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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1969

Page

5

Reagan opposes California National Guard snooping plan

Governor Reagan and Attorney General Lynch oppose a California National Guard proposal to use a computerized intelligence system to track militant demonstrators and snoop on private citizens. They argue only law enforcement should handle such matters and warn that mixing police and military roles threatens free government.

Thomas C. Lynch California National Guard Reagan California M National Guard Snoopy Funny Books

Campus rebels warned as Czech decree suspends courses

The Czech government has ordered the indefinite suspension of all courses in philosophy sociology and history at Czech universities citing liberal thought influence. The piece contrasts potential campus protests in the United States with Czechoslovakia where academics may face a retooled orthodoxy despite possible restoration of courses later.

University of California

Letters to Editor from readers on values and social issues

Letters discuss agnostic youth and parental influence on religion, Christmas letters to Santa by a soldier in Vietnam, critique of a Long Beach State college scene, child abuse law reform, and calls to expose convictions. Authors include Helen Ulm, IRVIN L. GNEIER, and Mrs. Gloria Zimmermann from Long Beach.

Ringo Si Red Long Beach State College Ringo Long Beach Irvin L. Gneier Gloria Zimmerman

Mockery of the mass murder in Vietnam sparks UK dismay

The piece argues Nixon’s Vietnam policy erodes British confidence in the United States. It recalls the Green Berets affair, the Song My massacre and Lidice parallels, and notes British officials and diplomats view American moral decline yet hold hope that United States conscience may lead to accountability.

London Nixon Vietnam America Tlow Green Berets United States U.S David Harlech Song My Lidice Czeck

Sidewalk Senate on fireworks safety and public voting

Retired Charles Nash Gary Salazar and William Trevetien weigh in on fireworks safety for kids and optional public voting while reflecting on war ethics An English admirer of the United States comments that what matters is what you are doing to yourselves amid Vietnam reflections.

Charles Nash William Trevetien Annglishman United States Vietnam

Senator Souper And Congressman Sludgepump Exchange Barbs

A rumor about an old hotel’s closing signals the end of a notable era while Congressman Sludgepump cites his mail as 85 percent bills, 10 percent for, and 5 percent against, reflecting partisan chatter.

Bill, Vaughan Sludgepump

Fireworks Debate At Second And Nieto Sparks Opinions

Citizens react to fireworks policy with mixed views. Gene Hoffman supports restrictions, citing police and fire chiefs. Fuller, a student, says beach use is fine away from crowds. Albert Suarez downplays harm, noting easy access in nearby Orange County.

Albert Suarez Orange County

New cult of disbelief in New York Times Service

A fragment from a New York Times Service item hints at a new movement described as Agnewstics. The brief notes a shift in public opinion toward skepticism of official statements and a rising niche belief system in unexpected political contexts.

Agnewstics

Washington Agnewsticism Move Cited In Public Debate

A fragment discusses Agnewsticism as an inner circle mindset in Washington. It mentions media skepticism toward reporting east of the Ohio River and references Walter Cronkite in a tense political context.

Washington Ohio River Ije Walter Cronkite

Agnewsticism and the Agnostics Clash in 1989

The passage outlines Agnewsticism named for Vice President Spiro Agnew, arguing it portrays truth as safer with politicians than commentators and journalists. It notes agnosticism versus agnowsticism, the rise of a cult around Agnew, and how Agnew mobilized the silent majority to shape media influence.

Nus-Ii-Sizm New-York Washington Spiro Theodore Agnew United States New York Agnew American Legionnaires Aed Thomas Huxley Vietnam Chicago Democrat

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