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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
7
Californians vote next Tuesday on Proposition 2 a $65 million state bond to expand junior college facilities across 81 campuses with enrollments over 500 000. The plan aims to relieve local property taxes by financing growth while keeping pace with rising demand and access.
A compromise on AB 357 clears the way for stricter auto emission rules in California. The Assembly passed the measure 74 to 0 and it advances to the Senate where HEW officials and auto makers weigh potential federal waivers and impacts on car firms.
Readers blast downtown Long Beach conditions near flood control as filthy alleys waste space and tax money. They accuse city officials of tolerating dirt while critics demand accountability and better living standards. Other letters discuss taxes teachers and the Vietnam war, with peers debating education funding and private sector comparisons.
Out of state visitors asked why Everett Dirksen of Illinois remained a powerful senior senator despite limited legislation. The reply praised his personality, color, and showmanship, even amid disagreements with his political conduct.
Sydney Harris reflects on political showmanship citing Senator Dirksen as a master showman in American politics and recalls a medical anecdote from Dr Jerger about a dry pleural tap. The piece contrasts public theater with medical bravado, using humor to critique fame and perception.
Washington commentary argues Hubert Humphrey misleads voters by not openly stating his views on Vietnam. The piece states his loyalties shift after declaring candidacy, urging clarity on beliefs and judgment for the electorate.
The piece analyzes Hubert Humphrey's cautious stance on Vietnam and public image. It notes his private opposition to escalation, his avoidance of televised debates, and the tension between backing the war and remaining loyal to the Great Society. It argues these mixed signals hurt his trust with left allies while appealing to moderates.
Sacramento reports that Oregon's primary result reinforces Gov. Ronald Reagan's status as a noncandidate, allowing him to retain political protection without actively campaigning against Richard Nixon. The outcome, while modest, underscores his disengagement from the race.
The piece notes Reagan’s Oregon vote state of play and legal questions about withdrawing from the Oregon primary. It cites Hazen, Reagan supporters, and lawyers who say withdrawal was legally possible. It discusses affidavits, ballot law, and the impact on Reagan’s candidacy and party dynamics.
Review of Shirley Glubek abridgment of Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of Tut Ankh Amon in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Noting the tomb's undisturbed state and the wealth of artifacts, the book simulates a detective story while preserving full authenticity with many photographs of excavations and objects.
A police expert notes a scream as a defense, while a neighbor jokes of practice grown children. The political scene shows strugglers with ratings split by humor, as citizens debate if jokes win votes or backfire.
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