food shortages as justification.
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Frank L. Carlson
Long Beach
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