Rivalry of Beauty at International Congress in Long Beach
An editorial compares Washington’s Congress to the International Beauty Congress in Long Beach, noting delegates from around the world debate beauty and friendship rather than politics. It suggests beauty competition could influence world relations as much as or more than political battles. It posits a nonviolent, cosmetic form of diplomacy as a potential norm.
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Congress
Waington
D. C
Capitol Hill
Washington
Long Beach
Calif
Congo
America
A New Sense of Duty in Congress Next Week
A political forecast argues that Kennedy and Johnson will use the post convention session to push presidential campaigning rather than focused legislation. The column questions their motives, hoping lawmakers attend to essential bills before resuming campaign-driven actions.
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Congress
Sen. Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Sen. Johnson
Senate
U. S
Long Beach Officials Debate Bus System Ownership
Long Beach Councilman Emmet and Councilman Sullivan discuss alternatives to the current bus system. Sullivan, a private enterprise advocate, entertains municipal ownership as a possible remedy, highlighting the seriousness of the city’s public transportation problem.
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Long Beach
Emmette 4
Pisal
Ments
Sullivan
Sludgepump Given Party Job in Campaign Ploy
Senator Soaper notes Sludgepump may take any party assignment offered by the National Committee. The piece mocks campaign tactics with a farmer and bongo drums image, cites Cuba patterns after the United States, and questions political promises as elections loom. It also references Lyndon Johnson, Jack Kennedy, and a regional high school basketball note.
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Sludgepump
National Committee
Dick Nixon
Consolidated High School
Long Beach Report on War Duty Aid and Firefighters Meet
Legal protection for families of men called to armed service was announced by Russell H Pray of the Long Beach Bar Association. Delegates from multiple California cities arrived for the third annual California division convention of the International Firefighters Association. Col C T Leeds, named to survey Alamitos Bay jetties, was chief engineer on the Los Angeles Harbor breakwater project. Howard H Losh of Long Beach Local 372 was set to open the session on August 6.
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Long Beach
Russell H. Pray
Long Beach Bar Association
San Diego
Oakland
San Jose
Richmond
Santa Ana
Sacramento
Alameda
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
Eureka
International Firefighters Association
California
Howard H. Losh
Col
C. T. Leeds
County Board of Supervisors
Alamitos Bay
Los Angeles Harbor
Foreign Aid Pacts Should Protect Property Rights
DAVID. LAWRENCE urges Congress to require protection of American property abroad before foreign aid. He cites Congo seizures under Lumumba, warns against relying on the world court, and favors bilateral arbitration with prearranged enforcement, stressing risks to American investments and workers.
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United States
Questions and Answers History Consists of Trifles
History trivia notes that many writers including Francis Bacon argued that history holds trivial and weighty truths. Grant's Tomb in New York City was funded by popular subscription with 600000 total cost, 60000 raised by locals, 90000 contributors honored in copper boxes. dedicated April 27, 1897 by President McKinley.
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Francis Bacon
Advancement of
Grant
New York City
New York
McKinley
Public Forum on Grocery Bills and Airport Plans
A reader argues that family grocery bills rose by 3 to 6 dollars weekly since premium stamps began and accuses stamps of inflating prices. The letter questions airport expansion plans, cites Time on DC8s, and urges editorial on taxpayer investments and safety. Mrs F S Smith 1072 Ridgewood SL.
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G. H. Himanka
Temple Ave
Douglas
F. S. Smith
Ridgewood
Pageant Praise Letter Highlights Press-Telegram Coverage
A 14 year old admirer from Garden Grove lauds the Press-Telegram for best Miss Universe pageant coverage with extensive pictures. The writer expresses anticipation for upcoming Miss International Congress of Beauty and frequent daily newspaper purchases.
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Press- Telegram
Press-Telegram
Alvera Lillicrobp
Parliament Garden Grove
She Recalls Talk of Varied Traffic Editor
A reader recounts discussions about using airport facilities for purposes beyond the DC-8 and notes the headquarters opposing the airport bonds shaped public perception. The letter references prior editorials and quoted statements about the bonds and Douglas.
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Douglas
Kennedy Critique of U2 Remark Sparks Reply
Grace Stafford quotes Kennedy as immature and regrets the remark about U2. She notes Kennedy’s later apology failed to quell opposition and questions his maturity and judgment. The letter defends wartime courage yet condemns the misstep and cover up.
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Sen. Kennedy
Young Jack
Kennedy
Grace Stafford
Appleton
Press-Geleoram Long Beach Inaccurate Text
An unclear OCR passage lists names and roles for a Long Beach publication. It references Herman Wiétar, Daniel Ridder, Harald Hings, Samuel Farmerono, Lee Collins Jr, and others in publisher and advertising roles. The fragment lacks coherent events or dates.
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Herman BR. Wiétar
Daniel H. Ridder
Nova Crepurianee
Harald M. Hings
Publiatier Samual G Famerono
Maneser Lee Collins Jr
Auriners Mansaar
Roadside litter spoils America’s beauty on Las Vegas highway
A writer condemns desert highway trash between Washington and Los Angeles and Las Vegas, calling litterbugs dangerous and praising severe penalties. He laments discarded bottles and cans, notes sparse enforcement, and argues U.S. open spaces suffer from a culture of disrespect amid prosperity and excess.
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Nevada
Desert
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
America
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