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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1960
Page
7
Editorial urges Long Beach to preserve the present airport and pursue orderly expansion. It calls for a public relations push to retain Douglas Aircraft, promote air freight, attract major airlines, and position the city as a growing trade convention and industry hub.
A reader questions one sided calls for free world disarmament and removal of bases as unrealistic. The passage argues the free world’s survival depends on remaining strong rather than handing advantage to Moscow on a silver platter.
The Long Beach and Los Angeles County dairy industry is highlighted as pivotal to the region. County dairies number about 500 with around 110000 cows producing over two million quarts daily, underscoring milk as an essential food and economic staple for residents and the broader area.
A compact aphorism contrasts replacing Leninism with Khru shchevism to criticizing an unsuitable remedy. The line likens the shift to using strychnine as an antidote to cyanide, implying a harmful, illogical solution.
The 43 Congressional Wives for Johnson, led by Mrs. Clifford Davis, organize to back Lyndon Johnson for president. Members span from California to Alaska, with co chairs Mrs Dans and Mrs India Edwards, aided by Perle Mesta and Oscar Chapman as the drive gains steam ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Deputy City Attorney Joseph B. Lamb is named assistant city attorney to replace Nowland M. Reid who retires July 1. City Attorney Irving M. Smith notes Lamb has served in the legal department since 1935 after beginning as a deputy to City Attorney George W. Trammell Jr.
Washington debate on Eisenhower trip to Japan centers on misjudgment over mobs. Secretary Herter admits error while questioning who bears responsibility for inviting the President amid disturbances. The piece argues the trip tested American ideals and diplomacy against Communist influence.
Senator Leverett Saltonstall defended the President's Japan and Soviet missions, arguing most travel aims were social while business goals justified the Paris summit. He echoed Hagerty that Khrushchev blocked the Soviet trip fearing success and noted the debate over Herter's blunt approach. Republicans weigh homecoming timing and a Hawaii stay, while skepticism grows among allies about a cheerful reception strategy.
Joseph M. Farber, Director of the State Department of Veterans Affairs in Sacramento, expresses appreciation for the newspaper's support of Cal Vet bonds over the next two years to continue loans for purchasing homes for qualified California veterans. He credits the paper's stance to Prop 1 and notes confidence the Cal Vet loan program will be administered practically and beneficially.
Readers vent in a crowded letter page about local politics and public figures. Two correspondents praise or critique the present representation, naming F. G. Rottenbush and Mr Hosmer, with addresses in Los Alamitos and Lakewood.
A noisy collage of TV shows and national anthems contrasts with everyday annoyances such as wet newspaper deliveries and fragile bacon. It mocks national polls on happiness and notes Oklahoma University discusses leaving the Big Eight while mentioning photographs from high altitude spy flights kept secret.
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