Long Beach and the Jets in the jet age
Editorial notes Long Beach’s prominent role in the aviation boom as Douglas Aircraft Co plans and builds commercial jets. It highlights $600 million in orders for Long Beach work, jet noise assurances from airlines, and dramatic speed gains from 550 mph jets enabling a Washington to Los Angeles workday plus return trip.
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Long Beach
United States
Douglas Aircraft Co
Washington
San Francisco
London
New York
Los Angeles
Pedestrian Responsibility Bill Passes Assembly in California
A bill by Assemblyman Dahl of Piedmont would compel drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks while adding a provision forbidding pedestrians from darting into traffic. The measure, part of aligning with the uniform Vehicle Code, passed 44 to 24 and awaits Senate and the governor.
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Assembly
Assemblyman
Dahl
Piedmont
California
Senate
Edgar Eisenhower Keeps Up With Dwight Budget Feud
Big Brother Edgar Eisenhower again butted into Dwight Eisenhower’s budget battle, a family pattern noted by observers. Edith Ike and relatives recall Edgar’s sharp wit and disputes, while Edgar jokes about changing his name to Smith to escape public glare.
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Washington
Edgar
Ray Eisenhower
Eisenhowver
Dwight
Suez
Ike
Edgar Eisenhowers
White House
Ruth Montgomery
Roy Eisenhower
Bela Kornitzer
Abilene
Kornitzer
Eisenhower
Tie
Lucille Dawson
Alabama
Inme
Smith
Ieee
Pennsylvania
Thoughtful quotes on sun and riches fade in time
A collection of lines on how the sun wilts grass and fashion fades, paired with Erasmus warning that great riches cannot be kept without sin. The fragmentary commentary links mortality, wealth, and moral restraint in old prints.
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James Iii
Erasmus
Meat-Axe budgeting harms U S Information Agency
The piece argues the House cuts to the U S Information Agency threaten global influence and anti Communist efforts. It warns that shrinking funding impedes dissemination of American policy abroad, risking strengthened Soviet influence and missed chances to prevent war. It notes the agency provides speeches and materials to foreign press and media, essential in the cold war.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
U. S. Information Agency
Middle East
Far East
Europe
Moscow
U. S. Information Service
America
Amerine
U.S. Information Agency
Senate
House
Senator Soaper Skeptical On Bribes And Cigar Issue
A column quips about bribery and cigars as a test of character. It notes baseball season may distract voters in an off year, and humorously questions agency failures from aviation to Washington. A California resident reportedly swapped families but without Frankie Lane’s involvement.
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Washington
California
Frankie
Lane
Just Folks. He is not here, He is risen
A religious poem by E. A. Guest reflects on the resurrection. It contrasts Christ’s crucifixion with the belief of His followers, noting the empty tomb and the angel’s message that life and power are given beyond death, proclaiming death overcome.
Eastern Star reception opens in Long Beach hall
Ten years ago in Long Beach a lavish Southern California reception for the worthy grand patron and other grand chapter officers of the Order of Eastern Star was held at Convention Hall and Municipal Auditorium. Twenty years ago funeral arrangements were underway for Dr. E J Inwood former pastor of Belmont Heights Methodist Church who died at his Laguna Beach home with services planned at First Methodist Church. Thirty years ago the Harbor Industrial Exposition opened at Municipal Auditorium under Chamber of Commerce sponsorship eclipsing prior shows in exhibits and beauty.
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California
Order of Eastern Star
Long Beach
Municipal Auditorium
E. J. Inwood
Belmont Heights Methodist Church
Laguna Beach
First’ Methodist Church
Fifth St
Pacific Ave
Harbor
The
Chamber of ‘Commerés
Public Forum Letters for Publication Policy
Community notices remind writers that letters to the paper must include bona fide signatures and addresses and stay under 250 words. Editors may edit for taste or to save space.
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Sava
More Judges and Courts Needed in Long Beach
A Press Telegram letter argues crime climbs while courts lag, urging doubling Superior and Municipal Court judges in Long Beach and expanding the police force. The writer cites swamped dockets, earlier criminal trials, and civil calendars. public pressure on legislators is urged to act.
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Long Beach
Long Beath
Blaine Nels Simons
Security
Farmers Could Walk Alone
A PRESS-TELEGRAM essay argues farmers may shift to diversified crops and livestock as eating habits change. It suggests reduced bread consumption, increased meat vegetables and fruit, and a move away from subsidies toward greater farming freedom.
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Junior
Dobbin
Art Acknowledges Metcalfe Sacrifice and Faithful Resolve
Poem reflects on the death of Metcalfe’s figure in Calgary, urging repentance for sins and obedience to God's laws. It calls believers to sacrifice worldly pleasures, honor neighborly love, and renew commitment to live rightly through prayer and work.
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Calgary
Press Telegram Advertising Representative Offices Listed
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis St. Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco. The notice lists Ridder Johns Ince and Comic Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Group Inc as current contact points.
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National Advertising Representativn Ridder
Johns, Ince
New York
Chicago
Wrigity
Derrgit
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
St. Paul
East 1Th St
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Lutter St
Press-Telegram
Comic Advertising
Metropolitan Group, Inc
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