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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

5

Senate approves 2.55 billion school aid bill for floor clash

The Senate Labor Committee backed a 2.55 billion three year school aid plan adding 252 million to Kennedy recommendations. It would fund public school construction or teacher salaries or both with a new state allotment formula. Debate set to begin Tuesday with Democrats supporting the measure and two Republicans opposing. The bill extends the present aid program for overcrowded districts near federal installations.

Washington Senate Labor Committee Kennedy White House Senate Everett M. Dirksen Milnois Barry Goldwater Ariz. Dirksen House Senate Committee Sens Jin Jacob K. Javits New York Clifford P. Case George Tait California Department of Employment Toll

PRESS CORPS CALLS FOR BETTER SET UP AT CONFERENCES

A Kennedy era press conference critique describes chaotic scenes as reporters shout for recognition. It argues the random picking of questioners disrupts discussion and questions the value of written queries though notes crowd size makes equal opportunity hard. It urges reform to encourage thoughtful inquiries.

Washington Eisenhower Kennedy

Award Contract for Fire Alarm at L B Marina

Fire protection at Long Beach Marina will be improved with a $33 412 system of alarm boxes and connections. AF&G Electric Inc of Long Beach submitted the low bid among seven bids opened at city hall. Engineers had estimated $35 000. Sixteen new alarm boxes will be installed at strategic locations adjacent to all four basins.

Long Beach Marina Af&g. Electric, Inc Long Beach City Hall

Press Jealousy Delays Needed Change

A reflective line notes the press will likely resist reform and take time to alter its prerogatives, even as public demand for change grows. The remark hints at tension between media power and accountability without detailing specific events or actors.

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