Teachers Deserve Pay Raises in Long Beach
An administration committee led by Superintendent W. Odie Wright recommends raises totaling 3.779 percent on a 10 month basis. Starting pay would be 5950 dollars with doctorate-earning teachers reaching around 14950 after 16 years. The Long Beach Unified School District highlights strong funding and a low high-tap rate as factors enabling competitive teacher salaries.
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W. Odie Wright
Switzerland
Long Beach
Long Beach Unified
Mississippi States Rights Daylight Time Battle
The Mississippi legislature debates daylight saving time under the 1966 Federal Uniform Time Act. Critics say the drive is political posturing rather than policy, urging mature examination of issues rather than childhood thinking.
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Mississippi
Tomorphy
Open Forum Critical of Fluoridation
A letter critiques public water fluoridation arguing it is a political control and harmful to some, noting lack of solid evidence for benefits. The writer claims opponents aren’t against cavities and questions government imposition. Others comment on delivery room questions, aging public officials, and retirement norms.
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George Robeson
Jeffrey C. Finley
Newport, Ave
Ben Zinser
Canada’s Charm Wins U S Editors But It Still Is Unknown
Montreal report on ASNE editors’ visit praises Canadian hospitality and culture while noting Americans’ ignorance of Canada. It highlights Canada’s independence, English French tensions, Quebec politics under Lesage, and U S views on Viet Nam and foreign policy, with Canadians favoring trade and peaceful coexistence over confrontation.
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Canada
U.S
Montreal
American Society of Newspaper Editors
United States
Queen Elizabeth
Quebec
Forign
ASNE
Montreal Gazette
Trug
Jean Lesage
Lesage
Montreal Star
Cok
Viet Nam
Ein
China
Elbie Jay Promises Truthful Talk With Jay Family
A frontier style feature introduces Elbie Jay a straight shootin figure pacing the floor with aides MacHeath Namara and Dean Trust. He vows to tell the truth no matter who gets hurt as the scene opens with a public visit.
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Jay
Elbie Jay
Ol' Elbie
MacHeath Namara
Dean
Elbie
Credibility Gap Discussed in Fringe Office Parlor Scene
Arthur Hoppe stages a satirical skit about trust and the Credibility Gap with Elbie, Birdie Bird, and Dean debating Viet Nam, marriage, and misquotes while staff Lovell Mac and others reveal loyalty and a looming resignation. The piece plays on media skepticism and personal trust in a humorous sketch tone.
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Mac
Dean
Elbie
Birdie Bird
Viet Nam
Lille
Myna Bird
Honey
Birdie
Elie
Fbie
Elbit
Should U S Try Some Imperialism on Politicians in South Viet Nam
Washington dispatch analyzes U S policy toward South Viet Nam's politicians. It contrasts allowing local arrangements behind a U S military shield with an activist approach described as benign imperialism. The piece weighs the South Vietnamese welfare against long term American interests amid a shifting political balance.
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U.S
South Viet Nam
Washington
House
United States
Imperialism Debate Shapes South Viet Nam Policy
The piece argues fighting communism in Vietnam hinges on containing expansion from Peking, with political struggle in South Vietnam interfering with war efforts. It critiques advocates of exporting democracy and questions US will to impose governance, noting potential crises could force rethinking U.S. approach.
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Peking
South Viet Nam
United States
South
Viet Nam
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