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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1974
Page
15
The piece argues that the California secretary of state, while limited, can guide fair elections and electoral reform. It notes both Republican candidate Brian Van Camp and Democratic candidate Marek Fong favor reform, indicating broad support for improved election administration and oversight.
The piece argues Prop 13 will solve a San Diego County problem by consolidating two southern judicial districts if legislative action follows. Backers include area public officials, county supervisors, and San Diego legislators, with March Fong recommended for California secretary of state and praised for eight years in the legislature and a strong education background.
A proposed constitutional amendment seeks to add the president pro tempore of the State Senate as a member of the state university and college system board of trustees. It argues the board should be free of political pressures and notes ex officio members include the governor lieutenant governor speaker and state superintendent. The authors recommend a Yes vote on Proposition 14.
The letter argues tuition decisions should stay with university regents, not the legislature, warning Proposition 16 would politicize tuition amid shifting majorities. It asserts the basic California policy should aim to keep or abolish tuition, with regents insulated from partisan pressure.
New York Times critic Harold Schonberg called the LA Philharmonic performance exciting and brilliant under conductor Zubin Mehta, praising the interpretation and vigor of the program.
A music critic notes Schonberg's fault finding in Bruckner and praises Mehta as a virtuoso conductor with a magnetic personality. The orchestra is highlighted for a glowing performance as the Music Center opens its local season tonight. If upbeats are well managed, attendees should enjoy the concert.
A Long Beach reader recounts repeated bank refusals to cash her Social Security disability check despite ID and cards. She notes the hardship of being partially crippled and in poor health while navigating rising costs in an inflationary economy. She also criticizes Herbert Stein for blaming the public for inflation and calls for clearer accountability.
Carlson argues Governor Reagan frames government expansion as protecting us from ourselves and cites helmet laws to claim personal risk is individual. He then questions legalization of marijuana, alleging hypocrisy if government should not protect people from themselves. He cites supposed true Reaganian logic.
The speech argues inflation derailment requires positive preventive measures against windfall profits. Windfall profits arise from scarcity and demand without added costs. The next decade may see shortages, and profiting from such conditions would undermine the inflation battle.
A fragment notes concerns over driver layoffs amid a passenger strike, with hints of unrest and economic strain as people, including a figure named Lack, face job losses and uncertainty. The brief captures tension between riders and operators.
A Masada framed analysis contrasts heroic myth with sober caution. It notes Israel’s dependence on U S aid and diplomatic support, the growing Soviet arms balance in the region, and concerns over American strength amid inflation and detente, framing a wary, pragmatic policy of existence.
Washington scene at Jet Springs Va gathering of over 100 top corporate executives hears Sen James L Buckley criticize close business government ties calling for restraint. Packard admits helping spread Buckley’s message urging business fear in competition to preserve free enterprise.
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