Editorial Says Delays Hamper Energy Project Decisions
An editorial argues for swift action on a liquified natural gas project from Indonesia to California. It welcomes the Department of Energy hearings and a final order within 30 days, criticizes slow approvals since 1973, and cites AB 884 limits. It urges less regulation and faster governmental reviews to curb delays.
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Federal Department of Energy
Indonesia
California
Los Angeles
Energy Department
Federal Energy Agency
Assembly
Leo McCarthy
Alaska’s Purchase One Hundred Ten Years On
The article recalls the 1867 purchase of Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars, noting political wrangling and early ridicule. It contrasts Seward’s folly with Alaska’s vast wealth and reflects Long Beach interest in using Alaska’s resources, including oil via the Sohio project and the costly Trans Alaska pipeline.
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Alaska
Russia
Alexander II
Washington
Baron Eduard de Stoeckel
United States
Prudhoe Bay
Valdez
Long Beach
End of the American frontier in energy policy clash
A Washington oil policy clash between President Carter and big oil prompts broad public doubt about energy strategy. The piece argues the country must balance surpluses and shortages, urges decisive Senate action, and notes oil imports have surged while domestic production remains strong. The columnist critiques all sides and highlights the political gridlock amid gas anxiety.
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San Francisco
United States
Washington
Great Lakes
Carter
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Senate
Tie
Letters to the editor and reader contributions span local issues
A letters page features praise for Lakewood officials preserving a permanent street crossing guard, criticisms of Dodgers World Series tickets and Ticketron, a Long Beach reader recounting roadside aid in New Mexico, a defense of street preachers and religious freedom, a critique of a city redevelopment article, and a Lang Beach reader arguing for college capacity and university reform.
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Dodgers
Montgomery Ward
Ticketron
Lakewood Center
Marjorie R. Breatches
Bellflower
Peter
Jesus
John
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Jonah
Elijah
Jim Newton
Hyles-Anderson College
Gethsemane
Pine Avenue
Kenneth A. Coates
Long Beach
Dennis McDougal
Westsiders
McDougal
Project Area Committee
Lakewood probe urged after Waldecker remark
Rosie Mockli reports that a city council ordered probe focuses on Russell Waldecker’s comment during the Oct 3 Lakewood meeting about a Sl-unit town house project at Pioneer and De Amo Boulevards. A councilman notes Henry Jones alleged a slanderous attack by Waldecker while questioning staff transparency.
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Lakewood
Russell Waldecker
Community Safety Committee
Henry Jones
Zeltner
Waldecker
Pioneer
de Amo
Rosie Mockli
Safety devices in cars spark legal and personal freedoms debate
A reader laments mandatory safety buzzer disconnections in newer cars and questions future airbags and optional laws. The DMV notes legality hinges on removal, while manufacturers face potential mandatory airbag inclusion. the writer argues for opt out and personal choice in car management.
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DMV
Lorene Frost
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Halldeiell, Orgi Teltes Rosa
Isand
Oxnard
Point Conception
James Reston
New York
Nena Serer
ADC
Dan Branstine
Dee" de Baun
Larry van Nostran
East Lakewood
Centralia
Beverly A. Wilson
Dodger
New Mexico
Iing
Pat Krock
Christ
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Bakke
Oaly
Corey Leenon Lang Beach
Lakewood Probe
Mr. Waldecker
Safety Committee
Independent Press-Telegram
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Pine Ave
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