Editorial: Justice Isn't Blind in Jury System
The Long Beach writer H J Butters argues for Senate Bill 132 or SB 12 152 to allow blind individuals to serve on juries in California. He contends blindness does not imply incompetence and that jurors rely on spoken testimony, not sight, though some evidence might require sight.
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California
Long Beach
H. J. Butters
Senate
Alex P. Garcia
Los Angeles
Battery
George Deukmenan
Deukmejian
Watergate echoes in Korean influence probe and Congress
The piece compares the South Korean influence buying inquiry to Watergate, noting hearings since May yield little, Carter rejects a special prosecutor, and a slow, partisan process. It cites Common Cause calls for Rep Flynt’s removal, and questions whether Congress will pursue a fair, speedy investigation or let politics stall.
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Congress
Richard MC Nixon
White House
Tongsun Park
Carter
Justice Department
Philip A. Lacovara
House
Common Caue
National
John J. Flynt
D-Ga
House Committee On
David Cohen
Common Cause
Rep. Flynt
Nixon
House of Representatives
Long Beach readers debate marina plan and police weapons use
Letters discuss a proposed Alamitos Bay marina and shoreline impact with fees and concurrent development. A second set of letters questions why police used an AR 15, criticizing unauthorized weapon possession and urging policy scrutiny plus public print. Other readers oppose a garage sale permit tax, citing voter signatures and anger at the city council.
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Longe Beach
Ma Mws Bay
Longwh
Dew Beach
Alamitos Avenue
F. Campbell
Long Beach
Longeach
David KR
Hamed
Long Reach
Belltlower
Shand Yin
Dave Dayton
Bullflower
Criticism and Chaos in NY Blackout Letters to the Editor
A flood of letters voices outrage over Young Criticism and European remarks about America’s ambassador. Contributors mock political infighting praise harsh punishment for looters and call for relocation of missionaries, while condemning lenient trials and urging stronger action after the New York blackout.
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R. St. Trauger
Ambassador Young
Young
Europe
America
Alston Long Beach
New York
Big Apple
Ervain
Bewnie
United States
Africa
South America
Lidla
East Asia
Walter Umseck
Los Alamitos
Eames
Job office ordeal at Lakewood EDD office
A reader recounts an 80 minute wait and chaotic handling at the Lakewood Employment Development Department. He describes staff lingering over knitting, misplacing his claim, and a rude counselor who refused to explain a supposed problem. He eventually gets a code change and hopes for a partial payment by Monday.
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Lakewood Employment Development Department
EDD
Postmaster general proposal targets handwriting for disabled mailers
July 6 proposal by Postmaster General Bailor suggests a special 13e stamp and handwritten address rule for personal first class mail. The policy would bar many disabled individuals using mouthsticks feet or alternative tools from normal rates, prompting calls to oppose the rule and curb financial discrimination.
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Benjamin Bailor
America
Crartrer Lang Beach
St Francis Center Closed Leaves Long Beach Families Struggling
In Long Beach a sign declares St Francis Center closed as Lydia House also shuts. Women with children and elderly find no emergency food or housing options, forcing dependents to sleep in cars or parks while Feeding programs and Meals on Wheels exist but funds and centers grow scarcer.
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Fourth Street
Alamitos Avenue
St. Francis Center
Lydia House
Long Beach
California
Food Bank
Meals On Wheels
Silence and Speculators Shake Public Trust in Markets
A Lakewood letter questions press freedom and transparency as foreclosures, loan defaults, and inflated prices driven by speculators erode purchasing power. It laments media restraint and asks who bears the cost of manipulation while sales falter and the public pays.
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Freedom Indias
Walter Districts
Smith Lakewood
Truth in advertising sparks false pricing fines
A reader cites a morning news report about Fazio's markets being fined for false advertising and claims many markets exaggerate price claims. The writer questions why other stores aren’t charged and urges truthful pricing in ads.
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NBC
Channel 4
Fano’s
Long Beach religion flourishes in city scene
Independent Press Telegram reports in Sunday July 17 by Mark Clutter on religious life in Long Beach and Silverthorn area. Residents like Mrs Ro, and Beach contribute to a diverse faith landscape.
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Long Beach
Independent
Press-Telegram
Mark Clutter
Silverthorn
Beach
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