Liberty Bell cracked by school bills
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $16.6 billion spending bill with three controversial provisions. One would cut federal aid to colleges failing to certify anti riot compliance, another would slow school desegregation via free choice plans, and a third targets federally impacted districts by trimming education funds while noting their budget needs.
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House Appropriations Committees
HEW
Robert H. Finch
John N. Mitchell
Capitol Hill
Supreme Court
Long Beach
Congress
Sanctions spark debate on strikes in Long Beach
Letters to the editor discuss the Long Beach press article a teacher union sanction row. Jerold Z King president of Long Beach Federation of Teachers argues sanctions ineffective and strike action may be needed to press for better education. Marilyn Luther criticizes Arby’s safety study timing and traffic disruption concerns.
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Long Beach Press-Telegram
Teachers Association
Teachers’ Union
Federation of Teachers
Board of Education
MM. A. Duncan
Long Beach
Mr. Duncan
Duncan
American Federation of Teachers
Jerold Z. King
Long Beach Federation of Teachers
Dixon
Damron
Etter
Arby’s
Marilyn Luther Long Beach
Legacy of Hiram Johnson and Enola Gay Anniversary
The piece marks the 24th anniversary of August 6, 1945, juxtaposing Hiram Johnson’s death in Bethesda with the Hiroshima bombing. It portrays Johnson as a reformist California leader who fought corruption and advanced direct democracy, while reflecting on postwar ideals, isolationism, and the era's activist youth challenging established institutions.
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California
Hiram Johnson
Bethesda
Maryland
Enola Gay
Hiroshima
Hiram Jolson
Hiram Johnnson
Sidewalk Senate recollections of heroes and idols
Multiple interview snippets reveal individuals naming cultural figures and personal heroes from figures like Zorro and Mickey Mantle to authors and cartoon characters. They discuss mentors, family, and cherished role models shaping their identities and memories.
Nixon reframes welfare push in conservative rhetoric
President Nixon unveils a progressive, costly welfare plan but frames it with conservative language emphasizing work and training. He warns against excessive relief while proposing expanded federal funding, yet his proposals mix nationwide equality goals with uneven state by state implementation and gaps for disabled and blind.
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Nixon
America
Vietnam
Wilbur Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Richard Nixon
The
Republic
Alabama
New York
Ohio
California
Cride Education
Reston on policy moves signals peace abroad and equity at home
James Reston outlines the president's push for private sector incentives, state and local funding, and poverty elimination, while withdrawing troops from Vietnam. He notes the paradox of American Tile and that reforms face argument, yet the trend favors peace abroad and a fairer wealth distribution at home.
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Congress
Vietnam
Log Cabin in America and Breeds and Halfbreeds reviewed
A Rutgers press study traces the log cabin from pioneer days to modern times showing foreign origins of common dwellings and Lincoln era cabins. Gordon Speck profiles frontier mediators among native and settler peoples, highlighting figures like Sacajawea and Jim Beckwith in a frontier history review.
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America
A. Weslager
Rutgers University Press
New World
Delaware Valley
Illinois
Lordon Speck
Matonzbéé
Sacajawea
Jim Beckwith
Kd Rose
Nixon in Rare Ebullience Amid Cold War Strains
Nixon exhibits unusual buoyancy boosted by the moon landing world tour ABM victory and California coastal plans. A close associate notes his confidence and calm demeanor as he travels secretly with friends, including C B Rebozo, Timothy, and others, away from press scrutiny.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Oceanside
California
Gus
Johnson
Nixon mood swings during Bucharest trip and astronauts dinner
Nixon maintained high spirits through Bucharest and Mildenhall, joking about policy discrepancies as he greeted crowds in Europe and Asia. He canceled staff meetings to spend time with people, planned a Los Angeles dinner honoring astronauts, and prepared a state dinner style tribute with Lindbergh and Humphrey attending.
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Vietnam
Bucharest
Nixon
Lyndon Johnson Syle
Bebe! Rebozo
Florida
Mildenhall Air Force Base
England
Hubert Humphrey
Charles Lindbergh
White House
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