Editorial: Labor dispute cripples Queen Mary convention
The labor dispute between the Marine Cooks And Stewards Union and Specialty Restaurants forced the Group Health Association’s annual institute to move from the Queen Mary to Los Angeles. The convention losses are estimated at about 70 000 dollars, harming the city and aboard operators. The editorial urges aggressive city action to protect its multi million dollar Queen Mary investment and resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Cooks and Stewards Union
Group Health Association ‘Lamerica
Los Angeles
Uled
Advertising in Health and Legal Fields Debate in Assembly
A letter from Steven Pike of Long Beach discusses the cost of dentistry and whether professionals should advertise. The piece mentions AB 42 permitting ads in health and legal fields and AB 52 prohibiting ethics codes against advertising, arguing advertising can be dignified and helpful while noting concerns about quality and price transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Pike
Long Beach
State Assembly
California Bar Association
Federal Trade Commission
Letters to the editor spark debate on Long Beach issues
Readers critique city policy on police intelligence systems, downtown development, transit, and wage negotiations. Residents urge Bellflower council reform, support Boys Club funding, and call city leaders to curb harsh budget terms while highlighting service clubs and youth programs amidst urban concerns.
Letter on enlistment tour by Jimmy Carter
A reader named Hazel Cameron responds to a letter titled Top double dipper. The writer asserts Carter allegedly signed for a six year enlistment tour before arriving at Annapolis, claiming taxpayers funded his education and that the government offers a reward for service. The piece defends or attacks the military enlistment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D
Jimmy Carter
Annapolis
Editor notes on publication letters and addresses
A newspaper letter policy states letters must be signed with the writer’s true name and include a street address, though the street address will not be published. Pen names or initials may be used at the editor’s discretion, and letters may be condensed or edited for clarity, language, and spelling.
Long Beach Marina budget defended by director Lucas
Eric Linton Lucas, director of the Marina Department, defends the Long Beach Marina budget against J Blair’s claim of hidden costs. He notes Page 117 of the 1977 78 budget shows a 24 hour security patrol and adds piling replacement is planned over two to three years. He argues the marina pays its own way and over 30 percent of users are Long Beach citizens.
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Long Beach
United States
Scotland Yard
RCMP
J. Blair
Marina
Marine Department
Blair
Tidelands
Long Beach Marina
Martina
Blair.r
Eric Linton Lucas
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