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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
5
The state funds to remove nonconforming billboards began July 1 and negotiations with owners and landholders are underway. California aims to remove 160 nonconforming billboards this year, 500 next year, and 1,000 annually thereafter, to reduce clutter and influence voters, urging cooperation among government and advertisers.
The Soviet depiction of Sherlock Holmes reframes him as a capitalist deviationist whose battles target criminality itself rather than individuals. A Russian monthly argues the hero should educate readers about crime, even as the thrill remains in the chase and justice often reflects state ideology.
A Los Angeles company markets a handkerchief featuring a secret zippered pocket to hide folding money from muggers. The pitch notes the pocket prevents theft when mugged, though the line ends with a tongue in cheek quip about a mugger with a cold.
A humorous column notes Senator Soaper’s quip about July and August heat rewards, jokes that Friday is the top day for skyjacking, and mocks public distrust of federal bureaus. It recalls Charlie Chans and Tarzans in a count of lives, and recalls past apocalyptic forecasts about KF in the Army and soybeans by 1960.
The piece compares Nixon to a fictional author shaping a political drama. It argues McGovernites lack judgment and organization while Nixon figures as a realist author who would preserve his favored running mate, project ultimate virtue, and emphasize character over immediate advantage.
The letter argues for a peaceful revolution of ideas in America, opposing wars and wealth inequality. It endorses McGovern's leadership potential, critiques Nixon, and urges caution on PPBS in education. A reader thanks three young people who helped recover a stolen purse in Long Beach.
A critical essay argues that The Godfather Part Two revels in violence and exploits Catholic rituals and Italian customs. It warns the film degrades taste, stereotypes Italian Americans, and worsens ethnic perceptions while charming audiences with graphic murders and sensational excess.
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