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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1960
Page
5
The piece criticizes diplomatic immunity used for espionage by the Soviet Embassy in Washington led by Peter Ezhov. It contrasts embassy spying with unarmed overflight photography and notes U.S. statements on the RB-47 shootdown. Henry Cabot Lodge denounces the incident as hypocrisy.
County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn advocates using detained prisoners for a vast fire break and fire road system across watershed areas. He cites 3000 able prisoners and suggests 100 per day year round could substantially cut the fire problem. He calls for bold new approaches alongside public education and lightning risk.
A satirical column mixes political quips about Nelson Rockefeller denying vice presidential talk, reflections on Sweden glass homes, jokes on farming, aging, Disneyland, and a digression on Democratic conventions. It also notes a barber bar visit and a line about Mao statue humor. The piece threads humor through current politics and everyday quirks.
A city prepared a comprehensive veterans stadium operation ordinance as advised by council. Earlier, Atlantic Avenue street lighting modernization prioritized with 6000 lumen pendant globes versus 10000 lumen on American Avenue. A 30yearold note records formation of a women’s auxiliary to Long Beach Typographical Union 650 with temporary officers and listed officers.
In Sacramento a California Assembly Criminal Procedure Committee hearing devolved into a clash as a witness called an assemblyman a liar and refused to answer. Bruce F. Allen denounced the session as a farce while other members allegedly aided the witness. Democrats largely walked out as Alameda County district attorney defended his office.
Chicago delegates debate GOP platform scope and vice presidential selection as Nixon nears nomination. Rockefeller and Goldwater clash on bold policy, especially elderly medical care. Percy chairs resolutions amid tensions. Nixon-Rockefeller ticket favored by some, with Lodge and other names discussed.
Editorial rebutts proposal to reserve marina slips for a specific hotel arguing management by McDowell and staff ensures wider public access. Suggests transient slip occupants dine at Captain's Inn to boost marina revenue and questions legal fairness of hotel-linked allocations.
Long Beach notices report local updates from the press desk including civic actions and community briefs affecting residents and regional institutions.
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