Editorial Prop 1 Represents Intelligent Plan for Tidelands
An editorial endorses Prop 1 on the June 1 ballot, detailing a reserve funded by tidelands oil revenues for maintenance of tidelands and related projects. The plan to use earnings up to 500000 annually, with interest and prior accumulations, aims to fund upkeep while allowing limited council expenditures. It notes systematic support from Citizens Committee on Public Improvements and other groups.
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Tidelands
Citizens Committee On
Long Beach
Marina
Endorsement urges re election for California Attorney General
The editorial praises Edmund G. Pat Brown for serving as California Attorney General with nonpartisan conduct and effective, honest leadership. It notes his cooperation with Republican administrations, highlights his stance in the tidelands controversy, and urges voters to re elect him despite disagreements on political opinions.
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Edmund G
Pat) Brown
California
Brown
Democratic Party
Tidelands
Legal Department of
Reexamining U S Foreign Policy Under Lippmann Voice
Walter Lippmann argues the United States must reexamine its foreign policy maps and assumptions. He cites false estimates in European defense, German reunification, and the British Commonwealth, warning that France overextended commitments threaten stability in Indochina and beyond. He stresses U S leadership and accountability in steering the alliance.
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Ieliaries
Appmans
State Department
France
Indochina
Germany
Washington
Asia
Commonwealth ties and U S Britain policy critique
The piece critiques the UK US alliance and Commonwealth strength, arguing policy errors stem from a paralyzed State Department under Truman and Eisenhower. It warns against choosing between the Atlantic Alliance and Commonwealth solidarity and calls for breaking old bureaucratic ruts to pursue new paths.
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Commonwealth
New Zealand
Alliance
France
Germany
Britain
Department
Truman
Eisenhower
Confusing California June Primary Ballot Names
Long list of common surnames looms in the June primary with eight Johns ons on the ballot and multiple Browns Doyles Millers Thompsons Wilsons and Youngers. H Allen Smith of Glendale is the sole Smith. two women named Younger face off against incumbent Senator Jack Tenney.
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Sacramento
Johnson
Brown
Doyles
Millers
Thompsons
Wilsons
Youngers
Alexander
Allen
Bonelli
of Smith
H. Allen Smith
Glendale
Johnsons
Frederick F. Houser
Fred N. Howser
Howser-Houser
Frederick F
Fred Ni
Napoleon
Howser
Edmund G. Brown
Younger
Jack Tenney
Los Angeles
Mildred Younger
GOP
Chicago
Millie
Hazel
J. Younger
Lons Angeles
Hazel Younger
Bill Vaughan and Williams in a Mixed Bag of Quips
The North American Newspaper column blends humor and sport with wartime-era reflection. It notes Ted Williams in Red Sox gear drawing praise, while mentions of Ben Hogan and golf anecdotes accompany thoughts on nuclear threat and postwar nostalgia.
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Ted Williams
Red Sox
Baseball Hall of Fame
Ben Hogan
Alliance
Biossalman Red Emissaries at Geneva Embrace Western Luxuries
Bruce Biossat reports how Chinese Communists at Geneva view Western conveniences. Reds stay in hotels and use showers, daily dry cleaning, and hotel telephones, spending about four dollars per service. They carry bags to rooms, keep items hidden, and rely on secrecy, showing both fascination with and insecurity about Western life.
Eight Around the Table in the Old-Time Family
I recall a hard but warm memory of a large family at the table eight strong. Although prices rose and garments grew costly my parents never complained as we all shared a modest meal together and faced daily burdens with quiet resolve.
Long Beach memories mix history and culture
A collage recalls past decades in Long Beach, from a major wartime arsenals hub and high per capita income to an all Mozart Little Symphony program. It also notes a Santa Fe Springs bank holdup, city water department budgets, a sailor’s ashes aboard a ship, and a California social work conference, hinting at local civic life through time.
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Long Beach
Little Symphony Orchestra
Bank OF Santa FE
Los Nietos
City Water Department
Harry ‘Weaver Hosford
USS
Procyon
Catalina’ Island
California
Conference of Social Work
Portraits by Metcalfe Mind Portraits
A reflective verse piece reflects on memory and past love. The speaker recalls streets, parks, walks, and shared words while feeling connected yet alone, imagining a happiness that might have been. Poignant lines evoke longing and private emotion.
Public Forum Signatures and Addresses Policy
Community meeting rules require bona fide signatures and addresses from speakers. Lattera may be edited to maintain decorum and save space while preserving essential content.
Writer Favors Retaining Hosmer in 18th District
RESS-TELEGRAM celebrates Craig Hosmer as a worthy congressman for Long Beach and the 18th District. The letter argues experience matters, seniority affects committee assignments, and personal influence helps pass legislation. It urges all voters, Republicans and Democrats, to back Hosmer in the upcoming election. J A Campbell, 645 E Wardlow Rd.
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Hosmer
Ress-Telegram
Craig Hosmer
Congress
Long Beach
Craig
Washington
J. A. Campbell
E. Wardlow Rd
Why We Should Be Sore to Vote
Letter writer Alfred E. Brighton of 127 Grand Ave urges readers to vote, arguing that one vote matters and warns against apathy. He compares voter neglect to historical losses of freedom and advises civic engagement to keep the country strong.
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O. K
Alfred E. Brighton
Grand Ave
Press Telegrammasthead details and advertising reps
Current files of The Press-Telegram are maintained at the office. Publisher Harman H Ridder and Harold M Hirtes assist to publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager H F Burmaster editor Malcolm Epley executive editor Washington News Bureau e208 Albee Building. National advertising reps Riddursdohns Inc New York Chicago withlay Detroit Panobscot Bidg Minneapolis. 55 East Los Angeles Wilshire Dive San Francisco Sutter 410. Comic Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Group Inc.
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National
Riddursdohns, Incs
New York - Chicago
Withlay
Detroit
Panobscot
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Press-Telegram
Thean
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Pine Avenue Paving Woes Tackle Long Beach Main Street
Brice W. Johnson of 4118 Jacinto Way deplores the condition of Long Beach Pine Ave and other streets. He notes a temporary surface in place where tracks were removed and criticizes the slow improvements on Redondo Avenue and East Seventh Street, calling Pine Ave the city’s “Main street.”
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Long Beach
East Seventh St
East Broadway
East Second St
Belmont
Shore
Redondo Ave
Pine Ave
Seventh St
Long ‘Head
Brice W. Johnson
Jacinto Way
Questions Answers Liberty Bell Cracked 3 Times
A quiz from the Information Bureau covers facts about the Liberty Bell’s three cracks, its casting history, and notable events. It also includes questions on the Elks founding, US business listings, and 20th century mountain height claims, with dated references and figures.
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Liberty Bell
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