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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1969
Page
5
A string lists various editor and staff titles such as Willian Wi Broo Editor Malalen Eples Associate Louzse Miles E Sinzs Executive Editor Sterliey Besit Atzusgivg Editor von Obi Editorial Page Editor Selephose with a numeric tail 335 167.
A Gallup poll shows seven of ten interviewed say federal income taxes are too high. Congress faces rising taxpayer mail, with discontent tied to Vietnam war protests and perceived tax loopholes. Wealthy individuals use legal shelters to avoid taxes while middle and lower earners bear the burden, prompting calls for reform on April 15.
The piece notes British makers Rolls Royce and Bentley recalling cars from the last four years to fix a steering defect. It argues luxury autos are not flawless, that high speed assembly exposes risks, and credits American recalls and Ralph Nader for improving safety. It emphasizes human error behind the wheel causes most traffic casualties.
Readers from Long Beach and Seal Beach send letters on wisdom, democracy, and policy. They critique the Nixon era, warn about police state tendencies, and query youth job training as Job Corps funding trends reduce. They reference Toynbee and warn of social tensions amid national policy shifts.
Bangkok reports on rising urgency in formulating American policy for Asia after the Vietnam war. Diplomats stagger toward negotiation while generals focus on fighting, with Asia seeking stability, a neutral buffer around China and North Vietnam, and a clear US role. The piece notes Americans’ divisions and Nixon’s ambiguous signals.
Flora Lewis argues that Western Europe cannot stand alone and Asia cannot be ignored. She warns against withdrawal yet calls for a carefully chosen, widely supported American deployment in Asia to foster a peaceful, orderly world. Until a broadly endorsed policy is formed, doubt in Asia will grow.
Classified notice seeks a man 45 to 33 years old with judicial or law background for nomination by the President to serve as Chief Justice of the United States for a life term beginning July. Preference for a conservative candidate from a southern or western state.
The piece speculates on Nixon’s potential Supreme Court picks, arguing a conservative vision would rally support while a neutral or liberal choice would provoke strong opposition. It weighs Potter Stewart for Chief and William Rogers as Associate Justice, noting demographic and philosophical tensions shaping the nomination.
In 1976 the middle class farmer V J Very awakens in his three bedroom tax shelter. He admires loop holes and the depletion allowance as he contemplates crop rotation and alfalfa versus corn. He sits to breakfast with coffee and the Very Foundation books.
Arthur Hoppe imagines Very in a family scene arguing about a tax bill. Internal Revenue Service letters spark alarm as a small depreciation error reveals the foundation of a public charity may be questioned. Verona defends the fund while the father defends the Very Foundation image.
Gina McGann and Sharon Wonder discuss hair and age, arguing hair length or baldness do not define appeal. Sharee Hagins weighs in on hair’s irrelevance to sex appeal, asserting personal qualities matter and beauty remains subjective across age groups.
Readers share views on bald men with varying opinions. PAM TAYLOR says hair length matters and she prefers long hair. JENNIFER MCELMEEL notes her bald father is sexy, while BARBARA TAYER argues bald men can be very sexy, citing a former lover and Yul Brynner as examples.
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