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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1977
Page
6
Editorial on Long Beach 1977 assessments doubling and a Mayor Task Force proposal for district councils. Critics argue city should remain a single responsive body, oppose district councils and funding by taxes, warning of rising costs and reduced citywide accountability.
The article argues for continuing neutron bomb development as a tactical option, noting it could deter a Soviet attack by NATO forces in Europe while causing less structural damage. It cites President Carter's stance, urges strength for peace, and emphasizes nuclear warfare remains horrifying and deterred by world opinion.
A mosaic of reader letters argues for transferring B 1 workers to the shuttle project to create jobs and bolster defense, while warning against high costs of surveillance satellites. Citizens critique water use policies, Cal-Vet loan processes, and local governance, sharing personal experiences with housing, hospitals, and community sports enthusiasm.
Lorene Frost of Long Reach praises writers in the July 13 and 14 issues of the Independent and Press-Telegram. She lauds an editorial on taxpayers striking to defend property values and compliments Louise J. Lynott for “The Signal Will View” poem.
ALIDA BROWN critiques proposed immigration changes noting a plan to decriminalize illegal entry and grant amnesty to border crossers over seven years. She warns the shift would flood the country with new undocumented persons and remove deportation, while signaling the removal of No Trespassing signs.
A Lakewood note condemns a man who abandoned his St Bernard in the mountains during the Fourth of July weekend. The writer curses the offender with lasting suffering and questions the motive of the act. Leslie A. Price Lang Beach WA signs the denunciation.
A correspondent challenges Dr Max Gales accusations about a Helton Shore Post Office clerk. The writer notes the male employee is a supervisor trainee not assigned to counter service and defends postal workers as doing their best under tough conditions while acknowledging delays in mail to Long Beach from San Pedro.
A reader defends John Rambo after an Independent Press-Telegram piece, praising his dedication and time given to Azusa College and Azusa Pacific College. The letter notes a misprint on welfare rates, questions incentives in foster care, and commends case workers for their efforts. Ruth Young signs the correspondence criticizing welfare misstatements and advocating support for foster children.
Ellis Andrews argues America should favor oil profits and American interests in Arab states while keeping Russians away. He labels Israel as intransigent, contrasts Begin's calls for direct talks with Arab leaders, and notes Sadat's openness. The piece questions double standards in peace efforts and U.S. stance.
Marian Pederson declares in defense of birthright to California, arguing the land belongs to all who were born there and criticizing claims by a Mexican or Chicano. She insists Americans deserve welfare and jobs without discrimination.
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