Editorial on DC voting rights and second class citizens
The piece argues that Washington DC residents, numbering over 700,000, lack voting representation in Congress and have limited self governance despite a 1973 home rule. It notes Congress budgets and decisions override local choices, urging a voting representative and highlighting the broader message of political rights as a core American freedom.
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Congress
Washington
District of Columbia
Carter
Federal block grant reform sparks regional funding clash
The piece argues the proposed new federal block grant formula unfairly biases against the West, South, and suburbs by prioritizing housing age over poverty. It cites Rep. Hanna Ford and Rep. Patterson urging reform, noting Los Angeles would drop to under 19 per person while Detroit would surge to 2.29, a perceived inequity amid urban revitalization needs in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hannaford
Long Beach
Jerry Patterson
Santa Ana
Hannaford
Los Angeles
Detroit
Bellflower PTA seethes over district contract debate
Readers discuss the Bellflower Unified School District contract and collective bargaining. Bonnie Traut urges balanced agreement benefiting students, teachers, and administration, while others express frustration with local officials and police conduct. A veteran reader notes retirement rules and civil service contrasts.
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Bellflower Unified
M Arculs
PTA
Bellflower
Bonnie Traut
Bellflower. Council
Picking on golfers in Long Beach sparks local dispute
A letter from B. Resyug protests removal of free golf benefits in Long Beach. It condemns eliminating the monthly golf ticket for seniors and working people, criticizing Mr. Dever and the golf commission for a cost cutting plan that harms local fellowship and city policy aims.
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Long Beach
Dever
Golf Commission
Bellflower merchants urge upbeat coverage to boost city3
Bellflower merchants lament sparse business and call for constructive reporting highlighting parking, new shops, and owner profiles. They note Market Basket opening in June and new mini shopping centers at Ros and Bellflower Boulevard and at Clark and Alondra, with tax revenue rising yearly. AL SCHWAB asserts cooperation for a better future.
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Bellflower
Ros
Bellflower Boulevard
Clark and
Alondra
Bellower
AL Schwab Bellflower
Diapers for dogs and dog owner training critique
Andria Q Ward argues public park messes from dogs are unacceptable while some treat pets as children. The piece notes dogs and cats in households, cites Portland Oregon mood, praises J R Hyde and the Pasanita Obedience Club, and questions training for owners.
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Andria Q. Ward
Portland
Ore
J. R. Hyde
Pasanita Obedience Ub, Inc
West Coast
Rd. Smith
Long Beach
Real woman radiates femininity beyond outfits
A Lakewood writer states a real woman proves womanhood through actions and kindness rather than revealing attire. She condemns women in short dresses as resembling prostitutes seeking trade, contrasting with modest, purposeful behavior.
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Las Vegas
L. Ward Lakewood
Three cheers for the lady who wears her hemline
The speaker asserts feminine identity and choice in dress, contrasting with societal expectations and references to modesty. They question why older women suffer harm in apartments from teenagers, arguing that clothing length is not a trigger. The tone is defiant and personal.
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Long Beach
Letter to the editor on Spanish ballots and culture
Melissa J. Christian of Beach criticizes John W. Neal for supporting ballots printed in Spanish, arguing such exceptions break equality. She questions cultural standards, language requirements for citizenship, and compares other cultures’ contributions without advocating multilingual ballots.
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John W. Neal
Pro
Neal
France
Mr. Neal
Melissa J. Christian
Reader proposal for underground water storage in drought talks
Levi Smith suggests urban water strategy reforms to ease shortage. He argues stations should collect rain runoff from streets, filter it, and store in underground reservoirs or artificial lakes rather than rely solely on mountain snowpacks and rain. He criticizes rapid growth and media focus on crises.
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Seadip
Ocean
California
Herevery
Levi Smith Lakewood
Manifesto to Conserve Oil Calls for Back Fence Pact
A Huntington Beach note urges residents to halt gasoline purchases on Saturdays and Sundays to spark a national chain reaction. It proposes no formal group or dues, just mutual action and widespread word spreading. The authors Carolyn and Emerson Mora sign the call.
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Congress
United States
Carolyn
Emerson Mora
Huntington Beach
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Nules £. Sines — Diecuive
Oc Fdior
Edeorial Pareavid Levinson
Bert Rew
Lebanon
Lillian K. Thompson
Adler
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Apehairain
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Bellflower Business
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