We Can Do It Lincoln's Call for Equality Across Generations
The editorial recalls Abraham Lincoln as a unifying American symbol and argues for reinaugurating the central idea of equality. It cites Lincoln's 1856 toast on public opinion and the long arc toward practical equality for all men, urging current generations to renew the spirit of liberty and equal rights.
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Capitol Restoration Over New Build Favored by Governor
Governor Rea Bail argues California should reconstruct the historic Capitol to be earthquake proof rather than erect a new statehouse. He notes existing space is adequate, the current building is dignified, and restoration would cost far less, potentially using state surplus funds.
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Letters to the editor defend food stamp program
In Long Beach readers spar over Mr Harrold McParland and Mr George Robeson. Alice Met nry urges accurate reporting on food stamps while criticizing sensationalism. Sydney P Anderson questions gun policy debates as Walter Ridder calls for realism amid public fear and statutory penalties.
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Check the facts Mary Ellis Carlton urged on readers
Long Beach reader Helen Kennedy urges a feature writer to check facts before publishing. She recalls snowfall in Long Beach as late as 1949 causing children to make snowmen in downtown parking lots and notes the Virginia Hotel was torn down in 1933 with an earthquake helping the process.
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How the Reds got set for 'peace' cease-fire plans revealed
Admiral Moorer testified behind closed doors about North Vietnamese actions before and during October as the cease-fire approached. He cited assassinations of village leaders, force redeployments, and efforts to refit main forces for further military action, with heavy Soviet and Chinese material support.
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Buckley’s Wonder and Woes in the Senate
Senator James Lane Buckley reflects on two years in the U S Senate in National Review. He admires the chamber yet finds complexity in committees and unanimous consent while proposing a two year legislative cycle to improve hearings and public education. He calls the Senate a good place to be.
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Tribute to Bob Chass and Los Angeles smog fight
Tribute to Bob Chass, retiring head of the Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control District, noting his role in anti pollution efforts. critiques of supervisors for insufficient action and slow progress, contrasting with Washington and San Francisco approaches and calling for real programs to curb air pollution.
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