Middle East detente idea from Dr. Goldmann urged
Dr. Nahum Goldmann, head of the World Jewish Congress, proposes neutralizing Israel as a Jewish state with demilitarization, guaranteed by humankind. He notes the plan seems quixotic but could inspire peace if Nasser and Israel engage. Israel may not approve, yet a talks path involving Goldmann could kickstart negotiations toward peace.
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Nahum Goldmann
World Jewish Congress
World Zionist Organization
Switzerland
Israel
Goldmann
Foreign Affairs
Middle East
Dr. Goldmann
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Long Beach Health Dept Opens Subcenter For Easier Access
The Long Beach health department moves to improve access by opening a subcenter at 555 E. Pacific Coast Highway. The new site will serve more residents, encouraging use of health services and supporting the city’s health and economic vitality.
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Long Beach
Health Department
Pine Ave
Pacific Coast Highway
Revolution Voice Warns Against Bombing in Letters
The New York Review of Books prints Bettina Aptheker's letter arguing violence does not tackle oppression and that the state is the only target. She defends revolution and urges followers to abandon terrorism, while acknowledging potential nervousness about her stance and the peaceful duties ahead.
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Bettina Aptheker
Miss Aptheker
Aptheker
Beethoven biography revives a giant with flaws
George R Marek’s Beethoven life study offers a meticulous portrait of the composer’s genius and personality including his physical blemishes. The author explores the long standing question of Beethoven’s unnamed beloved but finds the mystery unresolved.
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Beethoven
George R. Marek
Funk and Wagnalls
Marek
New Rule of Politics Sees Self Interest Defeated
The text argues that contemporary politics ignore logic as politicians now act against their own self interest to aid opponents. It cites Yale president Kingman Brewster saving his university and the law as an example of this shift in approach.
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Washington
Kingman Brewster
Yale
Law
Brewster
The
Agnew
Nixon and Moynihan in the new wrong-way politics
James Reston critiques Nixon era policies amid race, Cambodia, and Vietnam debates. He argues reverse logic and benign neglect fueled controversy, triggering demonstrations, Senate resistance, and a broader backlash across foreign relations, race issues, and media. The piece notes a mood of anxiety and perception of policy missteps.
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Pat Moynihan
Teachers praised for dedication in Long Beach schools
Letters laud Long Beach teachers for voting against walkouts, expressing support for their student‑centric stance. Readers urge recognition of teachers, and discuss community support for the arts and civil discourse amid national firearms debates.
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Long Beach
Lucille
E. Sherer
Nixon faces no alternative to support for South Vietnam
The text argues that direct U S military action against Cambodian Communist forces is necessary, as Phnom Penh bases threaten Saigon and endanger American troops. It contends that Nixon cannot safely proceed with planned troop withdrawals while Cambodia remains under Communist control.
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Washington
Cambodia
U.S
Vietnam
Saigon
Interpretar
Hanoi
Haiphouz
Haiphong Harbor
Nixon
Asia
Laoe
Senate
Nixon Doctrine Turns Cambodian Move Into Battle Test
The article argues Nixon’s Cambodia operation reflects the Nixon doctrine to leave Vietnam viable after American troops withdraw. It claims military aims justify actions, challenge critics, and stress that success here would validate U.S. strategy in Asia, with Senators’ views diverging from presidential judgment. It warns failure would undermine independent Vietnam and Laos.
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Long Beach Symphony Orchest
Helen Kennedy
Charlus Suh Zeder
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South Vietnam
Laos
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