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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1958
Page
6
A 1930s era editorial argues the U S postal deficit requires rate increases. Postmaster General Summerfield urges four cents local and five cents out of town first class rates to avert government losses and avert paying for postal service with debt. The piece condemns operating deficits and calls for a pay-as-you-go approach for sustainability.
State Sen Richard Richards doubts a proposal to transfer freeway planning to the Legislature will gain support. He argues that legislative control would invite regrolling, pork barrel road projects, and political manipulation, whereas the Highway Commission now operates with checks from both elected officials and the executive department.
Sacramento awaits Gov Knight position after the Desmond committee vetoes a special session on water. Hearings exposed numerous delta issues. With election year, further studies precede any action and funds for water development are unlikely this budget season. Governor signaled possible action only if a constitutional water rights amendment seems beneficial.
A reflective piece on true friends versus fair weather ones. It contrasts those who stay through uncertainty and adversity with those who smile during bright skies but vanish when life darkens. The poem notes lingering praise as fame rises and cool reception as status wanes.
In Washington Speaker Sam Rayburn backs a subcommittee led by Rep. Morzat Moulder to scrutinize regulatory agencies including the FCC. The effort, funded at 250000 dollars, faces early delays and internal friction over how to proceed and whether the hearings will target ethical issues or trigger a broader survey of six agencies.
A college coach says fans in the stands will choose whether to kick run or go for two points after touchdown. The final verdict waits until old grads gather Monday. The government seeks ways to push physical education in America. A survey cites Jayne Amansusid as a young man linked to coffee drinking studies. The typical coffee drinker consumes three cups daily.
The piece notes that a cheerful outlook can lift spirits despite hardship. It contrasts a crippled patient’s smile with hopeful lines about better days and playful ventures, urging resilience and a light heart through trouble.
A reflective Long Beach excerpt recalls personal struggle and optimism amid a distant past. Then notes 10, 20, and 30 year items: Mayfair Lakewood renumbering protests, a dust storm, and a high school graduation memory from Wilson High School with Dr Bruce Bexter as speaker. Includes dates and local events.
A letter argues life insurance should adjust with the dollar to match living costs. It suggests sliding-scale policy valuations and rising premiums as inflation erodes currency, ensuring a policy remains worth its intended benefit after death. L. E. Gray and Donald McLaughlin cited discuss broader risk and war timing.
Lawrence E Thiessen urges redirecting funds from international programs to U S charities. He references a January 17 1958 PT editorial and contends aid money should prioritize American needy over foreign recipients, calling for charity beginning at home.
A political column argues against wishful doom for Russia, noting that major powers have fallen over long spans and urging realism about the Russian government’s resilience and timeline. The piece critiques Llewellyn’s view and cautions readers not to rely on hopeful scenarios.
A historical Q and A cites Dwight L Moody as a former shoe clerk before evangelism, notes computer training runs four to six weeks with select workers, and lists a 49.8 percent male versus 23.6 percent female smoking rate in the era, adding urban versus rural contrasts.
Current files of The Press Telegram maintained at multiple offices including Albee Building in Washington and Ridderalphins with advertising reps in Newark Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and other major cities. Contacts list editors publishers and bureaus for national advertising and distribution.
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