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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1971
Page
5
Editorial argues sickle cell anemia too long neglected and calls for education, screening, and counseling. It notes 10 percent of Black Americans are carriers and cites a proposed bill for voluntary treatment and a $75 million three year research and education program. President Nixon urges action.
The piece endorses John Brent as the second place choice behind Joseph Alioto in the San Francisco mayoral race. It mocks all inclusive promises and notes Brent’s campaign headquarters are unlisted, calling him a smart cooky for such inaccessibility.
The piece questions the violent riot in Pittsburgh and the crowd's cheer at rape and looting, contrasting city behavior with national norms. It notes Martha Mitchell's remarks on Washington peace demonstrations and laments uncivilized actions, while praising Southern California for keeping order with the Angels and Dodgers.
A collection of moral reflections on happiness, wealth, and effort. It argues that selfishness is not the path to happiness and that poverty is not inherently immoral. It notes that a filing system can reduce mistakes, questions why smart people may not be rich, and cautions against relying on luck. It concludes that few men finish work by mere thinking.
A sweeping national reflection on a baby boom ending, population decline, and radical social changes. The piece argues growth limits, stricter controls on land and property, and a new ethic of conservation amid racial tension and Vietnam debates, urging careful use of land, air, and water to avoid ruin. It frames the United States as entering a transformative era where national purpose shifts toward restraint and shared stewardship.
Tokyo frets over its booming position as the world’s No 8 industrial power and top city as it faces possible trade reprisals. Officials fear quotas amid Nixon’s tariffs, currency pressures from a rising yen, and a looming trade war with Britain and Europe. Japan weighs new markets and Sino relations while enjoying status and worrying about consequences.
A chaotic scene at LaGuardia and Kennedy airports unfolds when Senator George McGovern planes are delayed and two GIs are bumped for him. McGovern refuses to board until the servicemen are rebooked, accepts later seats after airline missteps, and plans to apologize.
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