Editorial: State School Head Should Be Appointed
Prop 13 would make California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction appointive. The piece argues some offices are too specialized for popular vote and cites past subversive and Communist-linked candidates to support the case for appointment by top officials, claiming it reflects representative government and ensures qualified leadership.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
California
The
Senate
Holland Roberts
Roberts
Bernadette Doyle
TV code moves to bar doctors in ads
The Television Board of the National Association of Broadcasters approved an amendment to the TV code to ban portraying doctors dentists and nurses in commercials by actors. The move aims to prevent implied endorsements while not triggering lawsuits or evading rules. Public reaction favors the change, with professional groups and unions watching its impact on revenue.
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Television Board
National Association of Broadcasters
Senator Soaper Comments On Adams Case Distraction
Senator Soaper laments that the Adams case distracts from major issues like Zsa Zsa Gabor and Jerry Lee Lewis. He notes the TV code would require doctors in commercials.
Pastor appointments at First Methodist Pasadena and Long Beach
The Rev William Harrison Myers was named pastor of First Methodist Church here succeeding retiree Dr George Washington McDonald after 40 years in ministry. A look back notes McDonalds arrival from Tulsa to start a strong program and Sacred Chautauqua.
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William Harrison Myers
First Methodist Church
Pasadena
First Church
George Washington McDonald
George W. McDonald
McDonald
Long Beach
Tulsa
Okla
Portraits of a Timeless Love Promise
A romantic verse pledges unwavering devotion and eternal fidelity. The speaker vows to cherish one beloved, promising constant support, happiness, and exclusive belonging despite life’s changes.
Capital Capers GOP Congressmen Favor Adams Step Aside
A White House poll of Republican lawmakers shows near unanimity that Sherman Adams should leave. The plan: stay until adjournment, then step aside. Dick Nixon is floated as a possible successor, though Ike has ruled it out. Moscow media cite Adams as a symbol of U.S. corruption while Alaska statehood stats spark jokes about husbands for women. Senator Knowland marks his 50th birthday with office cartoon satire and Indian regalia among staff.
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Washington
White House
Sherman Adams
Jack Z. Anderson
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Adams
Dick Nixon
Congress
Ike
Nixon
Bill Knowland
Knowland
Gov. Goodwin J. Knight
California
Gov. Knight
Republican Knight
U. S
Knight
Carrie Nation sells hatchets in Capitol. Roosevelt visit denied
In 1903 Carrie Nation attempted to address the Senate and sell miniature hatchets in the Capitol gallery after being refused access to President Roosevelt. She was arrested and fined $25 for disturbing Senate business. A Q&A notes vaudeville shows were once men-only until Tony Pastor's 1881 show for ladies and gentlemen in New York.
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Carrie Nation
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Senate
Capitol
Tony Pastor
Fourteenth Street Theatre
New York City
Public Forum Letters Guidelines for Readers
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Jobs for Long Beach program urged by readers
A letters page in the Press Telegram features readers urging support for the Jobs for Long Beach plan. Advocates praise the project as a low cost urban improvement that would benefit citizens and allow city leadership a chance to start fresh on local issues. Several correspondents also criticize past city decisions on projects and pensions.
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Long Beach
Davies Bridge
Elroy Roamer
Alpine Court Memorial League
Materialism Has Failed
A column criticizes secularism materialism and sputniks, arguing Graham urges Scripture and spiritual values. It contends humanity trusts only money technology and education, while crime corruption and shifting morals mark the era. Yet it notes a rising spiritual revival and interest in divine guidance.
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Graham
Seeks Fair Play for Policemen
A Long Beach citizen, A. B. Johnson of 333 Prospect Ave, protests a plan to assign only one officer per police car. He argues the duty is hazardous and urges fair treatment for the police, stating he is a taxpayer with no department ties.
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A. B. Johnson
Prospect Ave
Long
Beach
Press personnel and office locations summary
Current file of The Press Telegram is maintained at offices including Washington news bureau at Albee Building and National Advertising Representatives Ridder-John, Ince with addresses in New York and Chicago. Other offices listed include Detroit Penobscot Building Minneapolis Foshay Tower St Paul and San Francisco Sutter Street.
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National Advertising
Ridder-Johna, Ince
New York
E. 50Th St
Chiispo
Wrigley
Detroit
Trouble Theme Song as CNO Should Be Policy
Virginia Kelly argues that a trouble themed song fits the Chief of Naval Operations role. The piece cites four past CNOs and details dismissals or nonrenewals under Truman and Eisenhower, contrasts Arleigh Burke’s testimony, and questions executive control over military testimony to Congress.
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Naval Operations
Chiefs of Naval Operations
Forrest Sherman
Louis Denfeld
William Fechteler
Robert B. Carney
Helly
Congress
Truman
Adm
Denfeld
White House
Hisenhower
Fechteler
Navy
Allied Forces
Europe
Carney
Eisenhower
Prsident
Arleigh Burke
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense
McElroy
Adm. Burke
Sen
Russel
Ther
Executive Branch
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