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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1956
Page
8
Editorial urges Long Beach voters to back Thursday bond propositions for airport safety, jobs, hospital facilities, parks, public safety, traffic, libraries, beaches, and Marina program. It warns a two-thirds vote is needed and calls all progress supporters to cast ballots to defeat critics and secure public welfare projects.
At its annual meeting Long Beach’s Armed Services YMCA faced a location crisis due to subsidence and nearby construction. A “board of inquiry” heard witnesses while legal questions tied to a Mallon case and state authorities prevent a Magnolia foot of the tidelands site, though legislation reserved the site for armed services use.
The National Citizens for Eisenhower Committee believes Ike will seek a second term if health permits and will announce around February 21. The New York Herald Tribune editorial urges a run if he is equal to the task after recovery. Segregation debate persists as several states back interposition theories, condemned by observers. Tokyo Rose criticized for remaining in the United States, while Michigan Governor Williams urges Adlai Stevenson to adopt a bolder program.
The passage cites scripture about piercing and asks how one who tears down the cross can reach heaven. It argues that a church claiming Christian status is false if it makes the cross of Christ of none effect.
Doris Fleeson reports on the Fresno California Democratic Council clash over Adlai Stevenson campaign strategy. Kefauver supporters press for a more populist message while Stevenson aides debate how to maintain impact without alienating voters. The Fresno gathering ends with Stevenson delivering planned remarks amid internal camp debate.
Sir Anthony Eden's U S visit is hailed as crucial to the cold war effort. The article lauds his statesmanship and the renewed Anglo American unity against Soviet pressure, stressing joint resolve to defend Berlin and deter East German moves. Churchill's and Eden's speeches are praised for tone and effectiveness.
An older voice laments changing townscapes and fading neighbors as time tears down old buildings and factories. He argues memories preserve the splendors of the past better than the present, urging to hold fast to remembered joys rather than yield to distance and strangers.
Ten years ago in Long Beach a City College student registration reached 1300 with 700 ex service men and 600 enrolled for night school. Lt Robert L. Wright and Lt Arch Wombacher retired from the Police Dept after 24 and 22 years respectively. Twenty years ago funeral services were held for Mrs Kate Drake widow of Col Charles R Drake builder of Hotel Virginia and founder of Virginia Country Clubs and the Long Beach Bath House and Amusement Assn. The Pacific Southwest Building at 215 American Ave was sold to Ralph Bailey and W M Patillo of San Bernardino and modernization began. Thirty years ago construction of the 12 million dollar metropolitan sanitary sewer proceeded and Long Beach was set to join the project.
A reflective piece explores how records in science, athletics, and other fields reflect human achievement. It questions who holds the highest record for humility and charity, noting that eternal happiness lies beyond earthly accolades while achievements push world progress.
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and must include bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for good taste or to save space.
Readers weigh the Douglas Airport Extension bonds amid space limits in The Forum. Letters from J A Campbell and others argue equity of payroll impact, industrial growth, and local jobs, while critics warn against financing airport facilities and potential overdevelopment.
Press-Gebeoram Herman H Ridder publisher and staff names listed with multiple regional advertising offices. Includes identities of publishers editors and executive staff along with address matrices in New York Chicago Detroit and Los Angeles.
PRESS-TELEGRAM reports Edith Mendez commends band director Gordon Carmen and the Long Beach Youth Band for canceling their Mardi Gras trip over Jim Crow concerns. She praises the community's stance on democracy and dignity for black and white children, noting the council and band deserve commendation.
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