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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
16
Opponents of California inventory tax push to scrap the system this session. They argue it is inequitable, targets manufacturers retailers and wholesalers, and invites corrupt practices. Repeal would create fiscal gaps for cities like Long Beach which rely on inventory tax revenue.
A bishop and a UCLA psychiatrist dispute whether drinking aids honesty and openness or harms welfare. The piece contrasts ecclesiastical and scientific views on alcohol, noting potential joint debates funded by temperance groups as a possible resolution.
A reader criticizes the Angel-Senator baseball game crowd for allowing chaos in the Junior Angel section, urging more supervision of young fans. The letter also dismisses a potential 1960 Senate matchup between Pat Brown and Tommy Kuchel, suggesting Voters deserve fresher choices and noting Sammy Yorty as a humorous independent option.
The piece questions whether hippies form a religious movement or test of Christianity. It notes loose use of 'religious' and 'hippie' and cites Timothy Leary as influential, highlighting that the term covers diverse, sometimes questionable groups and motives.
A sampler of opinions weighs hippies against church leaders in Haight Ashbury. All Saints Episcopal figures resign or defend outreach as Rev Leon Harris argues for mercy while others decry moral decline and begging. The piece contrasts activism with hard work and notes political democracy exists despite harsh critiques.
The Paris stance on Britain's Common Market entry remains cautious as Charles de Gaulle signals a long decision period. He recalls 1963 squelching Macmillan and notes Britain still views itself as European, despite efforts to prove Europeanness.
A compact reflection tying youth fulfillment to economic bases and political shifts. It contrasts Britain’s resistance to change with France's drive toward European unity, noting U S policy in Vietnam, dollar reliance, and monetary alignment as factors shaping Europe’s future.
The article notes De Gaulle’s pocket veto stance on British entry, his view Britain must become European, and his belief that Europe can evolve without new additions for now. It recalls Schuman’s 17 years ago warning that Europe cannot be made without Britain and highlights France’s phased acceptance under Britain’s evolving role.
A Georgia native back from five years in Europe recalls predesegregation fears and finds buses open, mixed seating in restaurants, and parks and stores welcoming all. He reports friendly black clerks, shops on every floor, and public spaces now integrated, contrasting with past tensions and doomsday predictions.
Ralph McGill critiques lingering social status and delayed governmental invitations to Negro diners. He notes the shift in attitudes over generations, references Gone with the Wind, and criticizes Mississippi and Southern communities for maintaining racial inequality and lack of Black representation on boards. He questions the justification for ongoing discrimination and calls for change.
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