Editorials oppose Proposition 4 on California ballot
The editorial denounces both parts of Proposition 4 as unwise and unnecessary. It argues the Board of Regents should remain insulated from political control and that a ban on admission discrimination is redundant given U S constitutional precedents. It urges a NO vote to preserve UC autonomy.
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California
Board of Regents
Seine
Board O Regents
State University
University of California
People of California
U. S
U. S. Supreme Court
Don’t Sell Long Beach Short
A reader letter defends Long Beach amid multiple investigations into fraud and corruption rumors. It emphasizes city officials requested probes into alleged misuses of CETA funds and notes past cases, urging residents to trust local government and focus on Long Beach’s strong services and community strengths.
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Long Beach
Independent Press-telegram
United States
Letters to the Editor Rally for Lakewood Civic Debate
A Long Beach viewer voices opinions on Timken Museum funding and city politics. The writer criticizes council decisions, defends local involvement in Lakewood, and questions the IPT lobby while proposing LBCCO as a citizen focused alternative.
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Long Beach
Timken Museum
Acsemn
Lipa Jen Adims
I. PT
Robert Creizbton
1. PT
Long Beach Council of Community Organizations
Bcame 3
Rou
Thesaurae
IPT
I. P-T
LBCCO
Unclear request language about lights and burning costs
Fragmentary text describes lights being turned off and costs rising, with incoherent phrases about burning dollars and fences. No clear event, names, or dates emerge to form a proper news item.
Suburbia Shows Mixed Ford Support Amid Carter Reservations
In Robinwood West and nearby suburbs voters favor Ford over Carter but express mixed reasons. Workers like Wayne Stephenson and Wohlberg praise Ford’s past work, while others doubt his relatability. Local residents cite desire for a steady White House and dislike for surprises, with several noting Carter’s promise of change as less appealing.
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Robinwood West
Fuch
Ford
Carter
Dave Kopferer
White House
Janet Mabrev
Prop 14 and farm union rights in California debate
Opinion notes that Supreme Court rulings protect private property while Prop 14 aims to allow farm workers to form unions and bargain collectively. The writer argues the core issue is farm workers’ right to unionize and questions Legislature guaranteed protections being undermined by a minority, urging support for Proposition 1.
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US. Supreme Court
California Supreme Court
Farm
City Council urged to back bingo amid Grand Prix publicity
A reader urges Long Beach officials to vote for bingo, arguing it could keep money in California, boost publicity with a Grand Prix, and support churches and other groups. The letter questions why gambling isn't pursued locally and compares local venues to Nevada and Santa Anita, urging participation and citywide benefit.
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California
Nevada
Santa Anita
Holywood Park
Long Beach
Bet on Churches Embracing Bingo In Gambling Debate
A speaker argues that churches already host bingo, implying legalization could broaden church gambling. The remark suggests many churches would expand gambling activities if legalized, highlighting a provocative stance in the public discussion.
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New York Times News Service
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