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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1967
Page
9
The National Crime Commission finds crime undercounted in many communities with actual rates up to ten times reported. Crime is most prevalent among 15 year olds, prompting a push to strengthen families, policing, and corrections. Firearm regulation and eavesdropping device controls are urged despite lobbying against an omnibus crime bill.
The obituary recalls Henry Morgenthau Jr a World War II financier and Secretary of the Treasury whose name was linked to a postwar harsh plan for Germany. It notes his role financing a multi front war rationing and controls avoiding inflation and argues the Morgenthau Plan would have crippled Germany. The piece places him as a man out of his time reflecting on history.
The piece notes a local belief that spring never arrives in California, countering it with memories of early February 1967 when rains paused and sun warmed players in old uniforms. It describes spring as cyclical here, arriving early, then fading, then returning each year.
The piece argues states face large hidden maintenance and service costs under federal grant programs notably the interstate highway system with a 90 percent federal share. It cites estimates of at least 400 million dollars yearly for maintenance nationwide and notes fuzzy state bookkeeping and requests for tax sharing amid ongoing growth in federal aid dependence.
President Johnson unveils a record 172.4 billion budget while Federal Reserve data reveal the first quarterly manufacturing capacity index. U.S. output nears total historic factory production, with 90 percent capacity in late 1966, signaling inflation pressures and debate over Great Society funding and Southeast Asian commitments.
Kay Halle collects Winston Churchill quips and bons mots in Ir repressible Churchill. The Treasury of Winston Churchill's Wit presents lines from Parliament and wartime rhetoric. Notable quotes include digs at political opponents, a muttered exchange with his valet Norman, and cautions about neutrality and Poland.
Readers debate policing demonstrations and permit requirements at public events. The letter questions civil rights limits and criticizes heavy policing costs. It also ponders Red China’s civil war, North Vietnam aid, and whether U S Navy actions in the Formosa strait aim to contain Chiang Kai-shek and 500,000 troops.
Long Beach attracted 140,830 delegates to 122 conventions in 1966, bringing more than 16 million dollars into the area. Each delegate reportedly spent about 38 dollars per day, supporting hotels, restaurants, wages, and many local firms. The city faces transport and hotel size limitations but benefits from its central California location near major attractions.
A reader criticizes high plumbing rates and supports a bill sponsored by Mr. Deuk mejian to protect the public. The letter cites paying $61 for one plumber hour and $11 to $12 for a 34 hour visit, questioning why people attempt DIY plumbing amid such costs.
Long Beach Poly High graduates of the Class of 1952 seek names and addresses of class members for a planned 15th year reunion this summer. Alumni are asked to call 596-7481 or 597-4262, Mrs Murray E Striewig.
In a harsh budget climate the governor’s proposed castle for the official residence, a play pen for the governor’s children, and a house for the governor’s dog are all deemed inappropriate at this time. The statement notes extensive cuts and firings as context for opposing new expenditure.
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