Watchdog plan targets assessor property holdings filings
California lawmakers consider a bill by State Sen. Fred Marler to require county assessors and appraisers to annually disclose land holdings and interests in firms with 20 percent or more. The proposal aims to curb potential self serving use of insider data and ensure assessments aren’t skewed for private gain.
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Illinois lawmakers tied to political scholarships raise questions
The piece contrasts California legislators with Illinois officials who can award state university scholarships to their own children. Representative Charles Campbell defends political scholarships as appropriate. A bill to end such scholarships after 1974 moves through committee by a narrow margin, seen as modest good news amid broader ethics scrutiny.
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Illinois
Abortion debate and wartime views provoke strong letters
Letters to editor from Sydney Harris and readers in Long Beach critique abortion as murder and condemn political figures and wartime policies. Contributors discuss Native American grievances, road building, and POW experiences, urging accountability and reflection on national actions.
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Long Beach
William CG
Kernan
Poor cattlemen question profits behind cattleman homes
In a March 20 article Farmers versus housewives State Agriculture Director Brinel Christensen says cable and meal prices are right where they should be and finally give producers a profit after years with little. The piece questions how ranchers fund large cane houses, suggesting they have not profited as claimed.
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Brinel Christensen
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Long Beach
Behind scene U S role in Israel dispute over land
Washington reports reveal Assistant Secretary of State Joseph J. Sisco helped curb Defense Minister Dayan's push for extensive Jewish land purchases in the West Bank. Abba Eban urged moderation, contrasting Dayan's hawkish stance with a humane Zionist view. US officials monitor Labor party power shift and warn against hawk dominance in Israel policy.
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Soviet Estonia Paris of the Baltic in Moscow's shadow
Tallinn blends medieval charm with Soviet modernity as Estonian language and culture persist. Visitors note a distinct local spirit, thriving arts, and cautious urban planning, with architecture restoration and a vibrant hotel and nightlife scene.
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