Leaders Side With Law and Order in Virginia
The piece contrasts Virginia's orderly response to school integration with Little Rock's violent tensions. It credits government will to maintain order, noting police cordons protected Black students as mobs hesitated without official support. It warns that rabble rousers still threaten but shows restraint by authorities.
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Virginia
Lille Rock
Arkansas
Little Rock
Faubus
Little Rock High School
Yousef
Burt
Norfolk
Arlington
Bridge Decision Brightens East-West Road Prospects
State Lands Commission approves $200000 tidelands funds to finish J Hy Davies Bridge linking Long Beach and Orange County. Bridge across Marine Stadium expected online by Aug 1, paving 2nd St link to West Inner Blvd and advancing long stalled regional road plans with county cooperation.
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State Lands Commission
Tidelands
Finush J. Hy
Davies Bridge
Long Beach
Orange County
Marine Stadium
2Nd St
Westinster Blvd
J. R. McHenry
Ocean Blvd
Marina
Los Angeles
Long Leach
Caller Struck by Lightning Keeps Calling in Beach Square
Huntington Beach square dance caller is struck by lightning but continues to lead the dance, displaying remarkable nerve and defiance of warnings. The incident underscores the risks of outdoor events during storms and raises questions about safety protocols for performers.
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Huntington Beach Square
Projected New Building for Elks Is Symbol of the Lodge's Success
The Long Beach Elks Lodge broke ground on a new Willow Street facility costing 1.4 million dollars. The project marks growth as the lodge becomes the fourth largest in the United States and its membership rises from 4800 to 5200 this week, seen as evidence of success rather than cause.
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Elks
Long Beach
Elks Lodge
Willow St
Lakewood Blvd
Jocal
United States
Ike and Republicans Have a Problem
Senator Soaper comments on political missteps as Ike and the GOP face scrutiny. The piece mixes satirical takes on leadership, media, health, and daily life, highlighting public concerns about policy, honesty, and consequences of decisions.
Long B Long Ago: Groundbreaking for Hellenic Church begins
Groundbreaking ceremonies today mark the start of construction for the Hellenic Community Church at 1943 Pacific Avenue. James E. Gasper, president of St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox congregation, states Dysantine style will guide architecture and a priest rectory is planned. William Peck & Son’s funeral chapel at 244 Redonda Avenue opens with a musical program and organ accompaniment.
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Hellenic Community Church
Pacific Avenue
St. John Chrysotom Greek Orthodox
James E. Gasper
William Peek & Son
Redonda Avenue
William Peck
Long Beach
Brown Administration Targets State Bureaucracy
Sacramento report on Brown era reforms highlights efforts by Gov. Brown and appointees to streamline operations. Martin and Cranston push for detailed reporting and accountability in the Alcoholic Beverage Control and inheritance tax offices, while savings goals prompt travel curbs and probation options. Levit critiques Lands Commission procedures as changes loom.
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Sacramento
CNS
Burnfind G. Brown
Tuan
Thomas W. B Martin
Brown
Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Martin
Rvice
Cranston
Air First
Lcense
Bert W. Levit
State Lands Commission
Levit
Portraits Do 2 Friend a Favor and a Thank You
A reflective verse extols the value of friendship and mutual aid. It frames a friend’s pleasant company, smile, and conversation as richer than wealth, and argues that true favors in emergencies define real friendship beyond monetary gifts.
Foreign Aid Clash Seen Over Budget Fight
Washington reports the administration faces a strong push in Congress to trim the mutual security foreign aid budget, with President Eisenhower and Nixon warning cuts hurt U.S. standing and military needs. House leaders doubt major increases will occur, while lawmakers pressure to offset domestic spending by international economizing.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Nixon
Hotze
McCormack
Mass
Fountain D
House
Aud
League asks state to end cross filing in primaries
The League of Women Voters of California urges abolition of cross filing in California primaries. It argues strong party lines are needed for democracy and voter choice remains in the general election. Assembly Bill 118 and related measures seek to ban cross filing, with the Long Beach league backing any move to end the practice.
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State
Elusunsee
League of Women Voters of
California
Assembly
C. E. Crittenden
Long Beach
Atlantic Ave
Readers Spar Over Union Letters And Local Events
Editor letters debate union member gains against Smith's view. A Passion Play praise notes community effort and moral message. A letter questions lobbying and government contract allocations, urging citizen scrutiny and fair allocations without undue pressure. Local signatures: AR. J. Smith Earl R. Mettler.
Press Telegram Publisher Offices and staff list
Current files of The Press Telegram maintained at these offices list Herman H Ridder publisher Danke Ridder co publisher Harald Hines assistant to publisher Samuel Ganteron general manager L A Colling Jr bus manager Malcolm Epley executive editor Miles E Simes managing editor Harry Karng edit page editor Washington bureau national advertising Ridder Johns offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco current advertising representatives and related copy.
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Herman H. Ridder
Danke W. Ridder
Harald M. Hines
Samuel ©. Ganteron
L. A. Colling Jr
Malcolm Epley
Miles. E. Simes
Harry Karng
National
Ridder-Johns, Inc
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Fifth Avenue
Cincago Free Wrigley
Betralt Penobscot Bidg
Minneapolis
Fosnay
St. Paul
East Oh St
Los Angeles
W. Zih St
San Francisco
Sutter
Telegram
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