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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1969

Page

5

France votes for promise of stability in pivotal election

France elected Georges Pompidou with 58 percent as voters favored stability over change, following a pattern similar to recent US elections. He inherits a nation shaped by de Gaulle's era, aims to restore order, and faces a cautious path ahead with a polarized electorate and high abstention.

United States Georges Pompidou Alain Poher de Gaulle France Pompidou Nixon

Step forward for Pacific Christian WE College long Beach

Pacific Christian College of Long Beach earned accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The move should make credits transferable and may double enrollment within a year. The college remains focused on church related careers while graduates can pursue advanced degrees. Located at 4835 E Anaheim St since 1930, it stands among larger institutions yet retains its Christian identity and calm atmosphere.

Pacific Christian College of Long Beach Western Association of Schools and Colleges Tins Small College Anaheim St Cal State Long Beach City College

Open Forum Voices On Youth, Community Support In Long Beach

A Long Beach Peninsula High School Pops Concert earns praise for its diverse youth performers under director Robert Dill with Donna Merwin and William Schneeweis aiding. Readers critique local adults for poor attendance, urging stronger civic backing. A separate letter lampoons tailgating safety and critiques California politics and rapid rate hikes, urging clearer driver signals and less factional noise.

Long Beach Parytechnic High School Robert Dill Donna Merwin William Schneeweis Ndt Alhambra

Voters sing different tune on urban politics

An analysis of Los Angeles and Minneapolis mayoral races shows the urban establishment’s crime and decay theories not shared by working class voters. Minneapolis elected Detective Charles Stenvig as a law and order candidate, drawing long nonvoting support, while Los Angeles reelected Mayor Sam Yorty against polls.

Washington D.C Los Angeles Minneapolis Reading North Minneapolis Tribune Charles Stenvig Hubert H. Humphrey Democratic- Farmer Labor Party Sam Yorty Yorty Stenvig George Wallace

City voters cross class lines in Stenvig support

Richard Wilson notes urban voters from diverse incomes and faiths backed Stenvig, overlapping with Wallace and Goldwater strengths and mirroring Humphrey support in places. He argues working class labels miss real property income and union stake concerns driving municipal elections. The tone flags a Washington response and Humphrey’s possible run for Minnesota Senate.

About Time Nation Shows Its Maturity

In an era when things seem rough, the speaker argues America is not doomed and that the nation can overcome grave problems with wisdom and courage. The piece urges resolve and thoughtful leadership to surmount current challenges.

America

Mind and Nation News: Stanford Urges Rational Civic Action

Dr Henry King Stanford of the University of Miami laments a pervasive national fear and indecision. He urges the passive majority to act, embrace enlightened capitalism, and pursue rational compromise to avert destructive conflict, urging openness to all sides and avoidance of demagoguery.

University of Miami Henry King Stanford Vietnam Stanford

Pestilence or Famine a Paradox of Progress

A reflection on global health, noting measles vaccines reduce child deaths in the Near and Far East but malnutrition and starvation rise with population. The text questions whether reducing disease increases population and thus worsens famine, presenting the moral dilemma of progress and its unintended consequences.

Near Far East

Sidewalk Senate at Dellflower High

Dellflower High students Chris Waretta and Diana Hanks share after graduation plans. Waretta aims for a Colorado River trip of three to four days then Sears office work if lucky, with beach time remaining. Hanks intends a full time job from three to nine to fund beach days and limited future plans.

Chris Waretta Dellflower High Colorado River Sears Vin Beach Diana. Hanks

Summer hopes in Huntington Beach district chat

Don Kirkland asks if this summer will be good in Huntington Beach business district. Dennis De Santis from Millikan High says he's buying a motorcycle and unsure about parking cars. Chris Pedersen from Los Alamitos plans surfing and cross country trip. Chris Davies from Los Alamitos wants to avoid work and might enjoy doing nothing.

Dennis Padtas Kennedy High Bellflower Ensenada Dennis DE Santis Millikan High Chris Pedersen Los Alamitos United States Chris Davies Corona Bel Mar

World population ethics and food supply concerns

Sydney Harris argues that advances in science extend life and fuel population growth while food shortages persist in underdeveloped regions. He contends rising living standards lift birth rates, delaying any rational use of resources and driving global strains toward starvation.

Scient

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