Rancho Los Alamitos marks 27 years of leadership and heritage
Docents gathered to thank retiree George Salzer after 27 years as Rancho Los Alamitos director with a coffee hour. The article notes Salzer's influence on annual Creative Rancho Days and his view that the site should be an active history gathering place for visitors, especially students.
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Rancho Los Alamitos
George Salzer
Rancho
Rancho Los Alamitos Associates
Salzer
Salzers
Dovents
Salter
Juan Jose Nieto
Ben Abel Stearns
Arcadia Bandini
John Bixby
Fred H. Bixby
Florence
Bixby Home Property Trust
Bixby Hill
Palo Verde Avenue
Anaheim Road
Rancda
California
Seriol
Fall of apartheid noted amid global pressure and southern Africa changes
The article reflects on South Africa's apartheid stance in 1974 with Vorster’s optimistic claim about reform. It notes Angola and Mozambique's 1975 independence, intensified guerrilla warfare in Rhodesia, Soweto riots, and a forthcoming meeting between Mondale and Vorster in Vienna. U.S. policy under Carter remains staunchly anti-apartheid. It warns that minority rule could end, ideally without bloodshed, urging realization that improved race relations benefit all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vorster
Morster
South Africa
Pretoria
Angola
Mozambique
Rhodesia
Soweto
Walter F. Mondale
Vorster
Vienna
Cyrus R. Vance
Mondale
Double Dipping Sparks Navy Retirees and City Waste Furor
A reader letter barrage attacks President Carter’s “double dippers” remark as insulting to veterans and military retirees. It cites a 20 year Navy career and $152 monthly pension, slams city services over a fallen park tree, and condemns waste in hiring and street repairs. The batch of letters also covers Patty Hearst trials, golf fee hikes, power outages, and flood prep worries in Long Beach.
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Carter
Pacific
Park Department
Wade T
Dag
Robert McNulty
Long Beach
Nixon
L.B. Naval Shipyard
Serrer
Doug Ives
Long Beach City
Peter J, Brown
Figley
Edison
Los Angeles
Tse
Pan
Roy Dance
Aiding the enemy why the United States backs Castro
The author argues Washington keeps ties with Fidel Castro to thwart Moscow and gain a strategic ally near the United States. The piece contends Havana has long violated Cuban rights and asks why the U S would empower a regime seen as Moscow’s pawn, urging support for Cuban freedom instead.
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United States
Fidel Castro
Kremlin
Washington
Havana
Castro
Moscow
Soviet Union
U.S
Help the cats in Harbor feed and shelter not to blame
A reader urges Dick Emery to add a footnote to his hor lor cats report asking the harbor feeding couple to help stray felines reach a shelter. The writer condemns cruelty by humans and calls for animal welfare and adoption, noting all creatures deserve care and a better life.
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Dick Emery
Comipassionata
Tan
Respect for Two Courteous Officers Responds to Letter
Nancy Beaton defends two police officers J J Richardson and Bob Williams after a May 10 letter criticizing the department. She praises their courtesy and understanding after they investigated a home robbery, noting she did not know them personally but was impressed by their conduct.
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W. P. Lewis
J.J. Richardson
Bob Williams
Nancy Beaton
Long Beach
Public School Interpreter Costs for ESL Students Stirs Debate
A Lakewood neighbor claims paid interpreters for Mexican children in a public school hinder English speakers’ learning and adds taxpayer costs. The reader argues interpreters slow instruction and questions the allocation of funds.
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R. L. Westhire
Lakewood
Opposition to Carter election funding and partisan rules
Election proposals would deny public funding for congressional elections and expand federal employee participation in partisan politics. Opponents warn public funding invites massive fraud and makes incumbents secure. They claim national partisan campaigns would be funded by taxpayers, with broad campaign networks at public expense. Protest urged to representatives. Tag JACK SEWARD MARTIN, Long Beach.
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Carter
Daley
Tag
Jack Seward Martin
Long, Beach
Call for Hospital Specialization to Cut Costs
A reader argues hospitals in Long Beach should specialize rather than compete. With many facilities owning costly equipment for rare illnesses, many patients pay depreciation and inflated bed and meal charges. The author urges focused services to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Residents urge Long Beach State to curb fraternity behavior
Local residents near the Thela Chi fraternity house on Locust Avenue urge Long Beach State University to take responsibility for student conduct after a recent police response to a garden area fight. They accuse students of excess energy and harassment, seeking protection from the university community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thela Chi
Locust Avenue
Long Beach State University
Jang Beach State University
Alex Matich
Long Beach
Vina
Plans to replace school playground sand with rubber mats
A letter discusses replacing playground sand with rubber mats at a school site. The writer notes sand is finer and preferred, while mats have drawbacks by limiting various activities. The message reflects community views, naming Mike and a Mr. Rider as the proponents of the change.
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Vance
Navy
CPO
Tase
Patty Hearst
Patricia Hearst
Hearst
Mike Miller Tang
Bill Bristol
Lana Johnson
Mike
Independent Press- Telegram
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Milas F. Sines
Don Ohl
David Levinson
Leiter Bert Resnik
Pine Ave
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