Editorials Worth Preserving on Foundations and Capitalism
A Ford Foundation resignation prompts debate that the foundation is a creature of capitalism and should preserve the system that enabled it. Irving Kristol argues that foundations and universities push a public sector bias, risking academic freedom and the private sector, urging support for entities that sustain free enterprise. He warns bias in ideas taught to children threatens a free society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford II
Ford Foundation
Ford
Wall Street Journal
Irving Kristol
The
Public Interest
Henry Ford
Kristol
City tax penalty clashes with upkeep rules in Long Beach
An Independent editorial notes Long Beach property maintenance laws punish owners who improve their property through higher taxes. It cites Wilmington Delaware as a contrast where improvements reduce taxes, urging California to consider similar incentives, possibly requiring constitutional change. It urges legislators to curb tax rises on improvements and let owners finance upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Alan Cranston
Dcalif
Independent, Press- Telegram
Wilmington
Del
Cranston
California
Bruce Young
D-Norwalk
Poly High Area
West Beach
Limits and energy policy in a changing world
The piece discusses dwindling alewives due to overfishing and new 200 mile zones, then shifts to debates over California redwoods and global fishing rights. It argues that nations face finite resources, fueling a call for a meaningful U S energy policy under President Carter and stronger conservation measures amid mixed public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taras Shevchenko
Nantucket
Coast Guard
Ralph Nader
CIA
Nader
Jimmy Carter
Renters face no rights and rising rents in California
Letters debate housing and renters rights, praising rent control to protect tenants from greedy landlords. Community voices oppose a separate college board, and critique Congressional pay boosts while urging humane slaughter bills and water conservation actions in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
California
Bryan E. Gaffney
Long Beach
Letters to the Editor Contend Over Civil War Facts and Panama Canal
Readers debate historical accuracy in Sydney Harris Civil War remarks and warn against Panama Canal concession. Harold F. Ryan cites Lee's true command dates and urges verification by authorities. Mrs. A L Paulson calls for civic action, urging letters to senators and the public to oppose giving the canal away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent, Press- Telegram
Sydney Harris
Harris
Robert E. Lee
Grant
Lee
Appomatitox
Northern Virginia
Appomattox
George Robeson
Harold F
Ryan
Los Alamitos
Carter
Congress
Panama Canal
Canal
Panama
Russia
Alaska
France
U.S
Louisiana Territory
A. L. Paulson
Long Beach
Rampant chauvinism in city budget eyed by Tweedy Awards
Virginia Siegel notes a push to nominate the Jaycees for a local car award funded by taxpayer money to perpetuate city chauvinism in Long Beach. An honorable mention goes to judges whose single status is praised, while the 1976-77 budget process raises the question of awarding the Golden Cleaver to City Manager John Dever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Long Beach
John Dever
Virginia Siegel
Letter from a union member questions right to work
A letter from D Johnson of three years in Culinary Workers Union Local 631 describes unemployment and an attempted withdrawal at the union hall on April 7. The writer criticizes dues increases and asks if a right to work law is needed, voicing frustration with the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kesler
Culinary Workers Union
Psee
Toneck
D. Johnson
Long Beach
Daniel H Ridder Editor and Publisher
Sammel C Cameron General Manager title line noting editorial leadership. No events, dates, or actions described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Ridder
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New England
Redwoods
New York
Ronts
Gallup
Malph Nader
Aren Nader
Anthony Lewis
Thases
Rent Control
Long Beach Board of Education
Long Beach City College
Frank Pearce
Pearce
Charles Hi. Parks
Uncle Sam
R. F. Severson
Alex Haley
Hazel Cameron
Glenn Anderson
Mark Hannaford
Cranston and
Hayakawa
Washington
Muriel Geacts Beach
Mirk
Long Beach Water Department
Harold A. Mirk
Independent Press-Telegram
Neighmends
Mr. Mirk
D. Russell
Standard Oil
Long Beach Sable
Janning
Rea
Allen A. Steele
George
Independent Press Telegram
Miles E. Sines
Pine Ave
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