America's great festival editorial on July 4th spirit
A reflective editorial tracing the American festival idea from John Adams to July 4, 1776. It contrasts historical celebrations with modern limits on bonfires and fireworks, and highlights the Declaration's universal rights and Jefferson's phrasing from all Men to unalienable rights Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It links the Liberty Bell’s message to enduring national ideals.
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Iam
John Adams
United States of America
God
King George
England
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
Jefferson
Congress
San Francisco Outlaws Nude Shows in Bars and Nightclubs
San Francisco supervisors voted to ban nude performances in bars and nightclubs by a count of votes with Terry Francois dissenting. The measure aims to preserve the city’s European ambience and curb sensational entertainment while supporters claim it protects residents and legitimate businesses.
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San Francisco
Terry Francois
California
America
New York Times
Landry
North Beach
Greenwith Village
Times Square
Between a rock and a hard place Nixon faces tough impeachment choices
The piece argues President Nixon risks impeachment if Dean's testimony stands, discusses options like a cross examination, a televised speech, or a written statement, and notes Ervin’s methodical charge of presidential malfeasance amid a tense Watergate climate. It stresses Nixon’s need to refute the detailed charges or face impeachment.
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Nixon
Sen
Howard Baker
John W. Dean
Senate
Watergate
Ervin Committee
Ervin An Baker
Dean
Melvin Laird
Ervin
HH. A. Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
Ergin Committee
Guardian
White House
Charles Colson
Richard Nixon
Letters to the editor on art outdrawing Mary echo public cultural trends
A Long Beach Museum of Art director argues museums draw adults as well as children, citing Chicago visitors and a growing cultural groundswell. He notes Long Beach’s plan for a larger arts center and envisions the Mary rivaling as a tourist draw.
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Long Beach Art Museum
New York State
Sam
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Liberace and Watergate clash in dubious TV talk
The text mixes pop culture and politics with derisive notes about Liberace wearing an ermine coat and an editorial claim about Watergate. It contrasts two stark conclusions on presidential knowledge and fitness, presenting a sharp, partisan stance from a Long Beach editor.
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Edimton
Liberace
Mike Douglas
Akron
Hard letter to write about Nixon and irregular plays
A reader discusses writing to the President to express support but questions involvement by Nixon. The letter cites serious recent events linked to the top echelon of the President's administration and doubts his denial, reflecting concern about past irregular transactions. Local note from Long Beach.
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Nixon
Long Beach
Licensing Cats to Help Community Welfare
A resident argues for cat licensing to curb neglect and danger from strays while noting two dogs are leashed and vaccines funded. They support rabies shots but urge limits on unlicensed cats, advocating single pet ownership to minimize neighbor disturbance and protect birds.
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Renee Simon
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