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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
6
Editorial argues modern science has limits as the Baldwin Hills flood tests civil defense and engineering. It notes the tiny one inch asphalt layer on the reservoir and urges rapid, comprehensive investigations, improved laws, and stronger monitoring of nearby earth-fill reservoirs to prevent worse disasters.
Walter T. Ridder argues that American behavior at home and abroad has damaged the nation's image. He cites assassinations, hostage taking, and vigilante actions as evidence, noting European views of Americans as immature frontier cowboys. He warns this harms foreign policy for Lyndon Johnson and complicates international relations.
A reflection on Christmas as a season of hope rather than joy. The text notes December’s high crime fears in Los Angeles County per Sheriff Pitchess, yet emphasizes looking toward the Light of the World as days grow longer after the solstice.
A reader argues retirement of Long Beach Municipal Court Judge Percy Highton on December 30 will create another vacancy. They claim the municipal court workload does not justify a new judgeship and cite salaries and yearly costs of up to 50 000. The letter alleges political influence by Joe Kenrick and notes prior creating of an additional LA judgeship despite protests.
In September 1963 OUT OUR WAY urged taxpayers to press Gov Brown not to fill a judgeship vacancy, backing 1964 AB 2528 to strike the shall appoint clause. The call urged letters to Supervisors Chace and Baznelli Assemblyman Deukmejian and others, with copies to supporters, urging delay pending legislation.
A collage of lines notes rockets as winter predictors and the cost of measuring cocoons, praises Aunt Sally's frit cakes as durable, and mentions Cuba and Russia with Chinese influence unintentionally linking to war themes. The text weaves disparate claims without a clear single event.
Washington report outlines how Lyndon Johnson will confront civil rights and economic hurdles after taking office. It notes the honeymoon period, potential Southern resistance, Kennedy-era policies, and lunar budget plans, with decisions likely before the 1964 election.
American extremist groups rush pamphlets and appeals to explain the Kennedy assassination. Gerald L. K. Smith and Communist factions trade charges, with Smith selling a tortured account and Communists disputing Oswald’s ties, while the FBI pursues a non political probe awaiting all facts.
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