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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1959

Page

5

San Diego Eyes Naval Shipyard Move From Long Beach

San Diego launches a push to attract a U S Navy shipyard if Long Beach loses its facility. The drive grows as Rear Adm Mumma warns subsidence may threaten the Long Beach yard, prompting allies to urge federal officials to visit San Diego Bay and assess its potential.

San Diego Long Beach Adm A.G. Mumma Navy Bureau ‘of Mummia Long ‘Beach San Diego Bay Long Beach Naval Shipyard Wilmington U. S California Wilmington Field

Mojave Desert Water Hope May Be a Distant Bonanza

An engineer reports possible water under the Mojave Desert and hints at salt water conversion. Experts warn of uncertain quantities, replenishment, and pumping costs. Progress will be slow, requiring experiments and surveys to gauge future needs and reconcile northern and southern California water interests.

Mojave Desert Moojave Desert Mojave California Feather River Jubila

End to Big Oafs and Other Quips by Bill Vaughan

The column catalogs satirical takes on politics education and society. It notes the Cleveland schools chief on gifted students, a tribute to journalists, Hawaii statehood abbreviations, and playful quips about space satellites and juvenile delinquency.

Bill Vaughan Cleveland

Officials Hide State News In Move To Shield Public

Sacramento reports say California officials push a bill to paste rather than publish state claims lists. The Nevada Journal editorialists condemn attempts to hide state business from the public. Civil service officials and federal lawmakers are cited for expanding secrecy to obscure public spending and cover ups in government. Congressman John E. Mass is commended for exposing numerous wasteful practices in the federal administration.

Henry C. M’arthur Sacramento California Nevada State Journal Reng Nevada Assembly Ways and Means Machathur Carson City Capitol Civil Service John E. Mass Third

Allied note to Soviet signals new flexible approach on Germany

Walter Lippmann explains the Allied note to the Soviet Union invites conference and negotiation on Germany without precluding positions. It signals a willingness to discuss de facto recognition, regional arms talks, and elections timing, while expecting Kremlin restraint and confidential preliminaries before any broad settlement.

Soviet Union Germany Europe

Berle Quip Puts Economy in Focus

Comedian Milton Berle joked about inflation drawing laughs and sparking analysis from Sylvia Porter. The piece shares views on who bears the burden of rising prices, thrift, pensions, and the idea that true inflation relief depends on public mood toward stable prices. It also reports political notes on Eisenhower, Nixon, and a Cuban bus boy’s dramatic rise alongside Castro.

Milton Berle Milty Sylvia Porter Sylvia U. S Stampler Hector Gonzales United States Batista Fidel Castro New York van Cortlandt Park Hector Gonzales

Expansion of Long Beach Probation Office Adds Staff

Twenty years ago in Long Beach the County Probation Office expanded its Long Beach operation. Robert J. Tamilton was added to handle adult male probation tasks in the Municipal Court. Clerical staff increased with Mrs. Rath Skirvin, a Long Beach stenographer. Esther Sellmeyer, a trained probation officer, was set to take charge of women’s cases in both municipal and Superior Court fraud matters.

Long Beach Robert J. Tamilton Rath Skirvin Esther Sellmeyer

Press-Celeoram Herman HK Ridder Publisher Daniel Ridder

The Press Telegram lists its leadership including publisher Daniel H Ridder executive editor Miles E Sines managing editor Harry Karns and editors with offices at major cities such as New York Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Jose. It notes current files maintained at its offices and advertising representatives.

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