Editorial Opposes Smoke Ban in Public Places
The U S Surgeon General proposes banning smoking in confined public spaces like restaurants and theaters. The author argues the move intrudes on rights, cites lack of specific health evidence, and urges letting individual carriers decide based on passenger surveys.
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U.S
Jesse L. Steinfeld
Steinfeld
Congress
California drunks face three tests or license suspension
A Visalia case questions testing options for drunken driving suspects privacy and dignity. Urine, blood, and breath tests exist but medical issues like hemophilia could limit choices. The court may rule tests or suspension to ensure equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Visalia
Asheville topless license plan prompts debate
A city in Asheville NAC imposes a 500 dollar annual license on topless performers to expose body parts in public places. The measure, touted as a revenue gimmick, faces constitutional questions while analysts suggest similar schemes for California could raise funds.
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California
Asheville
Nac
Associated Press
New Books Highlight Black Experience and Photo History
A selection of titles including The Black American Experience edited by Francis S Freedman Bantam 95 cents paperback showcases four centuries of Black life through autobiography speeches and drama. Children of Longing edited by Hosa Gray with Julius Lester intro appears at 75 cents paperbound on racism and BlackWhite relations. Color Life Library of Photography edited by Time Life Books Content explores color photography with history science and technique. Illustrated Encyclopedia of Facts compiled by Norris and Ross McWhirters Bantam at 1.63 dollar paperback offers quick answers across nations arts sports and more.
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Francis S. Freedman
Bantam
Children OF
Hosa Gray
Julius Lester
Dunlop Illustrated
Norris
Ross McWhirtes
California Senator Craston’s clash over CRLA aid and Carlucci
The piece criticizes Senator Cranston for opposing Frank Carlucci’s nomination as OMB director in a dispute over the California Rural Legal Assistance grant. It argues the political battle harmed CRLA and undermined due process, framing it as an irony in poverty policy and governance.
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California Rural Legal Assistance
CRLA
Cranston
Office of Economic Opportunity
Frank Carlucci
OHO
Carlucci
State Department
G. Harrold Carswell
Attila the Hun
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Robert P. Griffin
Senate
Gov
Reagan
GRLA
Nixon
United States Senate
Long Beach Letters to the Editor on School ESL aid and electoral change
Readers in Long Beach submit letters praising the ESL program and Save Our Schools, urging support in the February 9 district elections. They call for civic duty in the Hispanic community and highlight Governor Dumke and university leadership debates, with several local voices supporting environment coverage and courtesy during visits.
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Seave Our Schools
S.C.8
Long Beach
Rafael Diaz-Duque
DITOR
Orange Avenue
Mire
Indead
Indiana
Birch Bayh
Congress
Sen. Bayh
Norwalk
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