Volunteers in Public Schools grow to 2673 in Long Beach area
A Long Beach school district bulletin highlights the Volunteers in Public Schools VIPS program expanding from about 100 volunteers in 1969 to 2673 last month. Volunteers help reading writing math language and music, assist in playgrounds libraries and offices, and some travel from Seal Beach Leisure World to Kettering Elementary with bus support approved.
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North
Long Beach
Long Beach Unified School District
Seal Beach Leisure World
Kettering Elementary School
Donald P. Ashley
VIPS
Kettering
Hannah Kaufman
Seal Beach
Mary Williford
Betty Creasey
Jane Addams School
Queen Mary tour and museum upgrade praised in city column
A local column lauds the Queen Mary overhaul as a clever mix of new features and restored elegance. It highlights the changing of the guard, a new shark tank, a first class swimming pool, expanded hotel access, fresh displays, and improved crowd flow. Visitors are urged to return for the updated attractions and year end holiday viewing.
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Tidelands
Long Beach Letter Writers Question Police Shootings and Oil Terminal
A Long Beach reader questions the Grand Jury verdict clearing police in the Gene Lowe shooting. She alleges racial bias and criticizes Deputy District Attorney Mayer. She also discusses Sohio terminal spill risks and environmental concerns. A Los Alamitos reader, Judy Welch, critiques real estate commissions and advocates asking agents pointed questions.
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Long Beach
Gene E. Lowe
James Harmon
Harmon
Gene Lowe
Gene
Kennedy Lowe
Gary Ellis
Kennedy
Ralph Mayer
Sohio
Los Angeles Harbor
Mobil Oi
Pillsbury Long Beach
Joan
Judy Welch
Los Alamitos
Reagan and O Neill Clash Over Purist GOP Rise in Minnesota
In a Kiwanis Club talk, Senator O Neill critiques Reagan conservativism pushing the Republican Party toward moral purism as party numbers dwindle. He warns voters favor less government but demand real policy impact, noting Minnesotans want a citizen legislature and dislike one party control. The piece ties this to broader concerns about the two major parties, spoils system remnants, and campaign machinery influencing elections.
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Joseph T. O'Neill
Kiwanis Club
Itty
O'Neill
Reagan
Goldwater
McGovern
Carmelitos Community Responds to Reporter Critique
Local residents defend Carmelitos against a December article by Tom Kessler. They say he spent hours at the recreation center but omitted numerous summer activities, dances, parties, and outings that engaged youths and adults, and accuse him of bias and misrepresentation.
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Carmelitos
Tom Kessler
End of sentence in 1975 76 California Legislature session
The text notes that SB 42 was passed and signed by Governor Brown ending the Adult Authority and the indeterminate sentence law nine years old. It claims more than 56 percent of violent criminals will be released, criticizing lawmakers and urging divine protection.
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California
Brown
Ridder Era Editorial Staff and Roles Listed
The Independent Press Telegram lists key personnel for 1952 to 1969 in its masthead including Herman H Ridder Danial Ridder editor Samuel C Cameron general manager Miles E Sines executive editor David Levinson managing editor Don Ohl editorial page Ber Resnik assistant managing editor Don Nutter advertising director E H Lowdermilk circulation director Milton A Lomas production manager.
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Miles E. Sines
David Levinson
Don Ohl
Ber Resnik
Don Nutter
E. H. Lowdermilk
Milton A. Lomas
Regional governance and the rise of a socialist state threat
A regional government critique warns that appointed public servants will proliferate across ten cities, creating overlapping agencies and a centralized bureaucracy headed toward bankruptcy and socialism. The piece questions media coverage and urges humane consideration for murder victims over criminals.
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Coud
Jo Hindman
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Herman H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
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