Retiring Long Beach police chief Mooney praised for service
Editorial lauds William J Mooney as he leaves the Long Beach Police Department at 62 after 44 years of service and 15 years as chief. The quiet administrator earned respect for integrity and forthright leadership, facing corruption and gambling with decisive action. He plans travel and rest after retirement.
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Candor in Calif health care chief pick draws debate
Governor Brown’s nominee Dr. Jerome Lackner tells the Senate Rules Committee critics are right about his limited health care administration experience. He says he is an excellent doctor but weak in managing a large organization and budget. If confirmed, he would oversee an $8.5 billion system with 22,000 employees. He vows to hire experienced administrators to help him govern.
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Jerome Lackner
Senate Rules “Committee
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Japan charts cautious course as Asia reshapes alliances
Japan rethinks Asia policy as Southeast Asia force withdrawal nears. Tokyo aims for a modest role and a low profile amid U S Soviet and Chinese rivalry. Takeo Miki seeks neutrality while pressure grows to curb Soviet influence and regain Kurile islands.
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Readers defend convalescent care and medical reform
A letter by HELEN POOLE praises Compton Convalescent Home staff for humane care of residents including Mr. Charles Reed. The piece moves into California medical malpractice debates, arguing insurance premiums soar, urging state intervention and a broad professional liability fund funded by all physicians, with peer review improvements and joint physician-lawyer cooperation.
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Compton Convalescent Home
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Long Beach
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Voters seek clear candidate guidance in election questions
The electorate calls for an expansion of Q and A style guidance printed in May WW. The pre voting publication aims to help voters choose a candidate based on issues and statements. The note praises unbiased Q and A over campaign promises. DONALD and BURCH from Long Reach commend the approach.
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Power of the press in a free society lectures
Washington lecture series on power in a free society argues the press holds a unique indispensable role to inform. The speaker notes distrust of media, defends reporting as light amid fog, and emphasizes informed public consent over molding opinions.
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Volunteer Week Honors And Tax Rebates Debate
A letter urges honoring dedicated volunteers with Volunteer Week while noting critics who may refuse drafts. It questions a proposed $200 rebate for high earners and jokes about naming a park after a politician only if honesty is established. The writer blames broad overpopulation and understaffing across agencies.
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