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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1969
Page
5
Competition among states to keep unemployment payments low prompts debate over Nixon proposals to extend benefits to 4.8 million more workers. The piece argues federal standards may be needed, notes plans to channel subsidies through states with city allocations, and criticizes power shifts from states to federal level.
A Washington analysis highlights 67.4 million dollars spent in a year to promote tobacco, with 31.1 million sent abroad, 28.4 million subsidizing export payments, and 51 million for research including 2 million to make cigarettes tastier. It urges USDA to help farmers shift to alternative crops as cigarettes face growing opposition and a shifting market.
The president outlined a policy to greatly reduce American military commitments worldwide, with emphasis on Asia and a major base. A 55 minute address stressed a global drawdown, though the ultimate outcome remains uncertain.
Three rookie Republican senators Saxbe from Ohio Mathias from Maryland and Goodell from New York attended a Park Sheraton panel on the party’s future. The event coincided with the night the all star game was ruined by heavy play and crowd disruption.
James Kilpatrick reports on Charles Mathias Charles Goodell and William Saxbe advocating a liberal shift for the Republican party. They criticize past GOP principles and call for ending the draft maturing youth outreach and cooperation with Democrats to win welfare support while downplaying hard money and strong defense.
Richard Nixon outlines a shift of responsibility for regional security to Asian governments, signaling a phased withdrawal from Southeast Asia. He emphasizes disengagement over intercession while acknowledging doubts about sustaining peace and stability without American military presence.
A collection of brief moral quotes from Mark Twain Oliver Wendell Holmes and a biblical verse. The excerpts praise human nobility church guidance and the Sermon on the Mount as guiding principles and foundations for life.
Polytechnic High School student Millie Illin rides a glass wave on the sidewalk while roller skating. The smooth surface makes the bearings hum and feet tingle as she glides along.
A Washington Junior High student JoAN Reese wishes for bike rides on a cool day with apple juice canteen fills, blue skies, and green lights. Traffic guard J M Hinton envisions a leisurely cross country trip with money and time. Ken'Le Fort, a warehouseman, anticipates meeting diverse people and learning from those with heads in the right place and sympathy to the cause.
Letters from Long Beach readers praise the police for aiding attendees of Symphony Under the Stars and recount commuter bus conditions. Mrs C W Groff, Mrs I C Combs and Bob McDonnell comment on policing kindness, air pollution debates, and the impact of jets at Long Beach Airport on jobs and city life.
A treaty led by the United States and eleven other nations including the Soviet Union governs Antarctica, ensuring peaceful exploration and prohibiting military use. The main product derived from a flock of sheep is Roquefort cheese, originally made in France.
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