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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1956
Page
10
Floyd Ralston argues against pure materialism in the March 27 Public Forum, praising America’s religious heritage and warning that science alone cannot govern humanity. He cites Russia’s secularism, notes science’ achievements like atomic split and radio, but insists belief in God’s power remains essential to civilizational stability.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rejects the federal government’s blanket sovereign claim to water from the Santa Margarita River near Camp Pendleton. It declares the government is simply another water user outside the enclave, preserving private rights of Fallbrook residents and signaling a liberal stance against overreach amid ongoing Fallbrook litigation.
The Long Beach City Council designates April 8 to 14 as Noise Abatement Week amid concerns over loud city living. Officials note no one will be punished for observing the week, with similar observances encouraged year round.
Bruce Biossat notes new Russian data suggest Soviet numbers may be about 260 million, down from 220–225 million estimates. If accurate, this reduces Moscow's lead over the United States and reshapes views on wartime losses, manpower, and the balance between communism and the free world in 1966.
Senator Soaper jokes about paying a wife’s traffic ticket and justifying personal gain, while an economist doubts a new Depression. A humorous mix questions wartime powder keg risks, Dodgers drafting Johnny Podres, and farm bills parity in plain prose.
Washington reports strong talk Nixon could be Eisenhower’s heir apparent and the GOP’s 1960 presidential standard bearer. The piece reviews potential challengers Stevenson Kefauver and Marriman, plus a possible movement to stop Nixon at the San Francisco convention. It notes the era’s vice presidential risk and recalls Justice Jackson’s heart attack and death, drawing parallels to Eisenhower’s health.
The undersecretary of the navy Thomas S Gates Jr a Philadelphian merits honorary citizenship in Long Beach for supporting naming a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser after the city Rep Craig Hesmer urged the move Gates replied that he concurs with Long Beach as a fine name choice and will review the proposal
Long Beach shows strong support for the Navy and its personnel as Congress weighs a new cruiser. Officials note USS Long Beach PF 34 was loaned to Japan in 1953 and would require renaming if the city’s name is assigned to the proposed nuclear powered guided missile cruiser.
Fifty years ago a dream sparked a land of freedom where boys and leaders formed clubs. Merchants doctors and tradesmen joined trained by work and play. Sheltered from the crowded street they grew to meet hazards and serve as men.
Long Beach officials reviewed municipal street layouts ahead of adjustments for the $12,000,000 Terminal Island Freeway. The Long Beach Boys Club celebrated National Boys Club Week as citywide planning and permit trends show growth in permits and bank debits. The Harry Riley flood control bill drew endorsements from the Water Commission and county groups amid oil valuation lawsuits and Union Pacific railroad concerns.
Publisher Harold M. Hines and assistant Samuel C. Cameron-Gent are listed alongside editor Hyde Burmester and senior writer Malcolm Epley. Executive editor position cited with Washington News Bureau. Ridder-Joting Inc. ad reps noted. Office addresses include New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco locations.
Letter by Walter W Strong of 5801 Garford St questions President Eisenhower and Soviet threats in March 19 address to Congress. It likens Ike to Holmes’ Watson and warns against inviting enemies to observe U S locations. Strong urges scrutiny of leadership and security.
Letter from F A Drake of Brooklyn thanks California voters for sending William F Knowland to the Senate. Drake praises Knowland as a defender of Americanism amid accusations of communism and internationalism and predicts future attacks by traitors. He expresses gratitude for California electing him.
A reflective verse pleads for proof of love with no harsh words or anger. The speaker admires a courteous partner who never scolds yet questions if genuine affection exists beyond gentleness. The poem contrasts devotion with self doubt.
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