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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1969
Page
5
Miler E. Sines serves as Executive Editor with Sterling Bemis as Managing Editor and Don Obs as Editorial Page Editor. Telephore 435-126L is listed as a contact line.
City Manager Jom R Mansell proposes a 25000 appropriation to aid the Fair Housing Foundation. The plan aims to expand housing access for minority families in Long Beach, supported by a majority advisory Human Relations Committee. Council action before June budget sessions signals commitment to equal opportunity and prompts timely contract setup for July 1.
Senate Finance Committee probes exposed defects in Medicare and Medicaid as profiteers profit from the programs. Williams warns against letting sharp financial practices destabilize health coverage for the elderly and poor, urging corrective steps beyond Congress and noting California’s $6 to $8 million annual Medi Cal drain.
A reader argues police may lawfully shoot escaping felons in California and urges limits to self defense alone, contending the policy values property over life. The letter criticizes officers acting as judge and jury and calls for changes to protect human life.
The piece argues time rather than territory shapes the conflict, noting U.S. aims to pull Indonesia from China's orbit and Hanoi aims to influence American opinion. It warns that withdrawal risks wider European and Japanese relations, Berlin, and domestic unrest, urging careful maneuver to sustain a coherent foreign policy.
Washington report notes conservatives cheer Fortas resignation and expected Warren replacement. Cautions against labeling judges as either conservative or liberal while speculation about a second appointment grows.
James Kilpatrick argues that the liberal conservative split on the Supreme Court is illusory and inconsistent. He cites Justice Fortas and others, noting a mixed record and predicting Nixon will appoint conservatives though even good judges may disappoint.
The quote notes it is easier to argue against something than in favor, since there are many ways for a thing to be wrong, whereas approval requires a stronger, unified defense. It discusses the challenge of forming positive support amid numerous potential objections.
In Riviera Village residents discuss hobbies and idle time. Bruce the bank clerk and Bill Self the box boy describe busy lives and car projects while Don Kirkland and Barbara Sachar share stamp collecting and costs. Joanie Hosken sings for fun, Bud Coe promotes Hermosa Beach theater.
The author argues that group judgment can be wiser than a single smart member and warns that motives like smoking to prove maturity may linger for decades. He notes religious mottos such as it is more blessed to give than to receive have psychological relevance for mental health and tests of knowledge require action.
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