Politics vs Hatch Act sparks union clash in House vote
Editorial argues against relaxing Hatch Act limits on federal employees. It says the act protects impartial civil service amid fears of unions stockpiling 2.8 million potential campaign workers, warns Senate to vote no to politicize the US Civil Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Unnions
Senate
David Cotlen
Common Cause
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Harlo
Eet
Joseph Fisher
D-Va
Washington
Fisher
Civil Service
Oil Industry Sees Vast Yet Untapped Supplies
Kenneth J. Barr of Amoco Production Co says undeveloped oil and gas reserves offer a chance to cut U.S. dependence on foreign petroleum. The industry estimates over 100 billion barrels of oil and 400 trillion cubic feet of gas could be added to proved domestic reserves, with current production surpassing 11 billion barrels of oil and 520 trillion cubic feet of gas. Barr urges conservation, incentives for exploration, and accelerated development of alternative energy sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Kenneth J. Barr
Amoco Production Co
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Barr
United States
PTA clarifies stance on supervised recreation corner proposal
The Nolen Kelley Elementary Setivol PTA Board states it does not oppose a supervised recreational facility at the Studebaker Road and Carson Street corner. The May 3 meeting supported a supervised development, citing safety for children, while opposing an open park. The board questions Councilman Kell's opposition and urges fair resident survey data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolen Kelley
Setivol
PTA
Meade Io Ayuartier
Fifth District
Ernie Kell
Oorner
Studebaker Road
Carson Street
Devel Menals
Corne
Bke
Emi Kell
Lardeer
Long Beach
Kell
Civil service costs and market forces in daily life
A reader argues that civil service is inherently costly and inefficient compared to private enterprise, citing Parkinson's Law and rising government expenses. The letter also laments price swings in coffee and honey, notes sugar and coffee industries seeking government aid, and questions taxpayer burdens and greed as prices fluctuate and stockpiles grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell House
Anita Bryant controversy sparks parental concerns over LGBT lessons
A reader voices distress at Anita Bryant's stand against homosexuals and questions media sensationalism. He argues against teaching homosexuals to children, condemns what he calls moral decline, and laments perceived societal pressure and pornographic materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Bryant
Jamil
Sen
Cherished asset breathes amid air quality clash
A distorted note discusses renewing a health license for an apartment building and a health department stance on air pollution. It contrasts county health groups resisting a proposal to fund oil terminal permits with concerns over pollution. The piece urges City Hall to resist backing away from clean air efforts for the city’s cherished sea air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Health Department
House funds abortion dispute prompts federal aid debate
A fragmented note discusses whether federal funds may cover abortion and reflects tense House deliberations. It mentions potential participation limits and personal stakes in payment decisions, highlighting a polarized stance on public funding.
Notable Editorial Credits and Contact Details
Miles Fines byecusive atitor on Ohl-Cditer Lecitoral Page Haid Levinson-Managing Ffitar Bert Kosaik-Anviaiul Managing Uibitiat HOT Pine Ave. YO Telephones 145-1161.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Fines
Ohl
Cditer
Lecitoral
Haid Levinson
Ffitar
Bert Kosaik
Anviaiul
Uibitiat
Hot Pine Ave
Whaling outrage prompts critique of IWC enforcement
A reader condemns Japan and the Soviet Union for surpassing whale kill quotas, questions the IWC’s effectiveness, and calls for humanity to halt actions that upset nature’s balance. The letter urges broader empathy toward living creatures and stronger sanctions to stop such atrocities.
Offshore airport feasibility survey and funding query
A reader asks what it would take to conduct a formal survey of an offshore airport proposed by Mark Clark and what funding sources would be needed. The writer notes local concern and mentions a group planning seminars to study federal and state financing feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Clark
Reprinting a Painful Past in Sunday Story
A reader criticizes Larry LaRue for revisiting a 14 year old tragedy involving Bill Hunter and two Long Beach officers. The letter questions motive, accuses the article of profit seeking, and expresses sympathy for the families while condemning renewed public exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry LaRue
Bill Hunter
Long Beach
LaRue 1
A Cleaner Long Beach City Campaign Idea
A citizen proposes a zero cost cleanup drive for Long Beach neighborhoods. East Fourth Street faces constant trash buildup. The plan rewards children eight or older who collect and deliver trash in cartons to households with small payments, aiming to engage youth and improve street appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
East Fourth Street
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Anny
Calif
Kona
Politics
Hatch
Senator Soaper
Ganges
Lorbeer
Hall
Zoellner
U.S.A
Military
Medicare
Northcote C. Parkinson
House
Ater
Independent Press-Telegram
Daniel, Bidilor Hilton and
Pabhulur
Samuel G
Markner
International Whaling Commission
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