An ideal law school vision from Morris Abram
Editorial argues law schools should train policy makers, not just lawyers. Morris Abram urges Brandeis style reforms to teach public policy aims, evaluating criminal law purposes and evidence theories. He suggests graduates could better craft laws and govern.
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History and romance in midcentury book notices
A burst of book blurbs reviews several recent titles. Laszlo Farr’s The History of the Carriage traces wheeled transport from ancient Kish to modern times with illustrations. Louis B. Wright’s Glory and the Gospel surveys Renaissance explorers. Russell Nye’s The Unembarrassed Muse presents American mass culture history. Anita Stevens and Lucy Freeman’s Hate My Parents analyzes child rebellion and parenting styles.
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Anita Stevens
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Lucy Freeman
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Retirement inequities and a long service record
Col. X served in two wars with two wounds and earned three decorations. He retired at 50 after 30 years of service and died at 55 from a heart attack. Iris, his widow, believed she would continue receiving government checks for a period.
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Military widows faces poverty due to lack of automatic survivor annuity
The article explains that military retirees do not automatically provide survivor benefits to widows, unlike civil servants who receive 55 percent of retirement pay. It notes a voluntary family protection plan and contrasts costs under different programs, with a bill by Rep. Charles S. Gubser seeking automatic low-cost coverage for military spouses.
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Senator Soaper A Bank Robbery Thwarted
A youthf al bandit failed to operate the slick shift on a commandeered car, thwarting a bank robbery. The incident raises questions about youth and criminal capability amid broader social chatter.
Brown's book on Reagan judged as petulant critique
Sacramento review argues Pat Brown's 220 page assessment Reagan and Reality: The Two Californias is blunt and biased yet contains valid points. Brown claims Reagan harmed California with higher taxes and weaker services, while the critic notes inaccuracies and a peevish tone that undermines the work's credibility. The article suggests the book may not sway supporters or skeptics but offers measurable critique of Reagan era policy.
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Old enough to fight and vote debate lettered
A Long Beach reader argues that military service matures a man and improves voting judgment. A veteran’s readiness to vote is contrasted with non veterans, and a call for voter tests for those aged 41 or older is suggested. The letter cites discipline, health benefits, and citizenship experience from service.
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Charlotte B. Palen
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