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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1971
Page
5
U S senators debate the Tunney amendment amid war policy concerns. Senator Barry Goldwater warns the provision could dangerous while critics say entrusting the president with divisions of war matters risks political influence and regional interests.
The four hour disturbance at Travis Air Force Base involved about 50 people and began with fights in the mess hall. Firefighters battled a barracks fire and one Napa firefighter died. Civilian police helped restore order around midnight as base personnel were confined to quarters. Officials cited racial tensions spilling from national problems and noted arrests were planned for those charged.
Governor Reagan, pressured by critics including Catherine Jermany of the California Welfare Rights Organization, defended welfare reform as he spoke at a Sacramento town hall. He noted California has 24 million on welfare and warned the rolls could jump by 600,000 by July 1972 without stricter rules.
ACLU presses Senate to repeal or extend the draft by one year, citing the expired Selective Service Law set for June 30. The group campaigns via letters to Congress and a Los Angeles address, urging public support through mailed messages and local senator inquiries.
Fragmentary note from a reader referencing Standard Life Insurance Co and a claim. Mentions a letter from a lawyer and a request for assistance. Contains garbled phrases and insufficient detail to identify people, dates, or concrete actions.
Sheriff's deputies stopped a speeding van in Lakewood late Monday night and arrested two Long Beach men after discovering 80 pounds of marijuana valued at 22000 in the vehicle. Richard Charvis and another suspect, both from California, were booked on possession for sale. Deputies found the drugs in several bags and noted cash was also recovered.
Chrysler plans to end production at the Detroit plant citing modern rail shipping to the Pacific Northwest as more economical. The Local 230 union notes long service and final layoffs, while workers may receive unemployment benefits up to 39 weeks with possible relocation negotiations to follow.
County supervisors weigh a six point plan led by Frank Bonelli to wipe out a 1971 72 7 cent tax hike by saving 132 5 million. Proposals include trimming the work week from 40 to 37 5 hours saving 56 1 million and reassigning positions to avoid new hires. An overnight study was ordered.
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