Editorial on printing all sides of antiwar discourse
In a Long Beach letter, a returned prisoner of war encounter and Tom Hayden's statements about prisoner brutality provoke debate over whether a newspaper should front page such content. The editorial defends reporting all sides, arguing comprehensive coverage informs readers and honors the soldiers who fought to preserve press freedom.
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Long Beach
Tom Hayden
Jane Fonda
Hayden
Hanoi
America
Joan Baez
Riverside press council aims to close credibility gap
The Riverside Press-Enterprise forms an 11 member Riverside Press Council urged by editor Howard Hays Jr to seek readers’ suggestions and criticisms while preserving editorial independence. A paid consultant Roger Tatarian will assist, and the paper vows to publish council reports in full, with editors remaining responsible to readers.
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Riverside
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Howard H. Hays Jr
Riverside Press Council
Press Council
Hays
Roger Tatarian
United Press International
Letters to the editor praise Capt. Jenkins in Long Beach
Linda Moore writes of gratitude for Capt. Harry Jenkins returning from service. She recalls reading about POWs and Hayden, praises Jenkins and his wife, notes his favorite song God Bless America, and says his sacrifice deserves front page treatment. She expresses deep pride and personal emotion.
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Hayden
Dane Fonda
Thaddie Hoor
Capt
Harry Jenkins
Yun
America
Capt. Jenkins
Nim
Long Beach Linda
Moore
Budget showdown tests Nixon veto of handicap aid
The White House faces a veto override on a $2.6 billion vocational rehabilitation measure amid a broader budget clash. Nixon argues for trimming social programs while Congress, including many Republicans, presses big spending. The fight centers on defense, social spending, and public perception ahead of potential political realignments.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Senate
White House
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Cong
Pressure rises for price freeze in face of Congress
President Nixon faces a tougher wage and price freeze as Congress leans toward a broad control plan on beef, lamb, and pork. Rep. Wilbur Mills plans to push an across the board freeze, while political risk grows from outside economists and AFL CIO pressure. The White House weighs emergency measures amid a charged food inflation debate.
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Washington
White House
Nixon
Congress
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Iouse
House
Wright Patman
Texas
House Banking Committee
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Conways, Sonsiners
Dont Let Shirts Dictate Your Style In City Shops
A nostalgic riff on fashion uniformity and poor choices in garments. The piece rails against oversized collars and hooded zippered sweatshirts while recalling personal purchases from The Treasury and Goodwill. It laments mainstream merchandisers and praises individual choice, urging tailored options.
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Biel
Goodwill
Pal
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Korea
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Les Rodney
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