Alamitos Park dispute over mineral rights and tidelands control
The State Files suit against Long Beach to confirm mineral rights in Alamitos Bay Park area while weighing authority for tidelands leases. City and state share Long Beach tidelands duties, with oil income splits and safeguards against beach damage and subsidence. Officials see chance for negotiated settlement amid legal action.
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Alamitos Bay State Park
State Lands Commission
Long Beach Tidelands
Long Beach
Statesman Walter Franklin George Dies at End of Era
The United States Senate mourns Senator Walter Franklin George of Georgia who died on Sunday. A Democrat who rose above partisanship, he chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and served as president pro tem. Eisenhower named him as NATO representative in retirement. His legacy includes Social Security amendments aiding the disabled and working women.
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Congress
Walter Franklin George
Georgia
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George
Nixon
Russell
Sen. George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Eisenhower
NATO
South
Controversy Over Corona Naval Hospital Closure
A complex clash pits the White House against the Navy over closing Corona and Mare Island hospitals in California. Congressmen Gordon McDonough and Marty Sheppard press for continued operation, while Navy spokesmen and officials maintain the closure decision stands despite conflicting assurances and congressional funding questions.
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Washington
Alfred Hitchcock
Corona Naval Hospital
White House
Navy
California
Corona
Mare Island
Gordon McDonough
Gates
Defense Department
McDonough
Chief of Naval Operations
Office of Chief of Naval Operations
Marty Sheppard
Naval Affairs Subcommittee
House Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committee
Sheppard
Mr. Donough
Senate Civil Rights Bill Seen as Last Chance
The Senate civil rights bill is argued to be a pivotal test for approval by the House and possible presidential veto. Supporters tout a National Commission on Civil Rights with pitiless publicity as a path to broad reform, while critics warn of unintended labor and business consequences and emphasize economic concerns over voting rights.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
Bessay
Lawrence
National Commission On Civil Rights
National Commission
Iase
Citi
North
Alaska
Drive-In Banks and New Car Garages Feature in Modern Life
A column fragment notes drive-in banks and restaurants flourishing with longer cars, while observant remarks compare aging grandfathers to earlier eras. It mentions Bernard Baruch biographies, Indiana football coach pay, and a 50 year Air Force history, plus inflation tips and Nazi intelligence leaks from 1940. Dorothy Thompson writes about cooking as women broaden their interests.
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Dorothy ‘Thompson
JUST FOLKS by E. A. Guest Story Teller
A humorous verse piece about telling old stories with patience and good nature. The storyteller vows not to interrupt others and will laugh at familiar jokes, keeping the group engaged as it pretends worn-out humor is fresh.
Long Beach recalls past civic campaigns and harbor visits
Twenty years ago the police chief funded a jaywalking drive with a ten dollar trophy for top officers listing offenders by August 31. The county coroner’s office reopened after four months with Deputy Coroner William J. Maher taking on duties. Thirty years ago plans moved forward for a 25 000 seat memorial stadium, with the city seeking alternative cost estimates from architect Bug Gibby. Imperial Japanese Navy cruisers Iwate and Asama greeted with a 21 gun salute as they berthed for a visit. A second Signal Hill oil deal saw Delaney Petroleum sell ten leased blocks to Richheld Oil, producing about 7 000 barrels daily.
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Joy McClelland
Long Beach
William J. Maher
Wich
Bugh Gibby
Fort MacArthur
Iwate
Asama
Signal Hill
Delaney Petroleum Corporation
Richheld Oil Co
Public Forum Letter Policy Summary
Public forum letters must not exceed 50 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or to save space to fit publication needs.
Justice Selection Method Decried
PRESS-TELEGRAN editorial calls for Congress to end political appointments to the courts and replace the pay off system with a proper selection method to prevent court misjudgments and protect national security and citizen freedom. W. Bush of Bellflower, California, urges timely legislation.
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Congress
Uture
Avery
Alley Closure Sparks Protests Over City Council Vote
Readers condemn the council action after five members approved gifting 520 000 in property to the Lafayette Hotel, closing a busy Long Beach alley seen as a vital traffic thoroughfare crucial to taxpayers and citizens. Protest letters argue the hotel gains privilege at public expense.
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Ahern
Keeler
Desmond
Reese
Dalessi
Lafayette
Long Beach
Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Representatives
The Press Telegram personnel and ad representation offices are listed. Names include Herman H. Bidder as publisher and Harold M. Samuels as business manager, with editors and executive staff noted. National and metropolitan advertising reps are identified, along with office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul and San Francisco.
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National Advertising Repreesentative
Ridderstonne, Inc
New York
E. 50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley Bidgy
Detroit
Enobscd
Minneapot
St. Paul
Les An
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
San Fi Comic Advertising Representativ Metropolitan Group, Inc
Wants Governors on All Vehicles For Road Safety
Letters from M P Wagner and Sophia Bockex urge governors on all vehicles to curb traffic destruction. They argue law and order officials must act, as safety and speed cannot mix. They warn of untimely deaths and call for a speed-limiting law on cars and trucks.
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Sophia Bockex
California Ave
Paramount
Leonardo Buried in France at Saint Florentin Chapel
Leonardo da Vinci is buried in the chapel at St. Florentin near Amboise, France, as noted in the question and answer.
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Leonardo
France
Leonardo da Vinci
St. Florentin
Amboise
Cotranta Poem Encourages Happiness Amid Hardship
A fragmentary verse urges finding happiness wherever possible and holding on to joy to chase away fears. It speaks of rainbow moments remaining in sight and avoiding loneliness, urging perseverance and cheer despite troubles.
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