Editorial on Farm Subsidies and Budget Priorities
The essay argues against large federal subsidies and farm programs claiming they waste taxpayer money. It cites billions for agriculture, overproduction costs, and the Farm Bureau's stance toward less government involvement. It stresses that modern farming is efficient and questions continued federal interference and budget allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
Nake
Farm Belt
Uncle Sam
Congress
Preventing Coastal Water Pollution in Santa Monica Bay
Hermosa Beach and neighboring cities seek statewide support for a single standard of coastal water pollution for bathing. The Los Angeles Hyperion outfall has long contaminated Santa Monica Bay, sometimes banning ocean bathing. Assemblyman Chapel proposed a unified purity standard while LA officials oppose. analogies with Long Beach’s sanitation district are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermosa Beach
Santa Monica Bay
Manhattan Beach
Redondo
Los Angeles
C. E. Chapel
Hyperion
William Sachau
Norris Poulson
Chapel
Long Beach
County Sanitation District
White Point
San Pedro
Presidential Caravans Too Fast Endanger Newsmen
Retired columnist notes recurring danger in presidential motorcades as news crews ride behind soaring speeds. He recalls past fatalities and urges mandatory motorcycle escorts and police lead cars to protect reporters and prevent reckless rushing during presidential travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Secret Service
Garfield
McKinley
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Miami
Fla
Cermak
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
League of Nations
Denver
Colo
Ben
F. Allen
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Stanley Reynolds
Baltimore Sun
New
Portland
Ore
Robert T. Small
Associated Press
Constitution Ave
Hyde Park
FDR
Kennedy Plans and Speak Invitations at 1960 Convention
Doris Fleeson outlines how Kennedy’s planning and broad invite acceptance showcase his potential for a presidential run. Kennedy’s 668 speaking invitations from Jan 1957 to Mar 1957, many in Massachusetts, underscore his national prominence and strategic state focus.
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Washington
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Senate
Massachusetts
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Kennedy
Stevenson
Kennnedy
Missouri
Alabama
California
Ohio
Nebraska
Delaware
New Mexico
Barbecue Mottoes Highlight Clever American Writers
Senator Soaper notes playful mottoes on barbecue aprons reveal American wit as air is set out of basketballs nationwide. A scientist proposes moon shelling for study while critics mock TV westerns against classic films. Civil defense urges stockpiling rations as a nuclear scare looms. Girl Scout cookies offered as a joking survival thought.
Just Folks by E A Guest
This short verse urges adults to provide backing to boys as they grow. It stresses the value of encouragement and confidence from grownups to help youths gain strength, skill, and ambition, ending with a call to stand by and aid him to succeed.
Long Beach notices from decades past reveal naval transfers and historic relics
Ten years ago Captain M. Shaar left Long Beach Naval Hospital to report to Jacksonville Fla. The Burton Island icebreaker returned home from Antarctica with a memento, two preserved Ross expedition sleds from 1902. Twenty years ago Union Pacific oil field yielded 2200 barrels from 3357 feet. Thirty years ago Melvin Neel and Eugene Fisher were re elected to the Board of Education. Whites Point was chosen as the Metropolitan sanitary outfall site after a long battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Shaar
Long Beach Naval Hospital
Naval Hospital
Jacksonville
Fla
Burton Island
Long Beach Harbor
Richard Byrds
Antarctica
Melvin Neel
Eugene I. Fisher
Board of Education
Whites Point
State Board of Health
Long Beach
Public Forum Letters for Publication
Public forum notices invite letters not exceeding 250 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited to preserve taste or to save space.
Turnover debate highlighted in local school election
Malcolm Epley presents four candidates for the Board of Education and urges examining teacher turnover as a symptom of broader discontent. He argues tenure, transfers, and class loads affect teaching focus, while praising incumbents Hudson and Duncan and urging voters to support continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Epley
Board of Education
Press-Telegram
Backing urged for Duncan and Hudson in Long Beach schools
The Long Beach Unified School District is praised for its excellent schools due to the dedication of its board of education. Citizens including Julia Ellen Rogers, Mrs. Blanche Crown, Eugene Tincher, Dr. Walter Hill, Dr. Booth, and Franklin Robinson are cited as examples of public-spirited locals who have given time and effort to education over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Long Beach
Plzabeth Hudson
M. A. Duncan
Phos
Harpster
Duncan
Hudson Press-Telegram
Long Beach Unified School District
Julia Ellen Rogers
Blanche Crown
Eugene Tincher
Walter Hill
Booth
Franklin Robinson
Screws Loose in Sacramento BROTT
AESS TELEGRAM laments California lawmakers raising the speed limit to 69 mph, arguing the paradox of placards urging slow driving while authorities allow higher speeds. The letter from Alfred E. Brighton at 200L Cedar Ave criticizes the decision and contrasts Arizona’s 60 mph limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aess-Telegram
California
Arizona
Alfred E. Brighton
Cedar Ave
Questions Answers Educational Television in 17 States
A brief Q and A covers educational TV stations in 17 states Alabama California Colorado Florida Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Nebraska North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington Wisconsin. It notes a September 1956 speed record of 214.40 mph by Johnny Allen at Bonneville Utah. It also explains extra ribs occur in some people, typically 12 pairs, with cervical rib variants potentially causing nerve and muscle pain.
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Alabama
California
Colorado
Florida
Ilinoi
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
Wisconsin
Johnny Allen
Fort Worth
Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
J. QU. A
Press Telegram Officers and Advertising Offices Listed
The Press Telegram current files show publisher contact and staff titles including Herman H Ridder suee and Harold M Hines assistant to the publisher. Executive editor Miles Sines and managing editor Miles Sines are noted with Washington News Bureau. Advertising reps Filther-Johns Inc. lists offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Gen
J. A. Collina Jr
Filther-Jonns, Inc
New York
St. Chicago
Wrigley Bidg
Detroit
Penobscot Bidg
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Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Nixon
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Lyndon Johnson
Henry Cabot Lodze
United Nations
Christian Herter Jr
Tate
Herter Jr
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
America
E. A. Guest
Sid
Union Pacific Oil
New “Harbor District
Board of
Tony Beach
Anne Roseen
Monlace
Long Beach Unified
Stanford
Metropolitan
Wearies
George Clark
Sacramento
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