This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1958
Page
5
The piece argues public schooling deserves balanced critique amid hype of a crisis. It cites data on algebra uptake, chemistry and physics offering context for uneven quality, praises public education for nourishing many top scientists, and urges citizens to assess schools by outcomes beyond science.
Rear Admiral Robert L. Campbell will leave Long Beach after two and a half years to take command of Services Forces on the Pacific Fleet. He is lauded for boosting Navy community relations, openly engaging in local affairs, and clarifying Navy preferences on the landing site, leading to a prompt, constructive decision and a strong salute to his service.
A column by Bill Vaughan discusses Russia's hydrogen bombs, public attitudes toward neatness in future warfare, and social changes. It riffs on generations, salesman ideals, and the idea that freedom or tolerance are often miscalled two-way streets. It also notes a Texas boy winning a piano contest in Russia and jokes about language education and naval aircraft costs.
In the Des Moines Tribune a debate centers on Javier Por gira claiming ages ranging from 130 to 168. The fragment notes conflicting opinions about his true age and whether he was alive at such a date.
George Clark recalls a very old man who died in Colombia and once met George Washington. A vegetarian uneducated coffee addict lived simply without modern distractions and survived disease until old age, though a haymaker at a New York press conference nicked a reporter’s nose. Also a note on whirligig beetles’ touch prevents collisions.
Fort Lauderdale letter writer contends lack of restraint sparked inflation and downturn after the Korean war boom. He cites consumer credit, housing costs, and union demands as drivers, criticizes government spending, and links high prices to reduced hiring amid Detroit auto layoffs.
A compact excerpt contrasts obedience with former lusts in ignorance, citing a biblical line from I Peter and a note on Christian virtue attributed to J. C. Hare. The text ends with a reflective phrase Our Way, suggesting a pathway or outlook within faith.
A question and answer summary notes about accidental falls in the United States, estimating about 21,000 deaths annually. It states two thirds occur in homes and stairs account for nearly a quarter of deaths among ages 25 to 44, with additional details on the circled U kosher symbol and polio incidence by race.
The Press Telegram lists its publishers executives and bureau offices across multiple cities including New York Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco. The document also notes current officers and advertising representatives for the newspaper.
In Sacramento the Assembly clashed over Gov Knight's budget and a call for a special session on water. Democrats Unruh Munnell and Vincent Thomas attacked the Knight administration while Thomas aligned with conservative Democrats. The row signals a campaign defined by acrimony rather than policy, with both parties urged to focus on issues and capable, devoted candidates.
Long ago news notes report Thomas R. Anderson retired freight agent for the Union Pacific Railroad was appointed a member of the Cha Service Commission by the city council to succeed Dwight Williams. Anderson’s term runs until 1954 and marks a local government personnel change.
A lyrical tribute describes a hospital as a stone and brick refuge offering expert help when very ill. The walls reflect devotion and mercy, with friendly staff guiding patients through serious illness. It portrays the facility as a temporary home providing the best care and warm greetings to every patient.
A public forum section presents four letters with varied views on local issues. Signatures and addresses appear on the side as Bonn letters in the margins, some edited for taste and space. The page reflects standard community discourse and editorial convenience amid constraints.
Felix Ezra Crabb denounces popular recession remedies as worthless. He argues tax cuts won't help workers and warns of rising prices. He suggests real relief requires lower prices and higher wages amid public distrust of industry and unions. Mrs. B. Hardin notes nuclear fallout as the top concern, with comments from Congressman Hosmer on underground testing.
A letter from Marven D. ranagan of 1764 Chestnut Long Beach criticizes the Independent Press Telegram for bias toward Rep Hosmer and urges equal focus on broader welfare issues and nuclear science research by recognized scientists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.