Gandhi and King Echo on Centenary Reflections
The piece compares Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr on birth centenaries, noting Gandhi’s India's struggle with Hindu Muslim violence and King’s nonviolence amid 1960s riots. It discusses postwar gains for minorities, desegregation progress, and a wary lull in dissent influenced by political shifts and social fatigue.
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Martin Luther King
Long Beach Citizens Honored for Bravery and Service
Wednesday honored 27 policemen and a private citizen for exceptional bravery and community service. The tale celebrates officers who intervene in crime, rescue drivers from burning cars, and assist in capturing burglars, framing recognition as a shared moment of honor amid a challenging public image.
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Long Beach Area
The Way We Think A Collection of Yiddish Essays
A translated anthology compiled by Joseph Leftwich presents Yiddish essayists among the greats, alongside noted figures Sholom Aleichem Mendel Mocher Seferim Isaac Lieb Peretz and others in a comprehensive volume. The book aims to showcase essays by renowned writers from the Yiddish literary world.
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Joseph Ueftwich
Thomas Yoseloff
Joseph Leftwich
Sholom Aleichem
Mendel Mocher Seferim
Isaac Lieb Peretz
Crisis of confidence between public and news media
Washington report quotes a National Commission task force saying a crisis of confidence exists between the American people and their news media. Many distrust the press, though few accuse fabricating facts. concern centers on omission or slant in reporting.
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Washington
UPI
National Commission On the Causes and Prevention of Violence
Violence Commission Task Force
Bias and distrust in the news media discussed
A report on media bias notes that distrust grows when outlets fail to present viewpoints readers want. It highlights how people turn to informal sources, why extreme groups claim bias, and how echo chambers deepen polarization and hinder cross-group dialogue.
Secret of Lucky Pierre Barbs Salinger recounts Johnson fears
Pierre Salinger recalls Lyndon B Johnson as reluctant to run for president, citing gaps in background and leadership concerns during his White House tenure under John F. Kennedy. Salinger notes Johnson often denied desires to seek the presidency.
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Dr. King
Vio- Ighee
Barbados
Pierre Salinger
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White House
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Lady Bird
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Motion Picture Council
Senate
California
Johnson and Nixon contrasted through Salinger anecdotes
Flora Lewis recounts Salinger memories about Lyndon Johnson and Robert Kennedy shaping 1968 politics. The piece notes Johnson's reluctance to run, Salinger’s bets, and the White House dynamic that built political power through favors. It contrasts Nixon’s self awareness with Johnson’s paradoxical reluctance and the implications for future presidents.
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White House
Johnson
Letters to Editor: A call for talks over Middle East conflict
Dr Alfred and Miller of Jerusalem respond to Donald McConnell, arguing for negotiation rather than hardline rhetoric. They cite the Six Day War orders and warn that civilians face harm, urging Israel’s readiness to negotiate a peaceful settlement.
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Israel
Nasser
Mr. McConnell
Sidewalk Senate Personal Reflections
Larry Brown, an aircraft worker, asks if I like girls and confirms yes. He mentions a person named Danielle as exceptionally attractive. Charles Bellman, a high school student, asserts strong masculine traits and notes girls confirm it, though he doubts their truthfulness.
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Larry Brown
Danielle
Charles Bellman
Masculinity and sports talk from Huntington Beach peers
In a casual exchange, Craig Bilford, a college senior, Don Kirkland, Ross Dorian, and Bob Tremaine discuss masculinity, athletic upbringing, and self-perceived strength. Bilford cites family athletics, Dorian contrasts with Steve Reeves, and Tremaine asserts adequacy with women amid self-deprecating weight changes.
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Craig Bilford
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