Editorials debunk Birch Society false specter in Cranston case
The John Birch Society links Senator Cranston to a Communist conspiracy, but editors say the claim relies on speculation rather than fact. Alan Cranston and Bill Richardson are framed as liberal and conservative rivals, with campaign issues unlikely to be swayed by Welch's publication.
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Debating auto emissions goals and efficiency gains
The piece argues against California style rules forcing near zero pollution cars, favoring realistic targets. John Sawhill of the Federal Energy Office cites current 13.5 mpg, with potential to reach 17 by 1980 and 19 by 1985, while noting consumer preferences and optional standards may shape policy.
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John Sawhill
Sawhill
Hash Senrad
Birth of a musical EDITOR letters to the editor
A college columnist recalls a premiere of a new musical concept called Johnny Jones by Long Beach resident David Carlton Hunt. The piece uses slide film and 26 songs exploring life events from birth to death and argues for a new form of musical communication.
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Loni*Beach
Long Beach
David Carlton Hunt
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Public employees demand fair wages in Long Beach
A letter from Shirl Werner criticizes City Manager John R. Man’s recommendation for raises of 8.1 percent for custodians and 7 percent for others. Werner argues for 10 percent for police and firemen and 6 percent for clerks and administrators, urging better treatment.
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John R. Mansell
Conic
Long Beach
Shirl Werner
Arraign ex student in Mrs King's murder headline
Letter criticizes I P T for using ex student in July headline claiming it inflames bias. It argues the phrase adds nothing about the killer and unfairly stigmatizes students, urging reconsideration in future coverage. The writer humorously imagines an opposite, calming headline about an ex student impeached.
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Britain heads toward another election this fall
Britain seems headed for a second national vote this year after Harold Wilson's Labour government, last February's minority victory, faced setbacks on June 19 and 26. Inflation, higher prices, and looming unemployment dog the regime as opposition calls for elections while oil price shocks hit Britain’s economy.
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Rumor and Shifting Power in Ethiopia Explored
In Addis Ababa the rumor mill flourishes as Ethiopians and outsiders discuss who rules, amid scarce reliable news. The piece notes a slow power shift, diverse provinces, and a central government struggling to project certainty while rumors breed ambiguity.
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Paul Hofmann
New York Times
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Ethiopi Tia
Ethiopia
Bureaucrats vs Indians in Idaho Potato Lands
In Idaho's Ft Hall, Shoshone Bannock lands are leased to corporate potato farmers at 15.36 per acre, yielding under two percent of harvest to the tribe, while white landowners gain 30 to 40 percent. The BIA blocks profit sharing, cites environmental concerns, and enforces fixed rates, prompting tribal protests and calls for a formal Interior Department investigation. Footnote notes Interior Secretary Morton sided with other tribes, pressuring the BIA.
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