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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1959

Page

5

Capital not Union Makes Jobs

A letter arguing that unions and government hinder job creation, praising individual businessmen for job creation and criticizing union leadership. It cites capital as the driver of employment and urges support for business initiative over collective action and regulation. Signed by ED BATZNER, 1116 W North Ave, Milwaukee, Wis. Also includes opinions from MRS. BENNETT HOFFDAL, 5129 E Olive, Bellflower, and ROY A. McMILLAN, 4735 Lime Ave, with commentary on local governance and an anti-reapply permit note.

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FCC’s Newscast Ruling Viewed as Foolish and Prohibitive

The editorial blasts the FCC for a newscast rule mandating equal time for candidates, arguing it harms news gathering, risks diluting coverage, and compromises press freedom across radio and television during the upcoming campaign. It warns the policy misreads public interest and could curb political reporting.

PGOR Federal Communications Commission Iba FCC

Quiet drive to aid Jewish refugees via United Jewish Welfare Fund

A local Jewish leader pushed the United Jewish Welfare Fund to aid refugee resettlement. Funds support transportation to Israel, transit housing, tools, employment, and medical care until self sufficiency. additional money supports local cultural and welfare programs, with cooperation from Community Chest.

United Jewish Welfare Fund Israel Romania

Tolerant counsel urged for pedestrians by council

The Long Beach Safety Council urged tolerance toward pedestrians. While acknowledging faults, officials stressed that missteps by individuals should not be treated as capital crimes.

Long Beach

Will Rogers Jr Plans State Park Commission Hero Status

Will Rogers Jr., son of the humorist, named to the California State Park Commission by Gov. Pat Brown. He opposes a bill to strip the commission of power, backing a Dilworth alternative that preserves policy control but cuts administrative duties. He compares the commission’s past criticism to its improved efforts and jokes about turning parks into thriving public spaces.

Will Rogers Jr Sacramento U.S. Senate Sis Pat. Brown State Park Commission Rogers State Capitol Joseph Knowland Oakland U. S Bill Knowland Park Commission Ithus Davis Nelson Dilworth Hemet Commission Knowland

Doris Fleeson Sees Public Favor For New Young Leaders

Washington column notes a political shift as presidential hopefuls and allied editors sense public demand for fresh faces and untested efficiency. A veteran editor returning from Asia voices cautious support for younger leaders to bring vigor and new ideas.

Washington

Political campaigns shift as new ideas rise

The piece notes early 1960s campaign dynamics with Nixon preparing for a July trip to the Soviet Union and Democratic hopefuls Kennedy Humphrey and Symington touring states. It observes a departure from Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower era gravitas toward new political ideas and leadership demands, with editors and organizers detailing the changing landscape.

Nixon Soviet Union Eisenhower Sen John. F. Kennedy Wisconsin Midwest Hubert Humphrey California Stuart Symington Roosevelt Truman

Newspaper masthead and staff credits page

The image lists staff roles including publisher Herman H Ridder George Gilegram editor Harold Hines and other executives and editors, naming the Washington News bureau and building address at Albee Building.

Herman H. Ridder Ganiel H.ridder Harold M. Hines Samuel C. Cameronceni Loa. Colina Jr. Bus Malcolm Epley Miles E. Sine Harry Karas Washington News Ureau Albee Building

Prays Council Will Be Consistent in Planning Fight

The article recalls a zoning dispute at 3745 Atlantic Ave where the Planning Commission granted a 14 story 140 foot high old folks home over protests of about 70 percent of local property owners. The City Council had overruled once, and last Thursday the Commission again approved an identical plan at the same site for a similarly purposed building, this time slightly lower.

Mister Dooley Dollars Sinse New England Xan FCC Atlantic Ave

Makers Should Hold Car Speed to 65

A reader letter by Alice Van Hunnik urges a 65 mph speed limit on automobiles to prevent deaths and injuries, except for emergency vehicles, arguing that current speeds cause daily casualties and maiming of children.

Lullur Alice van Hunnick Compton Blvd Bellflower

Coast Guard lights first postwar robot lighthouse at Long Beach

Ten years ago the coast guard unveiled a 140000 candlepower robot lighthouse at the harbor entrance off Long Beach start of operation. It was controlled from Los Angeles light five miles away with the postwar installation marking a milestone in maritime safety. Also noted were three ballot issues on May 9 including an oil drilling ordinance amendment zoning changes around Santa Fe Ave and near Community Hospital and a plan for garbage incineration.

Coast Guard Long Beach Harbor Entrance Los Angeles Santa Fe Ave Community Hospital

Will Christian Herter Follow Dulles Principles in State Dept

Washington observes Christian Herter will be an effective Secretary of State only if he upholds the moral principles that guided John Foster Dulles. Critics allege enemies within and outside government push appeasement and a flexible line, seeking to oust Dulles and shape policy through propaganda.

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