Prop 9 Real Estate Tax Debate Hurdles California Ballot
The California Real Estate Association backs Prop 9 Watson Amendment on the November ballot amid concerns Prop 9 could harm school funding public services and long term community infrastructure. Legislators propose Prop 1-A offering $261 million rebates to homeowners and renters. Many business groups fear tax cuts threaten essential services and public works.
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Double Think in Pravda On Czechoslovakia Sovereignty
An article in Pravda argues for self-determination and national sovereignty while admitting the need to protect Czechoslovakia from internal and external threats. It frames noninvasion as abstract sovereignty and labels defendable actions as defending independence from would-be underminers. The piece reflects Soviet rationalization and a wary view of “fraternal” allies.
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Soviet Union
Pravda
Czechoslovakia
Social workers explained in reader letter to paper
Rhea K. Blythe MSW of Long Beach writes to defend professional social workers. She argues headlines misled readers by equating welfare aides with social workers, noting most hold no master’s degree and that many workers are in private practice or private hospitals.
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California
Golden-Hours Convalescent
A World City? Mundialization and Long Beach Debate
Editor argues Long Beach should pursue mundialization as a serious concept of becoming a world city rather than a tourist gimmick. The piece cites Canada’s small cities and traces mundialization from Hiroshima and Japan’s entry into the UN to broader municipal adoption and population milestones.
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Long Beach
Canada
Community of Man
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Japan
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Nixon Worries Over Humphrey Campaign Dynamics
A Nixon aides warn Humphrey’s sluggish bid could widen Wallace’s share in border states. Nixon aims to win the presidency, while assessing post election governance with Wallace as a potential major opposition. Emphasis weighs on Humphrey’s margin, Wallace’s future, and Democratic fragility across regions.
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Seattle
Richard Nixon
Humphrey
Wallace
Nixon
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Kennedy
Humphrey struggle unsettles state party conventions
Flora Lewis notes in Washington that Humphrey delegates were rushed through in Washington and California party meetings, leaving Democrats disillusioned. Wisconsin lacks organization, and discontent prompts some to sit out the race, risking a realignment toward Nixon or Wallace if McCarthy and Kennedy supporters withhold effort.
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Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
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Atlanta
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California
The Complete War Memoirs of Charles de Gaulle
A Clarion Books paperback edition collects The Calta Honour Unity and Salvation from 1940 to 1946. De Gaulle, despite cantankerous leadership, is a writer of stature whose memoirs illuminate today’s discords with clarity and forthrightness as in Churchill.
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Charles DE Gaulle
Simon and Schuster
Churchill
Marriage Warning From Grandfather to The Future Leader
Drew Pearson writes about political divides over school integration and nuclear treaties, warning that Republican delays and Nixon influence hinder progress. He urges engagement with peace advocates, warns of a grim future, and speaks to the couple about worldly responsibility as they wed. The letter ends with a personal note from the grandfather.
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George Wallace
Alabama
Nixon
Housé- Senate
U.S.A
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Russia
Kremlin
Turning Back the Clock on Race Issue
Drew Pearson writes a letter to his eldest grandson Drew Pearson Arnold on his wedding. The columnist recalls childhood on the farm and expresses pride as his grandson starts a new life with a wife amid warm remarks about friends and a hopeful view of the world.
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Nixon
George Wallace
Drew Pearson
Drew Pearson Arnold
Sidewalk Senate Opinions From Long Beach Voters
A crowd of Long Beach residents discusses Senate candidates Cranston Rafferty and national figures. Voters express indecision and party‑independent preferences, with some backing Cranston, others Rafferty, and some delaying judgment until more information is available. One newcomer from St. Louis anticipates learning more before choosing.
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