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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1959
Page
5
Long Beach city leaders allocate municipal parking revenues to develop off street parking citywide. The initial $150,000 supports a program to aid local business and tax revenue, with councilman Pooley citing fair use and expected returns to the city. The move aims to ease the parking problem and bolster business health.
A fragmentary opinion piece argues about the role of Sputnik in boosting U.S. education. It questions de emphasizing mind in schools, notes University of Texas brain scouts and partnerships with schools, and ponders whether Olympic competition will shift educational focus by 1960. It frames national progress through academics and athletic excellence amid Cold War pressures.
A debate on whether contract cities pay their share prompts a formal study. Officials cite county service costs while researchers from the Association of Govermental Research, funded by the University of California, Berkeley, track whether independent cities subsidize county operations. The outcome could shape future regional governance in the Los Angeles basin and influence calls for reform if free-rider concerns hold.
The report notes renewed faith in aviation and shipbuilding as Harbor Department talks secure long term timber property for a revival at the outer base. Consolidated Steel plans to build CL type ships at Craig Shipyard for the Maritime Commission while local officials announce early steps in returning wartime industry. Elections in the First and Second Districts recall council figures and confirm candidates.
Walter Lippmann argues the 1958 recession shaped voters and left President Eisenhower with leverage over a Democratic Congress. He notes deficits aided by public works could not be financed in a booming economy, forcing tax-funded funding for new programs. The piece analyzes budgetary realities and party dynamics after the 1958 elections.
Secretary Herter plans three more weeks in Geneva before a foreign ministers conference. Doris Fleeson notes the Geneva stay, questions about Berlin, and growing congressional pressure for the secretary to settle into more decisive foreign policy work. The piece highlights Fremantle’s absence from the country and the ongoing diplomacy.
The article notes the U S administration delaying decision on meeting Soviet Premier Khrushchev at the summit. It mentions President Truman Eisenhower’s brother Milton and Vice President Nixon possibly visiting Moscow to spur developments. Reporters observe timing patterns with Dulles and Herter, amid holiday absences and press conferences.
Editor Bill Broom argues in this Washington column that cocktail parties are not proper venues for business. He cites Adm. Rickover and Rep. Kasem, noting social noise, lobbies, and awkwardness hinder discussion, making business at cocktail hours impractical and socially taboo.
Area lawmakers report a week of activity in Congress with House Res 295 disapproving the Interior to Agriculture land sales plan and Mallory case reversal on confessions during arrest to arraignment. Senate debates on foreign aid measures include Ellender amendments and mutual security act with party splits and presidential positions noted.
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