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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1975
Page
10
The piece argues against "presentism" in high school history, urging a broader context beyond current events. It blames legislators and school leaders for prioritizing practicality over deep study, noting library cuts and consumer education replacements for history. It also warns that lacking past perspective weakens present judgment and calls for university and legislature alignment with true historical education.
Hubert Humphrey and Gaylord Nelson will host hearings into a federal form of pollution they say hinders small business. They cite estimates that $18 billion is spent yearly by small firms to fill forms and another $18 billion by government to print and process them.
A letter praises Orange County buses for being attractive air conditioned and free for seniors with courteous drivers. The writer recounts enjoying safe trips to malls and Leisure World, noting a driver’s kindness in giving a missing schedule.
Terence Fitzpatrick argues smokers invade nonsmokers air and should act considerately in public venues. He contends many smokers lack courtesy about where to smoke near others in coffee shops and restaurants.
R. M. Johnson questions policy priorities in the Long Beach district. He cites past overspending on a closed circuit TV system radio broadcasting studio sixth grade camp and bus service for Park Estates and Bixby Hill while cuts hit doctors nurses dental hygienists and librarians and asks who sets the policy administrators or the Board of Education.
Former President Richard Nixon disclosed that Mao Zedong has invited him to return to Peking as a private citizen. Nixon, who met Mao in 1972 during a thaw in Sino American relations, has not accepted the invitation as he finishes his memoirs at San Clemente and works on a final draft exceeding 100,000 words.
A quirky museum exchange questions placing a plywood plane on display alongside famed vessels. The dialogue riffs on British humor about American tastes and the appeal of antique ships and bridges, with playful nods to the Queen Mary and a Mirage era Spruce Goose idea.
The article outlines a shifting Chinese leadership battle after Mao and Chou En-lai, with Teng Hsiao-ping gaining influence and Wang Hung-wen losing face. It notes internal clashes in Hangchow, army involvement, purges tied to Lin Piao, and a nationalist stance aimed at reshaping the Soviet frontier. It also references Helsinki era security vows and Moscow’s suspected role in Chinese plotting.
A short, anecdotal remark recalls Senator Soaper noting a child’s comment about a local restaurant lacking a paper placemat or any visible franchised unit locations, suggesting limited presence or brand reach in the area.
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