Reincarnation theory teased by ready made interview questions
Editorial notes how a publicist provided pre written questions for a book about reincarnation. The piece describes the author claimed to be Lazarus sister and Elizabeth Barrett Browning in past lives, with Robert Browning as her husband in this life. It lampoons the device and adds two cheeky questions about royalties and a poet reincarnate.
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Lazarus
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Robert Browning
Editors Explain Correcting Letters With a Gentle Touch
An occasional letters writer warns of fear of ridicule for errors but editors assure readers spelling and punctuation are corrected only when known. They note mistakes stem from sender or computer quirks and promise no embarrassing label.
What others say Bicentennial candidate
President Ford hints at a bid for the 1976 presidential nomination while confirming Nelson Rockefeller’s Senate confirmation process. He abandons the old view against a full term run and says he probably will run, signaling other aspirants should note the new constraint on the White House leasehold.
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New York Times
Ford
Senate
Nelson Rockefeller
White House
Letters to the editor Old-fashioned policing
A Long Beach taxpayer urges walking beat cops and lower pay scales to fight crime, arguing for mixed modern methods with traditional community policing. He laments high costs and calls for amnesty and redistribution while criticizing lawyers and the government’s reliance on legal systems.
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Long Beach
Mamma’s Advice on Respect and Political Hypocrisy
Sarah Cashman recalls her harsh view of U.S. politics, criticizing cover ups and double standards among leaders. She uses family folklore to condemn corruption and the supposed immunity of the rich and powerful, urging accountability.
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Mamma
Long Beach Police Respond to Editorial on City Finances
A Long Beach police officer challenges an editorial claiming the city cannot afford raises for workers, arguing the city spends millions on a used tramp steamer and overseas trips for council members while denying collective bargaining rights to police. The letter calls for wage increases aligned with inflation and cites concerns over city hall costs and perks.
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Long Beach
Nixon files agreement sparks questions on access and control
The Nixon custody deal over White House papers and tapes redraws access rights, giving Nixon sole custody of a key area and limiting official search or review. It delays subpoenas, threatens independent oversight, and hints at broader cover up risks while preserving key materials from criminal probes.
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White House
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House
Special Prosecution Force
Nixon White House
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Ford faces questions over Nixon library deal
The text alleges no Justice Department involvement in a Nixon library agreement approved Sept 5 by GSA administrator Arthur Sampson. It cites Benton L. Becker as negotiator and notes Sampson's Nixon ties while urging Ford to void the deal or let Congress act to protect the public interest in presidential materials.
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United States
Benton L. Becker
Ford
Nixon
General Services Administration
Arthur F. Sampson
Sampson
Congress
Nixon critics complain about letters to the editor
JOSEPHINE E. RENNER of Lakewood says she is tired of letters against Mr Nixon in the paper. She defends his record and questions perceived double standards on Watergate, Chappaquiddick, milk fund money, and ITT.
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Chappaquiddick
Milk Fund
ITT
Josephine E. Renner Lakewood
Red tide kills anchovies in Alamitos Bay
Earl Marks laments mass fish deaths blamed on red tide and pollution. He notes squid emerging from water and a foul harbor smell affecting Santa Fe Springs residents, warning of potential harm to children and future generations.
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Santa Fe Springs
Earl
Marks
Long Beach
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