Editorials Prop A a costly ride
The editorial urges a No vote on Proposition A in the upcoming ballot. It argues the measure would raise sales tax to fund SCRTD with limited rail expansion, creating steep ongoing losses and uncertain guarantees. It warns financing and rail plans would fail to deliver a complete system for the basin and Greater Long Beach area.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Lakewood
Cerritos
Downey
Bellflower
Paramount
Signal Hill
Cory for controller: Cory favored for California controller post
The article argues that the controller oversees 27 boards including the influential State Lands Commission and Franchise Tax Board. It profiles Republican William Bagley and Democrat Ken Cory, highlighting Cory’s long Orange County assembly tenure, consumer protection advocacy, beach access, and tidelands expertise, concluding Cory is the better choice.
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State Lands Commission
State Franchise Tax Board
State Board of Equalization
William Bagley
Marin County
Ken Cory
Orange County
Tw Abe
Cory
Long Beach Tidelands
Letters to the Editor Urge Voting for Honest, Everyday Candidates
Editor urges voters to write in lesser known figures Susan Ker for governor, Marilyn Seals for lieutenant governor, James Stanberry for treasurer, Gayle M Justice for U S Senate, Kay MacGlachlin for secretary of state, and Robert Donovan for attorney general to restore humanity and integrity in government and avoid party hanky panky.
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James Stanberry
Gayle M. Justice
U.S. Senate
Kay MacGlachlin
Robert Donovan
America
Guy
Appreciation Letter Highlights Long Beach Librarians
A Long Beach subscriber thanks librarians for courtesies and help in locating books across branches including Mark Twain. The writer urges council to update branch facilities and asks voters to oppose Proposition A.
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Long Beach
Yes on Proposition A urged by Long Beach voters
The League of Women Voters calls a Yes vote on County Proposition A a one cent sales tax increase for public mass transit. It argues local funding is needed to access federal money and that transit expands opportunities, lowers personal costs, and improves air quality in the Los Angeles Basin.
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League of Women Voters of
Long Beach
Los Angeles Basin
Los Angeles Cruzy
No on Proposition A Foul it is time for sometime
No on Proposition A speaks against a sales tax increase from six to seven percent. The Lane Beach League of Wanted Voters backs the measure, arguing a minimal impact, while commuters seek faster transit solutions than buses. The piece advocates fixed rail electric trains as a cleaner, quieter, nonpolluting system.
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Lane Beach
Ford helps himself at least by campaigning for GOP
President Ford spoke at a Melvin fairground event honoring Leslie Arends as he campaigns across the Midwest. He drew large crowds and praise for his folksy style, though some Republicans worry his appearances may not boost candidates. Ford says he seeks to learn from the people and may run in 1976, while collecting fundraising support from party leaders.
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Philip Sharecoff
New York Times News Service
Washington
Ford
Melvin
Fll
Chicago
Leslie C. Arends
House
Congress
Melvin Fairground
Avenids
Harry S. Truman
Nixon
Republican War Chest
Toney
Republicidan
Republican Party
Charles H. Terry
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John D
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King Richard
Harry Truman
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Gerald Hartpence
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Himself
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