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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1966
Page
10
An editorial condemns riots by Black Americans against teachers and police in Oakland. It argues progress has been made toward equality, urges adherence to laws, and calls for Negroes to pursue education and work, while urging better relations with white Americans.
A satirical draft about Beta Chi at Stanford University allowing women to join. The piece depicts male club spaces as vulnerable to change with jokes about girls renovating rooms, paring down drapes, vases, and monogrammed steins, while Marines are humorously sought as exits.
Open Forum letters argue about supposed newsman perks at the White House press pool and broader tax and municipal debt concerns. Readers cite Rep. H R Gross on New York City debt and criticise “creative federalism.” VA Hospital door to door subscription fraud is condemned by a hospital director.
The piece argues that campaign politics in the Northeast show weak contest, rising splinter movements, and two-party erosion. It cites Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Massachusetts attempts against Edward Brooke, Rhode Island cross-endorsements, and New York Liberal candidacy as signs that parties fail to present strong tickets, with splinter candidates diluting competition and basic party cohesion.
Analysis of Soviet criticism blaming the United States for global ills. The piece argues U S actions in South Vietnam and broader Cold War tensions shape Soviet rhetoric and foreign policy. It surveys historical grievances and how leadership narratives frame blame on Washington.
The article notes Yugoslav Tito’s survival aided by US support and predicts a harsh US critique in the Moscow communique. It covers Johnson lifting export restrictions on non strategic items and export credits to Poland Hungary and Czechoslovakia. East European states seek hard currency to expand trade with the US and Poland leads demands for dollar or gold payments from the Soviets. US influence shapes Soviet concessions and crops affect economic leverage.
Governor Romney fights perceived GOP complacency as he campaigns across Michigan with a major outreach plan. Democrat Ferency is seen as an ally to Romney's image, while polls show Romney near historic highs, though party strategists doubt a 60 percent win is certain.
Asians in Manila discuss a future oriented economic and political cooperation conference among Asian nations and Western partners to reduce tensions and expand mutual interests. Leaders warn a U.S. Viet Nam peace push may fail without concrete steps, urging constructive regional dialogue.
Cromley notes focus on ending Vietnam War through indirect talks. Asian leaders privately promote cooperation via development bank and aid, viewing conferences as a gradual route to solve problems. They caution no quick results, but see long term constructive potential without US prodding.
Baseball's Little League was organized in 1930, about a century after the origin of the game. The scheme began to formalize youth baseball, creating organized leagues and competitive play nationwide.
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