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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1977

Page

18

Thanksgiving hunger drive aids Long Beach families

Long Beach groups seek food and money donations to fund Thanksgiving dinners for elderly and low income residents. Senior Opportunities and Services requests restaurant partners for elderly meals at 406 E. First St. East Long Baton Neighborhood Center at 2335 Anaheim St urges canned goods donations to feed seniors and families, with contributions accepted at the center. St. Lucy's Catholic Church reports large meal service and continued fundraising to cover costs.

Long Beach Senior Opportunities and Services, Inc E. First St ELBNC St. Lucy's Catholic Church W. 23Rd St

Smokers urged to quit for 24 hours on Smokeless Thursday

The American Cancer Society asks smokers to abstain for 24 hours to support health. Despite declines among adults, teens and young women smoke more, boosting industry profits. Health officials push to curb ads and promote quitting, led by HEW secretary Califano who once quit a three pack a day habit.

U.S Ciga N Esimnate Bers Joseph A. Califano

Why let our loved ones die in needless pain

Patricia O'Brien Knight News Service argues for reexamining heroin and other drugs for terminal cancer pain. The piece recounts a friend’s suffering, critiques current limits, and notes a White House directive to study medical benefits. It asserts humane care could override fear and political risk, urging compassionate policy change.

Washington Theo Great Britain White House Department of Health, Education and Welfare Peter Bourne Carter

Judge Ritter under investigation over payroll practices

Washington Utah's Judge Willis Ritter, longtime federal jurist, faces active inquiry over payroll abuses involving his secretary Vickie Jolley. DOJ prepared grand jury charges last August but halted. FBI interviews proceeded, sources say. Critics describe Ritter as abrasive and vindictive, while associates recall past contempt rulings and confrontations.

Washington Utah Willis Witter Justice Department Department U.S FBI Jolley Ritter

Humprey Hawkins bill critics call folly in U S debate

Washington commentary denounces the Humphrey Hawkins bill as misguided and dangerous. It warns that even revised versions retain core flaws, arguing federal planning would erode free markets and risk inflation. The piece condemns passing it to honor Senator Humphrey amid a looming public affair.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Augustus F. Hawkins California Soviet Union Humphrey-Hawkins Humphrey- Hawkins Humphrey-Hawking Humphrey Minneapolis Hubert Humphrey

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