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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1977
Page
9
The FBI issued a Crime Resistance Alert with practical steps for parents to protect children. Tips include not taking candy or rides from strangers, restricting home-alone calls, designating guardians, identifying safe adults and routes, neighbor sanctuary, sharing contact numbers, watching for suspicious activity, and reporting concerns promptly.
The column recalls Arthur Massolo of First National Bank of Chicago as part of a 44 member business delegation to Cuba. Massolo pressed Cuban officials with tough questions about expropriated property, Angola, and Cuban expatriates, but the Cuban trade minister refused to discuss them until the U.S. embargo ends. The piece urges the Carter administration to demand hard questions in diplomacy with Cuba and other states.
James W. Reeves of Lakewood reports his auto insurance rose to 1272 dollars a year after 20 years of coverage. He laments becoming part of the growing group of uninsured drivers unable to afford premiums and urges readers to save money for a future insurance gap.
Readers debate immigration terms and research, praise Long Beach firefighters, and urge humane shoreline access. Contributors Christine Garcia Tony Garcia Ron Kimball Beth Doerr and Samuel Whitman discuss policy, public service, and community planning relating to Long Beach and Belmont Shore.
A letter mocks political events naming George McGovern as president and joking about a new air force inspired by Jimmy Carter. The writer blasts Congress pay raises and references Vietnam, B52s, and missiles while urging implausible policy ideas and prodding Carter.
A reader suggests a Queensway to Alamitos green belt with shade trees and ample parking near Highland Games, while another letter protests government overreach in child discipline. The author cites experiences from Los Angeles youth centers and warns against federal or county meddling in parenting practices.
A reader argues that a city police policy of a complete news blackout risks government overreach and public danger. The letter urges Long Beach residents and the City Council to rescind the policy to protect media independence and human rights.
Pauline Fuller recounts how Mrs. Jean Loman rushed to help a young hair stylist who suffered a severe electric shock at home. Loman offered a loan or payment for medical care and personally drove the stylist to the emergency room, inspiring gratitude from salon staff.
Paula Stapp urges students to finish high school and value the diploma. She warns that without it many will face low paying jobs and welfare, stressing effort in classes and long term benefits.
A letter asserts the value of a free press in education and public awareness. The author defends reporting on police tactics as essential information, urging readers to support journalism and reject censorship or sensationalism.
The report notes 2,000 people attended a lottery for 200 homes not yet constructed. Prices start around five dollars with 10 percent plus parking. Attendance records rise in sports and race tracks sell out. Resort hotels in Las Vegas Hawaii Puerto Rico run 80 to 90 percent full at daily rates from 25 to 100 dollars. Reservations are hard to secure for weekends at many restaurants. Young people can’t afford high ticket prices for rock concerts. Foreign air tours and cruises are booked to capacity with waiting lists. Arthur E. Burke honors Gulf Star Mothers in Long Beach at Gold Star Manor.
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