Government blamed for energy crisis by critics in radio comments
A radio commentator argues the Carter administration and a Democratic Congress bear responsibility for the trade deficit and energy shortage, blaming government controls for low California oil prices and shut wells while urging less federal meddling in energy policy. The piece cites Long Beach price ceilings and a forecast from the International Trade Commission that oil shortages are unlikely this decade, with inflation-driven price rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
America
Congress
KPOL
Tom Hazlett
Nixon
Woodward
Bernstein
Hazlett
Long Beach
California
Tidelands
International Trade Commission
Semiole Mennonites face visa expulsion after Texas land purchase
The 500 Mennonites who bought 6400 acres of West Texas land to form a religious community in Seminole face visa expirations and possible departure from the United States. Officials say permanent visas may not be guaranteed, prompting criticism that policy targets specific groups differently. Supporters urge amnesty and retention of the settlers, arguing they embody desirable work ethic and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
United States
Canada
Mexico
Seminole
Texas
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Talk of sacking Burns shocks Wall Street
In September, amid the Lance affair, President Carter’s aides agreed Burns should not be reappointed Fed chair after eight years, a move that unsettles Wall Street, Tokyo, Frankfurt, and Zurich. The breakfast meeting hinted Burns’s future. Blumenthal and Eizenstat favor his exit, while Carter’s stance remains uncertain and business circles seek a conservative successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Wall Street
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Burns
Washington
Tokyo
Frankfurt
Durich
Fed
Lance
White House
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Charles Schultze
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Stuart
Elzenstat
Blumenthal
Ifad
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Russell B. Long
Robert Strauss
Long
Strauss
Mr. Carter
Dr. Burns
Arthur Olan
Brookings Institution
Schultze
Otto Eckstein
Andrew Brimmer
Reader letters decry Long Beach police delays and marina debate
A flow of letters critiques police response times in terror incidents involving a 72 year old woman and other local safety issues. Readers urge action on Sohio harbor spill risks and support a downtown marina while challenging opponents and advocating for U.S. made tankers and domestic oil. Public arts group defends Starving Artist misperceptions and reports scholarship funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robeson
Longach
Community Hospital
Hall
Alack
White
North
Long Beach
United States
Peter Hogenson
Tapres
OPEC
Sohio
U.S
Duane Olinger
Lakewood
Minority Tama member contemplates medical school and Bakke case
A white male Tama student at UC Irvine contemplates the Bakke decision and questions affirmative action in med school. He argues current race based seats may discriminate against him and reflects on future government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
UC Irvine
Bakke
John Dog
Ving Le.t
Plaza concerts raise seating and catering concerns
A concertgoer criticizes downtown plaza catering and seating at summer events. Tables marked reserved caused empty seats while patrons paid for food and drinks. The writer calls for city officials to change the catering contractor for 1978 to avoid widespread absence.
Thanking Long Beach Neighbors for Help After Accident
A note of gratitude thanks neighbors for assistance during a minor traffic accident on Sept 11. The writer also thanks paramedics and the emergency staff at Long Beach Memorial Hospital for their kind help to the writer and rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Long Beach
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Aiarialz
Ayusews
Eizenstat
Robert Novak
Inside Report
Marina
Margo Bergman
Alamitos Avenue
Margo
Alamitos
Alan C. Miller
Ms. Bergman
Dr. Miller
Los Angeles
West Beach
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles £. Sines
Don Ohi
David Levinson
Bert Resnik
Pine Ave
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