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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1956
Page
8
Long Beach faces a bumpy season as midtown flood control work tore up streets and heavy rains worsened conditions. City plans call for intensive repairs funded by regular funds and state tax revenue. 50 miles will get major fixes, with recapping on key avenues like Tenth and West Third Streets to restore satisfactory service.
The piece argues that advertising lowers costs by supporting free press and mass markets, spurring competition, and raising living standards. It claims ads provide essential information on availability and price, underpinning American enterprise and jobs, with the theme Advertising helps you live better for less.
Cynics doubt a full Senate probe into campaign spending and lobbying will occur in an election year. Senator Gore signals investigation into contributions and fundraising. Senator Kennedy set to probe lobbying. Senator Knowland questions jurisdiction and suggests a joint committee. The rules committee and reorganization panel may oversee related actions.
The document lists press and publishing personnel including Press-Gebaram, Herman H Ridder as publisher and Harold M Hines as publisher. It also names Samuel G Camorana as assistant to the publisher and H F Surniester as general manager, plus editors Malcolm Epley and executive editor for the Washington bureau. Office addresses span New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and San Diego with Ridder-Johns as an advertising representative.
Sen Soaper announces Adlai Stevenson will serve as a charity disc jockey. He quips about a nostalgic stroll and a 1952 tune, while imagining a future where four cars tune in at once for family fun and prosperity.
Washington observes a mispunctuation clash over Vice President Nixon remarks on a unanimous Supreme Court. The analysis cites Earl Warren, Roosevelt, Truman, Vinson, and political sensitivity to commas affecting the interpretation of a 1940s era court decision.
A current stage play in San Francisco portrays a character who violently attacks a television on stage. Each outburst shatters the screen with a small explosion, blue smoke, and a sulfur scent, illustrating the era’s-shock at home intrusion by television.
A collage recalls past Long Beach events with mentions of T Mercier visiting for line facilities inspection, air freight service slated at Long Beach Municipal Airport, and Western Air Sites. Other items note Dorothy Golden as Reina de los Jardines in Ensenada, a State Unemployment Reserves Commission session, and a Model Home opening along with TV influenced domestic life and social behavior shifts in earlier years.
A reflective prose piece recalls a tired observer watching Henry and Marjorie at play. The narrator compares their boundless energy to his own past youth and wonders about a life of constant movement or speech. In the end he feels more worn by observing than by action.
Readers weigh in on U S arms shipments to Saudi Arabia and the impact on Israel and the Middle East. Irving Moskowitz argues for Israel’s defense needs while criticizing policy and press coverage. Hamilton Stark reflects on reincarnation theory and moral duty. Mervin Ranagan condemns loud juke boxes near bars and urges regulation to protect public order.
A reader argues that nightlife should be orderly and cites the need for curbs on late hours noise from bars and jukeboxes. The letter emphasizes constructive criticism aimed at improving community livability.
Readers query meaning of twin spires symbolizing Jesus Christ's divine and human natures. Old Deerfield Village Massachusetts cited as least changed colonial New England town. Port of New York Authority notes 155 miles of waterfront with 65 miles berthage for deep sea ships.
A civic plea urges readers to support neighbors and contribute to local projects. It notes debts to community, the importance of helping protects homes and schools, and requests timely participation, promising divine acknowledgment for heeded summons.
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