Editorial urges Yes vote for Navy Landing in Long Beach
Voters in Long Beach May 14 are urged to approve tidelands oil funds totaling 3.5 million dollars for a permanent Navy landing at Magnolia Avenue. The Advisory Public Improvement Committee backs Magnolia as the Navy favors the site, citing access, police and fire protection, nearby recreation and tourism potential, and minimal disruption to shipping. The Press Telegram urges a Yes, noting no tax increase or bond issue.
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Long Beach
Tidelands Oil
Magnolia Ave
Advisory Public Improvement Committee
Pico Landing
Navy
Magnolia
Armed Services Ymca
Tidelands
Longtime Compton schools chief Mrs Ardella Tibby to retire
Mrs Ardella B Tibby superintendent of Compton schools for 23 years announced retirement effective July 1 She rebuilt the systems after the 1933 earthquake housing 2 200 students in tents and guided 13 550 pupils to modern facilities Nellie Dudley principal of Roosevelt School in Lynwood honored for 32 years of service with praise from PT A and teachers association
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Southland
Ardella B. Tibby
Compton
Tibby
Utah
Lynwood
Nellie Dudley
Roosevelt
Wisconsin Supreme Court Endorses Private Discrimination
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that state laws do not prohibit private discrimination by unions or clubs and that the Fourteenth Amendment covers only state action. The piece surveys judges’ stances, cites Taft Hartley union shop, and warns of potential employment impacts for African Americans if private discrimination remains untouched.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Lawrence
United States
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Fairchild
Supreme Court of the
Adolf Hitler
Brown
Timothy Brown
E. T. Fairchild
Ehibs
Byrd Leads Senate Money Probe Tanning Administration Policy
In Washington the Senate Finance Committee chaired by Harry Byrd votes unanimously to probe tight money, while Speaker Rayburn’s tax cut push contrasts with Byrd’s fiscal scrutiny. The inquiry targets the debt’s cost and financing, with Kerr and Malone aiding the effort and parties weighing motives and independence of the Fed.
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Washington
Rayburn
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Treasury
George Humphrey
Senate Finance Committee
Byrd
Senate
House
Eleison
Harry Byrd
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Randolph Burgess
Hower
Kerr
Finance Committee
Albert Gore
Tennessee
George Malone
Nevada
Malone
Federal Reserve System
Navy officer lineage predicts Hopwood rise to CINCPAC
Navy officers forecast Vice Admiral Herbert Hopwood for four stars and to become CINCPAC after Admiral Stump retires. Hopwood, known as Hoppy, would serve as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Logistics, a demanding post requiring budget and logistics expertise. Also noted is Vice Admiral Charles Wellborn as his likely relief, with George Russell slated for Western Sea Frontier command.
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Navy
Herbert G. Hoonwood
Adm
Felix B. Stump
Cincpac
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Hopwood
Stump
Hoppy” Hopewood
Naval Operations
Charles Wellborn
Washington
Mt. Carmiek
Naval Academy
Jean
Herbert
Kendrick
George Russell
DCNO
Western Sea Frontier
Eastern Sea Frontier
Secretary ‘of Defense
Just Folks by E. A. Guest
A speaker recalls standing before a seventh grade class and measuring future potential by the minds she meets. She reflects on grading, the weight of judgment, and the responsibility of guiding students toward their uncertain futures.
Long Beach Police Radio Ties City to Southern California Network
Ten years ago Long Beach joined 20 Southern California cities in a police radio network after approval by the FCC via California Police Radio Association. The report notes 20 years ago adequate protection to Municipal Auditorium with rock and concrete dumping on Rainbow Pier outer side, closing traffic and removing railing to allow the work.
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Long Beach
California
California Police Radio, Assn
Federal Communications Commission
Municipal Auditorium
Rainbow Pier
Easter Seal and the Sea Soaper Says by Bill Vaughan
The piece highlights the Easter Seal as the key animal linked to the holiday while noting the absurdity of a coast-to-coast all-points bulletin needed to pursue known enemies, even if average people die under mysterious circumstances.
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Sea
Bill. Vaughan
Public Forum Letters Policy Summary
Public forum item states letters must be under 250 words and include genuine signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or to save space.
New compensation plans assailed by critics
John M. Kelly of Lakewood California denounces state and federal disability plans as legalized robbery. He argues workers lose benefits when added programs deduct from Social Security, while private Workmen's Compensation would have provided higher overall benefits. Also letters from Dan C. LeFevre of Whittier complain about rising food taxes and milk prices and urge relief for consumers.
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SS Board
Iman
John M. Kelly
Greentop St
Lakewood
Calif
Open appeal urges milks price controls be eased
A letter to Gov. Knight pleads to ease or lift milk and cream price controls amid organized Teamsters and dairies. Parents and children are portrayed as overwhelmed by rising costs while strikers and agitators are accused of disrupting milk supplies.
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Gov. Knight
Politeness as social banner in daily life
Containing remarks by Metcalfe on politeness as a desired but hard earned trait. It notes that genuine courtesy in everyday dealings and business is difficult to conceal inner feelings and avoid deceit or hypocrisy. The piece praises plain sincere manners as the shining social banner and condemns those who do not practice politeness.
Reader letter on crime coverage and movie ads
Mrs Russell questions the newspaper's handling of crime stories and a purported teenage problem while noting suggestive movie advertising. She asks if editors could remedy this balance and preserve the newspaper as a wholesome home presence.
Questions Answers Fleas Both Smart and Strong
A historical Q A excerpt discusses flea intelligence and strength, noting fleas’ capability in a circus, and explains impeachment for federal judges with life appointments and Senate approval. It also defines the military term KREPCAT as report corrective action taken.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Press Telegram Publisher and staff directory fragment
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at offices including Harold M. Hines Aust Samuel Cameron and L A Goltine Jr with business manager H F Burmester executive editor Miles Sines and Alben Building Washington Bureau. Advertising representatives Ridder Jahn and Metropolitan Group with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Herman H. Richter
Harold M. Hines
Samuel ©. Cameron
L.A. Goltine Jr
National Advertising
Ridder-Jahins
New York
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Wriglay
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