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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1966
Page
6
The Manila Conference opens with emphasis on peace and solving hunger disease and poverty in Asia. It argues trained American farmers and modern farming can end hunger, while education is the key to ending ignorance and ensuring prosperity. It warns population growth and distribution challenges require broad education and modernization.
Prop 6 on the November ballot would end the governor’s pocket veto by requiring a 30 day review and forcing a legislative session to reconsider vetoed bills. The editorial argues this weakens fiscal protection and shifts balance toward the legislature, urging a no vote to restrain spending.
A housewife supports unlisted numbers to curb telemarketing while praising personal control over the connection. Ginger McGehel argues for letting children play and delay schooling. Laurence W Beilenson defends secret ballots in unions and notes Reagan’s stance on union democracy and the union shop.
Long Beach officials fear state preemption could end city oversight of charter bus operations. August activity averaged 100 buses daily with over 135000 passengers, while yearly figures exceed 1.6 million. Officials warn of unsafe influx if control vanishes and support urging Sacramento to grant local authority over franchises routes and fares.
Washington reports Congress hurried toward adjournment as lobbyists lurked in corridors seeking to slip special amendments into bills. The public may never learn how much it was cheated by last minute sleight of hand hidden in the tax bill’s fine print.
The closing days of Congress saw strong lobbying by major food and soap firms. Proctor and Gamble influence swayed committee members including Gilligan and others, defeating key packaging standards. Democratic foes Huot, Dingell, and MacDonald argued for housewife protections as Republicans united for industry.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey is repeatedly tied to Minnesota in his public appearances as the state’s passionate promoter. His speeches frequently mention his home state, underscoring his political identity and ties to Minnesota.
In campaign stops across the country Humphrey highlights Minnesota roots. He recalls farming, teaching at the University of Minnesota and Macalester College, labor ties with the Democratic Farmers Labor Party, Twin Cities tech and Mesabi Iron Range lore, and speaks to regional pride and hometown memories.
A reflective piece questions why many American women struggle with compliments, notes global mayoral similarities, and wonders about the phrase the mass. It also asks where doormen park cars in crowded urban areas and ponders why people omit themselves in general statements.
A reflective column by Sydney Harris critiques sayings and social habits. He ponders why free things cost learning, why anger exposes true self, and why business sales prompt purchases while examining manners, motherhood ideals, public breastfeeding, and verbose project naming. He mocks polite pretenses and round table discussions.
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