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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1972

Page

6

Editorial on All in the Family’s playful bigotry risks harm

The column argues the show blends sharp writing with problematic elements by normalizing bigotry and stereotyping. It warns young viewers may imitate insults and ethnic slurs, urging producers to keep the humor while reducing offense and toxification.

Archie O’brien Shapiro

State tourism packets on California visits offered locally

A Californian planning trips to Kentucky Virginia or New York may write to the state tourist agency for maps and brochures. Conversely a Kentuckian Virginian or New Yorker can request materials from individual resorts or regional promoters. The text notes a gap where a state brochure on California is unavailable.

Kentucky Virginia New York California Califor

Two-year delay eyed on black lung benefits rule

Congress faces a fight over extending the government’s responsibility for miners with black lung. A House bill would delay two years, a Senate bill one year, with a conference to resolve the difference. The Senate version is argued fairer to taxpayers and less burdensome to operators.

House of Representatives Senate House

FBI eyes on private lives fuel accusations of snooping

The piece criticizes J Edgar Hoover and the FBI for surveilling private lives of public figures across politics sports cinema and news. It cites surveillance of actors musicians and black leaders and questions federal jurisdiction over sex and drug matters amid rising crime.

Washington FBI Hoover Marlon Brando Harry Belafonte Joe Namath Lance Rentzel Joe Louis Muhammad Ali Ralph Abernathy Roy Innis L. Stone Oleg D. Kalugin Connecticut Ave N.W Washington, D.C J. E Lyndon Johnson America

Gubser Harrington clash at defense committee hearing

A tense hearing of the Armed Services Committee featured Rep. Michael Harrington and Rep. Gubser trading sharp words. Harrington criticized the defense establishment and secrecy while Gubser attacked committee reports as biased against the Department of Defense. Chairman Hebert interjected as both sides sparred over accountability and influence.

Gubser Michael Harrington D-Mars Harrington Armed Services Committee Gubger Department of Defense Herrington Defense Department F. Edward Hebert D-La

A Politician's Paradise of Campaigns Without Opposition

A clipped aphoristic note portrays politics as a campaign without rivals. It warns against overreliance on publicity and favors while praising independence and cautious judgment in public life.

Public will vs leaders on environment and economy

The public rejects short term profit and demands long term plans for the environment and economy. Lakewood council resists developers, voters push back on roads and pollution, while politicians and businessmen dodge decisive action. The piece warns of a fragile national mood and a looming November outcome.

Nixon McGovern Humphrey

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