Independent Press Telegram staff and offices details
The Independent Press Telegram lists key personnel and roles including Herman H Ridder editor publisher Daniel H Ridder editor and publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager Miles E Sines executive editor Larry Allison managing editor Don Ohf editor editorial page Bert Resnik assistant managing editor L A Collins Sr editorial columnist telephone 435-1161 Don Nutter advertising director E H Lowdermilk circulation director Milton A Lomas production manager and office address 604 Pine Avenue 90844.
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Independent Press-Telegram
Pine Avenus
Herman H. Ridder
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Sines
Larry Allison
Don Ohf
Bert Resnik
L.A. Collins Sr
Don Nutter
E. H. Lowdermilk
Milton, A. Lomas
Editorial on Ford amnesty plan and fairness
The piece argues that absolute fairness in amnesty for draft evaders and deserters is impossible and praises President Ford’s plan as reasonable. It notes the clemency board’s likely impartiality, outlines expectations for alternate service terms, and urges restraint and national unity as the amnesty unfolds. It also reflects on broader wartime fairness and past draft practices.
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Ford
U.S. Forest Service
Vietnam
National Guard
Auto safety costs vs lifesaving value in a federal program
Washington debate centers on auto safety standards and pollution rules as industry pressure grows to ease costs. General Motors chief cites a $270 price rise per car since 1972, while studies link air pollution to thousands of deaths and millions of illness days. Ford lauds safety gains, noting lower fatality rates and substantial savings in medical and legal costs.
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Wasilington
General Motors
Richard C. Gerstenberg
Gerstenberg
Congress
Ford
Readers condemn Nixon pardon and Ford stance in letters
Editor letters from Long Beach and San Pedro rail against Nixon’s pardon and Ford’s decision. Writers decry impeachment talk, defend Nixon, or call for justice and reform. Themes include constitutional concerns, policing, politics, and public dissent. Names include MRS. S. JOHNSON, RAYMOND TATE, and PHILIP KNOWLTON.
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Ford
Philip Knowlton
San Pedro
Nixon pardon debate stirs letters on justice and mercy
A reader letter defends Nixon, saying he made human mistakes not crimes and condemns the harsh charges and vendetta around Watergate. The writer credits President Ford with compassion while noting personal political leanings and questioning costs to taxpayers.
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Mr. Nixon
Nixon
Reagan's shifting stance on Nixon pardon and amnesty
The article contrasts Governor Reagan's inconsistent positions on Nixon's pardon and Vietnam era amnesty, noting his defense of Ford’s pardon while opposing amnesty for war resisters. It questions the consistency of his standard on crime and previews the political impact of future appointments, including a Supreme Court vacancy.
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Ford
Richard Nixon
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Goodwin Knight
Karl Warren
Louis Burke
Lect
Vith Flournoy
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