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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1974
Page
12
Editorial sketches a model presidential speech for Ford outlining aims to unite America, enforce law with courage, promote justice and progress, include diverse leaders, foster idea exchange, credit Cabinet officials, and honor moral values on the 200th anniversary. The piece notes the words echo a predecessor’s statements from outside the Oval Office.
As Nixon resigns inflations and prices dominate voters' concerns beyond Watergate. The article notes Ford's potential to curb inflation could reduce GOP losses in November, while Democrats steer campaigns toward bread and butter issues.
Gladwin Hill reports on population growth, faith, and family planning. Demographers challenge the idea that birth rates hinge on Catholic doctrine, noting high rates in non Catholic countries and the impact of security, health, education, and economic gains on fertility. China stands out for serving as a model via planned services, while India’s targets slip. Global spending on population control rivaled by far less than military outlays, and experts urge sustained, funded action to curb growth and lift development.
A reader defends U S actions in Vietnam critiquing Rex Reed's Hearts and Minds style portrayal. The letter argues civilian suffering is harsh on both sides, urges exposing Viet Cong brutality, and calls for fairness toward American troops. It also criticizes politicians and courts, using slang about Nixon and watergate-era politics.
Mr. Eberhart of Huntington Beach questions voting while citing Nixon. The writer argues Nixon resigned due to disregard for press and people, blaming bankers for peace, predicting further political action. Henry W. Mason signs a final reflection urging Congress to regard Nixon as a common citizen after reading letters.
A reader reports a group of 10 to 15 men near Artesia Park’s baseball diamond abusing a bull by tying a rope to its leg and provoking it to charge the backstop while others taunted and cheered. The letter condemns rodeos and animal cruelty and calls for action. The writer also recalls past family cats and jokes about the White House entry of Shan the Ford cat.
Mrs Ellis of Long Beach urges everyone to read Teddy Bare about Kennedy and the Chappaquiddick case, claiming it dwarfs Watergate and Nixon as a political mess.
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