Editorial: Assembly Should Kill Unsound Library Book Censorship Bill
An editorial argues against SB 1839, a California bill to ban library books in public educational libraries that oppose what groups deem immoral. It warns the measure would enable pressure groups to dictate selections, risking censorship and loss of reading freedom. The piece urges the Assembly to defeat the bill and trust trained librarians to select library materials.
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Assembly
Henry Madden
Fresno State College
California Library Association
Board of Education
End of an era as Long Beach removes wooden derricks
Long Beach plans to remove the last wooden oil derricks from Signal Hill and surrounding areas within months. The city council mandated their removal two years ago due to traffic hazards and unsightly, unsafe structures, with a July deadline and portable derricks replacing the old frames in modern operations.
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Long Beach
Signal Hill
Yesteryear
Harbor District
Richfield
Doris Flee son Basic Mail Problems Still Unsolved
Washington Post editorial praises Postmaster General Summerfield for cutting budgets and pushing changes that anger Congress while criticizing the Eisenhower administration for not backing postal modernization. It calls out slow mail delivery, outdated plants, lack of new post offices since 1940, and political resistance to reform despite growing national needs.
Divided Party Responsible for Postal Snafu Blame
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues that millions in losses to the American public arose from postal delays. He blames a divided government and Democratic Congress for failing to fund the Post Office, calls for reform and warns voters to unify party control in 1958 to avoid future breakdowns.
Beers, Taxes, and Planetary Woes in Campus Rambles
A California professor lectures students on beer can democracy and vigilance against un-American acts. The talk moves through jokes about nicknames, rising grocery prices, and scarce resources, then shifts to transport exhausts and the ordinary man’s working day.
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California College
Better to Lose Honor Than Cheat in Baseball
The speaker recalls a youthful baseball mistake and a stern lesson from an old coach. He learned that integrity matters more than winning by trickery, and that self-respect is dearer than victory gained dishonestly. The poem credits gratitude for the lesson shaping conduct in work and play.
Long Beach historical notes on city building and honors
A 10 year old modernization study for a Long Beach building precedes City Council review, while Air Reserves 304th Bomb Wing inaugurations are tied to Long Beach Army Air Base. Earlier milestones include Knights Templar first place in a ritualistic competition and a Southern California Junior Colleges music festival in Municipal Auditorium alongside a veterans colors presentation in the Majestic ballroom.
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Air Reserves
304Th
Army Air Base
Luther W. Sweetser Jr
Ce, Duncan
Long Beach
John Sandburg
Public Forum Letters for Community Board
Letters must not exceed 50 words and require bonafide signatures and addresses. Editorial editing may be done to preserve good taste.
Fluoridation Debate Motivates Long Beach Voters
Letters from residents urge support for fluoridation and Prop Nos 3 on May 14. Mrs Richard J Malloy of Walton Street asserts fluoridated water reduces dental decay and cites scientific backing. The second letter by R J Smith of Thornton Ave Anahem cautions about strikes and union membership implications.
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Long Beach
Richard J, Malloy
Walton Street
Lawrence comments on unions reveal balance and dangers
David Lawrence writes in U. S. News that trade unions serve legitimate aims especially in large industries but must be democratically organized. He warns against domination by small minorities and coercive tactics, noting workers forced to join may not participate. He omits strikes to critique perceived unfair methods.
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David Lawrence
U. S. News
Mr. Lawrence
Achille
For You My Schemes and All My Dreams
A romantic lyric expressing deep devotion. The speaker credits a loved one for happiness and meaning, insisting that life and dreams would be empty without them and vowing sincere, lasting love. The verse speaks of special love, unwavering commitment, and cherished wishes becoming real through this bond.
Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Offices Listed
The press telegram current staff includes Publisher Harold M. Hines and Executive Editor Majeoliy Epley with Miles & Sints. The Managing Editor for Washington News is Mureau. Advertising reps are Ridder Johns Inc and Metropolitan Group. Offices listed in Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Las Angeles San Francisco with current files maintained at these sites.
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Majeoliy Epley
Miles & Sints
National Advertising Representative
Ridder-Johns, Inc
Ew Wark
E. Soin St
Shicaga Wraley Lidg- Detraje
Ferdscot Bldy
Minneapolis
Fostay
St. Paul
Eaat
Las Aniyelen
San Fransisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
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Metropolitan Group, An
Questions Answers on Revere's Horse Untraced
Q What happened to the horse which Paul Revere rode on his famous journey Brown Beauty a fast mare owned by Deacon Samuel Larkin of Charlestown Mass carried Revere from Charlestown to the point near Concord where the British were encountered She was taken from Revere by a British sergeant and was never heard of thereafter Brown Beauty's name is recorded in family records of the Larkin family. Q How many States still have poll taxes as a prerequisite to voting A The latest available tabulation lists five States Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Texas and Virginia There may be exceptions for age for certain disabilities or for veterans. Q Do Canadian hotels outside the big cities operate all year A There are nearly 5 000 Canadian hotels which operate all year and more than 1 000 which operate on a seasonal basis. Q If the wife of reigning King is called queen why isn't the husband of a reigning queen called a king G A Although the wife of a king is called a queen her actual title is queen consort The husband of a reigning queen never bears the title of king but is usually given at one a more honorary designation or title He may have the title of Prince Consort conferred on him by his wife who is his sovereign Consorts have legal and other privileges pertaining to their position but have no ruling authority whatever.
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Paul Revere
Brown Beauty
Samuel Larkin
Charlestown
Mass
Revere
Concord
Larkin
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
Texas
Virginia
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