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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1975
Page
24
The piece argues for Proposition 1 allowing cities like Long Beach to hire temporary workers as regular staff when a position opens, even if the worker ranks sixth or seventh on eligibility. It says the change preserves civil service integrity, relies on training and performance, and prevents court-imposed hiring overreach. The editorial urges a pass.
The cleanup measure removes forty five year old election procedures from the Long Beach City Charter and places remaining rules under a city council ordinance. State law governs issues not covered, and sections are renumbered to remove gaps. The proposal is non controversial and carries a recommended Yes vote.
Spring in SCRABBLE Virginia arrives late with a ten day gale and frosts, yet dogwood blooms, trillium wakes, and fields show buds. Farmers plow late, gardens lag, but birds return to barns and quail wander fence rows as neighbors joke about wild onion riches.
Four months into his term Rep. Mark Hannaford of Lakewood Long Beach positions himself with the House freshman reform bloc. He helped unseat Patman and earned a seat on the Banking and Currency Committee while backing projects for Long Beach including federal funds and oil price relief, shaping his district’s fortunes as voters assess his record.
A reader laments lack of job opportunities for youths with degrees, urging fair chances rather than handouts, while another letter defends gun ownership amid NRA support and dismisses Dr. Milton Eisenhower’s criticism as foolish. Both pieces reflect public opinion concerns on employment and gun rights.
A critical review contrasts Leni Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will with Hearts and Minds by Bert Schneider and Peter Davis. It argues the American film uses selective editing to promote a pro Viet Cong narrative while critics praise its craft. The piece condemns the Oscars verdict as a political misread and laments the simplification of a complex war.
Speakers urge end to apologizing for U S actions in Vietnam and criticize South Vietnamese critics living in the United States. They note American casualties and tax costs in the effort and demand gratitude from those they aided. History will judge whether involvement was right or wrong.
A reader criticizes opponents of a skate board contest in Bixby Park arguing that taxpayers should not restrict youth activities. She questions senior citizens' exclusive rights to parks and sidewalks and urges more downtown youth opportunities in Long Beach. She argues the city should provide activities for young people rather than keep them in the suburbs.
A proposed law allowing a small amount of marijuana prompts reflection on a story of a beautiful unwed farmer’s daughter who admits pregnancy to her mother. The analogy suggests how a minor act can lead to major trouble.
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