This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1967
Page
11
A U S Commission on Civil Rights report argues de facto racial isolation harms public education and calls for flexible remedies and a minimum 50 percent imbalance standard. It warns of resistance, costs, and political timing while urging meaningful progress and future legislation.
The article notes Jose Suarez, a 22 year old released despite confessing to murder, highlighting Miranda safeguards and prosecutors' reactions. It cites Brookyn District Attorney Koola claiming the Supreme Court tilted scales toward suspects and discusses changes in police and prosecutor procedures since the 1966 decision.
Mrs Mane J McCall voices opposition to protests while denouncing critics who say students should suffer in silence. The letter argues demonstrations are a form of free speech and laments actions that hinder education. It notes free education supports an informed society and cautions illiteracy would dull Long Beach’s future.
The letter argues nonusers should not bear higher taxes to fund alcohol and tobacco rehabilitation and crime costs. It questions the burden on non drinkers and drivers on shared highways and suggests tobacco is a luxury worth paying for through user fees.
Ralph McGill comments on tests showing Philadelphia students lag behind national reading and arithmetic averages, with many two years behind. He notes migrations from the South and stresses deprivation areas perform worst. Principals call for more school autonomy, while mere funding fails without teacher commitment. The piece contrasts 1954 Supreme Court views on segregation with current disparities.
Washington report notes aging justices on the Supreme Court and the potential impact on President Johnson as he contemplates new appointments. It discusses the court’s liberal and conservative blocs, delays in personnel moves, and speculation about a future U.S. Supreme Court seat for Thurgood Marshall amid ongoing political sensitivities.
James Reston argues the distinguished solicitor general should not join the Supreme Court. He predicts more perplexing presidential decisions before the White House changes hands. He notes last appointments by FDR and Truman and observes Justice Harlan's impaired eyesight signaling broader court changes.
Philadelphia in focus as efforts to improve schooling are tested through classroom assessments. The city undertakes a survey to identify basic problems, with unclear accuracy of results, signaling initial steps in reform.
The International Commission in Geneva debated the relative worth of American and Vietnamese lives amid bombing debates. Homer T. Pettibone defended restraint with sarcastic quotes and a proposed ratio of 28.2 Vietnamese per American, prompting a lively debate including a German speech on genetics and Aryan theory.
The Labor Board highlights a milestone in industrial democracy recalling how old timers in the labor movement once fought for union rights. The piece reflects on past harsh conditions that united workingmen in a shared ideal.
The National Labor Relations Board marks its 25 millionth vote in a union election on March 2, highlighting a shift from violent organizing to peaceful democratic process. Since 1935, about 200,000 elections have shaped labor management relations, fostering partnership and economic progress.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.