Land of the Free sparks debate on bias in history texts
A critique of the history book Land of the Free accuses it of liberal bias, favoring presidents like Wilson and Roosevelt while dismissing Republicans. Critics say it downplays religion and inflames divides, but supporters argue the work offers a necessary expansion of civil liberties and social justice in American history.
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Land of the Free
Aoe
Ford Sammis
Lammis
Russia
Southern California Social Science Association
California Teachers Association
Sammis
Lincoln Steffens
Joan Baez
Eleanor Roosevelt
Adlai Stevenson
Robert LaFollette
Henry Cabot Lodge
Attack Suspect Nabbed In Long Beach Case
A 35 year old Long Beach man, Melvin E. Poe of 1765 Magnolia Ave, was captured Monday by off duty officer William C. MacLyman on suspicion of rape, attempted rape, burglary and other sex offenses. Poe is tied to recent assaults on seven young women, including a 15 year old girl, with one rape and another molestation reported at Banner Drive.
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Long Beach
Melvin E. Fee
Magnolia Ave
William C. MacLyman
Poe
36Th
Elm Ave
Banner Drive
Docker Booked on Drug Charge
Torrance longshoreman Tommy R. Venegas Jr. was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs for sale after police found 20,000 benzedrine tablets and 4,000 seconal capsules in his car trunk during a traffic stop at 2nd Street and Locust Avenue. Officers J W Boyd and C E Stephan made the arrest.
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Torrance
J. W. Boyd
C.E. Stephan
Tommy R. Venegas Jr
Martin St. Torrance
2Nd Street
Locust Avenue
Car Hits Truck-Trailer Near La Mirada Kills One Injures Four
A car ran a red light and struck a hay-hauling truck near La Mirada. Passenger Margaret Ann Sun, 27, died at Norwalk Community Hospital. Driver Ralph Richard Maraden, 44, and four others were treated. three in the track cab sustained minor injuries.
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Ralph Richard Maraden
Pioneer Blvd
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Wasco
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Sharon
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Suspicious Mannequin Sighting Ends in Burglary Arrest
Harbor Division officers William Hallett and MeL Bolton observed a lifelike mannequin at Goodwill store in Wilmington, then investigated a break in. They arrested Sylvia Gloria Monsibias, 19, of 1549 E Cruces St, on suspicion of burglary after she was found fleeing through a broken plate glass window.
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Sylvia Gloria Monsibias
E. Cruces St. Wilmington
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Strand Improves Old by Seal Beach Strand Improving Old
Seal Beach council endorses a 50 000 long range plan for the 16th Street beach area and pier. The staged project includes a three level lifeguard HQ shaded areas a concession stand and landscaping. City Manager Risner said about 12000 is in this year’s budget. bids will be sought for landscaping and the lifeguard garage.
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