Lakewood Interest in Municipal Airport Issue
Lakewood city and Douglas Aircraft depend on Long Beach Municipal Airport with 1600 local workers tied to the plant. A proposed 43.5 acre subdivision south of Carson Street could intrude on the extended 10,000 foot diagonal runway, shrinking it to 8600 feet or hindering takeoffs. The Lakewood Planning Commission recommends disapproval. county planners also oppose the design. The council is urged to withhold approval until runway clearances are guaranteed.
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Long Beach
Lakewood
Douglas Aircraft Co
Long Beach City
Jhnits
Douglas
DCS
County Regional Planning Commission
Desige
Planning Commission
Billy Mitchell Name Cleared By Air Force Board
A 1956 death Gen Billy Mitchell is posthumously supported by an Air Force Board which recommends reversing his insubordination conviction. The civilian committee would correct military records reflecting his early push for air power, as World War II later proved his ideas sound.
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Billy Mitchell
Army Air Service
Air Force
Mitchell
Befaris Air Force
Douglas
United States
Aviation Service
Pearl Harbor
Bill Mitchell
Two Good City Appointments to City Bodies
The City Manager’s office named Harry J. Moore to the Planning Commission and Robinson A. Reid to fill the Water Commission seat after Ed Martin’s death. Moore, a retired assistant superintendent with 38 years in the school system and a longtime leader in high school athletics, and Reid, vice president of the California Bank, have both shown strong civic involvement and knowledge of Long Beach’s needs.
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Harry J. Moore
Robinson A. Reid
Ed Martin
Water Commission
of California
Reid
California Bank
Long Beach
Court of Last Resort Aide Leaves Gardner Case
We fold our tents and silently withdraw from the Sheppard murder case. Erle Stanley Gardner is cited as gentle and well minded. Mrs. Harry Woodrail of Omaha, Neb., is noted for caring for an escaped Army trained killer dog.
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Luster
Erle Stanley Gardner
Court of Last Resort
Sheppard T Murder oGgse
Harry Woodrai
Ormalla
Neb
Public Forum letters praise Metac Vehicle Dept service
Mrs. L Christensen of 5217 Cedar Ave writes that after an initial doubt she received prompt and courteous service at the Metac Vehicle Dept. windows. The letter appears in the Press Telegram's Public Forum, reflecting a positive customer experience and endorsing staff efficiency.
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W. L. Anderson
Metac Vehicle Dept. Herd
L. Christensen
Cedar Ave
Union Principle of U S A Cited Reply
C E Coleman of Norwalk defends unionism in response to FR J Smith letters. He argues union strength benefits society, notes taxes and laws apply to all citizens, and compares unions to labor security systems as compulsory membership in the United States.
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FR. J. Smith
United States
USA
Smith
Congress Set to Strip States of Key Constitutional Right
A syndicated column argues Congress may undermine states by using federal power to police voting rights. It cites Borah’s Fourteenth Amendment stance and warns that federal action could erase state authority to enforce lawful voting protections. The piece frames this as a dangerous return to Reconstruction era centralization.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Department of Justice
New York City
Chicago
Detroit
Time to wind up for school and cut vacations
METCALFE urges students during vacation to shift focus from leisure to study. He emphasizes imminent matriculation and the need to prepare now rather than procrastinate. The message targets high school and college bound students to commit to real scholastic effort.
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Cotlere
Floodlights Proposed Along Portland Beach
Portland Oregon news item reports City Council member D Patrick Ahern proposing floodlights to illuminate a nine mile beach stretch until midnight. Critics argue ongoing lights would ruin coastal night scenery and sea views, likening the idea to exposed oil derricks and deeming it a harmful precedent for the West.
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TRE City Council
Long Beach
Cali
Pacific Coast Teachcombers
Patrick Ahern
Mr. Ahern
Quatrains on Fate and Hardship by E A Guest
A poem in quatrains reflecting on luck, resilience, and the burden of leadership. It contrasts kingship with loss and dismay, and comments on the solace sought in an easy chair, ending with a light note on a father's hoped for marriage.
Long Beach Musical Event And Local Officials' Obituary
Long Beach notes recall a past women’s symphony orchestra trip to Santa Barbara for the Spanish Days Fiesta with June and Marcell Stenerson as featured accordionists. Wilkey, former Long Beach Bar Association president and civic worker, died after illness. he served as trustee of the LA County Bar and led the Republican League in the 15th District. Dale E. Bowen, manager of the Fourth Street branch of Security Trust and Savings Bank and organizer of the local American Institute of Banking chapter, was named to the AIS motion committee on public speaking.
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Woman's Symphony Orchestra
Santa Bertara
Soling
June
Marcell Stenerson
Roecorms. Wilkey
Long Beach Bar Assn
Los Angeles
Dale E. Bowen
Fourth . St
Security Trust & Sayings Bank
American Institute of Banking
AIS
Knight Knowland Clash Looms In California GOP Race
Sacramento dispatch profiles Knight Knowland and Broton as California politics heat up. Knight, 60, aims for re election as governor and could clash with senator Knowland, with Nixon as possible kingmaker. The piece notes California’s growing national political influence and hints at a governor presidential path.
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Intor
Knight
Knowland
Brotun
California
Sacramento
Bureau of
Associated Press
Jess' Knight
Rovernor
William F. Knowland
Republican Nonnation
Nixon
Know
Dicker
Questions and Answers on Sea Ice and Chamois Skin Facts
A reader asks if Arctic sea ice is drinkable and explains that sea ice is salty but becomes fresh after a year. The answer notes young sea ice is milky gray and tougher, while old ice shows smooth corners and blush color. It also covers chamois skin origins and how market versions differ from genuine chamois. France and Denmark milk production comparisons are provided with 1955 figures.
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Simmer
Press Telegram Advertising Directors and Executives Listed
The document lists press and advertising figures including Harold M Hines Samuel C Cameron and Malcolm Epley with roles such as General Manager Executive and Managing Editor. It notes Ridder Jonag Inc as national advertising representative and cites offices in Chicago New York and other cities including St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and Minneapolis.
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National Advertising Repreachiative Ridder-Jonag, Inc
Offican
New York
ATE
Chicago
Wrigley Bigg
Detrore Panobscot Bidg
Minneapoke
Foshay Towser
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