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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1971
Page
6
An editorial condemns the Attica prison uprising and the nine hostages killed. It argues the rioters sought martyrdom, rejects amnesty for murder and political prisoners, and cautions against outside forces fueling violence. Governor Rockefeller orders a full inquiry into causes and outside influence.
The pensioner Nikita Khrushchev dies without a public ceremony and with Pravda publishing only a delayed one sentence notice. His political death came five years earlier but the regime remains a hard line dictatorship, even as de Stalinization hinted at consumer concerns and peaceful coexistence. Khrushchev’s enduring appeal among Soviet citizens contrasted with the current regime’s lack of public tribute.
In Philadelphia Frank Rizzo a former police commissioner leads the mayoral race with strong odds, while Thatcher Longstreth a white Republican veteran and Quaker with deep ties to the black community pursues an unlikely victory amid Democratic splits and racial tensions.
The essay surveys whether core American institutions can fulfill their roles amid rising public doubt. It traces shifts from Kennedy openness to Johnson disruption, noting crime, unrest, and policy failures. It argues only visible progress can restore faith while noting persistent social and economic strains.
Hubert Humphrey, touring the Midwest in support of rural development, praises a shift away from doom-laden forecasts. He dismisses critics who claim he is past his prime, notes Maine Senator Muskie's improving polls, and hints at another presidential bid while maintaining faith in America's electors.
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