Editorial: Savings and More Interest in Joint City School Vote
The Long Beach Unified School District eyes consolidating school and city elections to cut costs and boost turnout. The plan, explored by the City Manager and Attorney, would require charter change and state approval, likely affecting terms for school board and council members. If implemented by April 1963, it could reduce printing and staffing needs while broadening voter representation and reducing bloc influence.
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Long Beach
Election Board
Edifor
Maurice Sparling
Florida
Penitenliary
Baltic Ave
Streamlining the Courts in Los Angeles County Plans
Los Angeles County considers two court streamlining options. A nine district layout gains mixed support, while a county wide single district gains strong backing for potential $70 million in savings over 19 years. Proposals urge better workload distribution and faster procedures while preserving local election of municipal judges.
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Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors
Kenneth Hahn
Ernest Debs
Hahn
Superior Court
California Senate Approves Broad Open Meetings Bill
State Senate unit adopts AB-127 to broaden freedom of information and curb secret meetings. The Luckel bill requires open sessions for local government bodies planning commissions and other permanent boards. It voids actions from illegal rump sessions and holds attendees accountable for knowing illegality.
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Henry C. MacArthur
Sacramento
CNS
Senate
Frank Luckel
San Diego
Focas
Lucket
Boards of Supervisors
Legislative Chamber
Ralph Brown
Assembly
Some Teams Lack Standing By Bill Vaughan It
A fragment from a 1950s column notes the varied opinions on American efficiency, international understanding, and the humor found in everyday life. It mentions the small space satellite Vanguard I, the Defense Department warnings, and a British psychologist on happiness, reflecting mid century views with wry understatement.
New Jersey Governor Race Tops Off-Year Interest
Washington reports the New Jersey governor contest as the off year’s most significant race. Democrats back a strong candidate aligned with Kennedy. Republicans field Walter Jones against James Mitchell, with ethics questions looming and approval from key senators influencing support. Mitchell’s labor and Negro backing could shift industrial districts.
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New Jersey
Washington
Garden State
Ennedy
Statehouse
Robert Meyner
Meyner
Walter Jones
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Jones
U.S
Clifford Case
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Soen
Bergen County
Internal Revenue Service
Public Forum Letters on Transit and Fireworks Allegations
Long Beach readers condemn discontinuing the electric line and doubt the bus as a better option, criticizing cost pressures and motordom. They urge rapid transit and caution against unsafe fireworks, praising Fire Chief Frank Sandeman and urging a decisive City Council NO on permits.
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Frank Sandeman
Long Beach
Claude M. Kreider
Anger Over Child Molester Case Sparks Letter to Editor
A reader condemns a judge for probation and relocation allowance in a child molestation case. He questions sentencing, the psychiatrist's verdict, and fears for child safety, urging stricter penalties and public accountability.
AMVETS Auxiliary Supports Stable Social Work Clinic Funding
The AMVETS Auxiliary No. 48 of Long Beach requests continued support for a stable program to acquire and maintain social workers and psychiatrists for the clinic. Members work closely with families in need of these services, says Mrs Clara Podrazik Americanism Chairman.
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Amvets Auxiliary No. 48
Long Beach
Clara Podrazik
Birch Leader Contradicts Self Creates Confusion Amid Claims
Robert Welch and other Birch leaders tout using Communist methods to win over communism then deny that the end justifies the means, leaving followers unsure of where they stand. Mrs. Phil Cutler, 12702 Aristocrat Ave, Gerden Grove.
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Robert Welch
Birch
Phil Cutler
Ave. Gerden Grove
Press staff and offices of the Gelearam Gong Beach paper
The current files list editors publishers and advertising representatives for The Press Telegram including Hannan H. Ridder publisher Daniel Ridday co publisher Harold M. Hines Samuel Cameron general manager L. A. Coinsar business manager Malcolm Exley Miles E. Sines executive editor Harry Karns managing editor and staff offices located in the Albee Building and distributing Ridder-Johns Inc for national advertising with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis and San Francisco.
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Hannan H. Ridder
Daniel
Ridday
Harold M. Hines
Samuel ¢. Cameron
L. A. Coinsar
Malcolm Exley
Miles E. Sines
Harry Karns
Washington News
Albee
National Advertising Representativ
Ridder-Jonns, Inc
New ‘Fork
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Detroit
Penabecay Lida
San Francisco
Press-Telegram
Conic
Felropaiitan Grovp, Inc
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