Editorial on SALT talks shows little optimism in Geneva
The editorial notes minimal prospects for progress at the Geneva SALT renewal with the Soviet Union. It cites Cyrus Vance and President Carter, contrasts the two U S proposals the comprehensive plan and the deferral plan, and critiques Soviet positions on the Backfire bomber and cruise missiles. It urges a measured, tough U S stance to seek genuine arms limits.
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Soviet Union
Geneva
Cyrus R. Vance
U.S
Moscow
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Ford
Vladivostok
Carter
United States
Cuba
Soviets
End double taxation of dividends urged by Blumenthal efforts
The editorial urges end to double taxation of stock dividends as Treasury Secretary Blumenthal backs tax reform. It argues current rules tax corporate profits then individuals and calls for simpler filings and fewer complex forms. It criticizes the 1975 reform for increasing taxpayer confusion and costs.
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Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Blumenthal
Congress
Carter
Letters to the Editor on Bellflower and Local Issues
Readers critique city changes in Bellflower, respond to prior letters, and discuss topics from library history to planned markets and a theater. The batch includes opinions by Catherine Jackson, Richard Cook, Agnes Fraser, Anna Taylor, Milford Walker, Greg Jackson, Richard Deniston, and Julien West, touching on housing, immigration policy, gays in society, anchovy conservation, and censorship debates.
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Usat
Lalitares
Bellflower Boulevard
Alondra
Cleveland
Bellflower
Dorothy Kerber
Catherine E. Jackson
End the sale of live animals by pet shops says Holt
Ernest N. Holt urges ending the sale of live animals in pet shops to stop the hurting and destruction of animals in city shelters, on highways, and in homes.
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Ernest N. Holt
Long Beach
Against death penalty I dissent in May letter
Shelley Newell from Lakewood objects to a May 12 column by Todd Murray supporting the death penalty. She notes her school discussion, argues murder is wrong, and opposes government execution. She suggests life imprisonment without parole as a deterrent and states she was in the minority in class.
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Anita Bryant
Rod McKuen
McKuen
Rod
Todd Murray
Todd
Signal Hill water sales to oil firms questioned
A Signal Hill reader urges the city to stop giving oil companies cheap fresh water for secondary oil recovery. He calls for desalinization on ocean water or raising oil recovery water prices to residential levels, urging residents of Signal Hill Long Beach and Lakewood to pressure the City Council with letters and calls.
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Signal Hill
Signs Hill
Long Beach
Lakewood
Robert H. Stearns
Open thank you to Lakewood council members for traffic safety
Richard A. Anderson commends Mayor Pro Tem Jo Bennitt and Councilman Larry Van Nostran for their efforts addressing a dangerous traffic problem at Los Coyotes Diagonal and Harvey Way. The return of stop stems and a collapsible barrier at the intersection improves safety for vehicles and pedestrians, earning neighbor appreciation.
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Lakewood City
Los Coyotes Diagonal
Harvey Way
Jo Bennitt
Larry van Nostran
Richard A. Anderson
Lakewood
Gun control column questions hostage cases with weapons
A reader cites Sydney Harris May 13 in asking if opponents can name cases where multiple hostages were held with any weapon other than a firearm. The letter questions whether kidnappers heed gun laws and firearm restrictions, seeking a clear counterexample. PAULS. WILLIAMS
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Sydney Harris
Mr. Harris
Pauls. Williams
Long Beach
Delayed pool project prompts local complaint letter
A reader replies to R. L. Fry about pool completion delays. citing water use since Feb 14 to claim five days of need. the writer notes public pools and beaches for children via public transport and hopes the pool will be solar heated, signing James M. Collins from Tong Beach.
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R. L. Fry
James Fl
Collins
Tong Beach
Endangered dogs and the burden of fees
A letter condemns county supervisors for raising dog license fees and advocates death penalties for unspayed animals. The writer cites high veterinary costs and widespread animal slaughter, warning domestic dogs may join the endangered list. Carson, Mrs. Albert Holloway.
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Albert Holloway
Carson
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I. Hayakawa
Main Street
Anna P. Taylor
Thanks To
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Spiderman
Robert Laksuga
Doe Ock
the Rattler
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Ma i Lorsteater
Idi Amin
Pride Pune
Fred
Mr. Laksuga
Greg Jackson
Richard H. Deniston
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West Long Beach
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Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Sines
Don Ohl
David Levinson
Bert Resruk
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