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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1970

Page

6

Editorials The McIntyre and Viet Nam Views in Washington

The McIntire movement in Washington features eccentric church views and a March for Victory with Nazi fringe signs. Marshal Ky also fanned controversy with calls for Hitler’s energy, suggesting a bold stance on Vietnam. The piece cautions Americans not to follow McIntire or Ky and to ignore the visiting vice president’s views.

South Vietnam Nugyen Cao Ky Washington Marshal KY Vietnam Hitler United States North Vietnam McIntirery

Election Day Holiday Proposal Draws Mixed Opinion

An editorial discusses a push by about twenty lawmakers to make presidential election day a national holiday to boost turnout. It notes the practical flaw: holidays may lure people away from towns, reducing voting efficiency, and cites California's two-hour paid leave as a workable alternative. It argues against a national holiday while endorsing easier voting access.

California Congress

Letters to Editor on SST program and other opinions

A compilation of editor letters defending the American SST investment, criticizing opponents and environmental concerns, and also voicing consumer and social issues. Includes Earl Spicer of GE praising SST productivity, coffee price gripe from Lakewood, hijack worry about a flight to Cuba, and a pro-choice Catholic mother’s critique of Rev Michael Collins.

J. Schrock Focal Sylvia Porter L. A. Collins Michael Collins Rev. Collins Jesus Christ Very Ciborowski Wilmington

International pollution threat demands global action

ASPEN and Cole discuss a growing international pollution crisis. They warn that air and water contamination spans cities, rivers, and oceans, threatening health and climate. The piece calls for tougher laws, pollution taxes, fines on energy producers, and an international treaty to curb environmental degradation.

Only liquor flows at fund raisers in Washington

Washington Republicans say the traditional political fund raiser is losing appeal as a campaign tactic. They note the prevalent fundraising culture relies on alcohol and social events, raising questions about effectiveness and public perception in an election year.

Washington

Potomac River fund-raiser for Murphy falls short

A DC pierside party to raise 45000 for Sen. George Murphy grossed about half that. Promoters billed stars but guests found few celebrities and even fewer GOP congressmen attending. An attempt at humor backfired as a Mickey Mouse impersonator drew no laughs, highlighting the high cost and mixed return of Washington fund-raising in a district with loose campaign rules.

Potomac River George Murphy GOP Hollywood Mickey Mouse Walt Disney District of Columbia Murphy John V. Tunney Washington Cd Democratic Jess Unruh George Brown Tunney Funney Brown Gene Tunney Jr California John Ifornia East Sen. Murphy California Senate

Escape Room by Airey Neave and A Second Federalist review

A book review highlights Airey Neave’s Escape Room detailing the rescue of over two thousand Allied airmen and prisoners by a secret network, comparing it favorably to fiction. It also covers A Second Federalist, a selection from the Annals of Congress, noting its gallery view of early Congress and the framing of the United States government.

London Airey Neave Room 900 Europe Congress Annals of Congress Charles 5. Hyneman George W Carey University of South Carolina Press Republic

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