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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1959

Page

5

Letters on editors and public figures in California bold

A reader letters page comments on a recent editorial about Americans and Soviet propaganda, questioning why Americans accept Communist rhetoric and praising U S leaders. It criticizes perceived liberal leanings of professors and notes the election of Brown and Engle. A second correspondent asks why prayers are not asked for future generations and signs with a Bay Area address. A Boy Scouts council thanks the paper for publicity to the organization.

Oly Russia James Millsap Daisy Ave Ieft Guv. Brown Sen. Engle California Robert Arellanes Pie Long Beach Area Council Boy Scouts of America Independent Press-Telegram Boy Souls Harold W.arrold

We Can Disapprove of Reds Without Tossing Brickbats

An editorial argues that Americans should oppose Mikoyan's visit without violence or insult. It cites Governor Brown's apology for eye-throwing protests in California and stresses diplomacy over public demonstrations. It notes similar past incidents with the vice president in South America and urges courteous, reasoned protest through proper channels.

U.S Res Anasas Mikoyan Edmund Brown Mikoyan California Gov. Brown United States South America

Pat Brown Makes Hit With Press at His First Conference as Governor

Governor Pat Brown faced direct questions at his first press conference, earning favorable press treatment by giving straightforward answers. Sacramento correspondents note his approach signals a shift away from evasive replies, emphasizing clear policy explanations to the public.

Pat Brown Edmund G. Brown Sacramento Gov. Brown

Councilmen urged to ride city buses monthly

Councilman Dooley proposes that council members ride the buses once a month to test service and notes there is still time this month for them to catch a ride.

Dooley

City Plans Embrace Youthful Shift in Long Beach

Long Beach Planning Dept notes aging city is trending younger as median age falls from 35.7 in 1940 to 33.5 currently. The master plan calls for translating aging data into action and balancing conservatism with new priorities including recreational facilities for all ages.

Long Beach

Tougher to Pick Barber Says Senator Soaper

Senator Soaper says choosing a barber is harder than picking a president. He notes voters back candidates with little information, mocks young scientists with beanies and repellers, and jokes about 1958’s leading men and holdouts in baseball and Eisenhower contracts.

Portraits of Love in an Old Notebook Delights

A tender, imperfect verse expresses deep affection and devotion. The speaker praises a beloved as kind, wonderful, and irresistible, noting the person is in every memory and dream. The handwritten cadence carries heartfelt if fragmented musings.

Goldwater Selected GOP Campaign Chief Upsets Liberals

Washington coverage says Senator Barry Goldwater will chair the Senate Republican Campaign Committee this week. The conservative leader, praised as vigorous and dedicated, faces GOP liberals wary of his anti discrimination pledges and potential impact on 1960 campaigns.

Washington Barry Goldwater Senate Sen Goldwater Arizona White House Nixon Pldge Lex. Dirksen Sen. Saltonstall Republica Conference Sen. Goldwater Jabor

President Eisenhower’s stark Communist indictment

In a Congress address, President Eisenhower delivers a severe critique of Communist Soviet actions. He brands international treaties as scraps of paper, urges self enforcing mechanisms, and warns that Western deterring power must prevent nuclear war while pressing for economic pressure to spur change inside the Soviet Union.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Cotion Anastes Mikoyan Kremlin Soviet Union United States Flere Berlin Europe Moscow Wilson

Council Doesn’t Control Schools Evrrar Letter to Editor

Donald M. Comfort of 535 E. 3rd St argues in a readers letter that the Long Beach City Council has no authority over the school system and warns candidates advocating a new high school to consult the Long Beach Unified School District. He notes the district has plans for a west side high school and urges informed voter scrutiny of platform proposals.

Long Beach Unified Long Beach West Side Donald M. Comfort E. 3Rd St

Spinach value debated iron claims questioned

Readers ask if spinach iron content justifies its value. The adviser notes spinach iron is not exceptional versus potatoes squash or carrots and compares sources to international postal union history, tracing early proposals by Montgomery Blair and Lincoln era U. S. involvement leading to a 1874 Geneva foundation with about a hundred member nations.

T. A Montgomery Blair Winder Abraham Lincoln United States Dern Switzerland General Postal Union

Press Telegram staff and advertising representatives listed

Current staff and advertising contacts for The Press Telegram are named, including Publisher Samuel Gameron and General Manager LA Collins, with East Page Baker and Managing Editor Malcolm Eptey cited. National advertising reps Ridder-Johng, ines with NGaR in New York and offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, St Paul, and San Francisco are noted.

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