City Lobbyist McWhinney Back In Sacramento For Long Beach
In a personal column the Long Beach advocate lauds W C McWhinney a retired Edison Company lobbyist now assisting Long Beach on an emergency subscription bill. He surveys the city, briefs agencies, and pushes for action as two overloaded Assemblymen struggle with thousands of bills. A 22 minute subsidized film on subsidence tests is planned to persuade lawmakers.
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Postal rate history from 1793 to 1845 summarized
This editor’s note introduces a nostalgic history of U S postal rates, tracing changes from 1793 to 1845. It cites initial charges based on distance and wheel counts, then shifts through key revisions, including 1799 1815 1816 and 1845, noting single letters and packets, and marking the Postmaster George J McMillin as the source.
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Long Beach notes recall past deals and projects
Ten year retrospective mentions Douglas Aircraft paying 2,093,009.48 to W A for the Long Beach plant with a decade to complete. School board visits discuss an 8.5 million building program. high costs hinder progress. Long Beach city plans water mains upgrades in Belmont Shore and Naples to address shortages.
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War Assets Administration
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Amusement League
A. B. Hohenshell
Belmont Shore
Naples
No Vice Presidents: US went 15 timer without VP
The passage notes periods with no vice president cause by deaths and resignations as seven presidents succeeded after presidential death, seven died in office, and one realigned to change the line of succession.
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Tension in Russia and China Feeds Reform Clash
The article reports rising tension in Russia, China, and Poland as industrial and agricultural reorganizations clash with party and military powers. It notes decentralization attempts, farmer resistance, and state overreach, with Khrushchev, Mao, and Gomulka facing pushback from regional leaders and the army influencing policy shifts.
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Personal You Can't Shrug Off a Bad Name
Sydney J. Harris argues against labeling cities races or nations without fact. He cites Chicago's Windy City myth and explains how branded reputations shape behavior. He warns that negative labels harm individuals and minority groups, shaping actions and responses.
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Excessive Noise Attacks Hearing and Nervous System
Dr Jordan argues excessive noise harms hearing and the nervous system in workers and city residents. He urges soundproofing, lubrication, insulation, and devices to protect hearing, noting that noise disrupts sleep and cadence and that some cities have begun noise control programs and arrest laws for useless horn blowing.
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Questions and Answers Q A Father of Mexican Independence
Q how long did Samuel Compers serve as president of the American Federation of Labor A Thirty seven years From Ma founding til his death Compers missed only one year as president of the organiza tion Q What addition was made this year to Baseball's Hall of Fame A The 10 millionth basball mare since the major leagues were organized was tossed out by President Eisenhower on opening day Dearing his autor ograph the ball remarked for the Hall of Fame Q few many countries n Africa tie on the equator A Five French Equatorial Africa the Belgian Congo Uganda Kenya and the Italian Somailland Q When was the first regu lar air passenger service across the Atlantic estab lished t A On May 20 1959 when the Yankee Clipper took off from Port Washington N Y bound for Europe von Q Wha jy known as the Father of Mexican independ ence A Miguel Hidalgo the Privat of Dolores
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Congress Mood May Endanger Defense, Pearson Warns
Drew Pearson describes a wild mood in Congress with sweeping budget cuts and partisan bickering. He highlights tensions between the White House and GOP moderates, reflecting on how leadership shifts could affect armed services and overall war effort, referencing Montgomery, Eisenhower, Bradley, and Patton.
Thinking It Over By Robert I Diffenbacher
The essay contrasts valuing material treasures with spiritual riches. It argues that possessions like cash and jewelry lose meaning, while treasures stored in the Book of Life carry eternal worth. Heavenly tallying of virtues brings inner peace, unlike earthly goods that cannot accompany us to eternity.
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