Editorial: War Readiness in Nuclear Tension Era
An editorial argues that the United States must balance deterrence with practical defense. It notes Gen. David M Shoup calling for readiness amid Laos and Cuba tensions, warning against overreliance on nuclear arms and stressing the need for capable conventional forces to defend Guantanamo and Laos while avoiding a full tilt to terror-based warfare.
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Laos
Cuba
David M Shoup
Marine Corps
Shoup
Timor
Oy x
Fidel Castro Mught
Guantanamo Naval Base
Gen. Shoup
Hitler
William Creasy
Army Chemical Corps
Winston Churchill
Guantanamo
Inflation hurts many, tags and totals cited by Census
The piece protests inflation as a harmful force despite claims that family incomes outpaced living costs from 1947 to 1959. It notes fixed incomes, pensioners, teachers, and savers suffer while public projects face financing delays and dollars lose confidence. It calls inflation a dry rot in the body politic and urges action to halt it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Ers
Uncertain Year and World Events Mixed in Light Column
Senator Soaper jokes about 1961 symmetry while noting world pressures after Communist composers in Russia call for jazz. Kennedy signals space leadership, Mansfield jokes on Senate pace, and a string of quirky items highlights shifts in culture, tech, and public fitness.
Altar of Prayer Church Aims to Heal City’s Cry
Ralph Walker writes of strengthening faith as churches grow daily and bless the city on the avenue. The piece envisions a church that serves both rich and poor, bearing the city’s burdens through prayer and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Walker
Western allies urged to back US on Cuba crisis
David Lawrence argues that united Western action is essential to counter Cuba under Castro. He warns that disunity by Britain and Canada could aid the regime, risking a severance of US Soviet relations, and urges coordinated embargo efforts and stronger patience to avoid war.
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Moscow
David Lawrence
United States
Soviet Union
Cuba
Washington
Havana
Ottawa
Great Britain
Kennedy
Castro
Hitler
Laos
Congo
America
Bills Seek Three Ways To Reorganize California Tax System
A proposed package outlines three methods to reorganize tax collection in California. A new department of revenue would consolidate duties, another version would limit the department to select tax activities, and a third would shift duties from the board of equalization. The governor’s stance is uncertain, but the bills aim to allow legislators to choose the best path to improve efficiency and economy in state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Revenue
State Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Marks
Edmund G. Brown
Resolve to Arm Yourself with Knowledge Today
A public delivery urges a New Year resolution to educate oneself on Communist subversion in world events. The author cites misrule, student riots, and a call to arm with knowledge to counter perceived threats to the United States and its youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hoover
Ruthe Griffith
Chestnut Ave
Costa Mesa
Let's Get Kart Before the Hearse
Editor letter urging better action on karting safety in Long Beach. criticizes city officials for inaction after crashes at Lakewood and Spring tracks and questions lessons from hot rod incidents. includes reader concerns about policy urgency and public safety.
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Long Beach
Lakewood
Spring
Mr. Vickers
Charles G, Caldwell
Baltic
Strangers on Our Shores editorial sparks Cuba debate
The piece urges humanitarian haven for Cuban dissidents while challenging mass exodus. It argues offering asylum to leaders who flee may undercut resistance in Cuba and questions who will oppose Castro if everyone seeks refuge abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Castro
United States
Kennedy calls for active presidency and live press briefings
Dolores Webb argues for a new kind of leadership in the White House criticizing Eisenhower's golf focus. She supports John Kennedy promising full-time duties, fewer taxpayer-funded golf breaks, and openness through live press conferences.
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Jfk
John Kennedy
Eisenhower
Partscte
John Kennnedy
White House
Dolores K. Webb
Newland
Midway City
Kennedy
Ton
Fears White House Turning Night Club Editor
Sue Allan of 1620 Elm Court voices concern that the White House and Washington, D.C. could become a night club with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. performing in formal attire. The letter questions the country’s direction and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Frank Sinatra
Sammy Davis
Washington, D.C
Press Melaram LONG Reach Calif Harbor Publisher Names
The text lists staff roles and advertising representation for The Press Melaram, including managing editor Marty Karns and Washington News Bureau, with national advertising representation by Ridder Johns, Inc. and Comic Advertising Represental Metropgilian Group.
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Melaram
Long
Calif
Merman Em. Ridder
Banlal Hy Rid Harold’ M
Hine Samuel &. Cameron
L.A. Collins Jr
Walealm Ebley
Exsensiva Eguar Mice Es Sis Enea
Marty Karns
Ilforial
Washington News Bureau
Bulidi _—Pubiiyher
Asst
General Manaanr
National Advertising Representation
Ridder-Johns, Inc
Fifty Avenue
New York
Wrigtey
Detroi
Enobscot
Bida
Fastay Tower
Bhaul
Angeles
Frantista
Ste Curcent Mes of
the Press Teleotal
Comic Advertising Representarl Metropgilian Group, Inc
Long Beach Opens First High School in 1898
In 1898 Long Beach completed its first high school, the city’s initial public high school amid controversy. By 1897 about 3,700 students attended five local schools, and a $10,000 bond levy funded the new building on a lot bordered by American and Locust Avenues and Eighth and Ninth Streets.
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Long Beach
County Board of Supervisors
Locust Avenues
Dillon
Signal Hill
Los Angelles
Ernest Shaul
Prac
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Cecil H. Coggins
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Nixon
Herter
Martyn Moncoe
Mike Mansfield
Senate
New England
Defense
McMamara
the Kid Fron
Massachusetts
Missouri
Britain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Italy
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Europe
Gov. C. C. "Young
Young
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Belgi
Japan
Un-American Activities Committee
Ist
United State
Eigners
Mariel
Paul
Lemon Aye
Sue Allan
1620
Elm Ct
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