Freedom to read and the people's press freedom
A Honolulu Advertiser editor wins the E. W. Sorings Award for public service on behalf of the First Amendment. The piece argues freedom of the press belongs to the people, not just journalists, and urges responsible, accurate reporting while noting government growth and information control.
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George Chaplin
Honolulu Advertiser
E. W. Sorings
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Hawaii
Chaplin
Marking property deters theft and aids recovery nationwide
Police property rooms hold valuable items seized or stolen and recovered. FBI Crime Resistance Alert recommends marking each item with a unique identifier, such as state abbreviation and driver license number, placed visibly and permanently. Keep an inventory and photograph valuables that cannot be etched, with guidance from local police on tools and window stickers.
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FBI
Linda J. David
Israel
Jericho
West Bank
Tel Aviv
Scaeli
Lebanon
Transit timetable praised by letters to the editor
Readers commend Greyhound for a new Long Beach to San Diego timetable with three hour express runs and coastal stops. City of Long Beach to operate interim Tread start program aiding 80 disadvantaged preschoolers, praised for timely rollout, plus thanks to Congressman Hannaford for political support.
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Public Transit
Greyhound
Long Beach
Mark Hannaford
Hannaford
Unfinished Long Beach street work prompt city critique
A Long Beach reader voices frustration with unfinished street repairs amid new City Hall construction. He cites gas line work leaving humps and holes, warns of potential lawsuits, and blasts council member Don Phillips over a gas rubbish fee hike. He urges voters to oust district council representatives.
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Long Beach
Readers praise humane Independent Press Telegram letter policy
A Long Beach reader compliments the Independent Press Telegram for humane sympathetic articles and plain letters to the editor printed without commentary. The writer hopes for more letters sharing grievances problems and remedies, noting the publication maintains impartiality.
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Independent
Long Beach
F. C. Anderson
Somozaland good and bad by Don Shoemaker Klett News Service
Nicaragua's Somoza regime faces international pressure from Carters human rights push while domestic critics fear political repression. The article contrasts a city rebuilt on earth faults with a one family rule and a cautious economic stance, noting housing health and education spending and a meager daily wage.
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David
Israel
Allenby Bridge
Liberation Front
Havana
Somoza
B.C
Carter
Esomoza
National Theater
Nicaragua
el Salvador
A& Sr
Jorge Wallace
A Cordoba
Speak Out Against Privatizing Long Beach City Departments
A reader argues that privatizing Long Beach city departments will raise costs for residents. They warn private firms are unionized, leading to higher wages and potential service deterioration without council oversight. The writer cites postal service woes as a cautionary example and questions who benefits.
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Long Beach
Civil Service
Postal Service
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By Don Shoemaker
Klett News Service
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Miami Beach
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