Congress Taps Brake on Debt With 278 Billion Cap
Editorial lauds Eisenhower signing a debt reduction bill setting a temporary 278 billion limit and a permanent 275 billion ceiling. Sen. Byrd warns of persistent overspending and rising interest costs, urging tighter expenditure control as Congress finally acts to curb debt growth.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Sen. Byrd
Senate
Sen
Byrd
Harsh Punishments Sought for Kidnap Hoaxers
A discussion on crimes against grieving families cites false clues and hoax calls aimed at kidnapped children. Police traced two perpetrators in New York while recalling the Lindbergh case. The piece urges specific laws to deter malicious interference in kidnapping cases and insists no punishment is too severe.
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Morris’ Weinberger
Westbury
N. Y
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Reaction to federal school aid bill crushes Eisenhower hopes
The piece analyzes party dynamics in the House as Southern Democrats and Republicans defeat the federal school aid bill. It argues the Southern coalition backed by economic interests blocked the measure, while the President’s stance and future political fate are weighed against the party’s strategy and potential 1960 reelection implications.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Publicanis
Kelley
Jess
Gettysburg
Supreme Court
News timing and sponsored TV briefings in Washington
A commentary argues that individual reporter effort beats handouts for breaking news. It notes the press and networks clash over preferred media for announcements and urges reporters to uncover details early to publish first. It also compares radio TV press conferences with standard outlets and calls for less reliance on handouts.
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Washington News
Committee of Congress
Washington
Long Beach name eyed for new nuclear cruiser
Admiral Burke states the name Long Beach is under Navy consideration for the new nuclear powered guided missile cruiser and will not be influenced by the PF 34 frigate. Rep Hasmer pressed to add PF-34 to disposal list. JAG and Burke respond no redesignation now. The PF-34 would be renamed if Long Beach is chosen. The piece frames civic pride as a regional interest across western U S territories.
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Brownell
General
General Motors
Long Beach
Navy
Naval Operations
Arleigh Burke
Craig Hasmer
California
Hasmer
Burke
Iva H. Nunn
House Armed Services
Carl Vinson
Judge Advocate General
Hosmer
Brooklyn
JAG
Just Folks Observation Test by E A Guest
A poem recounts a patient enduring an observation test. The speaker describes medical scrutiny from day to night with observers knocking, examining, and collecting samples. The piece questions when true rest occurs during the prolonged monitoring.
Long Beach ballots mix bold bets and bread price shifts
In Long Beach July election voters supported charter amendments while bond issues worth 0 and 450000 lost. Local GOP leaders were named including Lloyd C. Leedom as vice chairman of the LA County Republican Central Committee. Nickel a loaf bread rose to 6 cents with other loaves unchanged. The Coast Highway cutoff between Santa Monica and Seal Beach was promised within 12 months by the State Highway Commission. Los Cerritos field gas output totals 1 127902 expected to run out by year end 1927.
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Lloyd C. Leedom
Los Angeles County
Republican Central Committee
Newton M. Toda
Melvin Campbell
Santa Monica
Seal Beach
State Street
State Highway Commission
City Hall
Los Cerritos
Long Beach
Public Forum Letters for Publication Guidelines
Public forum notices explain letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. They may be edited for taste or to save space to fit available column space and maintain readability.
Proposed Ban on All Night Parking Sparks Protest
A North Long Beach club backs an ordinance to ban all night street parking citywide, prompting letters arguing the plan is punitive and impractical. Critics say drivers already pay taxes and fees and that garages remain scarce and costly, urging alternative limits like a 24 hour cap.
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North Long Beach
Long Beach
Santa Ana
Lynwood
Norteal
All Night Parking Ban Faces Long Beach Critics
A PRESS-TELEGRAM letter argues that an all night parking ban would harm Long Beach residents and visitors. The writer contends the city’s 300,000 population plus transients would suffer, urging the council to study hardships before voting. The letter notes cars may legally stay five days in place without removal.
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Long Beach
Press-Telegram Masthead and Advertising Network
The Press Telegram current masthead lists Publisher Harold Mf Hines Asst to Publisher Samuel C Camnéroh Genls Manager K P Burmester and Malcolm Epley with Washington News Bureau and national advertising representation across offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and Sutter Street. Comic Advertising Representative is Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Herman H. Aidder
Harold Mf. Hines
Samuel C. Camnéroh
K.P. Burmester
Malcolm Epley
Metetsreveies Egitot
National Avertising
Aidder-Johns
New York
Neu
E. 50Th St
Chicago
Wrigity Bidg
Dorioie Sisine
Penobscat' Bida
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
Pal Issem
East Ath St
Los Angele
Wilshire Bigg
San Franciscon
Sutter St
Metropolitan Group; Inc
Protest Against All Night Parking Ban Plan
Unfair press telegram protests proposed all night parking ban especially in downtown rental area. Ordinance seen as unfair and clearly aimed at aiding selfish interests. J Siegel objects.
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J. Siegel
E. Ocean Bivd
Doyle Birthday Greeting for Rep Clyde Doyle
Jeanette Threadgill of Villa Riviera Hotel calls attention to July 11 as the birth day of Rep Clyde Doyle, longtime Long Beach resident and 23rd District congressman. She urges citizens who know his work to join in sending congratulations on his natal day.
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Doyle
Clyde Doyle
Long Beach
Congress
California
Jeanette Threadgill
Street name clash in Eau Claire prompts name change talk
Reader proposes replacing Truman Ave with Henry Ave in Eau Claire Wisconsin while suggesting a later shift to Joe McCarthy Ave. Community feedback reflects ongoing street naming debates with mixed opinions.
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Adi LS
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Truman
Henry Ave
Joe McCarthy
The Friendly Circle Without Dues or Meetings
A poem extols a universal society without initiation fees or formal meetings. It envisions a global fraternity where friendship is the sole requirement, and minutes are kept in the heart as members help one another.
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