Editorial on Rules and Freedom in Government
The piece argues government restricts individual liberty but is necessary to protect neighbors rights. It praises Thomas Petrosine who quit Garden Grove Planing Commission, saying officials often overstep and are appointed rather than elected. He calls for public effort to curb bureaucracy and let people decide their own lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Petrosine
Garden Grove
Planing Commission
Petrosine
Anna P. Taylor
Richard H. Denis
Publicity-hungry Supervisors press Sirhan Sirhan case
The piece critiques Kenneth Hahn and Baxter Ward for again pushing headlines by probing the Sirhan Sirhan case. It notes Kranz’s March final report affirming Sirhan acted alone and mentions Ted Charach’s speculation of a second gunman. It argues county issues deserve attention over sensational justice coverage and asks if LA County residents deserve such government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County
Kenneth Hahn
Baxter Ward
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
Ambassador Hotel
Los Angeles
Ted Charach
Sirhan
Kennedy
Hahn
Ward
Board of Supervisors
Hahn and Ward
Letters to the editor on dolphins and sexuality policy
A reader letter argues for dolphin protection amid tuna fishing deaths and urges support for a Marine Mammal Act amendment. It cites net practices and calls for responsible industry behavior. The page also contains editor replies criticizing a dog owner and discussing homosexuality, its acceptance, and the impact of prejudice on youth and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang Beach
Greenwich
Conn
Congress
Rep
Murphy
New York
House Committee On Fisheries
Rep. Murphy
Washington, D.C
President Carter
Fraternity House Plan Sparks Community Letter Response
A CSULB fraternity responds to a May letter by defending Theta Chi members. The writer notes an inmate caused a fight and police action, claims 98 percent of brothers work and pay taxes, and rejects the “kid” image. They reiterate 180 chapters nationwide and seek a campus house while urging dialogue with neighbors and administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu
United States
Canada
Transportation Week Reflections on Mobility and Costs
A reader criticizes the current private automobile system as a short sighted free enterprise setup. The piece argues energy waste pollution and urban damage from neglect of broader mobility options threaten billions in losses and cloud the system, urging exploration of alternative choices within the free market framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Ial
Transportation Week
Costly demonstration condemns fuel waste in log truck convoy
A reader objects to a last night demonstration of 23 log trucks bound for Washington from California. The letter criticizes the fuel wasted, estimating low miles per gallon and thousands of gallons needed for the trip. The writer questions the demonstrators' concern for fuel shortages and calls the protest costly and unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Washington
California
Honest shopper returns lost item at Lakewood market
A customer at Tucky's Market in Lakewood promptly returned a lost billiokl left in a cart. The gesture saved fishing trip costs and the irreplaceable photos of Invad ones, along with credit cards and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucky’s Market
Lakewood
Encouraging Death Penalty and Coffee Price Plea
A reader argues Governor Brown should not veto the death penalty and that public executions would deter murder. The letter also claims executing proven killers would prevent repeats, and urges boycotting coffee to lower prices, recommending tea as a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Dog litter on beach prompts council letters in 1973
In a My Town letter, residents note no dog litter problem in the First District while reporting repeated efforts since 1973 to address dogs on beaches. They describe sending letters to the City Council health officer and manager, and a council appearance seeking bans and enforcement. Telephone inquiries continue as residents seek action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Ocean Boulevard
Editorial Targeted Nixon Case Sparks Public Outcry
A reader accuses an May 6 editorial of fueling the public stance that led to harm toward an innocent man. The letter condemns the publication’s approach and urges an end to what it calls dirty work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Frese praised for bold Neff High School stand in CIF bid
The Neff High School baseball coach Hank Frese drew his team from the CIF playoffs, a move praised as courageous amid public school respect and responsibility concerns. The administration's reaction is noted, while four players faced penalties and 17 boys gained lessons in responsibility and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Hank Frese
Neff
Coach Frese
Public thanks for Senior Citizens Center care in Long Beach
A senior speaker testifying before the Assembly subcommittee on aging recounts gratitude for the Senior Citizen Center at 1401 Chestnut Ave Long Beach. She praises staff including Rachel Downing Karen Kahn Judy Meyer and drivers for kindness and support to her aphasic husband and herself during and after Dial-a-ride frustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Citzen Center
Chestnut Ave
Rachel Downing
Karen Kahn
Judy Meyer
Citizen Center
Long Beach
Letter of thanks for Carter interview and concern for elderly
The writer thanks the Independent Press Telegram for the opportunity to participate in the Jimmy Carter interview. Although not speaking with the President, they found value in attending. They note sorrow that no question addressed Social Security recipients who struggle to afford essentials and face inadequate diets, urging readers to write to the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
President Carter
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
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Thomas F. Kranz
Sirhan Sirhan
Kranz
U.S. Supreme Court
Matt Weinstock
Independent Press- Telegram
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles £. Sines — Execu
Don Ohl
David Levinson
Bert Resnik
Pine Ave
Robert McNulty
Entertainment
Frese
Carter
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