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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1967
Page
8
Congress weighs President Johnson's push for a 10 percent income tax surcharge as government economists forecast a recovery this year. Despite lukewarm reception from administration allies, lawmakers face pressure to act, with deficit fears and inflation risks shaping debates on retroactive corporate taxes and October 1 start for individual surcharges.
An editorial on two Detroit police officers accused of killing two teenagers during July rioting. Judge Demascio excluded prosecution testimony after ruling they were not informed of rights to counsel and to remain silent. The piece argues rights apply equally to police and citizens, and warns against prejudging guilt.
A reader defends Douglas workers from complaints about parking in Long Beach and urges stickers for residents, traffic changes, and Douglas Lane options while noting the plant's economic impact and taxpayer street improvements. Other letters express support for Vietnam veterans and critique front page nude photos, underscoring local tensions.
A weather stained official notice of unfitness for habitation was nailed to a doorway. the paper curled at the edge and hung loose from nails, indicating a housing violation in a slum area.
An interview near two dilapidated two room shotguns reveals how slum lords threaten housing for the very poor. Informants say evictions and rent strikes are stoked by landlord informers and brutal property rights. Neighborhood life shows bread lines, cheap pool tables, and a skyline that contrasts with hidden squalor.
Senator Everett Dirksen, after a Republican Policy Luncheon, endorsed the Strauss Eisenhower Middle East desalination plant proposal. He called the idea not going to die and vouched for persistent support, portraying himself as a bulldog on the issue.
The proposal, linked to Admiral Strauss, would create an international corporation to build three dual purpose nuclear plants in the Mideast. It would generate vast electricity and desalinate sea water, with IAEA oversight and shared financing from government, private capital, and other nations. The plan faces feasibility questions but has merit and bipartisan support.
The remark by Ralph W. Lockman credits Christ with enduring beyond the crucifying empire. He notes that Jesus proved divine in the crucifixion scene and argues that Christ will outlast present rulers who oppose Him.
Washington report notes that rapid skill growth and automation are complicating job searches for hundreds of thousands of untrained Black workers. The piece discusses evolving labor needs and the need for targeted training and service sector opportunities to absorb displaced workers.
The article notes Gerard Piel's forecast that few Americans would work in manufacturing by 2000, but 1966 data show 14.2 million in production. It discusses rising factory employment, automation, and the projected shift toward service trades and government roles, with long-range gloom about manufacturing.
Two months after the Glassboro talks between President Johnson and Soviet Premier Kosygin, hopes of world safety fade. Tass reports promise of Russian countermeasures to any Vietnam escalation. Kosygin’s Cuba visit may have prodded Castro while Moscow resumes arms shipments to Arab states, potentially shifting regional power.
Richard Wilson argues for a diplomatic approach recognizing Israel while noting limited impact of Glassboro. He warns a non-proliferation treaty may not stop Soviet advances and criticizes US stance toward Russia, Iran arms, and Kennedy era optimism. He urges wary wartime posture amid Soviet actions.
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