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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1966

Page

5

Long Beach California Editorial Staff Merger Listing

Independent Hernan Hy Ridder Publisher Daniel Ridder Copublics Samuel Cameron Miles Sines Harold Hines Aart to Publisher Malcolm Epley Associate Editor LA Calling Sta Editories Columnist Sterling Bemis Managing Editor William Broom Editor Don Ohl Bilorial Page Editor Monday October 31 1956 Page B 2 Long Beach California.

Samuel C. Cameron Miles E. Sines Harold M. Hines Aart Malcolm Epley Sta Sterling Bemis William W. Broom Don Ohl Long Beach California

Valiant Gentlemen in Viet Nam

A columnist rebutts lurid war tropes, praising American soldiers in Viet Nam for heart and courage. Maj. Gen. John Norton commends the 1st Air Cavalry Division as they fight for people, distribute aid, and help rebuild, noting leadership from seasoned officers and the onus on the soldiers and their parents.

America Saigon Viet Nam John Norton 1St Air Cavalry Division

Torrance School Bond Proposal Urged By Officials

Torrance faces expansion as six schools operate split sessions and enrollment climbs by about 1,000 students yearly. A $9 million bond vote on November 8 aims to fund a new elementary and parts of a high school over 20 years, avoiding a sharp tax hike and ensuring quality education.

Torrance Mentary

Town Meeting Opposes U N Halloween Gimmicks In Long Beach

A Long Beach reader laments turning Halloween into a United Nations gimmick and questions U N funding while urging continued Veterans Day events. The letter praises local officials for maintaining the Veterans Day Parade and banquet on November 11 1966 and includes parade details and contact info. Also expresses appreciation for a crossing guard Ethel at Cleveland Elementary and praises West Side Story at Long Beach Civic Light Opera.

Long Beach Veterans Veterans Administration Washington United States Elks Lodge Willow Street Harry Elliott Veterans Building West Broadway Ocean Blvd Pacific Ave Lincoln Park Broadway Ethel Turnergrove Hackett Avenue Cleveland Lakewood Long Beach Civic Light Opera Association Long

Too Much Power for Whom

A dialogue cites J Hawley Smoot arguing against government overreach and strong wartime powers. The debate touches on civil liberties, military policy in Vietnam, and the need for tougher criminal laws. The excerpt contrasts fears of an empowered state with calls for harsher controls.

J. Hawley Smoot Viet Nam Smont Supreme Court

Political Fervor and Campus Dissent Roil the Nation

A heated exchange reveals tensions over civil liberty and government power. A pro police stance clashes with calls for peaceful dissent, while labor strife and campus protests provoke threats of force and National Guard intervention. The dialogue underscores polarized views on control, demonstrations, and civil rights.

National Guard

Johnson Persists as Peace Salesman Amid Criticism

Washington report portrays President Johnson as a committed peacemaker despite cabinet skepticism. He pressures allies, assures Gromyko on no shared German nuclear force, and negotiates with Ky in Manila while pursuing a tacit USA USSR peace accord despite Chinese venting.

Johnson Washington Asia Rusk Secretary of the Treasury Henry Fowler Humphrey Defense Bob McNamara Lyndon Johnson Macy Gromyko Germany Erhard Kremlin Manila Viet Nam Henry Cabot Lodge Saigon USA Ussr United States

Johnson criticized for ego in presidency

Washington opinion piece argues President Johnson’s public esteem lags his capability due to an egocentric, extroverted persona. It notes strong rhetoric abroad and the challenge of separating Lyndon B. Johnson the man from the office and its dignity.

Washington Johnson New Zealand Australia Manila Texas Lyndon B. Johnson

Johnson Critique Sees President's Ego Undermining Merits

The piece argues Lyndon Johnson’s strong political case is overshadowed by his pride and ego. It notes supporters see him as an excellent president while critics question sincerity and misquote him, urging removal of the T key from White House clippings to curb self-importance.

Mr. Johnson Lyndon Johnson White House

Reagan Seeng Eight Nine of US to Be

In San Francisco observers doubt Gov Edmund G Brown can deny Ronald Reagan a third term. Even with Kennedy crowds and talk of Johnson visits, Democrats fear apathy could doom Brown's bid.

San Francisco America-to

California Backlash Shapes Reagan Brown Campaign Clash

In California, Reagan faces backlash themes as Brown defends a compassionate government stance. Finch notes rapid growth and tech-led change, urging privatization to ease welfare and unemployment. The race centers on federal role, private sector action, and a future-oriented stance for the state.

Reagan Brown Berkeley Rengar California Barry Goldwater Robert Finch Richard Nixon Finch America

Refrain from anger and restrain wrath in faith

Fragmentary religious text cites Proverbs and Job about anger, restraint, and truth. The passage references verses 47:8 and 21:5, with garbled names such as Collingwood and Lank. It reads as a devotional note urging composure before judgment and cautious speech.

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Daniel 4 Ridder Torrance School Board Town Meeting U.N Entyor Jean Norris Ocean Elvis Honor For Veterans Long Beach Veterans Building Chestnut Avenue Frank Blair Roy A. Hopkins Harry Buffum Leo Shultz Bob Calhoun Atty Lyman Lough Jim Campbell F. Merchant William Cheney Ed Neushutz Jim Crawford S. Pillsbury Norh Dean Atty Pat Phetan Phil Hattery Irving Solomon Me. Kooko Ken Sutherland Frank Kepner Margaret Greager Hackett Ave Jane Freeman Patten Seaside Sydney Warris Andrei Gromyko Tm la South Viet Nam Drew Pearson T-L-1 Frederic Collins Ple Far East John F. Kennedy Dwight Eisenhower Harry Truman Franklin DR. Ransevell U.s.-To-Bé New York Times Services Tom Wicker Sions Californi Bard Collingwood
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