Lyndon Johnson remembered as civil rights leader and wartime president
The Long Beach editorial honors Lyndon Baines Johnson, tracing his ascent from Texas politician to national leader. It highlights his civil rights achievements and Vietnam era failures, notes his 1965 push for voting rights, and reflects on his enduring legacy and the Great Society vision.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson
Texas
John Kennedy
Vietnam
Johnson
South
Boston
America
Lyndon Johnson
Congress
White House
Pedernales
Letters to the Supervisors on Gifts and Public Figure Remarks
Letters discuss disclosure of gifts to supervisors Pete Schabarum and Jim Hayes as public interest. Avalon editor derides Baxter Ward and cites journalist ethics. Readers criticize George Robeson’s column and Nixon era peace rhetoric, warning against equating hippie vans with crime and urging awareness of anti Communist conspiracy.
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Pete Schabarum
Jim Hayes
Baxter Ward
Avalon Jack A. Derloshon
George Robeson
Mr. Robeson
Editor Mary Ellis Carlton Brings Fresh Spark to Page
The paper embraces Mary Ellis Carlton's column as the woman’s touch and a wise editorial choice. Her picture signals confident writing that blends humor with serious topics, elevating the feature to No. 1 alongside the funnies.
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Mary Ellis Carlton
Tha Rimata
Another way to run a railroad
Nationalization debates rise as Penn Central’s 1.6 billion debt and 20 percent freight share push observers to foresee government action. Amtrak cited as gateway. Eckhardt bills propose a commission to decide Penn Central’s fate, with possible northeast authority takeover if hopeless, while Volpe and Ingrant caution against full nationalization.
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Robert F. Buckhorn
United Press International
Washington
Penn Central
Congress
Amtrak
National Railroad Passengery Corporation
United States
Robert. Eckhardt
D- Tex
Eckhardt
Northeast Transportation Authority
Transportation
John A. Volpe
John W. Ingrant
Two factors bolster hope for a durable Viet peace
Washington views two elements as key to lasting peace in Indo China. First, the stance of Russia and China toward Hanoi's ambitions. Second, the anticipated large financial aid Hanoi will receive for North Vietnamese reconstruction. The piece argues Nixon relied on self interest of China and Russia to curb the war, citing Christmas raids as a risk-free pressure tactic.
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Wasitington
Indoching
Russia
China
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Nixon
Tanoi-Haiphong
Peking
Moscow
Nixon seeks durable Vietnam cease fire amid great power stakes
The article argues Nixon pursues a large scale vision for a Vietnam cease fire, linking it to long term power relations with Russia and China. It evaluates the futility of quick exits and foresees a structure of inducements and restraints to extend the truce. It notes past two and a half decades of Korea and Germany reconciliations as context for cautious progress.
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Russia
China
Indochina
North Vietnam
Hanoi
United States
Korea
Germany
Victims’ rights urged amid reformist criminal justice report
A critical review notes the National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals overemphasizes offender rehabilitation. The 611 page work, split into four parts, is described as indigestible and skewed toward prisoners rights while neglecting victims and deterrence.
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National Advisory Commission On Criminal Justice
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