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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
6
Gov. Edmund G. Brown presents a 1961-62 budget built on a family budgeting concept. Finance Director John E. Carr explains the method: estimate income, set priorities, then allocate to each department. The approach limits overpromising by lawmakers and signals belt tightening if revenues fall short.
The article ponders why the Soviets released American airmen, suggesting motives tied to signaling toward Kennedy and easing tensions. It speculates that Khrushchev wanted a measured shift to appear reasonable, while a Nixon victory might have altered the timing. It also notes the possibility of a later return to tension after a temporary thaw.
Washington reports a power struggle over the House rules committee as Charles Halleck and Howard Smith align to curb Speaker Rayburn and threaten Kennedy's legislative program. The fight centers on party loyalty, seniority, and the future balance of power, with divisions cutting across Republicans and Democrats.
A compact reflection citing Leviticus 22 31 and Thomas Watson on wholehearted obedience. It warns that partial compliance reveals an unsound heart while urging childlike diligence to follow every command of God.
Washington observes that televised press conferences under President Kennedy raise risks in foreign policy and require careful wording. Editors note the shift from edited morning briefs to on air unfiltered answers and discuss potential limits, leaks, and the need for allied consultation.
A columnist riffs on Senator Soaper and a Kennedy task force urging resource conservation while critiquing American youth, Khrushchev’s line, and Washington political culture. The piece mocks nepotism probes, baseball drafts, declassified golf scores, Broadway absurdity, and electoral college scrutiny amid persistent bickering.
R. G. Palmer of 360 South St argues for a substantial public program to aid the aged and needy, criticizing conservative opposition and AMA for blocking reforms. He contends that high medical costs exceed most seniors’ means and challenges claims of free enterprise, noting government subsidies support most U.S. businesses.
A letter from W T Hamilton criticizes Mr Coryats Forum view on Democrats in power and Kennedy era monkey wrench tactics. He argues two party system remains and warns against forced liberalism via government controls amid Cold War concerns. He questions world stability during Eisenhower to Kennedy transition and the legitimacy of a 50 percent vote mandate.
A brief classified notice from a Long Beach publication seeks an advertising representative for the Metropolitan Group. The terse item notes location in Long Beach California and invites interested parties to respond.
In Long Beach a 1896 effort to disincorporate, driven by liquor interests against prohibitionists, led to a July 27 election after a mandamus to canvass the ballots. The final vote stood 132 in favor and 126 opposed, ending the attempt.
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