Handwriting on the Wall for Seal Beach Gaming Faction
Editorial argues Seal Beach gambling forces face defeat as anti gambling leaders including Adm John McKinney vow to stay vigilant. Growth of family homes and rising signatures hurdles threaten future petitions to reopen the Airport Club. Ever vigilant, anti gambling forces see handwriting on the wall but will not relent.
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Seal Beach
Adm
John McKinney
Reopenaig
Airport Club
Voter Registration Deadline Nears in June California Primary
The city warns voters the June 5 primary deadline is April 22. Long Beach has 192,000 potential voters but only 139,362 registered. Citizens unsure of their status should contact the Los Angeles Registrar of Voters or local deputy registrars.
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California
Margaret Heartwell
Long Beach
Registrar of Voters
Los Angeles
Sensible Plan for Highway Safety Urges National Action
Bruce Biossat outlines a National Safety Council program for the next decade to curb rising highway fatalities. It urges sensible driving, community and national effort, accurate safety reporting, and help for lagging communities. It calls for rapid construction of accident resistant highways, rigorous traffic engineering, and uniform laws across states and cities.
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W National Safety Council
Ecouncil
Kristina Metcalfe Portraits Spark Early Star Hopes
Acknowledging Kristina as a young actress, the piece notes her natural delivery and flawless lines in a first dramatic role. It praises her rising stage presence and foresees potential stardom as she embraces future challenges.
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KrisTina
Stevenson Primaries In Florida And California To Decide Fates
In a look at John S. Knight's outlook Stevenson faces crucial primaries in Florida on May 29 and California on June 5. The piece notes strong backing for Stevenson among Florida leaders and California organization support, with notable opposition from Kefauver followers and a Tennessee racketeering probe affecting Florida sentiment.
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Adlair Stevenson
Florida
California
Minnesota
Stevenson
Sunshine State
Holland
Smathers
Sen
Richard Russell
Georgia
Kefauver
Tennessee
Miami
Isaiah Verse Quotation and Mary Baker Eddy Statement
A religious quotation from Isaiah 6 5 praising the Lord of hosts and the earth filled with His glory. It reflects Mary Baker Eddy’s definition of God as incorporeal divine Mind Spirit Soul Principle Life Truth and Love.
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God
Mary Baker Eddy
Stevenson Ends Minneosta Bid and Presses Campaign
Adlai Stevenson signals he will continue seeking the Democratic presidential nomination despite defeat in Minnesota. He questions Kefauver’s viability and considers adjustments to his approach, favoring clearer, simpler messaging over diffuse speeches and whistle stops.
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Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Minnesota
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Stevenson
Kefauver
Eight is the age in a birthday poem by Guest
A child narrator proclaims on turning eight, listing new chores and abilities such as adding reading riding a bike and helping with chores. He reflects on the responsibilities eight brings and notes his birthday and growing up.
Long Beach Police Campaign Aims at Wild Cat Cab Ops
City law enforcement acts after many complaints from service members and workers about taxi conduct. Construction progresses on Baio Rubber Co factory along Cherry Ave in North Long Beach. Naval base upgrades valued at 3538 08 dollars begin at Allen Field on Terminal Island. Detective promotion creates 24 hour staffing in city police. The Wilbur McAlpin Craig No 3 gas blast at Locust Ave and Cameron Pl. A new Nielsen and Sons store opens at 644 Pine Ave costing 150000 dollars.
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Baio Rubber Co
Cherry Ave
Long Beach
Navy
City of
Los Angeles
WPA
Naval Aerial Base
Allen Field
Terminal Island
Charles Gouthro
Ieutenant
Wilbur-Mcalpin-Craig
Locust Ave
Cameron PL
C. Nielsen & Sons
Pine Ave
Public Forum Letters Edited for Taste and Space
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require real signatures and addresses. They may be edited to maintain decorum or conserve space.
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Sava
Nixon on the Ticket Divides Eisenhower Voters
A reader from Bishop California says Nixon lacks integrity for President and would split Eisenhower supporters. Roswell reader Mrs. B Hardin agrees Democrats may welcome Nixon, predicting Eisenhower could lose with Nixon on the ticket.
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Richard Nixon
Dick Nixon
Eisenhower
Nixon
Tim Stephens
Bishop
Calif
B. Hardin
Roswell
Thanks Helpful Sheriff's Officers
A reader from Garden Grove recounts a tire trouble incident six miles from Long Beach. After the husband left to seek help, Orange County Sheriff's officers located him and returned with the car, assisting until the tire was repaired. The writer thanks the officers for their courtesy.
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Garden Grove
Long Beach
Orange County Sheriff's
Virginia S. Smith
Locust Ave
Science article earns reader praise and action call
A reader commends a recent science feature for its clear documentation and urgent warnings about a looming scientist shortage. The letter, signed by a member of multiple scientific associations, laments the public’s lack of exposure to these warnings and urges remedial action.
Press Telegram masthead and agency listings
Publisher Harold M hints and staff notes for the Press Telegram appear with executive editors, Washington bureau, and national ad representatives. Office locations include New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco Sutter Street.
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National
Ridder-Johns
New York
E. 60Th St
Chicago
Wrigley Brig
Detroit
Pencacct
Minneapolis
Fashay
St. Paul
Tn St. Lons Angeles
Wilshire Sida
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telearam
Comic
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Public-spirited notice from Lindbergh Junior High
F. St. Lawrence of the Lindbergh Junior High School Science Department thanks the public for support of a brief but productive report. The letter emphasizes public-spirited journalism and acknowledges the community’s response to the publication.
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F. ST. Lawrence
D. Science Dept
Lindbergh Junior High School
All Quiet PRESS-TELEGRAN? Stassen and Dulles debate prestige
Anna Fickes of 3819 Livingston Dr asks why Stassen has risen in prominence and questions U S policy, comparing it to a baby crying for milk as she wonders about foreign prestige and the reactions of critics to the Dulles Stassen stance.
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Dulles
Stassen
Anna Fickes
Livingston Dr
Answers to readers questions on safety and symbols
A Washington Information Bureau Q and A covers helicopter passenger safety with six years of operation and no fatalities. It notes US and foreign aircraft origins, dowser folklore, Americans moving to Canada, germ photography, US mapping progress, and explains the American Legion wreath and star symbolism.
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Washington Information Bureau
Eye St. N. W
Washington 5
Bdc
American Legion
D.mec
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