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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1955
Page
10
Long Beach defends its tidelands efforts amid a Supreme Court setback in the Mallon case. The editorial defends the city against a smear campaign tied to the Allen bill, notes prudent handling of tidelands funds and court decisions, and asserts the city followed the law and policy.
Herbert R. Klocksiem of Long Beach urges California’s legislature to decide on capital punishment amid three bills by McMillan. He cites cost, deterrence doubts, and famed cases as reasons to vote, asking constituents whether to abolish, impose a five year pause, or require jury recommendation for death. He notes statewide debate and references the Chessman case and Wells.
Congressman Martin Dies of Texas, former House Un American Activities chair, writes that President Roosevelt blundered at Yalta and that acknowledging mistakes is not a condemnation of the Democratic Party. He cites warnings from 1939 and argues denial endangers America and future generations.
Virginia Kelly reports that Senate Democrats, led by Chairman Chevez, aim to block Marine Corps reductions of 22,000 personnel and resist other service cuts. Stennis opposes mobile ground force cuts. Symington warns about air-atomic power pressures. The effort centers on preserving forces and funding, amid broader defense budget tensions.
A verse about the author failing at party manners and table etiquette while attempting to eat standing up. It humorously contrasts proper posture with craving dainty tidbits and the difficulty of juggling the serving napkin, napkin slipping, and the dip spoiling the scene.
Long Beach items recall Hilton Hotel site sale to Stevens Chicago for 400000 from Alphonzo Bell, wartime policemen entering civil service exams, harbor guard during tanker strike, Fark Commission windbreak plan at Marine Stadium, Clarke compositions featured by Municipal Band, and the Amusement League egg hunt drawing hundreds of children on the beach.
A compact note cites Leviticus on obedience as the Christian crown, attributing it to Schiller. The line emphasizes how Aaron and his sons fulfilled all that the Lord commanded through Moses. The quote frames obedience as central to Christian practice.
Public forum letters must be under fifty words with genuine signatures and addresses. The editor may edit letters for taste or space to fit the column. Signatories should provide bona fide names and full addresses for publication.
A reader questions the Public Forum column by Mrs. Hardin for referring to Republicans as the Smear Party and cites Washington correspondent Doris Freeson in the St. Louis Post Dispatch regarding alleged Democratic smear tactics against the President. The letter notes mentions of Butler Neely Stevenson and Harriman and asks whether attack and smear are being conflated with criticism.
Carl J. Nyquist cites the Indian Rationalist in October 1954, noting Jawaharlal Nehru’s letter on secular state concepts in India's constitution. He compares it with American principles, highlighting religious freedom, atheism rights, and absence of a religious oath for public office.
The document enumerates key Press Telegram personnel including Ridder Publisher Harold My, Samuel Cameron General Manager, H F Buemester Editor, Malcolm Epley Executive Editor, and Washington News Service contact. It lists office locations in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and advertising representatives Metropolitan Group Inc.
Three California Supreme Court justices dissented in the tidelands oil decision. The case drew national attention as questions arose about public property gifts to a limited group and whether Congress could authorize similar actions. George Livesey, 419 W. Fifth St, noted for commentary on the ruling.
A reader quiz cites Jaialai ball as the fastest in any sport clocked at over 450 mph, far beating golf. Other Qs cover chewing gum calories, the 120 inch telescope under construction at Lick, Loving County Texas as the least populated, and the 1883 standard time adoption by American railroads at 12 noon on November 18 1883.
A verse musing on leftovers as people who linger after guests depart. The speaker contrasts those who stay with hospitality and those who drift away, framing late hours and dawn as the consequence of inconsiderate guests who linger instead of leaving. The poem reflects on social grace and fatigue.
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