Democrats Pick a Slate at Fresno Convention
The Fresno meeting of the unofficial California Democratic Council endorsed a statewide slate led by Edmund G. Brown for governor and Rep. Clair Engle for the U S Senate. They aim to challenge Republican W F Knowland, with others like Judge Stanley Mosk and Glenn Anderson among the statewide contenders. The GOP contenders include Gov Goodwin Knight and Mayor George Christopher, whileDemocrats seek strong turnout in a year with notable independent voter tendencies.
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Democratic Council
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Clair Engle
U. S. Senate
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U. S
W. F. Knowland
Engle
Congressional Committee On Interior Affairs
Repubican
Goodwin Knight
George Christopher
San Francisco
Senate
Sen
Knowland
Stanley Mosk
Glenn Anderson
Alen Cranston
Submarine menace looms in postwar defense plan
The piece warns that sea born threats rival air and space weapons. It notes Russia’s large submarine fleet, possible undersea missile use, and the difficulty of detecting subs. It urges Congress and defense planners to prioritize anti submarine protection alongside missiles and satellites. Senator Kuchel is highlighted as aware of sea attack risks.
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Congress
Thomas Kuchel
California
State suits challenge private property in textbook production
California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown has filed anti trust actions against six textbook publishers to force plates for state printed books. The case raises the principle of whether the state may control private industry and confiscate private property to run text book production within government printing offices.
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Henry MacArthur
Sacramento
CNS
California
Edmund G. Brown
Younge
Alata
Eisenhower Rejects Soviet Peace Offense in Bold Letter
President Eisenhower denounces the Kremlin’s peace gambit in a forceful letter to Bulganin. He outlines concrete disarmament steps, calls for a verifiable treaty framework, and contrasts free government with dictatorship while urging genuine safeguarding of peace through trusted announcements and inspections.
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Baldies In Credit Dept And Other Hill Country Musings
Senator Soaper comments on baldness aiding check cashing while Municipal Judge Smith jokes that long hair signals crooks. Rockefeller stresses Army report reading, second look hints at not loaded with Jauphs. Pipe smoking rises on campuses and handkerchief manufacturers face disappointing sales amid Asian flu hopes. General Gavin’s paratrooper career framed by Go jump sarcasm.
Just Folks by E. A. Guest on Homer Rivalry
In a reflective column the writer notes oil days when work feels tedious and compares his pace to Homer, praising hard labor’s value. He admits he may resemble Homer in stubbornness when avoiding plodding tasks and finds humor in his own reluctance to write.
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Long Beach January heat tops records in 1998
Long Beach notes mark a warm January with 86 at the Press Telegram building and 87 on January 27 1998. The city reports first oil from a new Long Beach harbor field by General Petroleum Corp. City politics see LeRoy Cederberg named to a committee negotiating county equestrian house financing.
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Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles County
Public Forum Letters Encourage Open Civic Debate
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may edit letters for clarity or to save space while preserving core views and authentic author attribution.
Prayer Without Works Is Dead Opinion Letter from Long Beach Reader
A reader argues that the nation prays for peace yet plans for war and urges negotiating from moral strength through the United Nations. The letter questions military budget priorities, veteran benefits, and Nobel Peace Prize outcomes, signing as GUNICE TRILSTON of Long Beach.
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Pleads for Less Hokum Pleads for Less Hokum
PRESS-TELEGRAM endorses Jack McKinney's Public Forum letter urging more honesty from Washington and skepticism of Pentagon claims. It questions the Atlas missile claim and suggests testing by anchoring obsolete ships within fifty miles at sea to verify target accuracy.
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Pentagon
Portraits OUR HELP TO THEM
A reflective piece on two young men pursuing higher education who seem belief they have it made yet rely on parents for support. The writer warns of a coming wakeup, reminding them of debt and discipline as they approach graduation and the platform to receive their diploma.
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Mommy
Demolition Claim Echoed in Letter to Editor
A correspondent at 236 Magnolia Ave. asserts that any missiles demolishing a target would be believed without further Washington talk, reflecting wartime distrust and demand for decisive action.
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Charles Klopfel
Magnolia Ave
Long Beach
Dulles Appraisal Wins Praise
Letter from Mrs A F Hansen of Long Beach thanks the Press Telegram for an excellent editorial by David Lawrence praising Secretary Dulles' work. The note calls the piece a just appraisal and references the January 3 editorial page.
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Press- Telegram
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A. FP. Hansen
Sveslyptus Ave
Long Beach
Why do people stay near Mt Benas fertile lava plains
The volcanic craters enrich the surrounding plains with crops such as firs dates oranges and olives and provide good incomes. over 400 eruptions recorded yet residents resettle for the yield. Rail cars wear evenly along rails and rarely reverse. tires wear unevenly with front-wheel slippage on roads. Boulder Colorado obtains water from a glacier believed unique for city ownership of a glacier as water source.
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Press Telegram Publisher and staff listings shown
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at offices including 41 and Bott St Wrigley Building Detroit Penobscot Building Minneapolis 202 Foshay Tower St Paul 299 East 6th St Los Angeles 1022 W 8th St San Francisco 110 Sutter St. Comic Advertising Representative Metropolitan Group Inc.
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