Responsibility for government rests with voters, says Townsend
The editorial argues that national policy relies on voters who understand what they want from government. It cites Dr Francis Townsend contending that blame for bad government lies partly with the people who elect unknown officials and fail to express clear desires. Citizens must actively tell representatives their needs to shape policy.
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Francis E. Townsend
Townsend Flan
National Insurance
U. S
Dr. Townsend
Bipartisan call to action from Mansfield and Bridges
Senate leaders Mansfield and Bridges urge bipartisan action in 1958 stressing Americans first over party. They warn of crises and seek policies reflecting public attitudes and national survival, not partisan soapbox rhetoric, to mark 1958 as a year of decisive policy choices.
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Senate
Congress
Sen
Mansfield
D-Mont
Bridges
Sen. Bridges
LIPPMANN on speaking to the informed minority
Walter Lippmann argues that Hagerty’s denial of Gaither report rumors fuels skepticism about the President's forthcoming state of the union. He says the country needs an expert, candid military assessment to guide Congress, not a popular address to the uninformed. The message must reach an informed minority capable of judging technical questions.
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Hagerty
Gaither
Mann
Mr. Hagerty
White House
Congress
Public Forum Letters Dear Community Speech Policy
A public forum notice states that letters submitted for publication must not exceed 250 words and include genuine signatures and full addresses. Editorial discretion may edit letters for taste or space to maintain decorum and readability.
Mayor’s new car price questioned amid council use
A telegram notes a proposed $7,732.49 price for a new official mayor’s car, while mentioning a 1954 purchase for mayor and council use. It describes the current black vehicle and a mayoral preference for blue paint, signed by Mrs. Nerton Moody of 736 Walnut Ave, Long Beach.
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Nerton Moody
Walnut Ave
Long Beach
Streets Need White Lines on Long Beach Paved Roads
A reader identifies foggy night driving danger on recently paved and widened Long Beach streets and urges the city to paint white lines for road guidance. The letter is signed by Sonny Banns and mentions Sixth Street.
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Sarcore
Long Beach
Sonny Banss
Loud Speakers in Public Life and Sound Quality
The article discusses loud speakers designed for TV radio and venues. It notes they carry voices clearly in halls theaters and offices and are generally effective. It warns that some loud speakers are unnecessary, representing individuals who shout to dominate conversations in politics or social settings.
Pentagon Desk Set Voices A Quiet Appreciation
A reader from Long Beach shares a humorous tribute to the Pentagon staff known as the desk set. After returning from military duty, the author notes a long queue at the cafeteria and coins playful nicknames like Uber Line. The piece ends with a thanks to the diligent Pentagon workers.
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Pentagon
Besi
W.W.A
Manuel N
Mayuga
Gale Ave
Loar Beach
Urges motorists carry passengers and tips
A letter from P. Dunlop of Long Beach argues for motorists to pick up passengers and offer a voluntary tip pot. He asserts the practice is legal, practical, and helpful, proposing the slogan Give that man a lift.
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Dunlop
Geran
Long Beach
Just Folks by E. A. Guest
A short poem examining traditional family blame dynamics. It questions who bears responsibility for a father's blunders and moods, concluding that the mother endures and apologizes for the sake of harmony.
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E. A. Guest
Father
Long Beach Port sees 8 percent rise in shipping traffic
A Long Beach port report cites an 8 percent increase in shipping traffic per Marine Exchange figures for 1947. Gas department data show a 130 percent surge in local consumers since the city acquired the system in 1924, with 74,026 listed at year end 1947.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Marine Exchange
Gas Department
Hawaii arable land and US Senate expulsion fact Q A
A reader asks Hawaii arable land and how a US Senator may be removed. The answers note Hawaii has about 7 percent arable land with roughly 600 square miles of prime farm area on seven islands for sugar cane and pineapples. The Constitution allows each House to expel a member with two thirds vote for disorderly conduct.
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Hawaiian Islands
Press Telegram Publisher and editorial staff details
Current files of the Press Telegram show staff including publisher Herman Ridder and editor Miles Sines. Advertising representatives are Ridder-Jinna Inc with offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis Saint Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Herman 4. Ridder
Harold M.hines
Samuel OC. Gameron
Gen
Lea. Cellins Jnc. Bue
H. F. Burmester
Tealcaim Epsey
Miles E. Sines
Eers Washington News Bureau
Wn Hob Albee
Rational Advertising
Ridder-Jgnna, Inc
New York
Chicago
Wrigley Bigg
Detroit
enobsco_ Blip
Minneapolis
Feaday Tower
St. Paul
East Ath
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Latter St
The
Press Telegram
Dulles Endures Enmity as World Figure of Principle
John Foster Dulles is hailed as the moral beacon of U S world policy, enduring attacks from Communists, British interests, and regional critics for resisting Red China, protecting Korea, and steering a cautious path in the Middle East. The piece argues his steadfast stance, viewing his enemies as evidence of principled leadership.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Korea
United Nations
Red China
United Nations Security Council
Dulles
Democratic Party
Hare
Kee Te
Kremlin
Asia
Europe
Moscow
Great Britain
Egypt
Middle East
Suez
Peipiné
Philippines
Formosa
Japan
Free World
Far East
Nasser
Aswan Dam
Israel
New York City
New York
London
Paris
Tals
Sheem
Joven Foster Dulles
America
Thoughts on Courage from Judges and Carlyle
A reflective snippet cites Judges 6 24 2 about the angel of the Lord and valour, then shifts to a quote attributed to Thomas Carlyle on courage. The phrasing blends biblical allusion with 19th century philosophic remark, emphasizing moral fortitude and manly virtue.
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