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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

8

Editorial on tidelands battle funds for Long Beach

The California Tidelands Protective Association vows a tougher campaign against Long Beach over tidelands funds tied to the Allen bill. Stateside backers plan a non profit group to push seizure of Long Beach tidelands revenue, funded by undisclosed sources.

Long Beach Tidelands California Tidelands Protective Association Staterment Earrxt Long Beach Tidelands Mallon Amicus Curiae Malton Supreme Court

Coast Guard Saves Lives Off Long Beach in Ongoing Efforts

The Coast Guard near Long Beach handles over a thousand aid calls yearly with heavy August activity and regular July peaks. Two 256 foot cutters, two 95 foot patrol boats, and various rescue craft are ready at San Pedro and Long Beach Harbor to respond within minutes to distress signals from short wave radios. The service protects life and property at sea and along the coast, earning community appreciation.

Coast Guard Long Beach San Diego San Pedro Terminal Island Long Beach Harbor

High Dam Fight Near for Hells Canyon Plan

U S senators led by Morse and Neuberger press to back a 5.338 billion public power dam at Hells Canyon on the Snake River, while Idaho Power Co faces a lower 90 million dam at Brownlee. Costello’s provisional order favors Brownlee, citing cost and power sales, as three-month window remains before Congress adjourns.

Washington NEA U.S Hells Canyon Snake River Oregon Idaho Federal Power Commission William J. Costello Idaho Power Co Brownlee Oxbow Costello Full Congress Wayne Morse Richard Neuberger Middle Snake Hells Canyon High Bonneville Power Administration Northwest Bonneville Irade Power Co Bonnneville High Dam

Hollyhock status and font naming queries

Readers inquire whether hollyhock is annual or perennial and learn it is usually a perennial though some guides note variability by strain and culture. Other questions cover italic type origin in 1501 and army rating changes for technicians becoming specialists with new insignia and pay parity.

B.S. Mc Aldus Manutius Italy Petrarch Army

POW indoctrination critique urges broader American democracy education

A government study urged schools and communities to strengthen teaching of American ideals and political philosophy to help POWs understand democracy. It criticized limited exposure in schooling and warned that Soviet indoctrination succeeded where youth grasped little of the United States, its history, and political choices.

Washington Korea Karl Marx United States Marlow King Ami

Press Telegram Telegraph Publisher and National Ad Representatives

Press Telegram details staff including Herman WH Ridder publisher Maroid M. Hines assistant to publisher Samuel C. Cameron Washington News Bureau editor Malcolm Epley Estar Ive? editor. Ridder-Johna Inc ads with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles and other addresses. Comic Advertising Representative Metropolitan Group Inc.

Herman WH Ridder Maroid M. Hines Semuel C. Cameron Geni H. F. Burmester Malcolm Epley Estarive Ridder-Johna, Inc New Yorkk E. Bth

Drought Echoes In Quiet Verses By Guest

The poem describes a parched landscape where the earth appears to plead for rain. It notes the sun’s heat, browning fields, and the silent endurance of plants while people voice their discomfort through restrained words. The imagery contrasts human complaint with nature's steadfast suffering under drought.

Birthday for local rancher marks long Beach history

Ten years ago David W. Boyd celebrated his 93rd birthday, reflecting a ranching era in Long Beach before the area became a city. The Toledo improvement between Livingston Drive and Second Street was planned. Twenty years ago the Japanese naval tanker Sunosaki arrived to load 35,000 barrels of fuel oil. A 1?-acre reservoir near Walnut Avenue and State Street was planned to ease floods. Thirty years ago bids of 22.3 cents per square foot for eight inch concrete paving on Pacific Avenue from State Street to Willow Street were noted as low. Oil refining plants in Long Beach and Hynes had a daily capacity of 48,700 barrels.

David W. Boyd Long Beach Toledo Livingston Dr Second St Sunosaki Walnut Ave State St Pacific Ave Willow St Hynes

Welcome Lee as Neighbor in Garden Grove Letter

Public forum letter supports Major Sammy Lee as a neighbor and criticizes donors who refused to sell him a home. Signed by MR. AND MRS. DONALD R. PARSONS and MERVIN D. RANAGAN with addresses, urging acceptance and condemning stigma. Includes praise of Lee’s Olympic and Army service and calls for honesty and spiritual integrity.

Lee Sammy Lee Garden Grove Major Lee United States Army Donald R. Parsons Malinda Lane Garden

Prediction of One-Party Rule and Democrat Decline

The letter argues Republicans will dominate for the foreseeable future, predicting the extinction of the Democratic Party. It claims newspapers, columnists, and cartoonists demonize Democrats as traitors, and asserts Democrats cannot compete in modern media and politics. The writer signs as M. A. Shellbarger from 14 Seville Lane.

M. A. Shellbarger Seville Lane Garden

Feels Hopeless About Truth Press To

A reader statement argues against hating Ike while condemning suppression of facts. The writer suggests acceptance of possible reelection and condemns censorship, referencing PT editorials on the existence of more than one viewpoint.

Bwgram Ike

Repugnant Word Stricken From California Agency Titles

In Sacramento, the director of California’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Department has removed the word liquor from job titles, naming officers department agents and supervisors agents. Assembly members noted other Capitol curiosities, including ghostly figures on a photo from a group portrait and Earl Warren’s stay in a modest hotel upon returning home.

Sacramento Capitol California Alcoholic Beverage Control Department Russell S. Munro Assembly

Vaughan Jazz Duo Sides With Sen Soaper In Narrow Split

Bill Vaughan briefs note that the comedy duo will stay together under the name Vaughan and Martin versus Lewis amid suggestions to change it. The column also mentions Russia's atom machine boast, a survey on American women's diet, and light society quips about books and summer.

Martin Lewis

Proposer Declares Love On Bended Knee

A speaker vows lifelong devotion and requests lifelong partnership after confessing past hesitations. The heartfelt pledge centers on love, faith, and mutual commitment, with a solemn plea for the beloved to give herself. The speaker frames the proposal as a prayer and a destined union.

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