Editorials One News Tradition Remains
The Newspaper Guild has long avoided partisan involvement in politics to protect objective news reporting. This year it endorsed George McGovern, signaling independence from AFL-CIO leadership and sparking debate about editorial influence on coverage. The piece argues the endorsement reflects image over substance and asserts newsroom objectivity remains paramount.
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APL
CIO
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Charles A.’ Perlik Jy
George McGovern
Afl-Cio
George Meany
McGovern
S Gundamen
Newspapers Guild
Long Beach Firefighters Train as Paramedics for Rapid Emergency Care
Long Beach firemen train as paramedics at Harbor, Community and St Mary’s hospitals. The program cuts shifts to 40 hours with 40 more hours of hospital training weekly, aiming for on scene ETA within five minutes and radio‑linked hospital guidance. Dr. Lester Breslow notes emergency medical care expansion in LA County.
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Calvin Swanson
Community Hospital
Sianson
T.J. Rizzo
St. Mary's
Lester Breslow
Ucla School of Public Health
Ling
Los Angeles County
Swanson
Long Beach
Tire Department
Harbor
Community
St.a Mary’s Hospitals
Moldy figs and tense Long Beach debate
A letter to the editor recalls Hugh Gibbs' remarks on Long Beach society in Thursday's Press Telegram. The writer criticizes a moldy fig atmosphere in central areas while praising balance between old and young and between income groups. They urge a vibrant, inclusive development in Long Beach.
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Tace
Hugh Gibbs
Long Beach
Rnce
Aspidistra
Orange County
San Diego County
Nixon eyes Paris ceasefire and Ford lobby ties revealed
Nixon expresses optimism a Paris ceasefire could emerge as China and the USSR press Hanoi. Reports allege GOP leader Gerald Ford had a covert tie to lobbyist Winter-Berger, with letters suggesting influence for Winter-Berger clients. A Virginia arrest of investigator Druhan for liquor transport is noted, charges later dropped. George Walbach signals Democratic leanings and possible 1976 bid, while George Meany orders ARL-010 backing for Democratic Senate and presidential candidate.
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Ford
Winter-Berger
Winter
International Mining Corp
Witter Berger
McGoverns running mate Eagleton shown as firebrand
The piece profiles Missouri Senator Thomas Eagleton as George McGovern's running mate, noting his fierce outbursts at a 1969 juvenile delinquency hearing over an amphetamine control bill. It contrasts their shared beliefs with differing personal demeanors and recalls Eagleton's sharp exchange with SKF executives.
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Missouri
Komas Hagleton
George McGovern
McGovern
Richard Nixon
Eagleton
Senate
House
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Skfs
SKF
Donald Fletcher
Fletcher
Bitler
Weteher
John Rector
Juveniile Delinquency Subcommittee
McGovern taps Jean Westwood as DNC chair in break with past
Larry O'Brien resigns as Democratic National Committee chairman in a tearful ceremony at a Miami Beach hotel. Jean Westwood of Utah is elected the new chair, the first woman to lead a national party, signaling McGovern’s shift toward a broader, youth and minority focused strategy with plans for a 100000 strong volunteer registration drive to reach 17 million new voters among 25 million newly eligible.
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Miami Beach
Larry O'Brien
Democratic National Committee
George McGovern
Jean Westwood
McGovern
Utah
O'Brien
Richard Dougherty
New York
South Dakota
Black Hills
Nixon
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