Flood control bonds debated as California drains grow
Editorial urges caution yet weighs a near one billion dollar flood control program for Los Angeles County. It notes only a few storm days per year but frequent heavy rain, discusses a proposed 217 million bond issue for November, and argues for timely funding to prevent future property losses while calling for full public discussion.
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Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors
Herbert C. Legg
Lege
Long Beach
Ae He le
Senator Soaper Says Could Nikita Succeed in Solo
Dated columns note discontent among Antarctic crewmen and speculate on Khrushchev’s potential solo leadership. The piece parodies political obsessives and cites fiscal worries, postal automation, and assorted global topics with a satirical, period voice. It mentions Burgenin and Ab bott as fictional foils and riffs on contemporary figures.
Eisenhower letter to Bulganin cited as blunt diplomatic missive
Washington reports describe the Eisenhower letter to Soviet Premier Bulganin as unusually sharp and candid. Khrushchev’s public attacks contrast with Eisenhower’s call for a constructive approach and a genuine prospective summit through diplomatic channels to test Soviet sincerity.
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Washington
British Foreign Office
Macmillan
United Press Report
Eisenhower
Bulganin
White House
State Department
Moscow
Fresh interest grows in salt water conversion efforts
Salt water conversion remains debated from San Diego civic center to Sacramento and Washington. Rep. Bob Wilson calls for a five million dollar San Diego plant while Rep. Clair Engle proposes a general bill. UC Berkeley study and a 419 thousand dollar UC water research push aim to find practical use for salt water. San Diego considers pursuing its own saline conversion plan as federal projections see feasibility in 15 to 16 years, alongside a statewide Feather River system push.
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Civic Center
Sacramento
Washington
Bob Wilson
Clair Engle
Calif
Assembly
University of California At Berkeley
Sabre
Pineapple eyes vary by fruit size in a factual note
A science note states all pineapples have the same number of eyes, while larger pineapples display larger eyes. It also mentions the common house fly beats its wings about 20,000 times per minute when flying.
Just Folks by E A Guest
A dour man despises all cheer and work, grumbles through life, and even in death remains sour. He rejects parties and daily duties, longing for rest, until his summons comes and reveals his unchanged nature.
Long Beach Navy Hospital Visit and Local Developments
Rear Adm. Clifford A. Swanson announced that Long Beach remains a leading Navy medical center as the local Navy hospital continues its role. A separate permit lifts Silverado Park clubhouse project costs to 850000, increasing Gay’s total permits to 70090. Reeves Field is renamed the Fleet Air Base of San Pedro, while pension increases for retired Police and Fire Department members hinge on salary changes, per Judge Marshall F. McComb's decision in Long Beach Superior Court.
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Clifford A. Swanson
Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Long Beach
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Reeves Field
Navy Air Base
Terminal Island
Fleet Air Base of
San Pedro
Police
Fire Departments
Ther
Marshall F. McComb
Long Beach Superior Court
Questions Answers on Rib Theory and Living Wage History
A reader asks about the old belief that women have fewer ribs than men, with the answer citing Vesalius disproving it in the 16th century. Other questions cover when the term living wage first appeared in print and U.S. annual spending on beauty services, noting Westminster Gazette 1900 reference and Clarke 1892 origin, plus 1956 beauty-related expenditures at about $3.58 billion.
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U.S
C.F. A
Public Forum Letter Guidelines for Readers
Readers are invited to submit letters up to 250 words. Signatures and addresses must be omitted. Letters may be edited for taste or to save space. The forum welcomes civic input while maintaining decorum and readability.
Judge Says Thanks For Editorial On Traffic Court
Press Telegram reports Judge Evelle J Younger thanks the paper for its February 10 editorial praising the Traffic Court program. She says the show’s broad audience underscores the need for judge support and will remain valuable if colleagues approve continued participation.
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Evelle J, Younger
Hits Pre Primary Endorsements
A Civic note criticizes party conventions and urges voters to prefer a direct primary to choose the best Democrat. It condemns small political cliques and kingmaking through endorsements, advocating that any qualified Democrat present their name to voters in a primary without biased bloc support.
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United States
California
Politigans
Noy
Burrow Describes Peace Talk at Orange County Meeting
Curtis S Burrow chairman of the Orange County Democratic Central Committee notes peaceful discussions with several politicians at a convention or in a smoke filled room. Address 316 S Main St Santa Ana.
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Curtis S. Burrow
Orange County Democratic Central Committee
S. Main St
Santa Ana
Negligence in Drainage Charged
A reader letter asserts gross negligence by city county and state agencies in failing to protect citizens from flood conditions after rainfall. The writer notes long standing flood-prone areas with only posted warnings. The contact is Mervin D. Ranagan at 1764 Chestnut Long Beach No. 1.
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Ranagan
Portraits DECLINE THE HONOR Do not become a candidate
A verse urging readers to refuse nomination and avoid campaigns for any goal or position. It warns against seeking office for pride, insisting one should only take on duties if fully equal to the task and ready to dedicate heart and soul.
Press Telegram staff and advertising offices listed
Current files of The Press Telegram maintained at offices in Washington, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Los Angeles, San Francisco. Publisher Herman H. Alider, Editor Malcolm Epley, managing editors and advertising reps named with office addresses and building names.
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Ridder-Jonns, Inc
New York
E. 50Th St
Chicago
Twrighty
Detroit
Penobster
Minneagoile
Foshay Tower
St. Pau
East
Ath St
Los Angeles
Minnesota race signals farm revolt against Eisenhower team
In Minnesota First District a tight special election produced Albert Quie by 655 votes over Eugene Foley, amid a farm backlash against the Eisenhower administration. Recount possibilities loom as voting was largely handwritten with few machines. turnout favoring Democrats differs from prior years and reflects broader political tensions centered on Agriculture Secretary Benson.
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Midwest
Eisenhower
Minnesota
Rochester
Mayor
Tleeson Ins
Augusta H. Andresen
Albert Quie
Eugene Foley
Foley
Ezra Taft’ Benson
Quis
Wallace Mitchell
Minneapolis Star
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