Editorial Progress in Flood Control in LA County
The piece notes that federal flood control work in Los Angeles County is 42 percent complete and could reach 50 percent with proposed 1957 funding. It credits Army Engineers and local efforts for mitigating this year’s floods, cites a $55 million avoided loss, and highlights Supervisor Herbert Legg’s pivotal role since 1934 in securing federal aid and guiding the project amid local disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Sturgis
Army Engineers
Los Angeles County
Arthur H. Frye
Los Angeles
Herbert Legg
Legs
George Malone
U. S
Nevada
Legg
National Rivers and Harbors Board
Hansen
Sepulveda
We Owe Our Children Gare Parents And Curfew Fines
Judge Roberta Butzbach in Cerritos District Court lectured 54 parents of teenagers arrested for curfew violations. Each was fined 100 dollars with 90 dollars suspended if their child stays curfew compliant for a year. She urged parental responsibility noting only parents can ensure reasonable teen hours.
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Roberta Butzbach
Cerritos District Court
Butz Hach
Butzbach
California Senate seat hinges on Kuchel in 1956 race
California Republicans view Senator Kuchel as vulnerable in a tight re election fight as Earl Warren Nixon and Knowland loom large. Democrat Richard Richards, 39, emerges as a colorful yet inexperienced challenger amid intraparty clashes and Nixon era tactics. Yorty counters, Richards faces scrutiny over civil liberties stance and past civil rights cases.
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Los Angeles
California Republians
Tom Kuchel
Ruchel
Earl Warren
Richard M.nixon
Senate
William P Knowland
Goodwin Knight
Washington
Tan Warren
Nixon
GOP
Kuchel
Warren
Richard Richards
Richards
Mildred Younger
Younger
Jerry Voorhis
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Fresno
Samuel Yorty
Los Angeles Times
Yorty
Presidential succession laws in mess and Wilson idea
Washington reports a chaotic state of presidential succession law. The piece cites House committee study led by Rep. Celler, noting Congress could define vice presidency transfer and potential removal for inability. It recalls Woodrow Wilson’s 1916 plan to fix succession by Cabinet reshuffle and resignation to allow Hughes immediate succession.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
White House
Judiciary Committee of
House
Emmanuel Celler
New York
Congress
Supreme Court
Senate
Republican Congress
Charles Evans Hughes
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
United States
Words From Job Echo in Wentworth Dillon’s Line
A compact quotation reflecting on speech and memory from the era, citing Job 58:2 as a frame for the claim that spoken words cannot be recalled. The author Wentworth Dillon is referenced, aligning the line with historical literary voice.
Tidelands study to be continued into 1957 session
The tidelands interim committee will not hold further hearings before the March budget session. Chairmen John McFall says another meeting is unlikely, and progress report outline will be prepared by George Grover. The panel may meet in Sacramento after the session starts to approve the report and seek continued investigation with funds for 1957. Members face election timing as terms expire end of year.
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Yorty
Richards
Ruchel
Long Beach
W.8. Grant
John McFall
Manteca
Los Angeles
McFall
Elley
George Grover
Sacramento
Congress
Eleventh
LeRoy Johnson
Tidelands
Love Poem Refines A Simple Valentine Line
A short verse by E A Guest extols the phrase I love you as the fairest and most joyful valentine line though speech clutter and poetry rushes to adorn it, the simplest expression remains supreme.
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Valentine
Long Beach Flashbacks Of Fortunes And Fortunes Lost
A compact look back at Long Beach notes spanning eras. Ten years ago the city benefited with 1 450 000 for storm sewers and a new bridge on Long Beach Boulevard over the Flood Control channel. Twenty years ago five ocean yachts were slated to depart for Mexican waters. Thirty years ago Coast Guard actions tied to rum running and a motorboat seizure marked a rougher era.
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Long Beach
Long Beach Blvd
Ford Co
OCEAN
Capt
G. Allen Hancnck
Valero IT
Vincent Astor
Nourmahal
E. L. Cord
Virginia
F.C. Hubbell
Black Swan
Harry. Hanneywell
Invader
Long, Beach
Carino
Coast Guard
Marion
Douglas
Public Forum Letter Guidelines For Local Papers
Public forum letters must stay under 250 words and include a title, signatures, and addresses. Editors may edit for taste or to save space while preserving the author’s viewpoint and signature details. This notice outlines format and compliance expectations for readers submitting letters.
Mobs and lynching fear across regions and cities
Letter writer asserts mobs threaten communities beyond the South citing incidents in Alabama Maryland and Omaha. He recalls a sheriff protecting a Black suspect and a mob riot that included arson and a mayor executed by a traffic pole. The piece defends vigilant policing and condemns mob violence.
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Alabama
Maryland
Omaha
Neb
Court House
Eugene Creed
3Rd St
Eviction Notice Tears Upset Daisy Ave Scout Group
Residents of 1855 Daisy Ave express mixed feelings over the eviction of a Boy Scout troop from local camping. The letter from MR. AND MRS RJ NOLL admits disappointment and stresses the boys’ efforts to be good American citizens, seeking guidance on next steps.
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Daisy Ave
RJ. Noll
Crossing Officer Wonderful Man praised in North Long Beach
A North Long Beach reader writes to the editor praising a Muriel and Artesia Street crossing officer. The correspondent, a former police lieutenant and parent, commends the officer for his calm manner and protective presence at Starr King School, noting how he prevents dangerous incidents with students. He expresses broad parental gratitude and concern for child safety.
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Muriel
Artesia St
North Long Beach
Starr King School
Questions Answers Updrafts Keep Clouds in Air
A reader question explains that clouds stay aloft due to updrafts lifting water droplets and ice crystals. when droplets grow too large, rain falls. The piece also notes an artificial lake in Crawford County Pennsylvania with prolific carp, a summer resort where ducks can walk on fish backs.
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Pennsylvania
Crawford County
Portraits Metcalfe Valentine Verse Card
A sentimental Valentine poem from Metcalfe expresses deep affection and enduring promises. It frames the message as a heartfelt gift beyond a simple greeting card, wishing lasting fidelity and mutual devotion despite being apart. The speaker pledges sincere love and commitment.
Ridder Hines and Press Telegram Office Contacts
The document lists staff roles at Ridder and associates including publisher and general manager. It also names executive editors, news bureaus, and advertising representatives with office addresses in New York Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco. Current press listings note bureau locations and representative firms.
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Washington
BB Albee
National
Ridder Johns, Inc
New York
E. 50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley Detroit
Eeeneeee
Pero Hse
Minneapolis
Reas Tower
St Paul
East 4Th St
Los Angeles
Wilshire
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
Comic
Metropolitan Group, Inc AE
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Tideland
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Metcalfe
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold Mm. Hines
Sampel Cameron
H. F. Buemester
George Clark
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