It’s Only Half an Answer Legislative Auditor Plan
The article argues A Alan Post outlines a one sided budget plan for California avoiding new taxes by tapping reserves and cutting services. It criticizes relying on austerity measures and reserve funds while proposing reductions, fund transfers, and fee changes that could harm state programs. Gov Knight’s luxury tax idea is favored as a fuller solution.
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California
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Fair and Exposition Fund
University of California
Knight
Bus Growth Lessons From Cincinnati Imaginative Transit Plan
California bus companies could lift failing health by adopting imaginative promotion like Cincinnati's cub bus plan. Commuters pay 10 dollars for a reserved monthly seat and travel nonstop to destinations, a model praised by John Paul Jones of Cincinnati’s promotion department for clearing downtown congestion. Promotion efforts, not fare hikes, could revitalize California transit markets.
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John Paul Jones
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Matusow Confession Puts Government in Dilemma
Washington report notes Harvey Matusow admitted lying under oath before Congress and in federal courts. His recantation challenges the government’s use of his testimony in cases on communism and loyalty oaths, raising questions about witnesses, motives, and possible influence on investigations.
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Wisconsin
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Francis E. Walter
Pennsylvania
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Methodist Church
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Harold Velde
Illinois
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Just Folks by E A Guest Grave
A humorous poem about gravy stains frustrating a well dressed man. The speaker laments gravy slipping onto his vest sleeves shirts and blue serge suit after meals. He notes the napkin stays clean while the garments bear blotches from the sauce.
Long Beach News Briefs Run Through Decades
A decade ago Calship safety program cut accidents by sixty percent in twelve months. Surfside Colony and Sunset Beach reported minor beach property damage from 65 foot tides. Twenty years ago city officials pitched a 70.006 million dollar public works share to state planners. The fleet conducted a two week cruise. Thirty years ago beach purchases sparked debate at the Board of Realtors. Houghton Park planned space for quoits. Assemblyman Merriam spoke to the Woman's City Club. A senator warned inflation may surge, noting it looked cute until understood.
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Eisenhower calls for freeing oppressed peoples behind iron curtain
A political column argues the United States should press for liberation behind the Iron Curtain. It cites food aid and open governance as tools to awaken Soviet and satellite peoples, praising Eisenhower for reviving talk of liberation and urging concrete aid to spur potential uprisings.
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Portraits from METCALFE a treasure of gifts I keep
The speaker values small gifts from friends and three dear children. A razer from Jimmie, a calendar from Dor, and an ash tray from Krissie occupy a study, each item recalling fond memories. The writing recalls learning lessons and early grades, cherishing these keepsakes above others.
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Briefs From Sen Soaper on Modern Life and Style
A humorous roundup notes the automatic car era reduces driver effort on cold starts while a former tinkerer fiddles with an ashtray and lighter. It jokes about breakfast cereal toys, fashion blame, and a mayoral wife’s influence on outfits. A Kansas senator seeks hospital care after collapse. The piece ends with a quip on modern domestic life and lifestyle excesses.
Public Forum Letter Policy for Signatures
A public forum note states that letters must not exceed 500 cards and must include bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for decency or to save space to fit the column limits.
Lincoln and Washington contrasted in a citizens’ ode
The piece contrasts Lincoln and Washington on birth death and legacy, praising Washington as founder and Lincoln for endurance. It urges reading Washingtons Farewell Address and Lincoln’s first inaugural to renew devotion to the Constitution and freedom. The column includes notes by Elsa and Robert Armstrong about highway safety fines and license suspensions.
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Stonewall Jackson Mayor's Precedent and Tea Break View
Ww. A. Campbell cites Stonewall Jackson and mine work customs to argue for regular breaks. He recalls 15 minute rest periods during marches to improve health and speed, claiming this approach helped troops reach destinations faster and fit better upon arrival.
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Stonewall Jackson
A. Campbell
Vista St
Punishment Key to Traffic Tragedy
Editorial argues punishment fails to deter highway accidents and calls for stronger enforcement. It states fines of 25 to 100 dollars rarely deter offenders and reflects on past attempts to use threats and penalties to improve highway safety.
Take Second Look at Peace Drives
In a tense period, citizens should scrutinize peace movement sponsors and avoid uncritical support. An address basing on General Douglas MacArthur’s plea for abolition of war is cited as misrepresented by some, urging readers to read fully. Roy W. Abel, 806 Ocean Center Blog.
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Douglas MacArthur
United States
California
Press Telegram-Herman Staff Directory Entry
Ridder publisher Harold M. Hines. assistant to publisher Samuel C. Gameron. general manager listed among executive staff in the newsroom roster.
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Samuel C. Gameron
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