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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1969
Page
6
An OCR fragment lists names and roles at Press Telegram including Publisher Daniel II Ridder CoPublisher Samuel C Cantera General Manager Bernard J Ridder Business Manager Walter He Polsk Editor Maitdle Epley Edniorial Beye Executive Editor Sterlins Bartis Managing Editor Yolephone and a monetary figure $35-1187
Officials in Long Beach and other independent cities accuse county taxes of bias and preparations for higher charges. Two investigations may reveal whether contract cities are paying their share for county services like police and fire protection. The 1965 grand jury urged reform of overhead cost methods, boosting per car police costs, while County Supervisor Hahn warned that contract cities also deserve scrutiny. The League of California Cities division is reviewing if unincorporated areas enjoy a county tax edge over both contract and independent cities, a point requiring careful, impartial analysis.
A Navy court of inquiry raises potential culpability of high officers as Congress prepares a broad inquiry into the Pueblo capture. Questions include who issued the patrol orders, whether intelligence warned of attack, and steps to recover the Pueblo. Sessions should be often closed for security while probing surveillance missions and broader national defense issues.
A reader argues that insurers unfairly target young drivers raising premiums and hindering education for many youths. He urges individual risk rating and government review while noting the value of a vehicle for students and workers. He thanks Good Samaritans after a Long Beach officer broke an ankle in an accident.
A New York Times Service column examines race and religion tensions in New York and nationwide. It notes rising anti-semitism in schools and black power debates, contrasting local conflict with broader social trends toward ecumenism and integration. It cautions against overreaction and highlights world talks on Vietnam and arms control as signs of cautious progress.
Washington Star Service recounts a naval tale from Pearl Harbor era in which an eight year old officer commanded an aging destroyer. The narrative centers on Marcus Aurelius Arnheiter and the USS Vance amid a 1985 setting as a court case unfolds over naval leadership and shipboard discipline.
The San Diego meeting begins a factfinding study of the Pueblo incident noting focus on Captain Lloyd M Bucher. The piece compares Arnheiter and Bucher, recalls past commands, and questions accountability from admirals and CIA executives amid calls to keep an open mind.
James Farmer, former CORE head, is offered a choice of three near cabinet posts in the Nixon administration including HEW, HUD, and Justice. The slow progress reflects wary minority relations, the merit criterion, and tensions with leaders like Whitney Young. Farmer weighs impact on policy, notably expansion of Head Start and pruning of Job Corps.
At Candlewood Shops in Lakewood residents and workers discuss how rain alters daily routines and commute. The informal street survey captures attitudes toward wet weather and its impact on outdoor activities and travel.
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