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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1973
Page
6
Editorial notes a July 30 rule requiring flame retardant textiles in sleepwear for children up to size 6X. Preexisting stock may still be sold. prices rise 20 to 80 percent, but the safety benefits are deemed worthwhile amid rising consumer costs.
A Manhattan judge ruled four films pornographic and obscene but dismissed the case for lack of evidence on contemporary community standards and due to vagueness of state obscenity laws. The ruling highlights ongoing uncertainty after the Supreme Court decision on community standards.
The Greater Long Beach YMCA marked its 89th anniversary with a dinner on the Queen Mary attended by over 700 people. A YMCA spokesman praised leadership, service, and the organization’s commitment to racial understanding, gender equality, and interfaith respect as core community values.
Senate investigators reveal that major grain firms collected about 333 million in export subsidies during the Russian wheat deal while raking in windfall profits. The memo cites Cargill profits through a paper transfer system and notes subsidies boosted prices, affecting meat, dairy, and bakery sectors. Separately, Air Force radar cataract cases spark debate as Pentagon rejects hazards.
Letters to the editor condemn a parade piece on handling strange dogs as echoing Nazi subservience and critique modern politics, citing King Richard and Nixon era views as evidence of blind obedience. Readers in Long Beach and surrounding towns react with skepticism toward media and public figures.
Walteria Renee Owen comments on Vice President Agnew amid Watergate talk. She questions whether Nixon's administration was part of a broader conspiracy and argues for backing Agnew to avoid burdening him, noting a need for broader investigation and cautious judgment.
In Morganton North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin Jr. returns to his 76year hometown amid mixed views on his Watergate leadership. Some residents praise his service while others condemn his televised hearings and Biblequoting style. Local press notes political fundraising and potential Republican challengers, with Ervin's deep local roots shaping future campaigns.
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