If We Are Not United Editorial on Subsidence Act
The editorial urges unity on a proposed subsidence abatement act affecting Long Beach harbor area. Critics say the district omits tidelands and favors external board members, arguing local control is needed. It stresses timely action before the June Legislature adjourns with a May 1 deadline and urges immediate reconciliation of differences.
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Pine Ave
Tidelands
Long Beach
Sacramento
Long Beach Health Official Wins Good Government Award
Dr. Irving D. Litwack Long Beach City Health Officer receives the 1956 Good Government Award from the Junior Chamber of Commerce for shaping a leading polio immunization program. He faced public fear with calm, evidence based leadership, guiding the community through the Salk vaccine rollout and reinforcing his reputation as a distinguished public official.
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Irving D. Litwack
Long Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Litwack
Litwack
May Day drive by Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce launches a May 1 membership drive to boost public support for private enterprise. James R. Heaps notes that while Communist demonstrations occur in Moscow Paris Rome London and other cities a contrasting Long Beach event aims to enlist backing for the Chamber's program of work endorsing free enterprise. The piece urges democratic support and wishes the Chamber success.
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Long Beach
Paris
Rome
London
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
U S Will Stand Fast Against Reds in Moral Struggle
Secretary of State Dulles called for using moral force to aid captive nations and defend freedom against Soviet aggression. He warned of mobile retaliatory power if attacked and stressed victory through liberty, knowledge, and peaceful evolution rather than violence. The speech highlights spreading information and supporting liberated nations.
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Washington
United States
Kremlin
Free World
Dulles
Lawrence
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Mr. Dulles
Russia
Voice of America
Soviet Union
Dulles Speech Promotes Peaceful Change and Free World Hope
The remarks urge faith in the United Nations mediating process and legal courts while supporting peaceful change and rule of law. They stress restraint, moral suasion in the Middle East, and reliance on military strength to win support, arguing enslaved peoples can overthrow despotism through concerted will.
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Middle East
Dulles
United Nations
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JORIS FLEESON Rep Bolton Main Prospect for African Affairs Post
Washington reports the African Affairs division of the State Department struggles with budget constraints and staffing. Frances Bolton of Ohio is favored for the proposed Assistant Secretary post, but insiders doubt a policy-making future. Bolton shaped U S diplomacy by pushing Ghana's independence and assisting Nixon on a Africa tour, though critics warn the role may offer limited influence.
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Washington
State Department
Congress
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Africa
Frances Bolton
Ohio
Boston
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
John Foster Dulles
White House
Ghana
Sherman Adams
Richard M. Nixon
Opinion: Mixed Jabs on Politics and Sport
A collage of sharp, humorous observations touching on Republicans, vaccines, Yankees, archery to missiles, geophysical years, speeding baseball, referees and gambling, desserts, snobs, dust storms, and optimistic rhetoric. The piece blends political satire with sports and daily life.
When You Finish Second You Should Congratulate
A short poem by E A Guest urges athletes to honor a worthy rival after finishing second. It reflects on effort, training, and sportsmanship, noting the victor earned the prize through stronger performance and better preparation, while the second-place finisher should respect the outcome and celebrate the winner.
Long Beach Rails in Rubber Industry History
Ten years ago Long Beach stood as a leading rubber product hub next to Akron as Earl Miller of the Chamber of Commerce noted Open houses ran through Public Schools Week in elementary to senior high levels Hast Adult Education showcased varied art forms in its program Court calendar updates moved Judge Brand back to Los Angeles and Judge Bull arrived to preside in Dept D Fourth, 40 years prior City Manager Henderson warned of resignation if the ant coalition won while noting Long Beach’s unusual bill discounting history.
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Long Beach
Akron
Ohio
Earl Miller
The
Chamber of Commerce
Superior Court
Edward R. Brand
Los Angeles
Ingall W. Bull
Charles 8. Henderson
Ants
Public Forum Letters Open for Submissions
Public forum notices invite letters not exceeding 50 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Edits may be made for taste or space.
Prefers Public to Private Education Letter Response
A reader argues for public schools over private or parochial systems, warning against dictatorial control and tax relief for private schools. The letter laments rising private education costs and cites the impact on accessibility, urging continued commitment to public schooling for universal access. Mile I Wycoff and T. L Buford are cited in comments on postal service costs and education policy.
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U.S.A
T. L. Buford
Walnut Ave
Ballydale
Postal Employee Pay Rate Lags
Postal workers seek a pay raise to offset rising living costs. The piece notes only one raise in six years after a yearlong congressional fight, warns that future raises could trigger inflation and a chain of wage demands. It cites potential cuts in Saturday deliveries and services if funds are not granted.
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Postal Service
Congress
Summerfield
Questions Answers Goldsmith Says Files Not Lies
Long Beach Press Telegram presents a Q A feature from Information Bureau answering questions on sayings origins including Oliver Goldsmith and the phrase Ask me no questions and I’ll tell you no lies. It covers Bahai faith numerology and reciprocal pronouns usage with concise explanations.
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Haskly Pendern
Wrig Long Beach Press-Telegram
Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Oliver Goldsmith
Scott
Dickens
Shaw
Goldsmith
Press Telegram Editorial and Advertising Offices Listing
The Press Telegram announces its publisher executive staff and advertising representation. Offices are in Los Angeles and other cities including New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco addresses listed.
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Ridder-Johns, Inc
Othes
New York
50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley Lidge
Detroit
Penobscot
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
St. Paul
St.Los Angeles
W. St. St
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
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Metropolitan Group, Inc
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