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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1960
Page
7
Henry Cabot Lodge challenged Soviet actions at the United Nations calling the downing of a U S RB47 piracy. He impressed with competence and strong rhetoric while his potential GOP vice presidential bid is noted though his departure would leave a U N vacancy.
The article argues malls can boost downtown business if carefully planned and not treated as temporary gimmicks. It cites Kalamazoo Mich and other cities exploring longer range plans, with consultant Laurence A. Alexander urging realism and study for success. Long Beach and Knoxville are noted as pursuing permanent malls to gain a psychological lift.
Signal Hill moves toward a modern residential future aided by a 17650 grant from the Federal Urban Renewal Administration. Local leaders praise the plan to replace derricks with homes, transforming a landmark tied to boom years while acknowledging the mixed blessing of federal aid.
Senator Soaper delivers a column on national crises, comparing civilization to a cloverleaf interchange and noting Japanese students’ prowess in school events. He cites Iowa State College investigations challenging age-related mental decline and quips about Kennedy’s age versus Lincoln.
A light column jokes about enduring sand castle design while politics shift in the nation. The piece playfully questions if Will Stuart Symington will join the cabinet and whether Dick Nixon would offer him a post. It also wryly mentions colors of shirts as a minor fashion aside.
Dr Robert Gordon Sproul former UC president urged the state Citizens Advisory Commission to press for new school requirements emphasizing the three Rs. He proposed cutting manners and morals and driver training, boosting first six grades to reading writing spelling and arithmetic, and expanding high school English and history while making physical education elective in 11th and 12th grades. The panel suggested fewer commemorative days and training for healthful living as a curriculum option.
Letters contesting an editorial praising Sen Lyndon B Jolson cite two alleged 1939 deeds showing alleged communist influence and political manipulation. Readers Owen Carr and Felix Doherty argue the piece obscures record and promotes civil rights discrimination against Negroes, urging scrutiny of party line and voting access issues.
The July 18 Lawrence column accuses the Democratic platform of requiring a proportionate mix of Catholics Protestants Jews whites and Negroes for admission to private schools clubs and institutions. The July 13 edition carries the Democrats direct quote to counter the claim.
Richard A Sterling writes from 2194 W 19th St arguing that World War I veterans are performing their duty and questions why veterans deserve a pension. He challenges the idea of pension as a reward for war service and frames it as duty.
DAVID LAWRENCE argues that vice presidential picks rarely alter outcomes. He cites 1928 to 1956 elections showing running mates carried few or no decisive electoral votes, while several VP nominees failed to help their ticket. He urges selecting the most qualified candidate regardless of region or dissent.
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