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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1964
Page
7
The editorial condemns Proposition 12 on the November ballot as unfair and discriminatory. It argues tax relief would apply only to official disaster areas and even to uninsured losses, potentially rewarding damaged property regardless of insurance and location. It urges readers to vote no.
California Assembly Speaker Unruh urged a calm equitable approach to revising Senate districts after court decisions. He warned rural and urban voices must balance representation, stressing that reform is likely while urging restraint to avoid new disparities and hostility.
The piece analyzes voter interest in the 1964 campaign between Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater. It notes Johnson’s strong coalition and dissension about campaign sterility, while Goldwater’s appeal rests on morality and law and order, yet faces a mixed reception from his party. It cites the Warren Commission and Goldwater’s convention remarks, with commentary on media coverage and public sentiment.
Drew Pearson reports that high grade satellites and U 2s now show Chinese preparations for a detonation. The piece notes Chinese plans tied to their annual revolution and claims no Moscow help, highlighting Western worry over Goldwater and the hot line policy amid Cold War tensions.
Sydney J Harris argues language evolves as words shift from their original senses. Lingual drift reflects both growth and risk, with purists clinging to history while modernists chase current usage. He cites wedlock, bitter end, plain sailing, and sweetheart to illustrate shifting etymology and meaning.
In Long Beach a proposed 6 million library bond for a new Main Library faces criticism over discounted parking plans and cost estimates. Critics cite high front-foot parking prices, added taxes, and a center-city location, arguing the bond mirrors past rejections and lacks voter support.
Editor cites Congressional Record excerpts from Aug 20 1964 and Sept 4 by Rep J Ernest Wharton, criticizing post office mismanagement and air mail handling quoted as examples of speed failures. The letter argues risk to public communication and questions postal employment retention amid criticisms.
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