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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1977
Page
12
William Dawson, named general manager of Long Beach Promotion and Services Corp., faces a tough task steering the Queen Mary and launching the new Convention Center. Dawson, 39, brings Six Flags and Great Adventure experience, promising an open promotional approach to heal city sentiment and boost attendance.
Rep Norman Y Mineta introduces H R 6412 to award federal civil service retirement credits for time spent in World War II Japanese-American internment camps. Cosponsored by Rep Glenn Anderson the measure targets those employed in federal service during and after confinement. Anderson says the small compensation honors an unfortunate episode in U S history and helps 500 to 1 000 people who averaged 2 1/2 years in camps.
Washington observers say the central issue is Lance's record as a banker and his fitness to run the budgets office, not whether he was unfairly attacked by press or politicians. The debate touches Senate handling, public reaction, and Carter's judgment in appointing Lance.
A mix of letters criticizes a September Long Beach school meeting at Lakewood High School where some teachers behaved disruptively. Readers praise well mannered staff, condemn the TASH instructed protest, and urge mature bargaining for raises. Other letters discuss TV programming, boat racing at Marine Stadium, state phone bill overcharges, and airport land development plans, noting public notice gaps and civic concerns.
Letter from O P White of Lakewood questioning Mrs Johnson’s defense of Nixon. He asks why Nixon accepted a pardon if not guilty and why California voters rejected him as governor. He doubts Nixon’s achievements and cites Ford’s pardon and Nixon aides’ prison terms.
A San Pedro reader vents anger at politicians over property tax relief. The letter criticizes lawmakers for inaction, notes salary increases, and mentions Vincent Thomas as the only official who might earn support. PHIL KNOWLTON signs off.
Letter from Rae La Force commends Mary Neiswender for thorough reporting on the Coastal Program Advisory Committee concerns about the proposed downtown marina. The writer values light over heat, notes the stamina required to cover hours of meetings, and calls Neiswender’s work a real public service.
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