California Faces Budget Strain From Federal Grants Rise
Long Beach editorial notes federal grants to state and local governments increased from 48 to 57 billion, while California paid 6.366 billion in 1976. Tax Foundation data show 20 states paid more than received, with Mississippi lowest net gain and DC best net benefit. Administration costs and local matches push true costs higher. A warning that more such benefits could push finances to the brink.
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Commonwealth condemns Uganda’s Amin over rights abuses
In a 3-year history, the 83 nation Commonwealth publicly denounces Idi Amin’s Uganda for mass human rights violations. Led by black African states, leaders say the regime killed tens of thousands, a move seen as morally significant and potentially pressuring Amin Dada to end his rule.
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Free speech and sociobiology debate at San Francisco State University
A San Francisco protest against a symposium on sociobiology sparked chants denying free speech for racists. The authors insist that ideas must face evidence, not suppression, and oppose attempting to limit inquiry by protest while urging restraint from all sides.
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San Francisco
San Francisco State University
Letters to the editor raise issues on abuse therapy and costs
Readers debate child sexual abuse treatment outcomes versus police involvement, with clinicians noting mixed responses to play therapy and puberty case histories. The letter writers challenge Medicare costs, medical school timing, death penalty policy, and public secrecy around the Grand Prix deal, urging transparency and prevention through education and reform.
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Long Beach
Bellflower garage sale fees spark talk of limits
A reader weighs a proposed city fee of ten dollars for garage sales in Bellflower, arguing it would curb frequent sales while noting Carson charges thirty five dollars and two extra if moved outside. Neighbors observe, concerns over strangers cataloging items linger, and a casual annual sale may justify no fee. Persistent issue includes posted sign removal penalties and sheriff’s leniency toward small vendors.
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Carson
More doctors and medical training urged by Gumbiner
The Q and A places emphasis on rising health costs and critiques Dr. Gumbiner's facts and conclusions. It notes claims that increasing physicians may not curb costs and questions eliminating anatomy from medical schooling, cautioned by counterpoints on doctor output, licensing growth, and the role of education in medical practice.
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Trista
Dick Howland
Readers defend Anita Bryant amid gay rights clash
Letters praise Anita Bryant while condemning opponents and defending her stance on homosexuality and religion. Writers argue homosexuals deserve privacy yet oppose classroom influence and compare Bryant to Adolf Hitler, urging broad support for her views.
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Carl Backstrom
Anita Bryant
Tritler
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