Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Press Telegram in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

7

Editorial: Reds Remain Nameless in Face of Registration

The piece notes 1000 Southern California Communists refuse to register under the 1950 law, risking fines and prison. It discusses legal procedural steps, the Fifth Amendment claim, and the irony of over a decade passing since enforcement began while government focuses on top party leaders. It portrays the party as loyal to Moscow rather than the United States.

Subversive Activities Control Board U. S Washington Gus Hall Communist Party Congress Moscow

Buying Power on Increase and Washington Staff Change

The piece notes rising real purchasing power for wage earners with a 4 percent wage rise while prices rose less than 1 percent from October 1960 to October 1961. It cites Morgan Guaranty Trust Co predicting stronger 1962 employment and industrial output. It also reports Robert E. Lee becoming deputy assistant secretary of state and his Nieman Fellowship at Harvard, aiding liaison with Congress.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Morgan Guaranty Trust Co Washington State Department Robert E. Lee Lee Capital Hill Department Congress Frederick S. Button Gov. Brown White House Nieman Harvard

Dewey Endorsement Hopes Shape Rockefeller Family Troubles

Virginia Kelly notes Dewey still holds political sway in New York and could influence Gov Rockefeller in fallout from a potential divorce. Republicans seek personable candidates if Rockefeller withdraws from 1962 race, with Rep Robert Barry considered but declines. Rockefeller convenes Dec 27 to map 1962 strategy amid goodwill with minority groups and a push to restore rent central administration to NYC.

Thomas E. Dewey New York Desney Dewey Rockefeller Kelly Rockefeller Robert R. Barry Congress Barry Washington Rockefellers Gov. Rockefeller New York City Hartiman Gov Robert Wagner

Thoughtful Appeal for Love and Duty in Paul’s Letter

A brief biblical quotation reflects Paul’s dual role as ambassador and prisoner for Christ. It emphasizes that outward service or obedience lacks value without love, a theme echoed in Philemon 1:9 and a note from Mayer.

Paul Christ Jesus Philemon God Mayer

Ball Answers Nixon Attack on U S Acts Toward Congo

Washington-Under Secretary of State George Ball defended U S policy toward The Congo amid Nixon's harsh attacks. Ball argued there is no basis to Balkanize The Congo and praised the central government led by Cyrille Adoula as moderate and non Communist. California observers link Nixon's stance to rising right wing influence in the state and his bid to appeal to party factions.

Ball Nixon U. S Congo Washington George Ball United States California Fleeson Los Angeles Town Hall Hed Eisenhower U.N Cyrille Adoula Tshombe Katanga Wixon

One More Conversation Piece Grows Obsolete

A collage of quotations on aging light reading and culture notes. An eye specialist downplays reading in poor light while a football coach likens coaching to survival with pay. The piece mocks Christmas lists and generational labeling amid art world hype and social trends.

Young Ian

And/or Debate and Sea Water Fuel Quip From 1938 Quotes

A fragmentary quotation discussion cites Senator Carter Glass’s 1938 remark opposing the term and/or in laws and Wisconsin Justice Fowler’s critique calling it a befuddling Janus-faced monstrosity. The text contrasts persistent use by lawyers with concerns over clarity and intent.

Carter Glass Congress C. A. Fowler Wisconsin Supreme Court

Christmas debate letters stir public forum

A pair of letters to the public forum question religious significance of Christmas in schools. Irene Vaughn argues for keeping Christmas and its day, while Ed Wiankei discusses Communism fears and cites the John Birch Society and McCarthy era concerns with signatures and addresses provided.

Christ Johnny Irene Vaughn Bort St

Rapid Switch and Kennedy Speech Sparked Domestic Debate

A letter to the editor praises President Kennedy for promoting a "rapid switch" in policy and urges focus on domestic improvements. The writer, TL. S. Jones of 1763 Appleton St, questions the idea of distant concerns and accuses Washington of downplaying internal anti-Communist efforts while defending American liberties.

JFK Kennedy East United States Washington

Bust of the Year naming Jayne Mansfield Mental Health Woman of the Year

Anne Fickes reports a sensational local notice praising actress Jayne Mansfield as Mental Health Woman of the Year, noting the claim as a dubious distinction and implying satire on mental health awareness.

Jayne Mansfield Anne Fickes E. Second St

Twice-Daily Breaks Debate Impassioned Forum Entry

Lawrence G from Anderson Paramount argues for extra coffee breaks, noting alternative drinks and the value of rest. He contends breaks last about 10 minutes, equating costs to coffee and cigarettes while dismissing health worries. He ends with the proverb you can't take it with you.

Lawrence G Holme Anderson Paramount

Press-Gelearam Low BEACH CALIF Press-Telegram Staff Roster

In a fragmented newsroom listing the Press-Telegram outlines its staff and offices with names such as Herman Ridder Fuhtisher Daniel and Samuel as publisher aides. The document notes roles like general manager executive editor and page editor across its Los Angeles and San Francisco bureaus, including the Albee Building address and advertising representatives.

Washington News Bureau Albee Ans San Francisco Incie Sificas Fan Tha Press-Telegram Comle Adverti Metroneiling Representativ Ian Group. Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Editorial Reds Dorothy Healy Southern California Healy Virginia Kelly Gop Rocky Palm Desert Calif wallMeyere Doris Fleeson Republican Party Soaper By Bill Vaughan Metropolitan Museum PTA Birch Society John Birch Society New York Times Robert) Welch Literary Gazette of Lenin McCarthy U.S.A ED Wianecki E. Candlewond St Lakewood George Clark
Search Courier

Search the Press Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Press Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication