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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
7
A Washington column reflects on Christmastide as God’s love revealed through Jesus and angels. It surveys faith, doubt, and theologians from Kempis to Niebuhr, Tillich, and Saint Paul, urging readers to embrace love, compassion, and joy in God’s presence.
The Department of Labor defines poverty for Neighborhood Youth Corps eligibility as a two person family earning under 1990 dollars yearly, or 38.26 per week. After rent and basic needs, only about 18.26 remains for necessities, leaving little for extras, raising questions about urban living costs.
Letter writer Raymond Saavedra argues Mexican and Mexican American terms misstate Spainsh speaking residents. He urges replacing them with Latin or Spanish to include Cubans Puerto Ricans Spaniards Central and South Americans born in the Southwest once part of New Spain. He cites identity and citizenship concerns.
The Washington Star reports that McNamara cut helicopter production and pilot training, contributing to looming shortages for the Army in Vietnam. Despite later increases, the service warned of a pilot and helicopter shortage as the war escalated, with calls for new divisions and greater readiness.
The article argues McNamara justified a austere helicopter budget to Congress, noting production gains but warning against over expansion. It discusses two ready divisions, the 25th in Hawaii and the 4th in Washington, and warns future aircraft shortages could hinder a new airmobile division if supplies remain tight. It questions decisions as war progresses and praises other moves yet acknowledges errors.
The fragment cites Jeremiah 10 19 and Marcus Aurelius noting grievous wounds and unavoidable affliction. It reflects on endurance as a shared human condition and suggests bearing hardship as part of nature and fate.
A rustic postcard scene features Elbie Jay, the kindly cowpoke admired by many, snoozing on Christmas Eve as the Jay Family gears up for a cozy telecast. The dialogue hints at warmth, community, and a festive mood on air.
Arthur Hoppe stage bit has Elbie asking Santa about dam funding, polling, and generosity. Santa says he gives gifts in December and loves children while adults lose faith, prompting Elbie to joke about public works and re election as the Santa figure exits with merriment.
Negro leaders express disappointment with the McCone Commission study of Watts. They fault its tone and timidity, say it lacks a workable plan for rehabilitation and police reform, and blame white America for Watts isolation alongside calls for jobs and funding.
Reporter argues that the Watts uprising involved far more than the 10 000 cited by the commission and questions a 2 percent participation rate. He cites a 30 percent sympathizer rate among Watts residents and a Newsweek poll showing 38 percent approval, 24 percent opposition. He criticizes the commission for ignoring Watts sentiment, urging broader anti discrimination actions and noting the report’s call for educational relief and unity to prevent deeper societal split.
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