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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1974
Page
17
The city auditor faces inability to verify illness claims as police reportedly used the blue flu to gain pay. Officers called in sick on a watch with pattern suggesting deceit, risking public trust and support for Long Beach police. The piece urges officers to restore dedicated service to mend damaged reputation and trust.
Washington talk centers on J Gordon Vaeth the Dirigible Man as NASA funds two feasibility studies Boeing Vertol and International Latex Corp on one study Goodyear Neilson Battelle Columbus on the other each $125000 with first phase due in four months Shell International in England studies airships for natural gas transport potential stainless steel vessel 180 feet long 300 feet wide eight crew 110 knots possible security advantage and remote cargo ports.
The piece contrasts Gerald Ford with a newly elected president facing inflation and global tension. Kissinger warns that democracy may not survive the current trend while Ford weighs how to respond amid mixed advice from World Bank, IMF, and Congress. The article notes Ford's openness yet lack of a defined policy path and the looming decision on gas, food, unemployment, and taxes.
A Long Beach reader criticizes the Sept editorial calling Dr Jalal Bayati's sentence sad for justice. The letter defends Judge Kellys approach, cites a DOC diagnostic study supporting probation over prison, and urges judicial independence amid public criticism. The writer also laments local decline and praises Mr Wells for continued commentary.
A reader praises Bob Wells for his article in Southland Sept and commends his candor about downtown Long Beach. The letter argues parking is not the real issue and that current propaganda ignores a lack of attractions drawing people to the area.
The board of directors praises Long Beach City Council for supporting Proposition 15 and urges voters to elect to approve it. The group cites housing as a key issue for low income elderly and notes repeal of Article 34 will enable action to ease the housing shortage in Long Beach.
A resident protests oil companies plans to add tanks on Harbor View Tract near Crescent Avenue in San Petro. The writer fears revenue is weak and urges action to block the project to protect city aesthetics amid growing public concern.
A reader taxation and budget complaint argues for higher police pay while criticizing city hall for funding a new complex and other projects. The letter contends officers deserve fair wages and questions council support for emphasis on prestige projects over salaries.
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