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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
8
California crossfiling lets voters support any candidate regardless of party. With crossfiled contenders across offices from governor to U S Senator, voters can mark ballots for the best person, not the party label, boosting primary influence and bipartisan appeal.
Voters approved a municipal proposal on June 1 to fund a Public Safety Building. The measure arose from crowded Juvenile Bureau conditions and similar issues at County Juvenile Hall, where teens are held with older offenders due to space shortages. Prop A funds new Juvenile Hall facilities.
The piece argues California spends about 500000 annually to pick up road litter, a cost it labels excessive. It urges stricter enforcement of litter laws and compares trash cleanup to broader wildlife conservation efforts, calling for prompt action alongside long term education.
Washington portrays Senator McCarthy as unknowingly self righteous and prone to contempt. The piece cites his conduct toward Mundt Dworshak Stevens Welch Symington and Army officials as evidence of a volatile persona. It argues his Army controversy would have been avoided with flatter acceptance of the facts.
A short poetic piece contrasts roses grown in a greenhouse for display with garden roses grown to be given away. The speaker admires both but finds garden roses carry a touch of glory despite imperfection due to their generous intent.
A Long Beach clipping recalls a tide of 250 albacore boats at Fish Harbor awaiting a season, the Normandy beachhead victory noted a day earlier, a 20 year old Silver Spray Pavilion fire, the fourth California Golden State trapshooting championships, and a 30 year forecast for Community Hospital opening on June 20, plus a New Zealand listener to Radio KFON.
A poet asks how often affection endures as time and clocks mark the minutes and hours. The refrain centers on a single name, the speaker’s beloved. The verses express persistent loneliness and an unchanging devotion despite distance or absence.
William C. Foster head of the Manufacturing Chemists Association advances a Marshall Plan like international bank for atomic energy materials reactors and know how to aid non-Communist nations. It envisions rental fees and use of private industry success stories to promote peaceful power while expanding global living standards. Foster cites DuPont Monsanto and other firms and predicts commercial atomic power within five years.
The Press Telegram announces its editorial and advertising offices and representatives, listing locations in New York and Chicago and major bureaus. It notes executive editors and the Washington News Bureau, with locations in Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Mateo.
Bill Vaughan surveys traffic safety rules and cultural quirks in a collage of wry observations. He riffs on timing trips, a rookie private tying up an army, Egyptian pyramids, a French pronunciation of Wyoming, hillbilly musicians with cars, school exams, shifting word meanings, and Americanism. The piece ties these threads to everyday delays, pride, and pace of modern life.
A public forum item notes edits to shorten content, preserve signals and addresses, and ensure clarity. Officials may edit nudity or other sensitive details to save space while retaining key participants and topics.
A PRESS-TELEGRAM letter argues against applying sacred titles to judges, urging that justice and mercy govern court life. The writer notes Supreme Court judges bear grave responsibility and warns that crimes deserving death penalties demand accountability, not mere favor. Eva Tracy signs from 5303 Montair.
Mrs. M. M. Cons urges disclosure of who holds commissions and honorable discharges as Senator McCarthy seeks clarity on who runs the government. She defends McCarthy’s legitimate conduct and criticizes Brownell and Hoover while noting the State Department’s alleged leftovers from prior administrations. The letter emphasizes public right to know who serves.
A vocal letter to the editor accuses the McCarthy era hearings of bias and partisanship. The writer denounces Democratic committee members and cites Attorney General Browne as a judge, while urging citizens to review constitutional provisions and the Zwicker testimony for context.
A dated and critical political commentary denounces U.S. militarism and war planning for Indochina, arguing peace threatens jobs and economy. It blames officials for steering the nation into conflict, cites Pearl Harbor, Churchill influence, and warns against political generals walking into traps.
A reader from 1080 Prospect Ave argues the dollar has shrunk while savings lost value and retirees work again. He cites higher prices yet praises American ingenuity and durable goods, noting luxury and homes have risen for workers, while many fail to notice the slow shift. Alfred E. Brighton, 127 Grand Ave, adds his view.
The column praises D Patrick Ahern for pushing better bus service and eliminating zone fares. It calls for industrial growth, a Panoram to Long Beach monorail, and notes Long Beach lacks a passenger railroad station. It critiques Malcolm Epley for not mentioning these issues and references editor Danny Dugan and Epley’s column context.
Virgil H. Sponberg thanks voters for more than 26000 votes and pledges to serve all citizens. He promises cooperation with the incoming administration and to respect the wishes of the people as Long Beach faces future challenges.
Samuel J. McElrea from 286 Orlena Ave. endorses Ernest Denning’s call to live Christianity dynamically to stop the advance of communism, arguing Christians must fully dedicate themselves to their faith.
Clarence E. Wagner thanks supporters for backing his banner in a hard fought council race. He notes the strong citizen rally and good showing despite heavy odds and extends gratitude to Ruth Bach, Fire Chief Frank S. Sandeman, Juvenile Supt. Joseph M. Kennick, and voters for endorsing Prop. B.
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