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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
5
Miles B Lines serves as executive editor and Sieriing Bemis steers as managing editor, shaping newsroom leadership and editorial direction for daily coverage.
President Johnson warned of a potentially violent summer in 1968 as he responded to a question on urban riots. The piece contrasts civil disobedience with law and order, cites Dr. King’s planned demonstrations, and weighs lawful obedience against moral conscience with references to Antigone Thoreau Gandhi and Socrates.
Seattle voters reject a 385 million rail bond by 52 percent, falling short of the 60 percent needed, while a 40 million stadium issue passes. The progressives fear higher costs as first stage estimates rise to 2.4 billion, with no tax increase proposed. Directors still seek a ballot showdown next November amid undecided routes and finances.
Washington notes a stir between officials and the press over Vietnam War coverage. A TV reporter faced the question Whose side are you on and future historians may piece the war together from daily reports amid tensions.
Frederic Collins argues that the true enemy in Vietnam is often misidentified by writers and broadcasters who focus on figures like Johnson Rusk Westmoreland and McNamara. He cites evidence of a larger, Soviet and Chinese backed force, with Viet Cong guerrillas causing civilian harm, while journalists distort perspective and overlook the real adversary.
Book BEHIND JAPAN S SURRENDER chronicles the last stand of Japan’s military elite. It recounts events from the atomic bombing through Japan’s August 14 1945 surrender using interviews captured documents and Allied interrogations to show how the war party failed to prevail despite earlier victories.
The piece argues George Wallace could win by leveraging electoral deadlock to bargain with Johnson or Nixon, offering to shift his electoral votes to the candidate who backs his policies. It notes the constitutional and legislative hurdles, including possible runoffs or amendments, and cites Rep. Jonathan Bingham proposing a special run-off if no candidate wins a majority.
A reader reflects on social unrest in three cities Social Circle Georgia Chicago Illinois and Grangeburg DC highlighting poor Negro school conditions in Social Circle where children taught by peers and substitute teachers, calls for accountability and progress, and questions whether adult leaders can guide communities through modern tensions.
A discussion traces how discrimination in schools and public facilities sparked violent clashes in Chicago Orangeburg and a third city. Riots followed taunts and denial of entry to Black students, with injuries deaths and police overtime. The piece argues injustice fuels unrest beyond isolated incidents.
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