Editorial urging immunization to protect children nationwide
Editorial highlights 52 million U.S. children under 15 lack vaccines for preventable diseases, detailing polio and measles gaps. It notes efforts under President Carter for a national initiative aiming by fall 1979 for over 90 percent immunity and a permanent system for annual birth cohorts. Parents are urged to consult physicians or health departments for protection.
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Long Beach
Aoa
Carter
America
Senate action shields youth camps from wage hikes
The California Senate passed Senate Bill 408 to exempt youth camps from the Industrial Welfare Board minimum wage rule. It removes the 47 percent rise from $1.70 to $2.50 for student workers, protecting camp operations run by YMCA Scouts and church groups. Prompt Assembly action is urged to prevent camp closures and preserve low-cost, educational summer experiences for low income youth.
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California Industrial Welfare Board
State Senate
Industrial Welfare Board
YMCA
Scouts
Readers urge fair handguns view in editorials Sur Survival Days
Readers challenge the Independent Press Telegram editorial on gun control. They argue handgun owners, many law abiding, deserve fair treatment and argue against gun bans. They cite police performance, education, and personal defense as reasons for responsible ownership.
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Independent Press‘Telegram
Tam
Ionecadah
Mat
Praca
Welfare reform plan urged by speaker in fiscal critique
A speaker denounces current welfare programs as demoralizing and wasteful. He claims able bodied mothers abuse benefits while urging elimination of welfare for able adults, except for the disabled and aged, to create jobs and improve supervision. He blames government policy and cites Mr. Carter and Reagan era context.
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Carter
Kennedy
Marsh
Mi Phy
Restieit Carter Pat
Oppose Post Card Registration Plan Says Kesler
Long Beach resident E Kesler urges Congress to defeat post card registration arguing the federal government cannot solve social problems or force voting, warns of voter fraud and multi state registration, and questions federal intrusion into local elections.
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E. Kesler
Long Beach
Positive HUD Report for La Villa Mesa Building
The manager of the subsidized La Villa Mesa complex praises HUD coverage dated May 22. Maintenance is excellent and tenants are satisfied with conditions. Mrs. Charlotte Benoit of the Los Angeles area office is efficient in handling HUD affairs. No complaints found. a Press-Tepam representative is invited to report.
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HUD
la Villa Mesa
Charlotte Benoit
Los Angees
Independent
Press-Tepam
ILO ponder US ultimatum at Geneva conference
The United States may stay in or leave the International Labour Organization after its June 1 to 22 meeting in Geneva. Washington has warned it will quit unless the ILO de politicizes. a 1975 notice can be rescinded until November 1977 under certain conditions. The issue hinges on the conference outcome and U S funding shares.
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International Labor Organization
Geneva
United States
ILO
State Department
U.S
Samuel Ahee
American Federation of Labor
Rights and Limits in Hatch Act Reform Debate
The article discusses proposed H R 10 to allow federal workers to participate in partisan politics, arguing it would bring First Amendment rights to federal employees in line with state and local workers. It notes 74 sponsors, a 90 day inquiry period, and a public comment phase before regulations by the Civil Service Commission.
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U.S. Civil Service Commission
Predatory tort reform fears rise in medical and product suits
The legal profession is warned that malpractice and product safety torts are becoming an industry raising insurance costs for consumers. A new drug laetrite prompts states to legalize medical use, potentially triggering multi million dollar suits for injuries or death.
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