Long Beach Sign Ordinance Aimed At Beautifying City
Editorial endorses a city plan to curb oversized and garish signs while preserving business identity. Planning Commission approved a sign ordinance with a ten year phase in for existing signs. City Council expected to act in spring with public input ongoing and potential tweaks. A tighter sign policy could enhance Belmont Shore and overall city aesthetics.
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Long Beach
Robert Paternoster
Pacific Coast Highway
Second Street
Belmont Shore
Planning Commission
Travis Montgomery
Japanese investment push eyed for California plants
Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda said in San Francisco he will urge Japanese businesses to partner with Americans in U S ventures, especially in California. Reports say Datsun and Toyota may study an auto plant in California, with possible TV assembly and other facilities. He urged streamlined foreign investment rules and noted California’s proximity and strong trade links as attractors, despite recent Dow Chemical setbacks.
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Takeo Fukuda
Japan
San Francisco
U.S
California
Long Beach
Lt Gov
Dymally
Datsun
Toyota
Fukuda
Foreign
United States
Dow Chemical Co
San Francisco Bay Area
Carter’s Fiscal Tricks Under White House Savings Claim
A White House notice touts a 166 500 dollar saving from raised salaries, but taxpayers face about 498 000 dollars yearly cost. The piece mocks the so called savings as misdirection and cites a broader fiscal critique of Carter’s campaign promises. It also comments on social topics and media plans with light satire.
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Carter
White House
Letters to the Editor Reflect Frustration With Education Policy
Readers vent about public schools failing and costly busing. They criticize tax systems and national debt while arguing for wiser governance. A Long Beach reader questions cataract surgery reporting and fairness in medical coverage.
Debaters Clash Over Israel Recognition Claim
Jerome H. Manheim rebuts a March letter by Lt. Meter and Grace O Connor about Russia being first to recognize Israel. He argues the United States recognized Israel nearly immediately after May 14, that the Soviets cut diplomatic ties, and that Israel’s democracy does not prove a stance against Communist expansion.
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Meter
USN Het
Russia
United States
Grace O'Connor
Israel
Grace O Connor
Jerome H. Manheim
Long Beach
Equal Need for Citywide Low-Rate Home Loans
Mrs. Irene Ribeiro argues that low or non-interest loans should be available citywide to all homeowners, not limited by district or perceived need. She questions selective housing experiments and urges council to focus on city-wide protection, planning, and development. The letter was addressed to the ombudsman and placed with letters.
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Long Beach
San Francisco
New York
Queen Mary
Irene Ribeiro
Long Beach leash law complaint urged for nuisance dogs
A Long Beach reader reports a neighbor with three dogs and disruptive cats creating persistent nuisance in yards. The editor notes city ordinances allow filing a complaint for nuisance animals and prosecution of the owner. The Humane Society reportedly receives many calls but may not act in every case.
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Humane Society
Humane Boca
The
Long Beach
Investigative Report On Two Goldwatergate Clues
Investigative reporters in Norwalk led by Wichael G. Hutsko examine two potential Goldwatergate leads. The effort centers on uncovering links, timing, and sources related to political intrigue and possible corruption themes.
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Wichael G. Hutsko
Norwalk
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