Verdict on Patty Hearst splits victims and co conspirator roles
Editorial argues Hearst was a kidnapping victim and an accomplice in the San Francisco bank robbery. It notes psychiatric views of coercive persuasion, plus her duress testimony and jurors' doubts about her honesty. It concedes the verdict may be just and hopes she can rebuild her life after further legal struggles.
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Patricia Hearst
San Francisco
Miss Hearst
New York Times
SLA
Willie
Wolfe
Patty Hearst
James L. Browning Jr
Nixon Defends Presidential Power and Inherent Government Actions
The article discusses President Nixon’s view that presidents may legally authorize actions in national interest that private citizens could not undertake. It notes historic debate on executive authority, citing Jefferson’s 1783 Draft of a Fundamental Constitution for Virginia as context for limits and latitude in executive power.
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Nixon
Thomas Jeffereson
Commonwealth of Virginia
Jefferson
United States
Richard Nixon
AL Feast
Thomas Jefferson
James Wilson
Presidential power debate echoes through history
The text contrasts colonial prerogatives with modern executive power, citing James Wilson and John Adams era thoughts. It notes objections to monarchic sovereignty as a guide, and recalls Nixon's Watergate era as misused presidential authority. An aside mentions a terrier named Rels in a playful moment.
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Coust
James Wilson
Wilson
Philadelphia
George Washington
Letters on political stances and a Long Beach educator obituary
A reader decries politicians handling strikes and war funding, while Elton Romaas reflects on independent presidential candidates and a millennial ideal. A Long Beach State educator Dr Samuel Pollach is remembered for his devotion to education, art, and public service, with peers celebrating his life and Irish wake tribute.
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Twerdle- Joe
Tweedledon
America
Anteriva
Edward Bellamy
Singer Fest
Samuel Pollach
Long Beach State University
Sam
Sam Pallach
Les Rodney Torrance
Museum Defends Long Beach Arts Forum Revenue Vision
The Long Beach Museum of Art responds to March coverage, arguing the new building is designed to maximize revenue sources and boost tourism through the downtown arts forum. The statement notes only half the council attended the meeting, and says key discussions were underreported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Communism and NATO clash over Western Europe
Washington warns that Communist expansion shifts to Western Europe via elections and alliances. Ford’s stance is cited as crucial, urging NATO unity and clear exclusion of Communist governments. The piece argues strong U.S. backing and decisive action to keep Italy, France, and Spain out of NATO and democracy intact.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Italy
Communist Party
France
Spain
Ialy
Moscot
Moscow
Yugoslavia
Tito
Oriana Fallaci
KGB
Ford
NATO
Watergate revisited defending Nixon’s character
A reader defends President Nixon amid Watergate fallout, praising his morals and family while arguing the press and Democrats targeted him after his 1972 victory. The letter suggests he should have admitted mistakes and contrasts him with Kennedy and past White House occupants.
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Nixon
Watergate
Kennedy
White House
Cynthia B. Sims
Long Beach
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Lenin
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Chase York
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