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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1961
Page
5
Douglas officials forecast a bright future for the Jet Trader a combined cargo passenger aircraft. A demonstration model should roll off the line before next August with production models three months later. The plan aims to stabilize a 10 000 strong Long Beach workforce while exploring 500 unit production scale and expanding markets.
Is life imprisonment truly a harsher penalty than death in the Finch case The doctor Bernard Finch and Carole Tregofi received two life terms plus additional years for conspiracies and murder All terms run concurrently with parole possible after seven years sparking debate over whether the state should be more final in murder punishment
A collection of humorous remarks shows quirks of spring behavior from basements to attics. subway seat etiquette for women prompts debate, boxing honesty sparks skepticism, and crowding in classrooms worries educators. A librarian may become an electronic brain as culture shifts. Fashion trends draw political walks to Washington and jokes about missiles for courthouses.
Dr. E L Lochen appointed superintendent and medical director at California Veterans Home in Yountville replacing Stanley Dunmire. Changes aim to tighten accounting after an audit found missing merchandise worth over $10,000 and unaccounted cash wages totaling about $100,000. Wages now by check, post exchange funds tracked, and a booming beer tavern profits noted. Dr. Lochen to be aided by physician and business administrator for feeding, maintenance, and administration.
Washington reports Texas chose a conservative tilt in a special Senate primary race. John Tower won about 32 percent of roughly one million ballots while William Blakley captured nearly 19 percent. Jim Wright and Maury Maverick Jr. trailed as others split the rest. A runoff in June will force a choice between similar platforms with different party banners. Blakley holds incumbency and committee leverage. Tower seeks fresh influence.
Currant files of The Press Telegram mininthined ad these offices Concanvaritsing Representative Metronalitan Group, Inc. The text lists staff positions and office addresses with stray typographical errors from the publication.
Editor letters from A M and T Sagar Birmingham England praise Long Beach hospitality after three months visiting relatives Mr J W Black man 141 St Joseph Avenue hosts and friends welcomed them with parties trips and sightseeing They plan to England full of praise for Southern California hospitality Also included are opinions from R J Smith Anaheim on obedience to laws and unions using force for benefits
A proposed amendment to abolish personal income tax and other levies is backed by Assembly Joint Resolution No. 25 sponsored by William Grant and ten fellow assemblymen. The measure argues that citizens should keep more of their earnings and reduce federal taxation. TRENE TRAFFERT, 2126 E First Street.
Editor argues against forced union membership while accepting earned overtime and benefits. He notes no objection to employers paying overtime holiday and vacation pay but questions using force outside the law to compel unions to win such benefits for nonmembers.
A reader letter questions the implications of Secretary of State Dean Rusk's appearance and actions during his overseas mission. The writer cites Hal McClure's March 29 column and ponders whether the optics and choices conveyed strength or weakness to foes, ending with the author’s name and address.
A reader asks other wives of men aboard the USS Cabildo to contact her. Mrs T E Bowser of 144 Eleventh St Apt C Long Beach requests letters from spouses of crew members to connect.
A reader, Mrs H C Backstrom of 320 Laurinda Ave, thanks editors for addressing the citys mental health facility shortcomings and expresses hope authorities are awakening to the issue.
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