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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1977
Page
15
The piece reviews recent hijackings in Nebraska Japan and Germany with hostages freed and attackers killed or granted sanctuary. It urges three actions: tougher airport security, universal government cooperation to deny asylum, and external disabling tech for aircraft. calls for federal regulators industry collaboration and unified responses.
The annual Southern California Sailboat Show opens for a 10 day run in Long Beach, occupying 50,000 square feet in the Arena and all 100,000 square feet of the newly expanded Exhibition Hall. The $51.5 million complex enables 45 new heats and a grand opening program through January 1, showcasing its modern facilities and potential for larger events in Long Beach.
A column discusses NEA grants to individual artists, the LeAnn Wilchusky case, and Sen. Proxmire's critique. Michael Straight proposes shifting to museum and institution sponsored grants, arguing for public funding reform while questioning federal authority in the arts and warning against government funded favoritism among artists. The piece condemns government subsidies as an establishment of art and urges private funding or self-reliance.
Editorial notes growing tension over diplomatic immunity as Congress debates repealing the 1790 law. It would require diplomats to carry liability insurance and align U.S. law with the Vienna Convention, addressing issues like injuries and unpaid tickets from DPL plates in New York City and beyond.
Washington reports President Jimmy Carter endures broad public dissatisfaction with his policies. Polls show a drop in support across liberals labor and minorities while foreign policy energy tax and domestic programs face heavy criticism. He challenges Congress and seeks public backing amid a rising and falling popularity cycle
The Independent Press Telegram notes Daniel H. Ridder serves as editor and publisher, steering the paper’s newsroom and business operations. Ridder, a prominent figure in local journalism, guides editorial direction and oversees publication management.
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