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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1958
Page
14
The piece condemns privacy breaches and smear tactics in the Goldfine Adams investigation while warning against McCarthyism. It argues gifts and influence allegations taint officials and questions a committee member’s use of a 1909 indictment, noting irony in the investigation’s conduct.
ARAMCO plans a 1958 capital budget with a 20 million dollar gas injection project for the Ain Dar area of the Ghawar Field to conserve gas and maintain reservoir pressure. The Abgaig Field gas injection capacity will rise to 210 million cubic feet per day, and Abqaig water injection will expand to 300000 barrels daily to sustain pressure. Chairman F A Davies states the programs will boost ARAMCO productive capacity. In Wilmington, repressurization of a unit aims to curb land subsidence in Long Beach harbor with industry support.
Letter from Roger J Jensen of Long Beach argues that relocation of the Instrument Landing System and runway extension endangers nearby homes. He cites 1953 planning, 1956 condemnation inaction, and FHA Cal-Vet refusals to refinance, claiming readers’ reactions expose bias and danger to residents.
Phyllis Stevens of Long Beach objects to editor notes on airport improvement. She argues voters supported runway extension to aid Douglas Aircraft and warns relocation of the ILS risks more traffic over homes and schools. She accuses local businessmen and the City Council of self interest at taxpayers’ expense.
R E Long condemns censorship while praising free speech following a July 7% trivia piece by Lester A Marshall. He cites Supreme Court rulings and John Stuart Mill, arguing media not a cause of juvenile delinquency and urging reasoned debate over Puritan laws in Long Beach.
In Washington a mix of oil textiles mining and chemicals advances Eisenhower’s reciprocal trade program through the Senate Finance Committee. The tentative gains show a Republican gap with President and Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson under pressure to unite behind the bill amid a shifting coalition and uncertain support.
Readers can learn facts from the Long Reach Prese Telegram Information Bureau. The gorilla and some apes cannot swim, while others may swim if needed. Naturalizing bulbs like narcissi crocuses and snowdrops are best planted in grass or woodland with irregular groupings and about 3 inches deep for small bulbs.
Long Beach plans 61 new elementary rooms to ease crowded schools. Lafayette Garfield Muir Starr King Bret Harte Grant Clara Barton to house 2 500 pupils. City cuts taxes via amended 1838 39 budget, saves levy. supervisors fund street maintenance. Rotary installs Harry Buffum as twelfth president with officers and directors listed.
A CID article argues Democrats attack Milton Eisenhower as petty and claim taxpayer funded air travel to return him from Wisconsin was necessary for his Latin America mission. It notes his long service, roles at Johns Hopkins, Kansas State College, Penn State, and as adviser to the White House since 1953.
California Senator James J McBride chairing the Joint Legislative Tax Committee notes Proposition 17 cutting the 3 per cent sales tax to 2 per cent would worsen a 1959 60 deficit of about 200 million dollars. He warns the state must balance its budget and that the measure would cause a net revenue loss of 52 million dollars next fiscal year.
A column notes updated tunes from yesteryear and a mid century humor tone. It jokes about sunburn prevention, the flag industry’s alleged planned obsolescence, New York gubernatorial choices, a call to the class of 1958, and a satirical take on traffic and health insurance. It mentions Russians flying over and survey data on hill passing.
The text lists staff positions and offices including publisher, editors, managers, and advertising representatives. Names cited include Herman H Ridder Harold Hines Samuel Cameron Leo Colling Jr Malcolm Enley Miles Sines Harry Karns Washington Nane and Aldder Johns. Offices referenced are in the Ba Albee Building with Metropolitan Group, Inc as advertising reps. The snippet resembles a publication masthead or staff directory.
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