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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1962

Page

11

Editorial reveals Soviet arrogance behind space triumph

The piece cites Defense Minister Rodion Malinovsky praising Russia's space effort but omits praise for mankind, instead stressing Soviet power and militance. It argues the regime thrives on sacrifice by its people and warns the free world faces an unreconciled, paranoiac ideology.

Defense Marshal Rodion Malinovsky Russia Communist Party

Connecticut Work Program Aims to Put Relief Recipients to Work

Connecticut will launch a state program allowing welfare recipients to work full time in state institutions. Jobs like porter janitor groundskeeper custodian and kitchen worker offer independence and earned wages. The plan targets lifting people from relief toward self sufficiency and moral repair, unlike continuing dole.

Connecticut

Bond Issue Backing Prop JA Endorsed by LA County Board

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed State Proposition JA, a $270 million bond measure for schools hospitals and state facilities. The Nov 6 election will decide funding for higher education and Long Beach State College needs, with officials stressing informed public support for the bond measure TA as well.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors California Long Beach State College

Senator Soaper Says It Must Be Tough Neighborhood

Bill Vaughan notes a tougher neighborhood than expected with Russians traveling in pairs. A Democratic conference speaker criticizes J Edgar Hoover. Russia may have sent Popovich to monitor Nickolayev. The piece satirically questions air conditioner salesmen answers and Britain returning a Nazi leader by jet.

Bill Vaughan Gater J. Edgar Hoover Great Britain

Thoughts on Wisdom Inheritance And Modern Inventions

A fragmented reflection blends thoughts on wisdom and Heaven with scorn for idols. It notes poetic brains, gadgets like square pans and telephones in cars and planes, and costs of space views. Lyndon Johnson foresees a lady president while Estes flight tales surface in a satirical, era-tinged voice.

Long Beach Press Staff and Advertisers Listed

A garbled dateline from Long Beach California lists staff roles and advertising representatives. It names publisher Ridder and co publisher Hines, with editors and managers including Miles E Lines and Harry Karns, plus advertising representation across multiple cities and offices. The fragment references Ridder Johns Inc and Metropolitan Gray, Inc in advertising networks.

Ridder-Johns, Inc New Yock Aversa Chicope Weinter Big Betreit — Penobscot Bigg Minnestolls Secranchee Sen Fracisco HM Suber St

State Printing Plant questioned for obsolescence and cost

Sacramento report by J W Rockefeller firm finds the California State Printing Plant outdated and inefficient. It recommends modernizing with web press and photo typesetting, noting potential seven figure costs but possible lower private bids for large jobs. The study raises whether state printing should compete with private industry.

Henry C. MacArthur Sacramento CNS J. W. Rockefeller Thas Fir O'Sullivan

Power and Peace Strategy Warns Against Weak U.S. Diplomacy

Admiral Arleigh Burke argues that the world is not a kindergarten and urges a robust strategy using a spectrum of power from force to persuasion. He cautions against relying on dialogue alone, criticizes professors promoting mere concessions, and recalls a 1958 Lebanon power move as a model for a mature, decisive United States policy.

Burke White House State Department Washington, D.C U.S Khrushchev Stead Air Force Base Nevada Lebanon Arleigh Burke Pentagon United States

Public Forum Letters on Long Beach’s decline and policy blame

Readers discuss Long Beach’s perceived decline due to high rents and landlord neglect. They cite vacant storefronts, derelict buildings, and overbearing policing as factors, and urge firmer action to protect business vitality and freedom, referencing Soviet nuclear issues and historical calls for liberty.

Long Beach Jeter S. W Ocean and Long Beach Blvd Hody’s

Miss U S A costume draws reader ire in Long Beach station

A Long Beach reader blasts the Miss U S A wardrobe as gaudy and unflattering. They urge a return to traditional or pioneer attire reflecting heritage. The letter also complains about bike path safety and the lack of decent riding space for cyclists in the city.

U.S. A Long Beach LBC Hollywood Anaheim

Global tally of proverbs across languages and meanings

A survey of how different nations frame the idea of not counting or selling before an outcome, listing French Italian German Spanish Russian and Swahili equivalents. It notes each culture’s vivid metaphor such as selling the bear skin before killing him and sausages before killing the pig, with literal phrases and rough translations.

Italia Nurnberg Spain

Questions and Answers on Trade and History

Balance of trade defined as exports minus imports. Charles Lamb wrote as Elia. Table forks appeared in America in 1630 with Gov. John Winthrop. Pilgrims were Separatists. Flag Day is June 14 legal in Pennsylvania. Ice cream first served in America by Mrs. Alexander Hamilton on June 13 1789 for General Washington.

Elia Charles Lamb America John Winthrop Alexander Hamilton Washington

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