Need for More Senators for This County in State Position
Editorial urges reapportionment to boost Los Angeles County’s representation in the California Senate. It notes population growth surpassing 5.7 million countywide and argues one LA County senator is insufficient compared with sparsely populated districts, calling for greater county influence in state government.
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County Regional Planning Commission
Los Angeles County Basin
Los Angeles
Beun
Los Angeles County
Sacramento
Senate
California
Alpine-Inyo-Mono
Big Long Beach
Colossus
The Most Dangerous Man
A historical critique portrays Gamal Abdel Nasser as egotistical and power driven, accusing him of promoting hostility and even murder. The piece claims he seeks Western meddling and inflames Middle East tensions, calling him ruthless, blood thirsty, and precipitate. It compares him unfavorably to Hitler Mussolini and Khrushchev.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Hussein
Jordan
Nasser
Egypt
Middle East
Hitler
Mussolini
Khruschev
Conflicting Signals Color Global News Portrait
A collage of remarks spans sports salaries, Middle East tensions, old summers, Princess Margaret, naval censorship, a 31 hour underwater record, and a critic’s take on geography, culture, and world affairs. The piece weaves satire with social observation across diverse topics.
Portraits of Love and Quips from a Fragmented Page
A collage of sentimental phrases about devotion and marriage sits beside quirky lines about do it yourself fads, a wife’s view of her husband’s time, a remark on a Russian cigarette filter, and scientists noting that being hooked does not hurt fish.
Move by Grade B Producers May Hike Dairy Prices
In Sacramento a group of about 28 Grade B milk producers discuss seeking minimum pricing for their manufactured milk to raise profits and curb competition from out-of-state dairy products. They warn such rules could trigger price rises for ice cream cheese cottage cheese and other products using Grade B milk and spark interstate legal battles.
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Henry C Mac Arthur
Sacramento
CNS
California
State Bureau of Milk Control
Partisanship Risks War as Propaganda Spreads
Washington warns that internal political battles in free nations fuel Soviet propaganda and could mislead allies into misreading unity. The piece cites 24 hour broadcasts cherry picking leaders and events, urging restraint to avoid undermining Allied resolve during delicate negotiations.
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Washington
Free Countries
Lawrence
Middle East
Long Beach Methodist Camp Meetings to Resume in August
Long Beach to host outdoor breakfast kickoff by Chamber of Commerce with about 400 expected as part of revival of historic Methodist camp meetings. Rev. Fred H. Ross chairs the project with speakers including bishops C C Selec aman J Waskom Pickett and James C. Baker. city officials and civic leaders invited. A teaching position election paused pending tobacco question. applicant deemed non smoker answer unacceptable leading to an investigation.
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Long Beach
Methodist Assembly
Fred H. Ross
San Pedro
New Assembly Project
C. C. Selecaman
J. Waskom Pickett
James C. Baker
Thomas M. Faton
R. M. Dorton
Chamber of Commerce
Oceanside
Robinson Hotel
W.L. Stephens
Board of Education
Speech That Wasn't A Testimonial Surprise
In Washington Spyros Skouras, the Hollywood mogul guest of honor, did not deliver a prepared talk. He rose with a speech in hand and announced he would mail it later, prompting stunned silence and unexpected humor at the luncheon.
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Spyros’Skouras
Washington
Skouras
Hollywood
Spyras Skouras
Public Forum Letters Edited for Taste and Space
Community page notes that letters must stay under fifty words and include bona fide signatures and addresses. Submissions may be edited to fit space and maintain decorum, with signatures preserved and locations listed.
U.S. urged to adjust toward global economic aid and trade
A letter from J Darrow argues the United States must abandon dollar-conscious limits and embrace increased trade and directed foreign aid to have-not nations to avoid economic conflict and potential civilization collapse. It criticizes current aid to governments and calls for broad policy shifts. Another reader laments Long Beach local politics and taxes, accusing factions and editors of fault and urging voters to resist tax hikes and bond issues.
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U.S
United States
Russia
Impressed With CRI Article PRT OOer Vans
A reader from 30 Gaviota Ave praises a Press-Telegram editorial on Community Rehabilitation Industries CRI urging city officials to visit and see the operations firsthand. The letter notes four weeks as a CRI student and hints at uncovering interesting facts for officials.
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Vans
Olegram
Press-Telegram
CRI
Bill Ballew
Gaviota Ave
Deplores Voters Reelect County Official Over Tax Raise
A county assessor, Mr. Quinn, raises property valuations by 54 percent provoking criticism. The author notes veterans’ exemptions and argues the voters reelected him at the primary election. The piece cites headquarters postcards hinting at possible changes but asserts only a legislative or popular vote can alter exemptions.
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Isselegram
Quinn
Autumn Begins and Solar Facts From the Ocean Observatory
Readers inquire about seasonal start times and celestial positions for autumn and winter. The U S National Museum Hayden Planetarium notes autumn begins at 8 10 am EST on September 23 and winter at 2 40 am EST on December 22, with sun aligments over Dakar and Farafangana.
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American Museum-Hayden Planetarium
Dakar
French West Africa
Farafangana
Madagascar
Press-Telegram Staff Directory and Offices
The current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at multiple offices. Names listed include publisher Herman H Ridder and editor Miles E Sines, with city desks in Los Angeles Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Paul and Saint Paul.
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National Advertising
Ridder-Johne, Inc
New York
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