No Budget Talk Today Editorial Skips Politics For World News
A lighthearted editorial devotes space to offbeat clips from international papers. It highlights ordinary global lives, including a Singapore speeding fine, rising whiskey prices in Malay, a cattle show prize in Nagor, an endurance cycling feat in Bareilly, Cape Town angling, a Tokyo travel note, and a Cape Times birth announcement, all as curio from Mrs. Lee’s world-tour bundle.
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Robert E. Lee
Cheng Ting Tang
Singapore
Bukit Timah Road
Indian Express
Bombay
Madras
Delhi
Rajkof
Guman
Junagadh
Nagor
Rajasthan
Express
South Africa
Cape Times
Cape Town
Mossel Bay
Mainichi
Tokyo
Jukkoku Toge
Atama Spa
Lake Hakone
Slick
Slim
Diamond Fields Advertiser
Africa
Horse Park
New Park
J. A. Vorster
Varley Bayes
John
Rita Bayes
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mayflower and speed race with new jet era in mind
The Mayflower I sails toward port as a high speed rocket research plane under construction promises speeds around 4,000 mph, while a Florida based missile test hits 9,240 mph. Officials weigh propulsion progress against navigation sense amid Edwards Air Force Base and Washington reports.
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Atlantic
Edwards Air Force Base
Washington, D.C
Florida
Senate Hall of Fame Starts Trouble
Washington report on five Senate greats selection stirring opposition from current lawmakers. Kennedy faces pressure from liberals who push Norris while conservatives back Taft. Historians’ panel remains split on tests of greatness as Webster and Clay lead, but face detractors.
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Senate Hall of Fame
Washington
Senate
Fiverman
John F. Kennedy
Masachusetts
George Norris
Nebraska
Robert A. Taft
Kennedy
Carl T. Curtis
Roman L. Hruska
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Webster
Propaganda Fight Costs in Jordan and the Middle East
Washington weighs the costs of fighting Soviet influence in Jordan, Syria, and across the Middle East. The piece argues for sustained U S information and propaganda campaigns, citing jazz diplomacy and regional student influence as key tools against communism.
Quips and Quirks Spur Satirical Look at Everyday Life
A column satirizes politics culture and society noting mice smokers jokes and humor magazines. It cites a survey on policemen feet and crime trends while humorously critiquing safety budgets and embassy entertaining costs.
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Greater
Philadelphia
Press Telegram Publisher Staff and Office Locations
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at multiple offices including The Press Telegram in Albee Building and East St. Paul, plus representations in New York Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and advertising coordination with Metropolitan Group Inc. The listed personnel include Publisher Harold M Hines Assistant to Publisher Samuel C Cameron General Manager L A Collin Manager He Fi Burnttery and Editor Malcolm Epley Executive Editor Miles E Sinex Managing Editor Washington News Bureau.
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He Fi Burnttery
Malcolm Epley
Miles E. Sinex
Washington News
Albee Building
Ridder-Johns
New York
Amienne
L E
50Th St
Wrigley Lida
Penobscot Bidg
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
St Paula East St
Los Angeles
W. Ath St
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
Eees Gomi
Metropolitan Group, Inc
JUST FOLKS . . By E. A. GUEST QUATRAINS CAKE FROSTING
A verse contemplating cake frosting as a small child’s reward and a father’s mixed hopes for his son. It weaves family fondness with sports and aging, ending with reflections on advice from friends about cures and life’s scores.
Long Beach city money, retirements, and historic civic notes
Long Beach news notes a 1947 48 city budget possibility from harbor oil funds following a 1946 charter amendment. A state supreme court ruling on the amendment was awaited. Also reported: Charles J. Daugherty longtime local photographer and father of aviator Earl S Daugherty died. Belmont Shore wall construction begins funded by federal and state highway programs. Mayor Filmore Condit withdrew from city council race and endorsed Mary A Lowther, as the first municipal government era began.
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Harbor Dept
E. J. Amar
State Supreme Court
AGS
Charles J. Daugherty
E. Seaside Blvd
Earl S
Daugherty
Long Beach
Ocean Front
Belmont Shore
State Highway Commission
Filmore Condit
Mary
Lowther
Public Forum Guidelines For Letters To The Editor
Community members are invited to submit letters not exceeding 250 words, each with bona fide signatures and full addresses. Editors may edit for clarity or length, and letters may be shortened by up to ten percent to fit space.
Praises Council Urges Re election in May Primaries
A citizen urges voters to back the City Council for reelection, praising decisions on airport expansion hospital construction Marina bridge approaches and Magnolia Navy landing. The letter emphasizes experience and a big vote to support incumbents in the May primaries.
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Magnolia Landing
Navy
Dick Racine
E. Broadway
Confusion Over Daylight Saving Policy Debate
The piece criticizes daylight saving laws in California and other states, arguing the time change lacks clear justification and highlighting public confusion. It contrasts with taxes and Social Security, noting no inherent daylight benefit and questioning why clocks are advanced or retarded.
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R. J
Smite
Thornton Ave
California
Hodis by Metcalfe Stroll Is Good Exercise
Hodis by Metcalfe extolls strolling with a friend as ideal for body mind and soul. The piece suggests companionship enhances conversation shared ideas and mutual admiration of scenic beauty during a walk, while noting silence from a disinterested partner can feel like solitude.
Readers Q and A from Press Telegram tackle Villon and more
A reader question column answers: Francois Villon’s vagabond status after banishment. silk worm size and spinning duration. Brooklyn Public Library versus New York Public Library system. tornado ventilation guidance on opening windows. and Mars telescope use. Responses cite Villon history, silk production figures, library jurisdictions, wind pressure physics, and telescope capabilities.
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