Editorial remembrance of Thomas More Storke and the News-Press
The piece honors Santa Barbara publisher Thomas More Storke who built a free press tradition at the Santa Barbara News-Press, fought the John Birch Society, and staged a rival essay contest. Storke died at 94, leaving a legacy of vigorous, fair journalism and civic impact.
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John Birch Society
Earl Warren
Tom Storke
Navy modernization funds bolster Long Beach port status
The Navy continues a 13.5 million modernization program at Long Beach Naval Shipyard with an additional 4.5 million for other facilities in the area. A new 1.621 million dental clinic will be completed by June to replace inadequate current facilities. A Defense Department spokesman says Long Beach is relatively assured as a Navy port and remains an important part of Navy plans.
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Passing of Dean Acheson, American Patriot and Statesman
The easterner and former secretary of state under Truman died Tuesday. Known as a principled realist, Acheson faced abuse from McCarthy and fellow Democrats for Cold War policies yet remained unbowed. His record and service to America were unimpeachable.
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What other editors say A call to kill more cats
The piece recalls a controversial stance by The Carolina Israelite editor Harry Golden who urged extermination of cats and dogs. It cites Alistair Cooke and Cat Fancy to claim America’s cat population and wasteful control costs, arguing ecological reasons, yet personal memories reveal fondness for cats and losses.
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Manchester Guardian Weekly
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Cat Fancy
Hunger war continues prompts steady food drive
After a month of operation the Prefect Food committee reports community support mainly through churches and long time donors. Agencies face rising need as private and public groups are pressed for groceries and meals. Donations to Project Food continue at locations across Long Beach and Catholic Social Services.
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Project Food
Nixon's choice of Byrd for court would be spiteful
In 1970 Nixon weighs nominating Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia to the Supreme Court. The piece condemns Byrd as racist, cites KKK involvement, southern filibusters against civil rights, and opposition to Thurgood Marshall while praising reformist voices and urging restraint to preserve the court's honor and justice.
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Nixon aims for a nonactivist Supreme Court remake
Nixon seeks a less activist Supreme Court by confirming judges like Burger and Blackmun, arguing Haynsworth and Carswell showed the dangers of political battles with NAACP and organized labor. White House inquiry now weighs political effects, while Poff withdraws from consideration to avoid protracted fights. The president hopes to replace Black and Harlan and push a constitutional reinterpretation toward traditional, orderly guidance.
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