Retiring Long Beach police chief William J Mooney
Editorial lauds Chief William J Mooney for 34 years with the Long Beach police department and 15 years as chief. He departs at 62 after proving a forthright, disciplined administrator who fired corrupt officers, spoke out on gambling and juvenile delinquency, and earned broad respect through decades of service.
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Long Beach
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General Motors
Dwight Eisenhower
Candor Seen in Calif Health Chief Nominee Audience
Governor Brown’s appointee Dr. Jerome Lackner admits lack of health care administration experience before the Senate Rules Committee. He would run a $3.5 billion system with 22 000 employees and promises experienced assistants, but stresses the need for strong administration not just medical skill. Critics warn California faces penalties if the appointment falters.
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Brown
California
Jerome Lackner
Senate Rules Committee
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Donald B. Caffray
Long Beach
Japan weighs Asia policy shifts after Indochina end
Japan rethinks its regional role as Southeast Asia withdraws U S forces. Tokyo aims for a low profile amid China Soviet tensions, wary of rearmament while maintaining defense ties with the United States. Prime Minister Miki seeks neutrality yet faces pressure over a peace with China and Soviet claims.
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Japan
United States
Takeo Miki
China
Asia Region
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Readers praise kind care at Compton Convalescent Home
A letter extols the Compton Convalescent Home for Mr. Charles Reed, praising staff dedication, clean wards, and patient treats. It notes nurses visit, crafts, Sunday school, birthday celebrations, and gentle handling of patients, contrasting with broader malpractice concerns elsewhere in California.
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Charles Reed
Compton Convalescent Home
Reed
Helen Poole
Long Beach
Voters respond to candidate Q A in May issue
Readers urge expansion of the published Q and A formats to help voters choose between candidates. The note credits the pre voting, unbiased publication with improving electorate understanding and prioritizes informed choices over campaign rhetoric. Signed Donald E. Burch.
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Council
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Long Beach
The Only True Power of the Press
Washington lecture series on power argues the press must inform, not merely shape opinion. The piece notes enduring distrust, historic complaints, and the Miltonian ideal of a free press as light in a fog of misperception. It reflects on informing citizens and the dangers of government licensing.
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