The Sharpening of Claws Editorial
The Senate Finance Committee begins a sweeping study of the nation's finances amid calls to curb inflation tight money and federal spending Senator Byrd is eyed to steer hearings while a proposed constitutional item veto on appropriation bills is urged as a cure for pork barrel legislation The piece questions whether the probe will be nonpartisan and urges self scrutiny of government budgeting by the committee
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Senate Finance Committee
U. S. Congress
Sen. Byrd
D-Va
Byrd
Lyndon Johnson
Congress
Craig Hosmer
Long Beach-Lakewood
Hosmer
Finance Committee
Executive Branch
United States
United Kingdom
Treasury
Kremlin Probe of US TV Shows Khrushchev Dialogue Tone
A Moscow broadcast in English claims the USSR seeks goodwill while criticizing U S officials. It notes Khrushchev’s U S TV interview as an example of misdirected hostility and urges Washington to pursue peace and amity. The translation hints Moscow will not permit US officials to address Russian audiences.
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United States
Nikita Khrushchev
Russia
Kremlin
Moscow Radio
Mr. Dulles
Adm. Radford
Gen. Norstad
America
Khrushchev
U. S
U.S
Foreign Aid Vote Reveals Democratic Isolationists
Washington reporting shows the Senate approved the mutual security program 65 to 29 with 18 Democrats and 11 Republicans in opposition. The record indicates more Republicans supported international collaboration than Democrats, highlighting a notable split within both parties on foreign aid and policy toward Europe.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Lawrence
New York
Europe
Congress
Dulles
Premium Bonds Transform Britain into Nation of Savers
London reports Britain's Treasury launches the first government sponsored premium bond scheme to boost thrift and finance new production. Bonds min 2.80, monthly draws by Ernie determine prizes from a pool. six month waiting period. names kept secret. expected to curb inflation and spur savings.
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Willam Broom
Press-Telegram
Washington
Enroyt
London
Britain
Macmillan
Epsom Downs
Lord Mackintosh
Ernie
Be Different Or Conform to a Laughing Parody
Senator Soaper urges conformity as a social caution while noting Detroit carmakers’ speed labeling. The writer jokes about a Detroit speedometer reading 120 and how parents overstate their children’s talents comparing them to Babe Ruth and Paderewski, reflecting playful local wits.
The Umpire and His Strife in Baseball Verse
A poem by E. A. Guest laments the umpire's authority amid crowd boos and manager protests while praising his decisive calls. It contrasts umpire judgments on balls and strikes with the unreliable nature of memory and opinion. The piece ends with reflections on Queen Elizabeth and progress through travel, aviation, and the drip-dry dress.
Long Beach politics and development notes from past eras
In a Long Beach primary candidates endorsed by the Citizens Charter Committee faced incumbents. The list includes A Lynn Parmley Joseph R Ramsey Raymond C Kealer George D Beall Clarence E Wagner L Jackson George C Brower Burton W Chace Bazil A Carleson and rivals Russell Pavey Curtis Clark Martin Moxley Herbert E Lewis Ward D Johnson George E Shibley Herbert R Klockstein E P Crutchley Francis R Crawford. Twenty years ago Long Beach joined 26 county cities protesting gasoline tax distribution while a 1920s plan proposed deed of 10 acres to the Municipal Airport for airplane manufacturing, alongside land exchanges with the city.
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Citizens Charter Committee
A. Lynn Parmley
Joseph R. Ramsey
Raymond C Kealer
George D. Beall
Clarence E. Wagner
L. ©. Jackson
George C. Brower
Burton W. Chace
Bazil A. Carleson
Russell Pavey
Curtis Clark
Martin Moxley
Herbert E. Lewis
Ward D
Clark J. Bonner
Montana Ranch Co
Long Beach
Public Forum Letters For Community Debate
Public forum letters encourage community input while ensuring genuine signatures and clear addressees. Editors may edit for clarity or space to maintain constructive discourse and adheres to editorial standards.
Why the Concern About Girard
Community readers debate international cases and military morals as a citizen letter questions why a soldier who killed a young mother sparks public concern. The writer argues the tragedy crosses borders and urges reading the Decalogue in policy and conduct. Peggy Heartwell signs a note of city hall impressions.
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Jess-Telegram
Girard
Japan
U.S.A
Livonia
Houston
Diz
Lime Ave
Respects Freedom of Worship PR Letter Highlight
ARTHUR M. SPENCER of 264 Hermosa defends freedom of worship and questions a rumor about Catholics being barred from services led by The Rev Billy Graham in New York City. He cites constitutional rights and individual conscience over church dictates.
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Ess-Telegram
Billy Graham
New York City
United States
Arthur M. Spencer
Hermosa
Promises He Will Return Promises He Will Return
A letter to the PRESS-TELEGRAM thanks Long Beach voters for their support in the election and commends City Clerk Peggy Heartwell for the calm and efficient administration. The note expresses gratitude to about 15,000 residents and notes satisfaction with the election process.
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Peggy Heartwell
Long Beach
My Songs and Sighs Remembered in a Silent Moment
A reflective lyric recalls past days and a remembered melody that lingers. The speaker meets a loved one, memory resurges, yet the moment fades as reality settles that the dream is over and dreams remain sighs.
Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Network Listings
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at offices including Ridder-dohna Inc in New York City and multiple regional bureaus. The staff includes Publisher Harold M. Hines Assistant to Publisher Samuel Cameron Gen’s Manager L A Colling Jr Bus Manager H F Burmester Executive Editor Miles E Sines Managing Editor Washington Netia Bureau and others.
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Herman H. Ridcer
Harold M. Hines
Samuel
CameronGen
L.A. Colling Jr
H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Gptey
Miles E. Sines
Eviter
Washington Netia
Albes Building
Ridder-dohna, Inc
New York
E. 50Th Ste
Wrigley Bidg
Detroit
Penobscot Lidg
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
St. Paul
East 4Th St
Los Angeles
Sth
San Francisco
Press-Telegram
Gaza’s Historic Battles and Modern Controversies
The piece surveys Gaza’s long history from its Philistine era to modern disputes after the 1947 UN partition. It notes Gaza as a trading center with Egypt, a learning hub, and site of battles with Greeks, Romans, Moslems, Napoleon’s French, and the 1917 British forces under General Allenby. It also covers ongoing controversy over the Gaza Strip and offers a brief Q&A on politeness in business speech and a note on gasoline tax rises in 1937.
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Gaza
Lis Logation
Egypt
Napoleon
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