Reincarnation theory mocked in publicity stunt
An editorial mocks a publicist who supplied ready made interview questions for a client claiming contact with spirits and coauthors of a reincarnation book. It notes the author’s past lives as Lazarus and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and asks playful questions about royalties and missing figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julaine Konselman
Ms. Konselman
Lazarus
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Robert Browning
Ace
Fear of sic editing in letters to the editor
An occasional writer notes concern that editors would ridicule misspellings and punctuation in letters. The editors respond that they correct all errors they know about and advise readers to write freely, warning that the dreaded sic tag only marks their own mistakes.
Ford signals bid for 1976 presidency
President Ford, amid Nelson Rockefeller's confirmation debate, indicates he probably will run in 1976. He rejects long-term evasion of the question and signals plans to stay in the White House, shaping the field for other hopefuls in both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somine Wew York Wines
Ford
Senate
Nelson Rockefeller
White House
Old fashioned policing letters stir Long Beach readers
A Long Beach editor publishes letters criticizing modern police methods and calling for walking beat officers funded by lower pay scales. The writers urge more direct, neighborly policing, less reliance on rapid response and specialists, and prefer mixed old and new approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Police Department
Two Years of Watergate and the Lawyer Army
A reader attacks Watergate as a system dominated by lawyers in government and business, arguing it harms blue collar workers through higher taxes and prices. The piece calls for abolition of the lawyer heavy system and a return to freedom and shared production, citing shocking cover ups and political manipulation.
Nixon files pact sparks debate over control and access
The Watergate era agreement granting Nixon custody of White House papers and tapes raises concerns about storage access and subpoena responses. Provisions give Nixon sole access to secure storage near San Clemente, with archivist supposed oversight but limited rights. Critics say the deal curtails official eework access and could destroy crucial materials after Nixon’s death or by 1984, hampering investigations and final congressional reporting.
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Richard Nixon
White House
Nixon
Ford
United States
San Clemente
House
Special Prosecution Force
Nixon White House
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Ford Libyan Documents Controversy Over Library Agreement
The text alleges no Justice Department involvement, noting private lawyer Benton L. Becker as negotiator for the United States. It cites a September 6 letter proposal accepted by GSA Administrator Arthur F. Sampson, a Nixon appointee, raising questions about legal guidance to Ford and urging Congress to void the agreement to protect the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Victor
United States
Justice Department
Benton L. Becker
Ford
General Services Administration
Arthur F. Sampson
Sampson
Congress
Nixon critic writes about editorials and watergate
Josephine Berener of Lakewood says she tires of letters against Nixon in the paper. She contrasts Nixon's record with scandals she cites and questions how a Democrat would handle Watergate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Chappaquiddick
Milk Fund
ITP
Josephine Berenner Lakewood
Red tide kills anchovies and aquatic life in harbor
Earl F. Marks laments mass die offs and foul odors at Alamitos Bay blaming red tide and pollution. He warns that unchecked ecological harm could affect future generations and questions long term impact beyond deer diaper debates.
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Alamitos Bay
Santa Fe Springs
Earl F. Marks
Long Beach
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