U.S. backs arms deal with Yugoslavia amid Tito concerns
The Ford administration advances talks to sell Belgrade the TOW anti-tank missile, signaling support for Yugoslavia's independence from Soviet control. The plan hinges on limited initial deliveries for training, with a broader 81.6 million security aid package driving a strong Western stance to deter Moscow after Tito's era.
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Objective debate on Middle East issues in New York letters
In a caustic letter from Eugene S. Kaufman and a Long Beach reader, the writers challenge the tone of Israel Arab discourse and criticize the prominence of Arab terrorism labels. They urge recognizing Israel’s right to live, call for balanced discussion, and note Lebanon violence as context. Art Borges argues against funding a weak local sports program amid a planned 1974 International Softball Congress event.
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Long Beach
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Jurors Volunteer Spirit Encouraged at Norwalk Court
A letter from David L Retin urges volunteer jurors and civic duty, praising Norwalk Superior Court service. He recounts sitting as a juror during a 30 day period, recalls retirement, and proposes testing to weed out unsuitable volunteers. He notes the case he served on was found guilty.
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Norwalk Superior Court
Civil Service
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Retin Cypress
Royko defends Carter talk on ethnic purity bigotry
Chicago columnist Mike Royko defends the use of ethnic purity rhetoric while critiquing Hosea Williams who apologized for the Polack vote remark Williams says mobs in Chicago housing marches included many ethnic groups Royko notes the apology shows limited understanding of bigotry Carter’s stance is criticized as equally wrong Williams argues the core issue remains the lack of true understanding of prejudice.
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Mike Royko
Jimmy Carter
Royko
Georgia
Hosea Williams
Carter
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Sinatra, Bush meet at party sparks CIA aid tale
The Boston Globe reports Frank Sinatra may have approached CIA chief George Bush at a Manhattan party to offer help. Bush offered only that any American who wants to support the CIA is welcome. Sinatra links to Mafia figures and Kennedy era debates prompt a cautious, noncommittal public stance. Art Buchwald weighs in on political absurdity and celebrity conversations.
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Ridder and Cameron Lead Newspaper Management
Daniel H. Ridder serves as editor and publisher while Samuel C. Cameron acts as general manager, guiding newsroom leadership and operational oversight for the paper.
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Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Long Beach Parking Fines Sparks Resident Critique
A Long Beach resident argues the city uses a punitive and inequitable system to keep streets clean. They claim sweepers target well kept neighborhoods and issue fines on sweeping days, while other areas show no tickets. The author questions tagging or towing old stationary cars and insists the fines are unfair.
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Magnolia
Military Cuts Question Ford Policy blamed by Reagan critics
Critics say cutbacks to bases would raise unemployment while claiming savings of 12 million dollars yearly. They accuse officials of using taxes and taxpayer money to justify the base closings and large payoffs as a fiscal measure under President Ford.
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