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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1974
Page
5
Editorial argues for relief from further prosecution of Richard Nixon, citing his resignation and lack of proof of direct planning, bribery, or perjury. It stresses rehabilitation and national tranquility, suggesting future actions may warrant accountability but not additional penalties now.
A Louis Harris poll shows 79 percent of those questioned rate Henry Kissinger's work as good or excellent, with 15 percent calling it fair or poor. The article notes successes in Vietnam, China, the Middle East, and detente, while warning that failures in Cyprus or the Middle East could dent his standing.
The article examines how the United States may reassess its Cuba embargo as Latin American leaders push for independent policy. It notes rising calls from Venezuela and Colombia to renew ties, potential OAS shifts, and signs of a gradual thaw in Cuba US relations including possible trade and tourism openings.
President Ford privately outlined standards for a vice president with stature and experience and urged active use of the office. Nelson Rockefeller emerged as the candidate who fit best, despite opposition from conservative staffers and some party figures. The choice marked a break with Nixon era tactics and suggested a broader, more assertive role for the VP in domestic affairs.
A collection of letters to the editor from Long Beach area residents covers experiences at Ringling Brothers Circus, veterans' hospital concerns about Vietnam era draft dodgers, tax and government policy criticisms, and opinions on amnesty. Authors include Michael Weinstein, Henry W. Mason, Margarita W. Bahr, and Margarita Bahr, with debates on inflation, drugs, and U.S. foreign policy.
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