Knight Emphasis on Urgency Mirrors California Growth
Governor Goodwin J. Knight tied California’s rapid growth to urgent policy action. He cited a population rise to about 13.98 million with projections near 16 million by 1960, notes on employment expansion, and a need to serve 150000 new households and about 24400000 new jobs by 1970. He urged dynamic water development, area of origin resolution, and use of tidelands funds for a state water program, while warning against partisan delay.
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Eisenhower Faces Shifting Winds Before Inauguration
Washington observers report a cool reception to President Eisenhower’s call for a stronger Middle East policy as he heads into his second term. Critics say his sudden policy shift unsettles allies and aides, with Democrats poised to limit his moves while treasuring Stevenson’s past warnings and seeking pragmatic cooperation in Congress.
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Reflections on Sabbath Propriety and Sanctity
A terse quotation contrasts desecration of sacred space with the view that the Sabbath serves the soul rather than the body. The speaker invokes biblical phrasing and a nod to figures such as Ezekiel and Empress Paine, emphasizing spiritual discipline over festivity.
Woodrow Wilson Principle Reimagined in Ike Middle East Plan
Washington opinion piece argues Eisenhower doctrine could extend to defend all nations, citing Wilsons League of Nations tenet as heart of world peace. It urges UN or major powers to guarantee borders against external aggression and warns Congress to clarify US intent to deter miscalculation by aggressors.
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Archaic Reflections and Mixed Jabs Highlight Local Page
The quip filled column rakes through 1957 and 1958 politics and pop culture with playful jabs at tax timing, hurricane Audrey, Dulles doctrine, and basketball players. It notes missing pictures of husbands and jokes about poetry and library bookmarks amid a mash of opinions and snappy asides.
Just Folks by E A Guest on Equal Life Paths
Poem contrasts fame and wealth with humble labor, asserting every person serves a human need. It argues nobility lies in doing one’s best, regardless of social status, and that character in action defines a life greater than titles or riches.
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Brest
Wentz Named Conservator of Municipal Airport in Long Beach
Ten years ago in Long Beach John Wentz of the Bureau of Budget and Efficiency was appointed conservator of the Municipal Airport by City Manager Carl Wirsching after Earle Lloyd resigned as aeronautics director. A state aid bill was introduced by Assemblyman John Gee Clark to seek federal funds for Alamitos Hay area after Army Engineers declined a request. A 15 minute hailstorm rattled Long Beach reels.
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Bureau of Budgets and’ Efficiency
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Wirsching
Earle A. Lloyd
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John Gee Glark
Army
Alamitos
Public Forum Letters Signed for Publication
Public forum letters must not exceed 259 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or to save space, with signatures and contact details preserved for publication.
Legal Driver Bawled Out
TICK RACINE, 1029 Broadway, argues that drivers fear high speed braking and that the average motorist is desensitized by horsepower ads. He advocates more stop signs caution and stricter penalties for speed violations, drunk or sober, after recounting a Ventura Boulevard to Hollywood and Santa Ana Freeways run at about 55 mph.
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Individual Bargaining Sheds Light on Union Picketing
A letter by S. Smith argues that picketing and strikes are rarely justified and that benefits should be settled through individual bargaining rather than union pressure. He states workers previously accepted agreed wages, now receive what unions force or permit, and asserts only individual agreement can ensure fair pay.
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Thoraten
Varinaala by METCALFE R a cautionary line poem
Face value is not worth a cent. Outer appearance hides truth and hypocrisy. Do not judge a person by looks or words. Trust time to reveal character and kindness. A warning to test a person before deeming them fit.
Metropolilas Coach Lines praised for courteous service at Pasadena parade
Mr and Mrs M R Jarrell of Cedar Ave thank Metro coach line staff for a pleasant ride to the Tose Parade in Pasadena. They commend the drivers as very competent and courteous as they traveled aboard the Metro bus and enjoyed attentive service.
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First Texas Oil Field Spindletop Highlight
An excerpt discusses Spindletop as Texas’s first great oil field near Beaumont in 1901. It also touches on magic illusion by Harry Blackstone and general advice on harvesting herbs, seeds, and diary-style Q&A about Army serial numbers and identity procedures.
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Press Telegram Office Listing and Ads Network
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at offices including Ridder Johns Inc New York Chicago Detroit Penobscot Building Minneapolis 202 Fayal Tower St Paul 58 East 40 Los Angeles 1638 Wilshire Building San Francisco 170 Sutter St Comic Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Group Inc.
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