McCarthy Defies Illinois Loyalty Oath on Nomination Petition
Editorial notes McCarthy refused to sign Illinois loyalty oath for presidential primary petitions. Muskie signed but disavowed party membership. State Electoral Board dropped the oath. Illinois secretary of state said it was never a requirement, only a custom. The piece ponders political impact on McCarthy and Muskie, and possible shifts in campaign dynamics.
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California lawmakers face high political season
In California the political year could spur faster action on tax reform school finance and environmental issues as legislators seek to balance opposition to Governor Reagan with cooperative governance. The piece urges cooperation over obstruction and notes the public may doubt but should hope lawmakers and the governor can present clear records this campaign season.
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Sacramento
Bob Schmidt
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Letters to the editor Resisting draft unforgivable
A reader, a Long Beach mother, condemns draft resisters who fled to Canada or federal prison, praising soldiers in Vietnam and calling for accountability. She cites POWs and prisoners held by Communists, urging full recognition of all American families affected and supporting the editorial stance.
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Finishing Jordan High School Campus Faces Landscaping Debate
A Long Beach observer questions Jordan High School landscaping plans citing historic growth from 1933 founding at the North Long Beach YMCA to 1935 first permanent structures and additions through 1964. The piece notes other district high schools completed main entrances previously and argues for final campus completion.
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Israel hints at flexibility in Middle East talks crossroads
In Jerusalem, Israel signals possible shifts from a rigid stance as peace talks loom with Egypt and the United States pursuing indirect negotiations. The article notes U.S. clarifications on the Sinai issue and Jarring’s mission, with Ebans aides hinting at shared ground and hotel talks as a potential next step.
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Transportation mess as key to environment and growth
A Monday bus tour across the Golden Gate illustrates demand for mass transit in the Los Angeles Basin and Bay Area. Advocates urge a comprehensive rapid transit network linking Long Beach, LAX, downtown, and regional hubs to curb auto use and pollution, with existing freeways repurposed for fast rail and bus lines.
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Footnotes on Hunters and Church Attendance Cited in Odd Text
A fragmented column notes that not all hunters pursue game and that no arrests relate to churchgoing. It asserts experts often disagree with ordinary people and ends with a cryptic observation about a Ty performance. The passage reads as a garbled, opinionated snippet from a historical page.
Ariz Demos mini primary sparks a chaotic brawl
The Arizona 1972 Democratic mini primary begins January 29 as the first non primary step to the national convention. The plan creates a two tier process with a five hour election to select 500 delegates for a February state convention and then 25 delegates plus 23 alternates to Miami. The system uses cumulative voting and 18 year old participation to broaden candidate access while risking strategic maneuvering and uneven district results.
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