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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1966
Page
11
Older residents of Long Beach recall the Topeka tornado and compare it with earthquakes and other disasters. The piece reflects on nature as a sudden threat, honors the work of police and civil defense, and stresses discipline and obedience to authorities during calamities.
A reader argues that public school kindergarten to third grade teachers should be highly trained and university educated. They contend primary teachers must be cultured and capable of teaching language, social relations, and how to live in the world. The piece stresses the nobility of the profession and calls for women pursuing teaching to possess strong cultural and personality qualifications.
A reader condemns Western coverage of Saigon describing it as an American brothel reference. The letter also notes CBS film and calls for restraint of soldiers abroad amid wartime pressures. Local officials and Assemblyman Kennick are thanked for assistance in a separate matter.
Lester L. Poteet reports on Todd Thomey’s Stepping Out column as he enjoys prime rib au jus beef stroganoff and a pickla parlor, noting Thomey’s humor and quotable anecdotes. A letter from T to Assemblyman Kernick discusses state job access for men over 30 and a referral experience.
Councilman R. E. Pat Cordett thanks voters and supporters in his re election bid. He credits friends campaign workers and unknown helpers for his success in Ninth District council race.
Washington report notes California governor Pat Brown faces a strong challenge from Ronald Reagan after primary results. Brown, seeking a third term, confronts anti incumbency mood, Johnson administration popularity woes, and a reshaping California legislature. Reagan’s decisive Republican win signals a high stakes summer and fall contest.
May 24 1984 Mildred Pettibone homemaker greets Homer Pettibone Macy staff sergeant with news their son has been drafted. Homer remarks he expects the draft to reflect credit to the uniform and country. The dialogue ends as the old Selective Service system is referenced.
Arthur Hoppe and Mildred debate universal conscription versus fairness. Homer worries about national security. their son Homer Junior advances in mock military ranks. Mildred suggests abolishing the draft to fix inequities, prompting Homer to fear totalitarian outcomes.
In Washington concerns rise about expanding federal power as even supporters of big government fear the reach of federal programs. The trend echoes earlier Kennedy era efforts to stress local control and shrink national authority, with poverty programs designed to emphasize local administration.
The piece argues state and local governments have grown from 20 to 99 billion annually since World War II, with locals potentially matching federal spending. It notes rising mobility as Americans move more often, challenging stable electorates and attachment to places. Some see floating citizens as issue oriented, potentially increasing focus on schools, transport, civil rights, and housing. The analysis questions Washington’s ability to manage these shifts this century.
Henry Barnes cites extreme rush hour chaos as the city faces disruption while Health Secretary Gardner remarks on modern life conditions. Atlanta police chief Herbert T. Jenkins advocates removing the word nigger and boy from police vocabulary.
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