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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
20
An editorial rails at a proposed county ordinance requiring permits and fees to landscape parking strips with petunias, warning that overregulation erodes individual freedom. The piece cites Supervisor Burton W. Chace’s dismissive remark and argues laws grow unless limited, urging caution against excessive legislative fixes.
In Las Vegas a pair of Californians in loud shirts discuss casino leakage and an offset oil well scheme. They propose legalizing gambling in California as a means to drain wealth and curb deficits, then react with a shocked glance at a slot machine.
Legislative Auditor A Alan Post warned the 1959 California Legislature that a deficit of 200 to 250 million dollars will emerge next year once reserves are exhausted. He noted the 1958 59 budget relied on surpluses, making new taxes likely to fund growing state services, schools, and welfare. Bond issues push total state indebtedness above two billion, with future payments swelling beyond four billion if the 1960 budget rises, while spending remains vigorous and efficiency reforms lag.
Sir Leslie Munro of New Zealand says outer space use is a civil matter and urges UN leadership to handle upcoming challenges. Dr Albert R Hibbs of California Institute of Technology supports restricting space activity to civilian purposes amid political shifts.
A quotation from James A. Garfield speaks of nations drawing near the boundary between time and eternity, urging listeners to hear and heed the heart of the Infinite as the earth and all it contains are weighed by divine judgment.
Sher man Adams testimony before the Harris subcommittee on regulatory agencies drew praise for accessibility but faced harsh scrutiny over gifts and expenses connected to Goldfine and Macy’s purchases. Some Republicans backed Adams while others faced a derisive audience as the White House defense sought to shape public opinion.
A reader asks if back scratchers are recent. The answer notes scratch-backs date to Elizabethan times and were prized as toilet accessories. They were made of tortoise shell, ivory or silver and could be carved claws or bent teeth. A Q asks about women on the NYSE trading floor. answer: traditionally excluded, allowed only in the visitors’ gallery.
Rev Joseph A Ryan is introduced as the newly assigned assistant pastor at Burns Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church. He arrives after a three year stint at Hollywood EUB and is a Navy veteran of over four years in the South Pacific. He previously served at Hollywood EUB and now begins his first sermon in the new pastorate. He is a Navy veteran from World War II.
The piece argues that clergy face constant demands beyond Sunday services with weddings funerals ill persons and other duties. It notes a minister must be available at any hour day and night to aid those who rely on him and to fulfill his conscience.
The document lists editorial and advertising leadership for The Press Telegram, noting publisher Ridder and executive editors, plus managing editors and page editors. It provides office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St. Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and advertising representatives Ridder-Johns Inc and Metropolitan Group Inc.
Five justices shield freedom to travel abroad and oppose government limits on passports amid Cold War tensions. They argue movement is essential for livelihood and free expression, while four dissents urge government checks during wartime to protect public safety and combat Communist subversion.
A collage of humorous quips and brief observations on politics labor law theater and world affairs. The column rails against clichés and promotes skepticism while noting society trends and media trends with pointed asides about Algeria De Gaulle and wind up keys.
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