Marcos wins Philippines reelection amid tensions with United States
Voters reelect President Ferdinand Marcos despite vituperative campaign. Marcos pushes an independent line, seeks to end U.S. bases, and hints at legalizing the Communist party. Osmena’s defeat signals tougher U.S. policy challenges in Asia and potential shifts in Manila’s stance toward Washington and Hanoi.
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Philippines
Ferdinand EB. Marcos
United States
Marcos
U.S
Washington
Philip
Huks
Sergio Osmena
Asia
New Law Lets LA Voters Re Register By Mail
A new law in Los Angeles County allows voters to re-register by mail. Postcards for re registration are available at city halls county buildings and utility company branches for those who have moved within the county and lack easy access to a deputy registrar.
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Los Angeles
New Voter Procedure Encourages Mail Registration
The article outlines a simple post card method to register or change party affiliation, requiring a signature identical to the registration affidavit and submission to the Registrar Recorder's office. First-time county registrants must appear before a deputy registrar, but re-registration is described as quick and easy to ensure voting rights.
Letters to Editor Cariaga's defender
A reader defends music critic Daniel Cariaga against a unfavorable letter by Jane Young. The writer praises Cariaga for fairly evaluating performances from Greek Theatre and Long Beach groups, citing past impactful critiques and urging merit over personal bias. The piece also includes letters from TOPPER SMITH and WH EAPO about inflation, politics, and a satirical take on a Democratic meeting.
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Cariaga
Jane Young
Daniel Cariaga
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Tom Jones
California State College
the Grove
Can't say Good night to TV bias Washington
The piece argues Vice President Agnew is correct that television network news is shaped by a small group of men whose liberal dominance biases coverage. It claims the charge has been true for 20 years and parallels criticisms of the Warren Court, noting judges are expected to be impartial.
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Edison
Angela Davis
Long Beach
Fresno
California
Vietnam
Warren Court
High Tribunal
Cronkite
James Kilpatrick on bias in TV news and the press
James Kilpatrick argues that judges and network anchors carry personal biases that shape news. He notes Huntley Brinkley and Cronkite reveal preferences, contrasting TV with newspapers where readers choose columns. The piece cites McLuhan on media as message and warns viewers must accept network framing.
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Thurgood Marshall
Senate
Mesers
Japan Eyes Okinawa Talks as Nixon Seeks Asian Course
Washington awaits Eisaku Sato as Japan’s prime minister visits to shape U.S. Asia policy. The decision promises to solidify ties with a major industrial power and set a cooperative base for Asian self defense, or steer toward a more ominous historical path depending on the outcome.
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Washington
Eisaku Sato
America
Asia
Nixon
U.S
Okinawa Bases and Nuclear Policy Split Shackles in Asia
The Pentagon seeks to keep nuclear storage on Okinawa after its return to Japan to avoid relocating arsenals to Guam and creating a pinpoint target. Nixon must decide amid Japanese hesitation and a secret understanding with the U.S. allowing emergency use of Okinawa bases for Korea or Taiwan. Kiichi Aichi calls for strong homeland defense with Okinawa back in Japan, signaling a shift in regional balance and burden sharing.
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Japan
Pentagon
Pacific
Guam
Nixon’s
Sato
U.S
South Korea
Taiwan
Tokyo
U.S. State Department
Asia
Kiichi Aichi
Foreign Affairs
Dancing Dilemma and Advice From Despairing Dear
A reader asks how to persuade a wife that a man cannot learn to dance and what to say. The response urges romantic effort, notes the futility of excuses, and ends with encouragement to persevere on the dance floor.
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George
Local Readers Share Food Crushes and Cozy Dining Talks
Joann Kinder enjoys Chateaubriand though never tasted, while Rich Frankes names Pot roast and English tea as gourmet comforts. Joel Ivalda praises home garden celery and caviar sandwiches, noting a hired hand tending a garden and an 84 year old plowman. Don Wilson tosses in tuna sandwiches and inexpensive meals as casual favorites.
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Joel Ivalda
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