Editorial Navy base closing shocks Long Beach economy
Long Beach faces a major shift as Navy base closures affect 274 bases nationwide with Long Beach Naval Shipyard saved and expanded. The decision may bring a net 260 new jobs but cut $11.4 million in annual expenditures, while 17,000 sailors move elsewhere. Local leaders seek clarity and federal support for economic and legal adjustments.
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Naval Shipyard
Edwin Wade
Washington
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Long Beach Naval Shipyard
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Defense Department
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Letters to the editor warn of a planned meat shortage and energy distractions
A reader argues meat prices and supply are being manipulated to favor profits, claiming farm losses and layoffs at packing plants. The letter links this to a broader crisis timed with Nixon’s reelection and criticizes energy policy. It also notes a Supreme Court dissent on school funding and discusses wealth distribution in education. Readers respond about fashion and clothing trends.
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Bitor Duva
Nixon
James J Weaver
Air clears as Nixon and Goldwater clash over policy
The piece argues the political standoff between the White House and Congress centers on defending national interests over party lines. It notes defenders arise when conflicts threaten Congress rights, highlighting Nixon and Barry Goldwater as examples in debates on defense and economic policy.
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Anne Armstrong
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Republican rancor over Kleindienst Watergate clash
A look at escalating GOP reaction to Attorney General Kleindienst defending executive privilege amid Watergate, with Senator Anderson declaring the claim dangerous and Goldwater urging the president to clear the air while Congress weighs limits and reforms. The piece ties past Katzenbach testimony to current disputes and highlights party-wide pressure for accountability and unified action.
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