Editorial Picasso war and art’s enduring force
Picasso framed his life as a battle against reaction and the death of art, a stance shaped by war and political passion yet not limited to politics. His Guernica and dove symbolize resistance to oppression while his broader work speaks to love, freedom, and life, continuing to influence beyond his era.
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Casey Stengel honored in dictionary entry
Glendale resident Charles Dillon Stengel earns a spot in the New Collegiate Dictionary for popularizing a new sense of the word glove. The tribute recalls Connie Mack’s praise of his lineup juggling and quotes Stengel’s poetic quips about baseball.
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Letters to the editor LOFTOR and readers commentaries
The letter writers discuss gratitude for printing, Native American history experiences, and concerns over government corruption. A Long Beach reader criticizes a dog tax idea as misguided, while another mocks a scientific correction about the speed of light, noting it came from Washington and reflecting on press accuracy.
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Long Beach Prices Highlight Food Import Gap
In Long Beach shoppers pay 1 cent per pound for foreign grown bananas and 29 cents per pound for California grown onions, illustrating price differences amid a mixed national market.
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Rory Belcher
Thailand's balancing act with United States and China
Thailand relies on the United States to keep China at bay while pursuing cautious ties with Beijing. Bangkok vows a substantial U.S. presence, including B 52 bombers and about 40,000 troops, to deter North Vietnam and preserve buffer roles for Laos and Cambodia. Thai leaders push diplomacy via Thanat Khoman’s earlier moves, while road-building and ethnic integration efforts expand state influence in the north as counterinsurgency advances.
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Nixon aims beyond propping up Thieu in Indochina
The article argues Nixon seeks more than backing Thieu, aiming to shape South Vietnam like Korea with large economic military aid and continued airpower. It contrasts ceasefire talks with current policy, notes congressional opposition, and warns of potential constitutional limits but suggests Nixon may still maneuver to ensure South Vietnam’s survival and future support.
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Angry mood on Capitol Hill over impeachment and impoundment
Washington editor notes bitter relations between Congress and the White House as impeachment and impoundment threats hover. Executive privilege, Watergate links, and party split fuel rancor, with critics warning a constitutional clash could harm the country.
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