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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1973
Page
15
A study for a California Legislature committee proposes steep tuition hikes to fund expanded student aid. It warns such boosts would devastate middle income families and risk killing access, especially for community colleges. The piece argues education benefits society and cautions against drastic fee increases.
The piece cites 58 000 US traffic deaths last year and argues that 10 000 to 20 000 could have survived with belts. It notes low usage rates for shoulder and lap belts and reviews DOT push for mandatory restraints. Critics in Car and Driver warn of privacy invasion while defenders cite societal costs of crashes and emergency response. It questions freedoms versus public safety.
In Long Beach a city board studies using a 3.3 million oil impound fund as the seed for a perpetual endowment yielding 9.2 million in interest over 18 years while preserving the principal. A writer also condemns Post Office Station No. 6 closures, urging more American aid and faster service at home.
The Operation Christmas drive thanks the many Bineroux volunteers and supporters who brightened the season for 2,477 families in the Long Beach area. Salvation Army Neighborhood Centers Catholic Social Service Volunteers of America Farinbeacher Association.
Seal Beach resident LILLIAM D Eichbauer Objects to recent editorial cartoons and front page headline accusing Nixon of violating a pact. She argues the cartoons are in poor taste and show bias toward the Republican president.
Newsmen demand shield laws to protect confidential sources, but experts say urgent reform is needed of court contempt powers. Judges hold vast authority, sometimes beyond the courthouse, risking free press when editors face contempt for critical editorials. recent California case shows limits of shielding reporters and the consequences for journalism.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff privately estimate the ceasefire will unravel and Communists will eventually seize control of all Vietnam. They warn Hanoi plans political agitation in the South, followed by a final military offensive to topple Thieu regime with strengthened North Vietnamese and Viet Cong operations. They doubted Saigon’s ability to defend without greater U.S. air and artillery support. Ex-Rep Hastings Keith, once in office, continues a Washington office role handling numerous long distance calls.
Belmopan in British Honduras emerges from jungle as a budding capital with a 90000 cinema, a 100000 building plan, and a 12 room hotel. The colony, population about 125000, is split between new Belmopan and historic Belize, each with distinct features and futures.
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