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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1959
Page
7
On the 183rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the piece urges reaffirming its principles amid the anti tyranny struggle against communism. It contrasts the bloodless U S freedom with today’s global battle, urging readers to recount grievances, reflect on founding ideals, and renew pledge to liberty.
The vice president delivered a sharp reply to Soviet Premier Kozlov during a public exchange, denying Soviet claims of U S profiteering and highlighting American unity on foreign policy. Newsmen noted Kozlov appeared shaken while Nixon pressed for evidence and contradicted Soviet tactics.
A garbled report claims a dramatic merger between two conference figures and their teams may form the dueling unions. It warns the union could place powerful, nation altering control over land and sea communications, while one official calls the tale a journalistic nightmare and denies the merger.
A reader questions public decency standards after Bikini swimwear debates and warns that modesty has deep meaning. Another letter details a Long Beach home vibration problem from a nearby industrial plant causing damage and seeks legal avenues, noting high lawyer fees and calling for affordable protection.
Senator Soaper argues Little Women could rebound as a best seller if advertised unexpurgated. He suggests equal time on air could extend to commercials, debating sludge, tired blood and odors. He notes less rock and roll on air and teens favoring bold, engaging tales over dull games and outdated themes.
Editor Joseph Bennet of Havana argues that Fourth of July commerce degrades the holiday’s symbol of liberty and democracy. He calls for greater reverence for national beliefs and institutions in retail practice.
Gov. Brown accelerates 1959 legislature program to put more California prisoners to work in conservation camps. Funds exceed eight million dollars for 1959 60 to develop recreation lands forest improvement and state park work. By January about 1800 prisoners expected in camps to provide public benefits.
The Press Telegram long listing shows Harman 10 Rider publisher figures and several staff roles. Names include H Ridder co publisher Hareht Mh Hines and Malcom Epley executive Ester Miles editor Barry Karns and others. The piece notes a New York connection and a Minneapolis St Paul presence with various city and region mentions.
Question and answer column notes that the estimated wartime damage to the Soviet Union exceeded 128 billion dollars per the International Industrial Year Book of 1948. It details physical destruction of over 1,700 cities and 70,000 villages plus millions of buildings, and the devastation of major industrial centers including Leningrad and Kiev. It also explains the tepidarium as a warm bath room in Roman baths.
Washington reports that the Supreme Court cast doubt on executive and legislative authority to preserve government secrets in defense plants after 18 years of loyalty and security programs. An engineer with a secret contract faced loss of clearance amid disclosure disputes and varied judicial opinions. Justice Clark dissents, criticizing the majority for striking down the program without clear authorization.
Justice Clark asserts the President and Congress granted sufficient cabinet authority since Pearl Harbor. He notes repeated reports to the President and cabinet, congressional hearings, and ongoing security program funding. The court’s focus on constitutional questions, he argues, clouds both the employee royalty program and the Homemers under attack.
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