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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1969
Page
11
A columnist urges voter participation in today's Long Beach election. They note Prop 1 would save about 680000 annually by consolidating tax assessing with the county and Prop 2 would raise city council pay to 400 dollars monthly. both require a majority of ballots. The piece laments apathy and stresses civic duty ahead of the June 3 vote featuring 34 candidates for City Council.
Dr. Ervin Epstein reports a beneath the skin injection therapy for shingles using a Kenalog or Aristocort and procaine mix. Daily injections may be given, with multiple treatments often needed for relief. In six active cases results were excellent, and several patients with postherpetic neuralgia showed significant improvement.
The piece argues that the difficulties plaguing large U S cities will spread to smaller communities unless the current negative trend is halted and reversed. It emphasizes that urban decline is not limited to metropolitan centers and warns of widespread impact.
Sydney cautions that urban complexes rise fast across the nation. He notes Atlanta faces funding gaps congestion and crime as rural state legislatures block modern city needs. He warns most Americans will live in urban areas and federal aid is essential to prevent national decline.
Washington reports show mixed headlines on Vietnam policy with phrases such as Nixon firm on cautious strategy, aides weighing troop reductions, and officials expressing renewed hope in talks.
A White House background briefing by an unnamed official reveals the Nixon administration remains divided on Vietnam policy. The mix of talk about future troop withdrawals and firm peace negotiation posture risks contradictions. Hanoi faces uncertainty as Washington weighs withdrawal timing against political pressure.
The article contrasts loud and quiet vice in Long Beach, noting prostitution and gambling in the Central District and the ease of unnoticed moonlighting by housewives and secretaries. It also critiques a Monday ad on Proposition 1, arguing the measure would shift tax assessing to the county, saving nearly $700,000 yearly while preserving local tax visibility.
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