End of Mandatory Retirement for Federal Workers?
A House Appropriations Committee action calls for allowing federal employees to work beyond age 70 if able and willing. Led by Clarence Cannon and John Taber, the panel argues medical advances extend life and that older citizens offer valued service, urging the Civil Service Commission to drop automatic retirement rules.
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Civil Service Commission
House
Clarence Cannon
Missouri
Cannon
John Taber
New York
Commission
Budget Session Expands California Legislature Agenda
The California Budget Session, usually a 30 day financial review in even years, extends into an extraordinary session with at least 26 items on the Governor’s proclamation. Water, flood relief, beach and park funds are key issues, with many municipal matters rising to the legislature’s jurisdiction. More items may be added as the Governor continues to assign priorities.
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California
Union
Golden State
Eisenhower candidly addresses health and renomination
Bruce Biassot reviews President Eisenhower's nationwide address detailing his heart attack impact, honesty about health, expected changes in daily duties, and commitment to continue leadership if the public supports it. He notes the plan to reduce travel, delegate routine work, and the possibility of running in 1956.
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Eisenhower
America
Woorers
Isenhower
Washington
Gettysburg
Augusta
Denver
Chis
Fact quirks from old data blend science and stats
A quirky mix notes that 25 tons of coal yield one ton of titanium while monkeys and men uniquely distinguish colors. It adds that Texas maintains over 45,000 miles of highways with 99 percent paved, intriguing but contested figures.
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Texas
Big Question in Middle East Would Russians Send In Their Own Forces
Peter Edson reports in Washington that the United States Britain and France face a gamble over whether Soviet Russia would deploy troops in a renewed Arab Israeli conflict. Moscow signals indicate warning against Western action but has not pledged to send forces. Behind the scenes efforts seek a peaceful settlement with proposals to address Arab refugee returns and Israel’s borders as separate steps toward stability.
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Middle East
Washington
NEA
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Moscow
Korea
Indo-China
Greece
Syria
Lebanon
Jordan
Yarael
Turkey
Iraq
U. S
Robert Murphy
Roger Makins
Maurice Couve de Murville
Eisenhower
Anthony Eden
Moscow Foreign Office
Soaper Questions Ed Wynn’s Political Election Record
In a playful aside, Sen Soaper notes hats as a joke prerequisite for success and asks why Ed Wynn was never elected to office, implying Wynn’s career lacked electoral triumphs despite fame. The remark pairs humor with a political critique.
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Ed Wynn
Public Forum Letter Signed for Civic Debate
Public forum letters emphasize community discourse with bona fides and signatures. The notice notes that letters may be edited for taste and space, requiring authors to provide bona fides and full addresses. Signatures and addresses are expected to accompany submissions for publication consideration.
Garden Grove push to annex fringe areas sparks voter backlash
Editorials and letters depict intense opposition to Garden Grove's renewed attempt to annex outlying areas and the Orange County Hospital. Residents warn of increased taxes and loss of autonomy, arguing the move targets homes rather than services. Local voices stress civil liberties and unity in democracy amid broader social concerns.
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Garden Grove
Orange County Hospital
Orange County
Tontex
Otis
Democratic Liberty Depends on Unity in The American Way
A reflective column discusses the meaning of liberty and freedom. The author recalls learning its value after living abroad, serving in the military, and traveling, stressing unity as essential to sustain democratic rights.
Navy officials weigh Long Beach name for missile cruiser
Secretaries and admirals hear residents plead for naming the nuclear powered guided missile cruiser after Long Beach. Secretary Thomas invites letters outlining arguments while Adm Burke notes the ship may be named in two years and jokes about city godparent duties and silverware for the namesake.
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Secretary of the Navy
Naval Operations
Adm
Arleigh Burke
Long Beach
Navy
Thomas
Adm. Burke
Burke
Birch Trees on a Wind-Swept Shore
Along a bleak shore birch trees endure in narrow crevices where soil seems absent. A single resilient seedling survives the odds to become a twisted birch adorning the spit, proving strength against harsh odds. A separate note reports California beer trucks missing 40,800 empty bottles, with breweries shifting to direct roadside bottle distribution.
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California
Long Beach City Council emergency move funds police and services
Ten years ago Long Beach City Council declared an emergency to transfer 46 853 pounds to the police Building Inspection and Sanitary Departments allowing 15 provisional policemen to be retained Public school registration reached 34772 Deputy Superintendent Douglas A Newcomb announced Twenty years ago a Labor Secretary Frances Perkins call settled a sailors strike in Long Beach harbor on the Panama Pacific liner California Ground was broken for a Veterans Memorial David Beebe GAR veteran The Wurlitzer Music Co bought the Ayer Music store 530 Pine Ave first outside Los Angeles cafe dancing was approved despite protests that it would invite cabaret entertainment and threaten pioneer tradition
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Douglas A. Newcomb
Secretary of
Frances E.perkins
Washington, D. C
Long Beach
California
Long Beach Harbor
David Beebe
Gar
Wurlitzer Music’ Co
Ayer * Music
Pine Ave
Los Angeles
Portraits by Metcalfe Who Is Worthy
A poem contemplating worthiness in love and marriage. It questions whether one lover is more desirable, notes common faults in humanity, and suggests perfection does not exist among couples as they discover each other.
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Metcalfe
Press-Celegram masthead fragment with staff names
The fragment lists publishers editors and office addresses for the Press-Celegram and related offices in Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington with staff credits including Herman H ridder Harald Hines Samuel Cameron and Malcolm Enley among others.
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Herman H. Riddér
Harald M. Hines
Aautto
Samuel. G. Cameron
Denl
Va Fy Burmester
Malcolm Enley
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Aqabah
Red Sea
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Sen. Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
Plymouth Rock
Miles L Wycoff
Cypress St. Compton
Virginia Kelly
L.B. Cause
Kelly
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