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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1974
Page
5
The piece argues that adults who do not vote or inform themselves harm democracy and warns against forcing participation as proposed by Ralph Nader. It contrasts U S turnout with Soviet practices, noting high turnout does not guarantee true democratic freedom and urging voluntary informed engagement.
The piece argues alcohol is the leading drug problem after heart disease and cancer, noting its harm to health and safety. It cites 55,000 annual traffic deaths alcohol related and a 26 percent rise in per capita consumption in the 1860s, then reports Nixon signing a law to spend $400 million over three years to fight alcoholism.
Editor letters discuss concerns about expanded use of sodium vapor street lighting harming plants and trees, urging careful lamp placement. A reader also thanks a diligent newsboy named Anthony Dalton for delivering papers safely under challenging conditions, noting kindness and reliability.
The Independent editorial argues motorists avoid FM radio due to reception limits except in line of sight areas. It asserts FCC bureaucrats back FM legislation to justify expanding government and collecting more license fees.
The article examines Brazil’s expanded power and regional concerns from Peru to Argentina. It notes fears of Brazil backing Bolivia’s access to the Pacific, aims to oil reserves, and the 1969 Andean Common Market context. It also mentions Chile’s dictatorship ties, Venezuela’s entry, and Geisel’s regional diplomacy including Bolivia and Paraguay projects.
A long view on Eisenhower Strauss proposals to build three large nuclear plants to desalinate water and spur peace between Egypt Israel Jordan and Syria. The plan aimed to boost power and water, absorb refugees, and shift U S policy toward a broader regional stability. Nixon Kissinger approach parallels the earlier idea with no firm Aqaba commitment.
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