Editorials End to unitary taxing in California
Editorial argues for ratifying a U S United Kingdom treaty to end the unitary tax system. It contends the broader economic benefits exceed tax revenue losses, citing jobs payrolls and supplier purchases, noting Gov Brown changed stance to support the treaty. Names include Honda Ohio site and senators Cranston Hayakawa.
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California
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
United Kingdom
U.K
Uni
State Franchise Tax Board
Brown
Honda Motor Co., Ltd
Japan
Ohio
Alan Cranston
I. Hayakawa
California Council For International Trade
Congress orders curb on Federal Register paper flood
The piece notes the Federal Register has grown from 10 258 pages in 1956 to a peak of 57 000 pages, with a forecast of 100 000 by 1980. Congress will charge agencies 285 per page to publish rules and notices, aiming to reduce frivolous information and streamline bureaucratic paperwork. It urges major surgical reform to separate bureaucrats from excess paperwork.
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U.S
Federal Register
Congress
Federal
The
Register
Herbert Kaufman
Brookings Institution
Fred Emery
Letters From Readers Question Airport Plans
A reader questions airport expansion claims and criticizes Long Beach City actions. The letter disputes proposals, cites safety and noise ideas, and argues redevelopment should boost city revenue without turning the airport into a Los Angeles style terminal. It also comments on Westminster council voting, tax relief, and housing discrimination against families with children.
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Los Angeles Air Terminal
Long Beach
Los Angeles
L.A
County Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles County
Long Beach County
Nixon legacy sparks enduring rebuke from reader
A Long Beach reader denounces Richard Nixon, urges impeachment and removal of powers, salaries, and protection, comparing him to Benedict Arnold. The letter condemns Watergate dreams and claims Nixon damaged America's pride and world image.
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Nixon
Dickie
White House
Ford
America
Benedict Arnold
Richard Nixon
Ethel B
MacDonald
Long Beach
Downtown hopes rise on new hotels and mall plans
Letter writer praises recent downtown redevelopment, notes quality of Queen's Cafeteria, Jones' on Fifth Street, Hilton's Adolph's, and suggests Hot's Hut and Marie Callender may locate downtown. Calls for cleanup of doorways, CCC revival, and urges return of Navy spending. commends city council and Eupee.
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H. T. Miller
Queen's Cafeteria
Jones
Fifth Street
Hilton
Adolph’s
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hot’s Hut
Marie Callender
CCC
Navy
San Diego
Pearl Harbor
Music on the Plaza ends after a bright Long Beach summer
The Friday concerts at the Long Beach Convention Center titled Music on the Plaza and the adjoining colorful sidewalk cafe concluded with summer’s close. Special praise goes to Doris Stoval of Events Sales Co. and August Speth of the Pacific Terrace conces sion for a magnificent effort. The events were praised as among the nicest staged for the public in Long Beach, deserving thanks.
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Long Beach Convention Center
Doris Stoval
The
Events Sales Co
August Speth
Pacific Terrace
Veto and probate woes in Los Angeles County
A lengthy probate case in Los Angeles stretches since 1973 amid alleged executrix bungling and missing estate funds. The writer cites personal hardship, legal aid issues, and calls for Gov Brown’s court reform to curb waste while he seeks self reliance through education and welfare support.
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Gov. Brown
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
Executrix
Beverly Hills
Executrrs
Mark Hannaford
American Civil Liberties Union
Europe
California
California State University
Great Town and Town-Defense Letters Stir Local Debate
A reader defends Long Beach and police, recalling 1929 residence and volunteering after a heart problem, praising the town. A second writer questions a rival letter’s jungle remark, noting 80 calls to the Long Beach Police and suggesting San Diego residents complain about taxes funding officers.
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Gail Allen
Long Beach
Parallyalien
Long Beac
San Diego
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Panama
Independent Press-Telegram
Daniel H. Ridder
Pubisher
Samuel C. Cameron
Pine Ave
Westminster
Planning Commission
Gillespie, Fry
Javeen
Sunset Ford
Orange County
Stanton
Anita Nichols
Sen
George Deukmejian
California Senate
I, PT
Deukmejian
Sen. Deukmejian
T. PT
United Organization of Taxpayers
Dennis Brown
Severa
Fred Chel
38Th Assembly District
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