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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1969
Page
6
An aged masthead shows the Long Beach California paper dated Tuesday May 6 1969 with multiple staff roles listed including publishers editors and an executive editor. The format reflects a traditional newspaper byline and contact lines.
A Long Beach conference on oceans education and industry gathers educators and scientists from the United States and Mexico. The three day meeting, sponsored by the Pacific Western Region of the American Society for Oceanography, aims to assess marine science training, industry needs, and the resources to exploit oceans while urging a national commitment to ocean study and utilization.
A critique of chronic complainers called cranks in journalism. Paul Kresh argues zealous individuals can impact history despite lacking credentials. Notable examples include Clarence Gideon and Rosa Parks, whose actions challenged norms and reshaped procedures and civil rights.
Readers weigh in on hair styles as a form of self expression amid fears of war and political pressure. Writers discuss disguise, censorship, and witch hunts while questioning the priorities of defense spending and big business influence.
A New York Times Service analysis notes campus protests undermine the claim of power wielded by authorities and elites. It argues mid century rhetoric overestimates power while states face a widening powerlessness, with police intervention often amplifying dissent. Israel and South Vietnam emerge as remaining influential powers.
Russell Baker argues that power wanes across institutions from governments to media and corporations. The rise of technicians over strong leaders creates a widespread sense of helplessness among presidents, officials, parents, teachers, and citizens, fueling dangerous frustration worldwide. The piece links declines in parental, police, and military power to a broader erosion of authority.
Kathleen Lukens and Carol Panter discuss four children with distinct handicaps seeking acceptance through understanding in a world of social bias. David stammers due to aphasia, Jane battles diabetes stigma, Patsy is labeled mongoloid yet capable of learning, and Martin endures brittle bones with gentle resilience. Mrs Panter and Mrs Lukens are connected to advocacy groups and medical families.
Doyle R. Smith, Bess Winger, and Russell Stockman discuss rising unrest and censorship. They debate causes from Soviet influence to student demonstrations and funding, with concerns about national stability and public action.
A beach crowd discussion features SUSAN BALDWIN DALE GOWERS and DARLENE WICKLINE weighing communism's decline. Opinions range from its global retreat and Soviet reforms to revived American patriotism and disillusionment with wartime riots and SDS influence.
A fervent advocate criticizes lawlessness on university campuses. He argues that a great university is not a factory with production lines or a business driven by sales and profit, warning against erosion of legitimate authority on campuses.
A trustee emeritus argues that universities must balance student freedom with responsibility while recounting the 1968 Cornell and Harvard unrest. The piece criticizes militant student action and defends Dr. Perkins against calls for his removal, linking campus upheaval to national distress.
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