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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1971
Page
7
Editorials defend a modest override tax to fund Long Beach schools and City College, arguing state aid has dwindled. They address concerns about tax burden, land purchase for parking, polling place logistics, and the hoped for February 9 vote.
Californians who grumble about higher per diem allowances for legislators from 25 to 30 should be grateful the amount wasn’t raised to 31.25. The State Board of Control cut the daily allowance to 25 after previously raising it to 39 in August 1969 to avoid federal tax reporting. Congress later raised to 31.25 with no tax handling required, reinstating the 85 rise. The $5 increase spreads among officials, costing about 100000 dollars yearly, while not raising to 31.25 saved roughly 23000 dollars a year.
A Long Beach letter lineup voices frustration with school tax fairness and student access to Board of Education channels. Floyd Girls argues inflation hides tax rises while students push for reform. Paul Klonsky and Albert Harris Jr urge student input and yes votes to sustain LB schools. William Conerly warns against money without reform. Other letters critique broadcasts on unemployment figures and hospital cigarette sales.
A collection of midterm progress reports mocks parental letters for Dick and Hubert Washington and others, detailing eccentric lines about social life, politics, and school behavior. The missives mention Henry Kissinger, Rose Kennedy, and Spiro, with remarks on theater, law and order, tutoring, and restless moods.
Russell Baker writes about Henry Kissinger at Harvard, noting his nickname Professor Kissinger and his wish to be known as a high placed government source. The piece jokes that his major might shift from diplomacy to sanitation, as faculty argue continued pollution could serve national interests.
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