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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
10
Truman lauds the President as the sole lobbyist for all Americans in a Brandeis address. He warns against congressmen pursuing narrow interests and praises Dwight Eisenhower as a true lobbyist for the nation. The piece notes public affection for the President amid concerns over his health.
Long Beach State College celebrates 1 083 graduates in 1987, more than the entire 1949 enrollment of 165 as state college growth surges. The institution, now exceeding 7 000 students and a record graduating class, nears the size of several state universities, under Dr. P Victor Peterson.
NEA report by Peter Edson notes Congressional stall in 1957 mid-session. Only 43 public laws enacted in five months, with bills on elections, lobbying reform, and civil rights stalled. The piece argues delays may hurt Democrats if Eisenhower’s program appears blocked and Republicans gain public control.
Floyd Ralston of 1424 E. 2nd St criticizes Mrs. Mariianne Taylor and her June 3 column. He argues freedom requires vigilance against communism and condemns Russia for crimes, citing FBI data and accusing readers of being misled by propaganda.
A clipped column mixes political quips and travel chatter. It notes Senator Green as the oldest serving Rhode Island senator, remarks on Khrushchev in play, and jokes about Americans touring abroad. The piece ends with a nostalgia for old filling station operators and travelers.
Paul F. Woodard of 11891 Edgewood Lane Garden Grove criticizes tax hikes for Garden Grove schools, arguing spending waste and unnecessary projects. He calls for well paid teachers, disciplined classrooms, and priority funding for core education before extras. He urges equitable tax distribution as city growth slows.
The dialogue explains that early toothbrushes with bristles at right angles to the handle appeared around 1800 or earlier, with early books showing the modern form. It notes minor design changes over time, while the basic shape remained stable. It also defines pica, the craving for nonfood substances, from Latin roots touching on earth and eating, with references to geophagy and related terms.
The poem notes that a green thumb signals gardening skill yet requires hard work and patient care. It suggests the pioneer woman had talent but spent much time in antique stores, while a gardener must cultivate life with devoted effort and persistence.
A Long Beach 10 years ago noted a 2000 mile push button flight by a four motored C 54 from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Wilmington. A water company right to operate in North Long Beach was challenged by the Long Beach Water Commission as Fasracres Water Co sought to replace pipes. Juniors at Fol y High School dominated the class day athletic carnival at Burcham Field. Giant boards traced the row race from Long Beach to Catalina in the Amusement Zone.
The Press Telegram file copy lists staff and advertising representations across multiple cities. Names include Herman H Bidder publisher and Hargid M Hines assistant publisher with editors and managers named for various departments. It notes national advertising representation and offices in Detroit Minneapolis Saint Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and other locations.
Washington weighs communist pressure and elite science against US nuclear testing. Eisenhower and Atomic Energy Commission back loyal Americans who reject propaganda from communist sympathizers. National Academy of Sciences finds fall out risks modest compared with test knowledge gains. Leaders in Britain and the US cite fears as political tools. public debate continues.
A reflective musing cites Psalm 95 verse on sea rule and dry land with a sovereign, inward force. The fragment names Frior and contemplates hidden will guiding inner motion and fate.
A poem-like reflection on restraint and personal ambition. It urges readers to measure progress by what they can afford, warning against envy and costly excess. The piece contrasts reckless spending with prudence, advocating steady, affordable steps toward goals.
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