Editorial Supports NATO Deterrence Over Detente Policy
A retired U S defense intelligence chief rebuts President Carter on containment and detente. Lt Gen Daniel C Graham argues NATO remains vital, stressing deterrence and superior allied capabilities against the Warsaw Pact. He warns communism remains a global force and urges a stronger NATO through greater material and manpower power.
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Daniel C. Graham
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Defense Intelligence Agency
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Atlantic
Graham
NATO
Holiday gas price surge near Fourth of July weekend
The Automobile Club of Southern California reported higher prices than Memorial Day at 286 stations ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. It criticized price gouging by stations raising rates merely due to higher demand, warning such moves resemble price fixing and would hurt stations in the long run. An economist lists eight American cities in trouble, noting two lack major league teams.
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Southern California
Auto Club
Federal employee rights spark Hatch Act protest in 1970s letter
A reader from Long Beach challenges your June editorial Politics vs Hateh arguing 28 million federal workers should have political rights. He cites the Hatch Act, urges repeal, and condemns perceived political prison for federal employees while urging fair participation and free association. The letter defends citizen involvement and criticizes anti Hatch Act sentiment.
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Otf
United States
America
Criculate
Ose
Michael J. Gallagher
Long Beach
Westminster Residents Protest Blimp Sighting
Verna Seal of Westminster laments a blimp over the city and pledges opposition to its presence. The community prefers clear skies and green trees, vowing to work against the blimp as it becomes a contentious local issue.
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Westminster
Verna
Unprecedented new postal service boosts forbearance
Dr William A Alvarez notes a humorous postal service offering to teach patience and calm under criticism of the U S Post Office. He cites a Puerto Rico letter sent March 25 and delivered June 9, 1077, as a cheeky example of “Special Delivery” behavior modification in a reader letter.
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U.S. Post Office
Puerto Rico
Fetter
San Juan
Long Beach
William A. Alvarez
M.D
Alumni kindness at St Anthony's Class of Sixty Seven
A reader thanks anonymous St Anthony's High School alumni from the Class of '67 who left fresh flowers at a daughter's grave, with a white envelope noting the ten year reunion. The note expresses deep gratitude and pride in the school's alumni.
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St. Anthony's High School
Mary Arndt
Long Beach
Not with her money Re The Wonse vote abortion funding
A letter from Mary Sheppard of Garden Grove protests a June 8 Wonse vote to bar federal funds for abortions. She argues taxpayers should not subsidize abortion and condemns funding as aiding the destruction of unborn children.
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Mary Sheppard
Garden Grove
Who pays for utility ads and inserts asks Decker
In a long letter Long Beach resident C Whitney Decker questions who bears the cost of widespread utility advertising inserts and TV spots. He notes appeals about saving money by insulation, lighting, and other home improvements, and asks why readers endure and trust such messages.
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C. Whitney Decker
Penalties for Murder Challenged by Local Letter Writer
Frank A. Artrip of Seal Beach argues the death penalty fails as a deterrent citing Japan’s low homicide rate and U.S. cases. He contends life sentences are rarely carried out and parole leads to reoffending, citing California seven year rule and Paroled murderers. He urges consulting FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
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Sidney Harris
Japan
U.S
Supreme Court
California
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Bird Man
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Wilson
FBI
Frank A. Artrip
Seal Beach
Trash burning idea sparks city debate with byproducts
In a June 22 letter to the editor, Charles Dimmick critiques City Manager John Dever's proposal to burn trash to stretch fuel supplies. He argues anaerobic decomposition yields methane, fertilizer, and animal feed, with higher heat and potential profits, despite startup costs.
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Charles Dimmick
Long Beach
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