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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1967
Page
6
The Federal Communications Commission plans early autumn hearings on authorizing pay television. The debate centers on protecting paying viewers while offering an original, optional service. Critics question the agency's role and the potential for dull programming if innovation remains limited.
The Assembly passed a bill by John Knox to curb selling obscene material to under 18 by loitering near schools and to prohibit sale of indecent material to minors with prurient intent. The measure targets juvenile exploitation while leaving adult access intact and faces possible court scrutiny.
Readers criticize Senator James Wedworth for a proposal to delay real estate tax payments for elderly with limited income until transfer or sale. Letters argue such deferral benefits estates less, with potential interest penalties depleting heirs' shares. Others defend capital punishment as immoral citing religious commandments and crime prevention concerns. The page includes commentary on animal rights, Gardena officials, and Judge Peckham’s moratorium stance.
The piece discusses the district attorney as a bulwark in crime control, detailing his duties to decide prosecutions after police investigation and to issue complaints. It notes a shift due to rising crime and courts' concern for individuals, altering traditional roles.
The Los Angeles district attorney's office expands its role, advising police to improve case prep and aiding sentencing decisions. Lynn Compton, chief deputy under Evelle Younger, touts around-the-clock services, crime prevention, and law reform as aims of modern prosecution. The President's Crime Commission cites LA County as a national model.
A congressional hearing revealed the surgeon general’s admission that the United States has not systematically studied hunger and malnutrition here. Despite billions spent on foreign relief, millions may be slowly dying or severely undernourished domestically, with gaps in data and action highlighted by a six-man medical team in Mississippi.
The piece condemns indifference from state local officials and the federal failure to provide emergency aid. It notes Mississippi officials deny charges while outsiders see hungry sick children. It argues work or starve is impractical and cites draft rejection rates among Negroes and whites. It calls for recognition of the problem and action beyond private relief.
Ruth, a soldier killed in Vietnam, lay in Elizabeth NJ as three churches refused to host funeral services claiming the dead man had not paid church dues. The Mount Calvary Church of God opened its sanctuary for burial, prompting questions about church rules and the obligation of membership for Christian rites. The piece examines whether service eligibility depends on paid dues and a soldier’s service to country.
Ralph McGill ponders the ethics of Christian burial amid friction over race and morality. He recalls a cathedral funeral where a proffered prayer was barred and music readied, sparking debate on mercy versus rigid doctrine. The piece questions church inclusivity and hypocrisy in handling dying sins.
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