Job market tightens for class of fifty eight graduates
Editorial notes that Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell warns of tougher job hunting for the class of 1958 while predicting ongoing demand for professionals and clerical staff. It argues competition may be healthy, recalls earlier easy job access, and notes starting salaries average about four hundred dollars a month, similar to last year, with strong employment overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Labor
James P. Mitchell
TOR College
Cousin Ed
We Nominate Auto Racing as Ridiculous Sport
The piece rejects auto racing as a Memorial Day outrage at Indianapolis. It denounces speedway crashes and the killing of drivers like Pat O Connor, arguing development of cars does not require violent events. It contrasts with humane limits and notes open country testing offers safer alternatives.
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Indianapolis
Pat O'Connor
Coun
Try
Mexico
Incidents of public anger target Benson Nixon and Lewis
Three separate scenes show mobs reacting to public figures. Farmers throw rotten eggs at Benson, mobs in South America spit on Nixon, and a British crowd pelts Jerry Lee Lewis with rotten tomatoes. The text asks what actions by Benson and Nixon provoked such treatment.
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Benson
South America
Nixon
Jerry Lee Lewis
Narrow Chance for Widow Pension Bill in Congress
Virginia Kelly reports slim prospects for Utt and companion bills to grant service connected widow pensions. The measure would presume death due to service after 25 years active duty, yielding $200 monthly or more depending on rank and dependents. House Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Olin Teague, opposes the bill, with Defense Department and Veterans Administration reports delayed. Navy officials urge careful study amid budget and reorganization pressures.
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Congress of
Att
Sparkman
Utt
Armed Services
Defense Department
Veterans Administration
Olin Teague
Navy
William Franke
Gates
Briefs From Sen Soaper Insight
Brief excerpts touch on college grads finding jobs, 85 plus workers, sportswriters recalling John L. Sullivan, advice on ulcers, Ike’s highway plan, tourism gear clashes, Nobel laureate warns against jokes about professors, and concerns over math emphasis vs humanities in education.
Road to Tax Cut Faces Knotty Political Hurdles
Washington report notes most lawmakers favor a tax cut but face obstacles. Democrats largely back administration calls to avoid a general cut, insisting the bill be studied by committees before Senate debate. In July and August, pressure for excise tax relief and small business aid grows amid large deficits and inflation fears.
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Washington
Congress
Lawrence
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Massachusetts
Qian
Michigan
Judge Desmond to Retire as Appellate Judge in June
A letter to the Secretary of State from Judge Walter J. Desmond announces his retirement effective June 30. He previously presided over the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1927 to 1934 after appointment by Gov. James Ralph.
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Walter J. Desmond
Los Angeles
Secretary of State
Sacramento
Desmond
James Ralph
Western Demos Line Up Power for 60 Convention
A tacit western Democratic alliance aims to shape a liberal platform for the 1960 national convention. Governors Harriman of New York and Williams of Michigan may seek the presidential nomination if re-elected. Attorney General Pat Brown could challenge Knowland in California. The group emphasizes civil rights, labor support, and resource conservation while avoiding personalities. Former President Truman may try to mediate the likely merry contest.
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Washington
Averell Harriman
New York
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Harriman
Williams
Pat Brown
California
William Knowland
Brown
Harriman- Williams
Union Pacific
Harry S. Truman
Portraits of Married Life and Enduring Love
A reflective piece on marriage stressing that honeymoon bliss cannot last and enduring love requires sacrifice, patience, and tolerance. It argues that happiness endures through mutual care and facing life’s storms together rather than clinging to youth.
Public Forum Letters Must Include Signatures and Addresses
Readers are reminded that letters to the forum must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. The paper may edit letters to maintain good taste or save space.
Airport Needs More Space for Long Beach Runway
Editorial urges expansion of Long Beach airport with a 10,000 foot runway and radar facilities. Notes homes will lie between runway edge and radar, forcing relocation as part of airport development. Calls for acquiring surrounding airspace before a tragedy, urging action now.
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Teleghan
Long Beach
Officer Opposes One Man Patrols
A Garden Grove police veteran condemns the city manager’s plan for one man patrol cars at night. He argues it reduces efficiency, risks delays when officers are needed, and recalls his 40 years in law enforcement, urging against the single officer system.
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Cole
Contest Winner Expresses Thanks For Long Beach Letter
Mrs Sheri Salmon thanks the Press Telegram and contest judges for selecting her entry in the Whats Right About Long Beach contest. She expresses humility gratitude and happiness for the win and commends the patience shown in reviewing many letters.
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Long Beach
Independent
Press Telegram
Sheri Salmon
E. 4Th St
Commends Social Security Clerks
A widow credits Social Security clerks for patient guidance. The letter praises clerks for explaining in detail all aspects of Social Security she needed to know at their offices. Helen McClosky, 503 West Third Street.
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Social Security
Helen
M. McClosky
W. 3Rd St
Defense fluoride order sparks civilian dissent in letters
In a PRESS-TELEGRAM letter, Bernice W. Thompson condemns Defense Department fluoridation of water for air bases. She argues a democratic process should govern such orders and notes civilians retain voting rights, citing her address at 1837 Oliver Ave as the submitter.
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Howard Engels
Defense Department
Bernice W. Thompson
Oliver Ave
Cataract House built 1825 burned October 1945 at Niagara Falls
Cataract House at Niagara Falls dated to 1825 and was destroyed by fire on October 13 1945 without loss of life and was later razed. Hotel registers survived listing Abraham Lincoln Grover Cleveland Franklin D Roosevelt King Edward VI and King George VI. Also notes mistletoe superstitions including epilepsy cure and Welsh treasure belief under ash or hazel trees.
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Niagara Falls
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Edward VI
George V
Press-Celegram Washington News Bureau Advertising Notes
The Press Telegram lists editorial and advertising staff across offices with executives including Herman H Ridder publisher Harold M Hines assistant to publisher Samuel C Gameron Ganl manager L A Gelline Jrua manager Malcolm Epley executive editor Miles E Sints managing editor dir Page Editor and regional advertising reps for Ridder Jena Int offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco with current file holdings at these offices and Metropolitan Group comic advertising representation.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Gameron_Ganl
L. A. Gelline Jr
Bua
Malcolm Epley
Miles E. Sints
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Detroit
Penobscot Bidg
Minneapole
Foshay Tower
Bt. Paul
East 4Th St
Los Angeles
W. Ben St. San
Francisca
Sutter St
Presa-Telegram
Metropolitan Group
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