Editorial endorses Kuchel reelection in California
The column lauds U S Senator Thomas H Kuchel for independence and steady support of national and California causes. It notes his strong primary showing, lists legislative wins in flood control disaster insurance old age and Social Security actions and highway provisions plus aid to Long Beach on tidelands, hospitals, fishing interests and VA projects. It urges Long Beach voters to reelect Kuchel on November 6.
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Ruchel
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The
Bee
Thomas H. Kuchel
U.S. Senate
Sen. Kuchel
California
Long Beach
Tom Kuchel
Tidelands
U. S. Department of Interior
Thomas T. Kuchet
Anaheim
California Citrus Planting Expands Across State
Agricultural officials report more than 15 000 acres of new citrus trees planted in two years with another 2000 slated. The trend reverses grove shrinkage as Los Angeles and Orange counties give land to housing, while Ventura Santa Barbara and Tulare show growth. Despite population growth, California remains home to the golden fruit.
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California
Th. M. Anderson
Sunkist Growers
Anderson
Los Angeles
Orange Counties
Ventura County
Santa Barbara
Tulare
Adlai Promises Smooth Drive as California Votes Loom
Adlai Stevenson returns to rally California Democrats as a hard fought battle for 47 electoral votes looms. He aims to stiffen party organization against late shifts, while President Eisenhower’s westward campaign and a GOP TV blitz threaten the effort. Democratic leaders assess hopes with cautious optimism amid high registrations and a focus on individual voter loyalties.
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Los Angeles
Adlai Stevenson
Pacific Coast
California
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Big Business” Administration
Democratic Party
Kentucky
Night reflections and political campaign breaks noted
The piece blends a nocturnal meditation on faith with an election era analysis. It discusses campaign dynamics and the unpredictable “breaks” that shape outcomes, citing the Dewey anecdote and the focus on the President’s health as a potential pivotal factor.
Eisenhowers statesmanship in handling party unity
President Eisenhower shows restraint amid party politics as he rebuffs purge talk and emphasizes state party autonomy. He notes there are no national parties, only state groups, and vows to seek broad GOP support while avoiding a rubber stamp Congress. Democrats also back his cautious approach, affirming democracy in Washington.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Washington
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Paul G. Hoffman
Hoffman
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FDR
Walter George
Georgia
Harry Truman
United States
Eric
Knowland
Uncle Sam Shoud
Wilson
Senator Soaper Seeks Two Writers for Campaign
Bill Vaughan notes the candidate should travel with two speech writers one fact focused and one imaginative to craft official estimates. A political discussion at the Bit O Brin is described as high level if no stitches are required. The piece touches on sex mysteries and a comparison between a 90 pound high school girl with a sousaphone and a 221 pound halfback with a 14 ounce ball. Opening a new telephony line to England is cited as a new menace to late night drunks. Sir Lancelot and a long awaited TV program are referenced as motivational contrasts for discouraged effort.
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Bill Vaughan
October Poem and Birth Room TV Note
A verse by E. A. Guest reflects October's aging and seasonal fade as roses droop and shop awnings flap. The text then shifts to a medical aside noting anesthesia for childbirth faced opposition, while TV in fathers’ waiting rooms is mentioned as unobjected since the start.
Long Beach Remembrance Recalls Local Notables Dates
Long Beach notes mark 20 and 30 year milestones with obituaries and civic events. Mervyn Dobbins a merchant oilman and KGER owner died in Washington on a business trip. Stewart Winyard longtime detective died after an emergency operation. Lounsbury Field at LB City College was dedicated with flood lighting. Cabart Theater opened with Swing Time. American Ave property issues sparked council action.
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Mervyn Dobbins
KGER
Washington, D. C
Stewart T. Winyard
Long Beach City College
Lounsbury Field
John L. Lounsbury
Long Beach
Cabart Theater
Anaheim St
Junipero Ave
Fred Astaire
Ginger Roger
American Ave
American Ave. Improvement Assi
J. A. Green
Public Forum Letter Urges Honest Congress Leaders
The letter-writer backs Hosmer for Congress and Kuche for the Senate, arguing Congress shapes destiny more than the President. They praise integrity and past records, urging continued leadership in Washington and cautioning about foreign policy critics. Signed by Mrs Russell Rudolph and Lester L Marshall with addresses provided.
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Hosmer
Congress
Kuche
Senate
Washington
Russell Rudolph
Raymond Ave
Why Not Start on Mufflers First
A reader argues the City Council should curb loud mufflers before tackling sirens on emergency vehicles. The piece notes 24 hour car noise affects all areas and suggests increasing siren volume while fining motorists to wear hearing aids and use seeing eye dogs.
Sees Socialism is Aldai Elected
Press Telegram discusses political critique by M Serotta on Nixon and Truman era security issues. It questions Nixon’s actions versus lax handling of Harry Dexter White and Gerhardt Eibler, plus Cold War treaties with Russians. The piece contemplates Stevenson and Kefauver security statements.
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Nixon
FDR
HST
Rustsians
Mr. Serotta
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Kefayver
One-Party System Developing in U S Press Telegram
The piece argues that major political parties are converging toward a one party system as the open season on candidates continues. It contends powers manipulate conventions to preserve democratic process while outcomes resemble a trivial result, akin to a Yale Harvard game.
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U.S
Narcotics Bill Vital Measure Passes Congress
A letter praising Congressman Craig Hosmer for leading a narcotics bill through Congress as a pivotal step in protecting youth from narcotic dealers. The piece urges public support and gratitude to Hosmer, signed by John M. Trundle of Stanton Pl. 1612-4.
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United States
Craig Hosmer
Congress
Congressman Hosmer
John M. Trundle
Stanton
Press Telegram staff and offices listed
The Press Telegram notes its publisher Harold M Hines editor Malcolm Epley and executives at multiple city bureaus. Advertising and national representation are detailed with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco again through the Metropolitan Group Inc.
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