City fathers light beacon for airport
Long Beach city council authorized discussions with Pacific Southwest Airlines Pacific Air Transport Inc and Air California to regulate flights at Long Beach Airport. The aim is to test contracts balancing profitability and reduced noise while expanding service modestly. A city manager report dismisses Reeves Field and Seal Beach options as impractical, noting the airport operates profitably and may support revenue bonds for improvements.
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Long Beach
State Public Utilities Commission
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Pacific Air Transport, Inc
Air California
Paul Deats
Deats
Long Beach Airport
Reeves Field
Long Beach Naval Station
U.S. Naval Weapons Station
Seal Beach
Navy
DDT and cars raise warnings in a world at risk
A World War II era critique argues DDT harms birds fish and possibly people while insects gain resistance. It compares progress with dangers, noting autos poison air and mass transit may be the only remedy despite unknown costs.
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America
Keep America Beautiful President Warns on Litter Problem
Smith L. Rairdon, president of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., warns that a few years ago a Russian leader threatened to bury us yet the greater danger is self-inflicted ruin through litter. Dr Charles H. Stuart-Harris, a British cold authority, contends Americans harm themselves more than they help with most cold remedies.
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Smith L. Rairdon
Keep America Beautiful, Inc
Charles H. Stuart-Harris
Cold Authority
How long will Rogers stay
Mid level State Department officials mock up a pool on how long William Rogers will last as secretary. They expect perhaps early next summer though opinion varies on whether he will depart due to dislike of the State Department or Nixon’s stance. Rogers is described as charming and relaxed, with his Far East trip lasting three weeks.
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Washington
State Department
William Mitegers
Rogers
Nixon
Far East
Trump
National Security Council
Niven
Defense
Melvin Laird
Rogers as Nixon confidant shapes foreign policy power
Flora Lewis notes Rogers wields influence from the White House basement via Henry Kissinger, with Richardson as a capable shop-minder. Rogers speaks publicly to shape policy, challenging the White House pace on Vietnam withdrawal and missile talks, and marking the Soviet invasion anniversary as a bold, independent move.
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Elliot Richardson
Rogers
Nixon
State Department
Richardson
White House
National Security
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Vietnam
Johnson
Oder
Czechoslovakia
Sidewalk Senate quotes offer teen views on parents
Russell Weise, 17, Kelly Troutt, 19, and Rick Clausen, 17, discuss parents who listen, treat kids as individuals, and provide support. They note changes since their parents were young and emphasize mutual respect and reasonable freedom.
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Russell Weise
Rick Clauson
What makes a good parent
Daniel Andrews age 17 says trust and honesty from kids. Karen Brown age 19 favors person to person collaboration. Rob Barragar age 20 calls for understanding balanced attentiveness without over suspicion.
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Daniel Andrews
Karen Brown
Rob Barragar
Time for cover and wartime policy debate letters
A reader urges senators and a congressman to provide military cover for Vietnam servicemen and criticizes government inaction and ties with Communist nations. The letter is followed by a Long Beach reader condemning postwar German rebuilding narratives and noting U S aid and occupation policies shaped Germany's recovery.
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Murphy
Craneston
Nfosmer
Vietnam
Washington
Marine Corps
Bettie D. Robinson
Bold risks in Nixon set to curb economy
Washington reports the federal government will take a hard, risky course to restrain the national economy for the first time in decades. The move could trigger a Nixon recession, with some people hurt and unemployment rising as new ventures face uncertainty.
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Washington
Nixon plan reshapes budget amid inflation pressures
The Nixon administration pursues a five year restraint program to curb inflation priorities over domestic programs. Moynihan and McCracken flag a possible slow period and expanded unemployment insurance while costs of labor surge in major markets threaten consumer prices.
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Moynihan
Tere
Nixon
Paul W. McCracken
Nixon Council of Economic Advisers
McCracken
Moynittan
San Clemente
New York
Los Angeles
Thoughts to Inspire Courage and Patience in Daily Life
A reflective quotation urges Arise for your task and support from the strong end. It speaks of having courage for life’s great sorrows and patience for small ones. After laboring through daily duties, sleep in peace while God remains awake, attributed to Hugo.
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Vier Tor Hugo
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Daniel P. Moynihan
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