Courts and Police Clash Over Rights and Respect
An editorial argues police officials critique of court decisions harms respect for all law enforcement. It cites Sheriff Pitchess blaming judicial safeguards for crime and notes judges must be defended against being labeled hostile to society. It warns against demonizing the judiciary while praising lawful reform.
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Los Angeles County
Peter Pitchess
Long Beach
Pitchess
Hitler
Stalin
And Why Not Beards? Beards and civil service policy debated
The Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission reinstated a public employee fired for growing a beard. The piece argues beards reflect personal expression and history, noting 19th century leaders wore facial hair as a mark of dignity. It questions overfinicky grooming rules and champions individual choice.
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Civil Service Commission
Pennsylvania
Open Forum Letter Sparks Long Beach Debate on Change
In a Long Beach Open Forum letter, residents discuss Sydney Harris on night economy, housing as a booster for urban renewal, and open housing’s potential to spark a real estate boom. The exchange critiques editorial handling of a prior letter by Will Hastings and urges tolerance of differing viewpoints. The editor notes space constraints and highlights a broader renaissance in sports tied to attitudes toward Negro participation.
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Long Beach
Will Hastings
Hastings
Hasting
William R. Matthews
Sounds in Lakewood Editor Helicopter Noise Sparks Debate
Residents of Lakewood complain about noise from helicopters as editor notes the overwhelming sound of squalling children and screaming mothers. The piece questions how the community can hear above the din and calls for calm amid disruption.
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Lakewood
LBJ Secret Word Prank With Humphrey Parody
A humorous spoof shows President Johnson recovering from surgery while Hubert Humphrey frets over power. A doctor delivers a playful exchange about a mysterious secret word as the President tests his ally’s loyalty and humor. The piece mocks political bond and command through dialogue and wit.
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Hubert
U.S. Bets Red China Might Sit in UN With Two Chinas
Washington weighs a gamble on Red China joining the United Nations with a Formosa seat. Ambassador Goldberg hints at dual Chinese representation while analysts note past turns in China policy and Moscow's misreadings of Beijing. Public debate centers on whether Beijing will accept recognition of Chiang Kai-shek’s regime or seek reform from within the UN.
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Washington
United Nations
United States
Arthur Goldberg
International Organization
U.S
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Mao Tse-tung
U.N
Peking
Red China
Formosa
Red Chinese
Mao
Africa
Drug Chief Struts His Power in FDA Clash with Drug Makers
Washington Star Service reports an uneasy truce this month between FDA Commissioner Dr James L Goddard and major pharmaceutical manufacturers. Since his Jan 10 appointment, Goddard has launched aggressive actions against dozens of drugs and firms, reshaped the agency, and labeled industry practices irresponsible as he pledged sweeping regulatory expansion.
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Washington
James L. Goddard
Food and Drug Administration
Goddard
Peritrate SA
Hoffman-La Roche
American Association
Atlanta
Diplomacy Dragging U.S. Toward Broader Conflicts
The editor warns that U.S. diplomacy has repeatedly drawn Washington into wars from Indochina to Africa. It cites Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson leaders, notes Vietnam’s war drift, and questions the United States’ role in Rhodesia and South Africa, urging caution and vetoes at the UN.
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Eisenhower
United States
Indochina
Congress
Viet Nam
Laos
Cambodia
State Department
William R. Mathews
Arizona Daily Star
South Viet Nam
Kennedy
Johnson
Rhodesia
USN
Ian Smith
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Samuel Whitman
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Humphrey
Arthur Hoppe
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Korea
Moscow
Russia
Washington Star Service
House
Joseph F. Sadusk Jr
FDA
Joseph M
Pisani
Bureau of Drug Abuse
Centrol
Merck & Co
James Kilpatrick
Mr. Mathews
Republic of South Africa
General Assembly
South Africa
South West Africa
Security Council
Britain
Jan
Wne
John
Knight
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