Oil Progress Week highlights Long Beach oil history
Editorial emphasizes Long Beach oil’s pivotal role in development, harbor growth, and regional impact. It notes Signal Hill’s prominence, harbor production totals, and state tax contributions. The piece lauds oil industry workers and free enterprise, urging recognition during Oil Progress Week.
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Long Beach
Signal Hill
Long Beach City
Harbor
Long Beach Harbor
California
Prop 12 Deserves Yes Vote for Felony Voting Reform
California law currently bars felons from voting until paying penalties, while probationers may regain voting rights earlier. Prop 12 would end this second penalty by restoring electorial privileges after penalties are paid, arguing rehabilitation should guide restoration and reduce stigma.
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California
Midwest Senate Race Shapes Nebraska Vote Outlook
Dor is Fleeson reports Midwest discontent shapes Neb raska and Kansas races. Guy Gillette faces competition from Hruska Mundt and Curtis as Nebraskans debate one party dominance and potential shifts. Symington in Missouri edges into presidential speculation amid drought tied criticism.
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Omaha
Rokhwest
Senate
Nis
Guy Gillette
Town
Schoeppel
Means Kansas
Mundt
South Paka
Abel
Sen
McCarthy
Hruska
Rep
Curtis
Bricker Amcendment
Wle+ Carthy
Kenneth Holum
Caymest
New Jersey
Maine
Gillette
Iowa
Thomas Martin
Barkley
Guy
Symington
Missouri
Stuart Symington
Briefs From Sen Soaper Clem Atica
Bill Vaughan notes trivial political chatter and ponders overors, mentioning a red delegation. He jokes about plastic bug shields, a medorcar setup, and a DDT joke for headlamps. He muses on Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone cord being three inches too short.
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Medorcar
Alexander Graham Bell
New Hope Seen for Solidarity Among the Nations of the West
The piece argues Britain must resume its continental balancing role to secure a Franco German reconciliation. Eden’s assurances keep British, American forces in Germany and prevent a revived German Army as a regional power while preserving a five Germanies and two blocks framework. It analyzes the strategic stability created by London agreements and cautions against undoing the postwar balance.
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Rome
West
Eden
Great Britain
Britain
de, Adenauer
Mr. Mendes- France
Germany
Pentagon
Congress
Geremany
Eisenhower
Chiefs of
United States
France
Euripe
Indochina
Brussels
Canada
Europe
London
Soviet Union
Stalin
Poland
Iron Curtain
Germain
State Needs Statute to Guard Against Trichinosis
State Senator Verne W Hoffman of San Joaquin County proposes statewide compulsory garbage processing before feeding to swine to stamp out trichinosis. The move seeks to bring California into line with 43 states and safeguard human and hog health. Public opinion is seen as supportive.
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California
Verne, W. Hoffman
San Joaquin County
Jine
JUST FOLKS By E A Guest On Women In Professions
A sentimental column celebrates business women and their contributions across professions arts and trades urging pride and prosperity for their careers. A Western editor complains modern ashtrays fail pipe smokers and imagines a giant chair ashtray for one, reflecting humorous flaws in contemporary gadgets.
Long Beach memories mix street signs finance and headlines
Long Beach city council opted to replace curb signs with overhead markers. The era included a 520672 War Chest quota, a Federated WCTU drama titled The Judge and the Dope Peddler, and PWA aid requests for Naples Canal walls. Thousands cheered as the Washington Senators defeated the New York Giants 4 0 3 to become world champions. The Masonic Club backed the city acquiring the entire beach.
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Long Beach
WCTU
PWA
Naples Canal
Washington
Washington Senators
New York Giants
Masonic Club
Public Forum Letters on Civic Issues
Public forum notices invite letters not exceeding 250 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited in the cause of good taste or to save space.
If We Avoid Rocking State Ship In Election Time
In this letter from Brighton, Eugene Creed defends Eisenhower veto of a costly bill amid lobby pressure. He argues deficit spending has no place, praises presidential courage, and urges Americans to pursue equal opportunity and home ownership while avoiding political upheaval. A light aside mentions palm fronds and a pigeon incident at a local beach.
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ISS
Eisenhower
Congress
Treasury
America
Brighton
Speaks in Behalf of Prop 4 in Old Paper Letter
A reader from 135 Bonito Ave criticizes editorial opposition to Prop 4. She cites Social Security pensions, government foreign aid, and criticizes legislator pay raises, urging readers to vote against officials she views as harming the elderly. She signs as Mrs Wallie Harper.
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Isiait Ier Cial
America
Adlai, Stevenson
Wallie Harper
Bonito Ave
Beefs and beefs roil readers over thorn scarred face
The Beefs column recalls a past complaint about a man named George Livesey whose face was scratched by rosebush thorns, noting it drew reader interest and a featured picture. The piece hints at further unspecified grievances and editorial banter as it continues.
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George Livesey
Press-Celegram Publisher and Staff Listing
The press telegram current files note Henman H Ridder publisher Harold M Hines assistant publisher Samus Co Caneron Genk manager editor executive editor H F Burmester Malcolm Epley Washington News Bursa and national advertising reps Ridder Johns Inc with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Saint Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and notable addresses 43 E Blth St Chicago Wrigley Building Detroit Penobscot Building Minneapolis 1208 Foshay Tower Saint Paul Los Angeles 1638 Wilshire Stud San Francisco 110 Sutter Ste Metropolitan Group also listed for comic advertising representative.
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Henman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Assi.te
Samus Co, Caneron
Genk
H. F. Burmester Malcolns
Epley
National Advertising Representatives
Ridder-Johns, Inc
New York
E. Blth
Chicago
Stamp and painting Qs from readers reveal facts
Readers inquire about animal stamps with nearly 10 000 designs and Basel's 1843 wildlife issue. Newfoundland first pictured a mammal on a seal stamp about 20 years after. A painter says start on unfinished areas and work to finish.
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LO. L. A
Basel
Switzerland
Newfoundland
Portraits thy Metcalfe Parental Help As Children Grow
A reflective piece on parental guidance and sacrifice. Parents balance strict home rules with support to shape youths into responsible neighbors who honor God and country. The verse laments children’s lack of understanding of parental costs and stresses that parents remain helpful friends throughout growth.
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Eugene Creed
W. Srd Ste
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Celegram
Washington News
George Clark
cena-Telegram
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New Mexico
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Thy Metcalfe
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