Editorial urges Long Beach council against recall over fluoridation
The piece argues that recall campaigns threaten orderly government by penalizing officials for policy disagreements. It defends representative democracy, praises city services and low taxes, and warns that recalls over issues like fluoridation or zoning would jeopardize essential governance. It stresses that honest debate means some voters will disapprove of decisions.
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The National Guard in Crisis and Controversy
Newsday readers weigh the guard's failure to meet riot control demands. The piece argues the National Guard is an anachronism, underfunded and unevenly prepared, with Kent State cited as a tragic outcome of riot response. It critiques its federal funding and state control dynamics.
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In Quest of Quiet and City Musings Review
Henry Still surveys the Mahaans in Central Africa noting their hunter culture and silence in music while detailing hearing tests showing wide disparities between Mahaans and Americans. The City review covers Lindsay's tract on mayoral education and a bold call to abolish state militias in favor of federally controlled reserve forces and specialized riot control units.
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Community voices debate Long Beach airport recall impact
Readers defend city efforts to expand air service while opposing recall tactics. Letters cite airport noise, costs, and traffic, urging voters to back modernization and reject disruptive recall action. Observations from local aviation figures and citizens emphasize real benefits and regional competition.
The Queer Logic of the Senate Filibuster
The UPI report analyzes the Senate filibuster on a constitutional amendment to end the Electoral College and move to direct popular elections. It notes the debate occurred amid rush to adjournment and campaign activity, with experts warning of unpredictable outcomes to a nationwide direct vote and potential party implications.
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Objections and Odd Observations Touch on Elections
The remarks explore direct election risks of minority presidencies, joke about matchmaking computers finding diet aligned couples, a boy considering reforms, Rosewall in a shige tournament annoyed by reporters, typing difficulties from tennis noise, and a note on censorship with burning books viewed as sad and dull.
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