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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1959
Page
5
Readers debate anti smog measures with letters from Ducille Tollin and W R Wyckoff criticizing car bans and praising incremental controls. A second letter condemns street demonstrations against Deputy Premier Mikayan as harmful to national reputation and cites biblical guidance on reciprocity.
Editorial urges voters to support Robert F. Crow in the 7th District special election to fill the vacancy left by John F. Baker. It notes high public interest, large anticipated turnout, and praises Crow’s clean campaign, business background, and ability to work with others for the city’s needs.
A letter to editors criticizes AP and UPI for biased Cuba coverage during Batista’s collapse. It cites December thirty first reports from Santa Clara and Havana, noting Fidel Castro’s growing strength and a New York Times interview that challenged censorship. Readers deserve clearer reporting.
Registrar Ben S. Mite proposed a redraw of Los Angeles area supervisor districts to place Long Beach in a single district, ending its split between First and Fourth. Lt. Gov. Kilis Patterson urged police Chief Joe McClelland to permit protests on Piers 48 and 50 in Long Beach harbor against shipments to Japan, while McClelland said no communication altered policing orders. City Manager Buck appointed to succeed Callahan after council deadlock. Buck aimed to speed Oscar Wolters' Ninthistrict election.
California Governor Brown and Finance Director Levit told department heads to cut at least 5 million from the next fiscal year by trimming personnel travel printing and other admin costs. They urged preclearance of all departmental bills and speeches and limited outside appearances to reduce legislative friction.
Washington correspondent praises President Eisenhower for health vigor and steady leadership. He recalls Ike’s WWII command and defends public policy debate while urging respect for the Chief Executive amid partisan criticism.
Walter L. Powell of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 42 endorses Mrs Mary Baker widow of Councilman Baker for the christening ceremony of the USS Long Beach praising her as a fitting naval tradition choice. The letter cites her late husband John F Baker and his support for the Navy and Defense Department decisions naming the atomic powered vessel.
Letter alleged foul play in the Seventh district council race. The writer, Parmelee of 4858 Smithle Ct, claims two candidates are buying data to dominate the campaign while rivals were forced out. The piece questions spending and ethics in the political process.
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at multiple offices. Names listed include publishers Daniel H Aidder and Herman H Aidder with co publisher Harold M Hines general manager L A Golfing Jr business manager Malcolm Epley executive editor Milee Sints managing editor Harry Barns and Eller Washington News Bureau with Albee National Advertising Representatives and regional offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco. The notice references advertising and representation by Metropolitan Group Inc.
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