Editorial on craft and industrial union equal rights
An editorial argues against a proposed Equal Treatment of Craft and Industrial Workers Act asserting it would grant craft unions the right to secondary boycotts beyond what industrial unions can do. It warns of higher construction costs, inflation, and higher public costs, urging public opposition to curb union power in building trades.
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House of Representatives
Craft and Industrial Workers
Statis
Sedom
Cronkite
Sevareid
Chancellor
Brinkfey
Reasoner
Smith
Winston Churchill
Inconsistent Views on Marijuana and Aerosol Regulation
Sacramento columnist Bob Schmidt argues liberals are lax on aerosols yet cautious on marijuana while conservatives are tough on marijuana but hesitant to regulate aerosols. He notes liberals and conservatives both show nuance, cites Buckley as example, and urges balanced caution on both substances to avoid societal harm.
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Sacramento
Bob Schmidt
Schmidt
William Buckley
Letters to the Editor on Cuba policy and noise concerns
A reader argues that easing relations with Cuba may gradually loosen Castro's grip, praising Soviet openness after detente and urging trust in political liberty. Another writer complains about frequent jet noise, fearing disruption for families near airports, asking for relief and noting housing costs constrain relocation.
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I, PT
Sergio Lopez
America
Cuba
Lopez
Castro
Soviet Union
James Randolph
Seal Beach
Paramount branch library praised on Colorado Street
Florence Af Gordon expresses appreciation for the Paramount branch library on Colorado Street. She commends the beautifully appointed space and friendly staff, notes long hours spent there as a senior citizen, and highlights a successful summer children’s program and free movie screenings.
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Paramount
Colorado Street
Florence Af
Gordon
Somoza Dictatorship Tied to Vast Nicaraguan Wealth
Washington report accuses Anastasio Somoza and family of controlling half of Nicaragua’s private property and dominating multiple sectors from distilleries to media. It details forced payroll deductions funding the National Liberal Party, and reveals kin in key posts plus a wife with dual citizenship.
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Washington
Anastasio Somoza
Nicaragua
Somoza
Republic
el Salvador
Nationa
Managua
Liberal Party
Letter of apology to adoption workers
A writer apologizes for slighting two social workers, Mrs Jean Ellis and Ms Frances Moon, who assisted in an adoption effort with Los Angeles County Adoption Department. The author thanks them for their outstanding efforts and support as both professionals and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ellis
Frances Moon
Los Angeles
Overdue salute to Long Beach police helicopter Old No 31
Letter from Mrs A Crouse praises the Long Beach police helicopter Old No 31 for guiding responders during fires crashes searches and missing children while lauding the city’s police force and its aerial eye.
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Long Beach
A. Crouse
Opening Night Crowds Boost Long Beach Circus
Milt Nalibbow writes that arena attendance was strong for the Greatest Show on Earth opening, praising the newspaper Family Night offer while noting parking problems and urging city action to avoid being skipped in itineraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Milt Nalibbow
Sevareid Warns TV Needs Balance and Humility
CBS commentator Eric Sevareid spoke at the International Platform Association event at the Sheraton-Fark Hotel praising TV’s value while criticizing its excesses. He warned against sensationalism, personalization of news, and the shrinking role of serious journalism, urging modesty among broadcast figures and noting historical tensions with radio’s evolution.
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Washington
Eric Sevareid
CBS
Sheraton-Fark Hotel
International Platform Associations
Lowell Thomas
Thomas
Radio News
Sevareid
Sevarei
Ed Murrow
Elmer Davis
Raymond Gram
Father Coughlin
Walter Winchell
Senator Soaper Retirement Sparks Community Talk
A fragmented clipping notes Senator Soaper amid retirement rumors as residents discuss local changes. The piece mentions a surge of young couples and family life, with stray references to diets and a friend's quip about avoiding trouble.
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Soaper
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Park Estates
Haiti
Jose
Geneva
Power and Light Company
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Hope Portocarrero de Somoza
U.S
Dinorah Sampson
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Sevareid Saysa
Yesterda
Sevareld
James J
Tilly
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