Editorial: Voters Knew Airport Growth Was in Cards
The Long Beach editorial page recalls 1955 56 debates on extending the diagonal runway at Long Beach Municipal Airport and contends officials and supporters spoke of broader uses beyond Douglas Aircraft. It cites statements by Mrs Ward-Johnson and columnist Larry Collins Sr and notes two public tests showing support for an active city airport in the jet age.
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Long Beach
Ward-Johnson
Douglas Riveratti
Johnson
Douglas
Mr. Collins
Tidelands
Mallonisé
Municipal Airport Advisory Committee
Ward Johnson
Country Club
Fathers Day Shirts Fade Into Silence
columnist Bill Vaughan riffs on Father’s Day culture and politics. jokes about disinvitation from Japan Ike visit and TV sponsor questions, notes Stevenson backers struggle for LA hotel space, and cites playful lines about families and public life. mention of Lyndon Johnson and Nixon ideas appears in light, satirical tone.
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Japan
Ike
Los Angeles
Rampant Government Growth Threatens Lafayette Square
Walter T. Ridder argues Washington’s Lafayette Square and historic landmarks like the Dolly Madison House and Belasco Theater face destruction to clear space for a Court of Claims building. He warns tourists may miss American history as cranes rise nearby. He cites the need for a suitable site elsewhere and laments the loss of architectural and historical value to bureaucratic expansion.
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Washington
Lafa-Rideryette Square
United States
White House
Dolly Madison
Belasco Theater
Wilkes
Lafayette Square
Court of Claims
Private stamp laws promise cash value for trading books
A new state regulation requires trading stamp firms to redeem stamps for cash upon request. A 40 page book with 4,200 stamps at one mill each would yield $1.20 in cash, while requiring $120 in purchases to redeem. The law also compels bonds of $25,000 to $100,000 and authorizes state action if a company refuses redemption, protecting stamp holders against firm insolvency.
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State Corporation Commission
Long Beach Open Session Salutes Flag Led by Mayor
Long Beach City Council opened its session with a salute to the Flag led by Mayor Francis H. Gentry and joined by the City Clerk City Attorney City Prosecutor and City Manager J W Charleville marking a historic moment under the new policy. The remark also notes the presence of city officials. 30 years ago condemnation proceedings for widening State Street through Long Beach involved 900 parcels and several thousand defendants, with the work expected to take two years to complete.
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Long Beach
Francis H. Gentry
J. W. Charleville
Harlan V. Boyer
Public Forum backs 10000-foot airport runway extension
Readers challenge claims of economic benefit from an air freight terminal at Long Beach airport. Letters from Mrs Ward Johnson and Mrs H G Anderson urge voter input on new land purchases and park/playground plans, citing noise, safety, and transit concerns for residents and families.
Pastor Praises Harold Park
William C. Cole pastor of University Baptist Church thanks Harold Park and the local newspaper in Long Beach for helpful articles and coverage of Sanctuary Dedication Services. He commends the paper’s spirit and broad religious tolerance and wishes continued success.
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Harold Park
Long Beach
William C. Cole
University Baptist Church
Disappointed by Park Rejection Editor Voice
Disappointed by the City Council vote to abandon the Spring and Clark park site proposal at request of Mr Baird. The CARVER PTA and residents urged a playground for Stratford Square amid heavy traffic limiting access for children.
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Essaty
Stratford Square
Spring-and-Clark
H. G. Anderson
Stanbridge Ave
Park
Baird
Spring and
Clark Ave
Carver Pta
Spring
Bellflower
Willow
Theatre Critic Wylder Takes Heat From Local Reporter
Orfon E. Goodwin of 3969 Cherry Ave offers a stern defense of community and college theater in Long Beach, praising student productions at Long Beach City College and local theater groups while criticizing critic Wylder for harsh reviews. The piece defends amateur theater as vital to the arts scene.
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Steinbacher
Wylder
Sixth
Pine
Long Beach City College
New York
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Community
Off Broadway
Magnolia
Undefined Fragments From Multiple Coast Advertisers
A scrambled OCR fragment lists various locations and entities including Beach California Washington News Bureau Ridder Johns and addresses in San Francisco Chicago and St Paul. It references advertising and press offices but provides no coherent event or outcome. The readable bits suggest a file about fire press telegrams and base offices without a clear narrative.
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Washington
Albee Balding
Bay
Ridder-Johns
New York
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Vitzoia
St. Pauls
Los Angeles
Watt
San Francisco
Sutter St
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Bill Vaughan
Dick Nixon
FBI
Lyndon Johnson
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Delaware
Walter T. Ridder
Kalamazoo
Spearfish
Airport Future
Carver School
Wardlow Park
Sir Philip Sidney
Mr. Wylder
Orfon E
Ha Ian He Ridder
Daniel H. “Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel Agameron
Leling Jr
Marcale Eptey
Milles E. Sinesary Karns
SSS Eee
Camiic Advertising Representatives
Politan Group, Inc
George Clark
Marge
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