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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1970
Page
7
The Alcatraz occupation highlights Native American hardship with life expectancy at 44, unemployment at 40 percent, and half of families under 3000 dollars annually. Congress weighs giving Alcatraz to tribes as a symbol of overdue progress and real reforms to restore what was taken.
Readers from Seal Beach and Lakewood condemn an editorial on UFOs, urging respect for scientists like Hynek and Condon and recalling a 1968 symposium. They defend credentialed inquiry, challenge the term charlatans, and rebuke the article’s satire as disrespectful.
The Citizen faces a tradeoff where gains from taxes may be offset by price increases and vice versa. The column contrasts office roles and notes game strategy quirks, reflecting on fiscal and daily life friction.
The piece contrasts President Nixon’s strong pollution rhetoric with modest budget requests, noting Congress allocated $800 million while the administration weighs further spending. It argues a broader effort to reorganize government and fund large environmental initiatives, with party dynamics and public support shaping prospects before 1976 bicentennial goals.
Washington debate questions whether Lyndon Johnson left the presidency of his own will or was forced out. The piece weighs claims about his peace bid and the sincerity of his sacrifices, reflecting on Johnson’s historical reputation.
The piece argues Richard Nixon and aides dispute Johnson's claim that he did not run in 1968, asserting Johnson chose to quit to reduce national divisiveness and pursue peace. It contrasts public myths with Johnson's view that he would have won and that withdrawal might have aided Vietnam disengagement.
Dr Robert A Hingson of Cleveland founder of a volunteer group argues it is possible to wipe out contagious diseases within a decade if 1 percent of the manpower of the U S armed forces in Vietnam were mobilized for global health efforts.
Sidewalk Senate features Jean Vanderhoven Bill Gay and Joan Aragon discussing morning routines. They describe lethargy and procrastination with Navy base banter and sales trainee commentary revealing differing daily rhythms. The exchange captures humor and personality in a casual workplace setting.
Don Kirkland notes questions from locals about waking up. Cary Howe prefers quiet music on a clock radio, Ferrante & Teicher instead of loud rock. Dave Otis laments 25 years of failed wake up ideas. Toshi Tamasoto suggests waking with a loved one and coffee for a cheerful start.
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