Interracial panel weighs Poly High report in Long Beach
An inter racial committee and the County Human Relations Commission released findings on Poly High School. The report says Long Beach mirrors national racial tensions and urges broad community dialogue to address educational needs without favoritism, stressing two way discussion and shared responsibility.
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Poly High School
County Human Relations Commission
Poly
Long Beach
Board of Education
Jerald S. Jacobs
Long Beach Unified
Inter-Racial Committee
Open Forum voices forceful Summer thanks and bridge critique
Community editors credit churches non profits and government agencies for active Teen Post Summer Work Program participation. Clifford Hartley urges better guard rails on Vincent Thomas Bridge to allow photo views and fair crossing costs. Also laments Viet Nam war deaths and calls de escalation to prevent further loss.
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Long Beach
Peter Margolis
Costly War The Humility Of Hubert Humphrey
Washington remarks by Hubert Humphrey defend the Vietnam war before Florida Democrats. The piece weighs the war's costs against President Johnson's aims, citing $24 billion yearly, 12,000 American lives, and broad social and political damage, questioning whether such costs are bearable even if goals are just. The analysis centers on Humphrey's sense of decency amid deep national strife.
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Vietnam
China
Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Florida
Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
John Kennedy
Korea
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Pacific
Hawaii
Berlin
Great Society
America
Congress
White House
Soviet Union
An Optimist Embraces Reality Amid Pessimism Claims
A columnist defends realism over charges of pessimism or cynicism. He argues readers misread his stance, labeling him as an optimist who accepts reality, while noting letters accusing him of sentimentality.
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Imi
Peasers
Optimism and realism in facing history's dangers
The author disputes simple optimism defined as hope without preparation, arguing that true optimism requires recognizing reality and risks. Citing Munich and Chamberlain, they warn that insisting on a best possible outcome without accountability leads to catastrophe, while realism and effort are virtuous.
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Webster's
God
Johnson’s Vietnam Dilemma and Patience Ebbing Across Washington
Washington observers note Americans grow impatient with Vietnam policy as restraint erodes. Johnson remains reluctant to invade North Vietnam or launch heavy bombing, sticking to a war of attrition. Romney proposes infrastructure strikes, Gavin’s enclave plan gains fringe debate, while many doubt any policy shift before the presidential election.
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Register and Tribune Service
Washington, D.C
U.S
Vietnam
Washington
North Vietnam
Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
White House
James M. Gavin
George Romney
Romney
President Johnson Eyes Vietnam Peace Hope Through Elections
Reports from the White House indicate President Johnson sees potential for progress in Vietnam via fair elections in South Vietnam. He argues an elected government could enable talks with North Vietnam, while Westmoreland’s optimistic briefings shape his view, contrasting with public pessimism.
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White House
I Corps
North Vietnam
Westmoreland
Joe Louis
Johnson
Vietnam
United States
Romney
Lyndon Urges Lawmakers On Space Budget And Escape Routes
President Lyndon Johnson invites lawmakers to consider the space program and potential escape routes from Earth as debates over the budget mix policy with exploration ambitions. The remarks tie economic choices to long term national goals and risk assessment.
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