Time Has Come to Pick a Successor for Dulles
The piece argues the President must appoint two new secretaries of state to replace John Foster Dulles and to project strong world leadership. It notes Christian Herter as a potential but frail successor and mentions Thomas Dewey as another persuasive option, urging a swift decision while praising Dulles for his service.
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John Foster Dulles
Christian Herter
Herter
Thomas Dewey
New York
Dewey
Dulles
Hosmer’s dubious plan on age discrimination in hiring
The piece questions Rep. Hosmer's bill to ban age based employment discrimination. It argues age criteria may be necessary and warns the measure could set a precedent for restricting other selection factors. The editorial labels the proposal well intentioned yet overreaching and impractical.
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Hosmer
City Attorney Jacobson Seeks More Staff to Tackle Puzzles
City Atty Jacobson aims to expand his office with additional personnel to improve the balance between the number of puzzled staff and the mounting number of puzzling problems. The move signals a push for greater handling capacity and efficiency in addressing complex cases and inquiries.
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Jacobson
Dodgers Open Coliseum Night With Musial Cards Clash
In Los Angeles the Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals at the Coliseum in a mid season warm up. Speculation centers on whether Podres will start and Ron Fairly bats leadoff with Stan Musial and company in town amid spring optimism.
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Southern California
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Chicago
Grey
Stan Musial & Co
St. Louis
Dodger
Outsized Fragments Hint At Curious Times
A collage of quirky lines recalls distant memories from Canadian chemists smuggling cases to defense reports, odd Earth shape debates, and nostalgic sports nods. The tone blends wry commentary with vague historical fodder, leaving readers to piece together the era and events.
Congress Will Fail to Curb Labor Racketeering Says Meany
In an interview in Dan’s Review, AFL CIO president George Meany argues unions alone cannot stop labor corruption. He criticizes Kennedy Ervin and Kennedy Frvin bills as insufficient, calling for stronger law enforcement and noting unions’ monopoly power and ability to block dissent within memberships. He warns politics and local district attorneys affect action.
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Washington
Congress
Sen. McClellan
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Aflcic
Arkansas
Tar removal and telephone dial Q omission explained
A reader asks how to remove tar from skin and why the letter Q is missing on phone dials. The answer recommends mineral oil to loosen tar and gentle washing with soap and water. The second item notes Q was omitted on dials due to resemblance to O.
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Lene Berch Press
T. OB
Press Telegram Masthead and Advertising Contacts
The current masthead lists Herman H Ridder publisher Daniel H Ridder co publisher Harold M Hines associate publisher Miles E Lines managing editor Harry Barns Edit page editor and Maleth Eplay executive editor with the Ridder Jonas advertising representation and city offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Herman H. Ridder
Daniel H .Ridder
Harold M- Hines
National Advertising
Ridder-Jonns, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Wrigley
Panobecch
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sutter
Iitea
Press Telegram
Tdeas
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Con
1960 Presidential Crystal Ball Sees GOP Edge Narrowing
Washington analysis flags a Republican path to victory centering on Nixon or Rockefeller with Morton steering party unity. Democrats rally around Humphrey Kennedy Symington and Johnson tones down rhetoric, while both parties anticipate a contested convention and a weak front-runner field.
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Thruston Morton
Nixon
Rockefeller
Chicago
Sens
Humphrey
Kennedy
Sen
Symington
Missouri Dark Horse
Kansas
Public Forum Letters Edited for Clarity and Space
Readers submit letters to the forum with bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may trim for length and taste to fit space, preserving the author’s intent while keeping the substance and names intact.
Meany blasts Ike policy and golf in editor feud
Letter writer George Cook defends President Eisenhower against AFL head George Meany who accuses the administration of disaster and questions union leadership while criticizing Meany for golf and lavish union leaders. Another letter from KRIMM defends the president's rest and aging.
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April & Press-Telegram
George Meany
Ike
Meany
George Cook
Seabright
Lawrence charges smears in editorial critique
Reader letter from Daniel F. Mahoney of 104 E Home St critiques editor David Lawrence for implying Democrats tolerate communism and urges readers to seek intelligent national and international solutions without political smear.
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David Lawrence
Dave
Jron
Daniel F. Mahoney
E. Home St
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Soaper
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Fress-Telegram
Lows Beach, Calif
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Senate
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