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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1967
Page
7
Davied H Ridder is listed as co publisher and Herold M Hinet as publisher or manager on page 8-2 of the issue. The notice assigns leadership roles within the publication.
The Nation's space program has fallen into disfavor with critics citing high cost and earthly needs. Yet a majority under 35 still backs exploration, while officials note emergencies demand attention. The piece argues space exploration remains vital despite enduring economic pressures and the potential long term benefits.
The House judiciary subcommittee will hear pro and con arguments August 16 and 17 on scheduling most holidays for Mondays. Observers note some holidays lack firm historical ties, while Christmas and New Year's remain unchanged. The proposal aims to benefit business and workers, with 1987 deemed favorable for small favors.
Howard M. Russell of Shreveport la argues against direct vote electoral reform, praising Hosmer and noting naval inquiry into the Liberty attack. He critiques Vietnam policy and defends the Electoral College as an equalizer while endorsing a Congressional District Plan to fix inequities.
Washington opinion piece argues a troubled nation as people feel helpless and cannot identify trustworthy policies. It notes widespread isolation from urban riots and the Vietnam crisis, with readers urged to reflect on personal impacts amid national upheaval.
James Reston argues the United States cannot solve both domestic urban decay and the Vietnam war. He says faith in common purpose and institutions is eroded, and leaders push conflicting priorities. If new concepts and leadership are not forthcoming, the public will demand change.
A fragment recalls Mr Nixon opening a national headquarters near the White House with inviting notices for a neighborhood improvement project. The writer imagines banners and a scene of civic activity tied to Nixon’s campaign era.
In a Nixon for President HQ locker room scene, Nixonettes in patriotic outfits mingle with memory laden chatter. They recall past rallies and dances, praise Nixon, and deny a rumor about Medicare affecting his stance as campaign energy mounts.
Washington editor Bill Baggs of the Miami News criticizes U S leaders for not recognizing the tax need 18 months earlier amid Vietnam war strain civil unrest and rising deficits. He notes inflation anticipates higher taxes and urges acceptance of a 40 percent surcharge to fund the war and Great Society programs. He questions courage to act against political fallout.
A reader argues that politicians bear accountability for Vietnam errors, criticizing President Johnson and Congress for the war, civil rights promises, fiscal excess, and rising protests. The piece warns of global nuclear risk if escalation occurs and reflects long-standing antiwar sentiment.
The piece argues that facts support opposing views on affluence in modern America. It notes many families lack savings or could survive only briefly on income loss, while others cite stories of national wealth. It calls for human context over reverence for isolated facts to foster meaningful discussion.
Sydney Harris argues both sides of national affluence, noting surveys show 40 percent of elderly households under poverty, eight million families at 3 000 to 5 000, and only four quarters in the middle income bracket. Many families with children push into higher brackets, highlighting income gaps and disparities.
A compact compendium of quoted verses and aphorisms on patience, endurance, forgiveness, and self control. The selections draw from Edgar Guest Ezekiel Horace Romans Emerson and Proverbs to reflect on virtue, time, and moral restraint.
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