Editorial: Costs of Security Payroll Taxes Grow Fast
A Senate Budget Committee staff options paper argues payroll taxes funding Social Security and unemployment benefits are rising fastest among federal revenues and fuel inflation and unemployment. It notes higher employer contributions since 1970 and suggests limits on tax increases, plus possible general-fund transfers or tax credits to offset effects while safeguarding trust funds.
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Senate Budget Committee
Budget Committee
General Fund
the Treasury
Potential Killers Behind the Red Light Gamble
A warning on running amber signals highlighting the danger of speeding to beat a red light. The piece notes increasing incidents in Southern California as drivers ignore slowing and stopping. It urges motorists to reduce risk, stop at amber, and avoid deadly crashes.
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California
Letters on graduation scene and community values in Lakewood
The writer laments a chaotic Lakewood High School graduation, condemning unruly graduates and an equally unruly audience while urging parents to teach responsibility and respect. The letter praises Laura Adams's senior speech, supports an El Dorado Park equestrian center, and emphasizes horse ownership as a teachable, calming influence. It also corrects misperceptions about Lakewood trash disposal and urges factual discussion at contract renewal.
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Solinger
Laura Adams
el Dorado Park
Ms Perry
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Leanna George
Lakewood
Political waltz over free actions by federal workers
The piece argues for the Hatch Act as a shield for 2.8 million federal employees against political pressure. It warns that weakening the act could let bureaucrats back puppets aligned with the expanding state, urging vigilance against government overreach.
USCDental Showl Offers Low Cost Care for Students
A reader questions dental fees and suggests USC Dental Showl could use patients for student training. The piece explains crown prices from 150 to 220 and argues a $20 to $30 six monthly cleaning and X ray plan saves money long term while preserving teeth for life.
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USC Dental Showl
Call for senior transit advocates in Long Beach
A reader laments senior fare inequities and urges Long Beach to appoint a paid public official to protect elderly riders. Citing Honolulu and nearby communities that offer free or honored seniors, the letter argues a dedicated representative could secure fair treatment and funding for senior transit needs.
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Torrance
Orange County
Honolulu
Long Beach
Praise for rapid paramedics in June letter to editor
A reader thanks paramedics for swift arrival, noting they reached within about six minutes. The writer recalls last August injuring their back at work and reports the crew kept them immobile during transport to St. Hospital, turning a painful episode into a manageable one.
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St. 'S Hospital
More vital problems demand attention beyond Anita Bryant clash
The letter argues national and global issues deserve priority over debates on homosexuality. It urges focusing on crime, immigration, and qualified public service rather than politicizing sexual norms. The writer calls for stronger laws and congressional action on pressing democratic abuses.
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Anita Bryant
America
Congress
Ania Bryant
Don't Give Away Panama Canal and Zone, Critics Say
A speech denounces efforts by government figures to relinquish the Panama Canal Zone. It argues the canal and surrounding lands were acquired from Panama and other nations, upheld by the Supreme Court, and must not be surrendered to a pro Communist regime. The speaker warns of concessions to the Kremlin and calls for preserving U.S. control.
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Panama
Cana Zone
Colombia
U.S. Supreme Court
Canal
Kremlin
Pettijohn's plight stirs reader letters on Sears and loyalty
A reader writes in strong support of Sam Pettijohn and criticizes Sears for denying his livelihood after he saved a woman in danger. The letter echoes Mrs. Thomas F Gregg HW and laments the company’s failure to honor a promise of reinstatement. The author condemns ingratitude and praises selfless acts.
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Cam
Sam
Thomas F. Gregg HW
Donald Pettijohn
Sears
Mr. Pettijohn
Not a waste on water use in Belmont Shore rental units
A letter argues water use in Belmont Shore is not wasteful. The writer owns rentals with no lawns and weekly washdowns. He questions if beer and urine can be swept away and asserts washing 100 feet of sidewalk and alley is justified to keep a clean environment for about 60 residents.
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Belmont Shore
Charging honorees at graduation in Long Beach
A family recounts paying for parking at their son’s high school graduation and baccalaureate in Long Beach. They oppose charging graduates and guests, arguing free passes would honor honorees without adding financial strain. They question tax-funded events and call for waivers for graduates.
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Long Beach
Correction requested for Momsen Lung name in interview
Don Lamplay notes a staff error in a Page Ba interview with Cmdr. Garland Suggs USN Ret. The article misnamed the inventor of the emergency escape device as Munson instead of Momsen, and confused Munson with Momsen Lung. The correct inventor is Admiral Charles Momsen.
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Cmdr
Garland Suggs
USN
Munson
LS Munson
Suggs
Against sick ins A union a sick union and wage talks via sick ins
A critique of union conduct arguing that unions that allow members to sacrifice integrity to secure wage negotiations undermine loyalty. It asserts employees should not be forced to join unions or pay dues and objects to dues funding political actions without unanimous member consent.
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America
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