Two Good Candidates For County Offices In LA
The article urges voters to reelect District Attorney William B. McKesson, praising his 35 years in law and his juvenile justice work, and to elect Peter J. Pitchess as Los Angeles County Sheriff, noting his 12 years as FBI special agent and leadership of the Sheriff’s Office.
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Los Angeles County
William B. McKesson
McKesson
S. Ernest Roll
Board of Supervisors
California Youth Authority
California State Board of Corrections
Los Angeles
William H. Parker
Judge McKesson
D. A. Los Angeles
Sheriff's Office
Eugene Biscailuz
Peter J. Pitchess
Biscailuz
Pete Pitchess
FBI
Southern California Loses a Leader
The death of William M. Cook removes a bold civic leader active in Long Beach and state affairs. He shaped water policy, served a decade on the Metropolitan Water District board, and helped build the nation’s largest domestic water system. His leadership will be missed.
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William M. Cook
Southern California
William Cook
Long Beach
Long
Senators propose a place to change the baby at fair
A nation debates spending for world culture at Brussels and the value of a relaxing pavilion. A Pennsylvania congressman hints at a law to sing the anthem in a flat key while scientists discuss space, moon, and Mars. A bus stop regular notes warming winters with stutter.
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America
Brussels
Pennsylvania
Portraits of the Red Cross and a call to support charity
A historical tribute extols the Red Cross flag as a symbol of prompt aid in tragedy. It lauds the brave, efficient corps for feeding and clothing victims and offering care in peace or war, urging generous support to keep the banner flying.
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Red Cross
Don’t Build Hopes for Tax Cut Soon
Washington reports caution on tax cuts amid recession and inflation. Eisenhower and Treasury officials resist immediate cuts, while some lawmakers push for relief. By February, White House views tax cuts as a distant option, with anti recession steps under consideration.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Uncle Sam
Secretary of the Treasury
Anderson
Joint Economic Committee
House
Senate
Sen
Douglas
D.-Ill
Council of States Chambers of Commerce
White House
If I Were Rich I Would Seek A Quiet Ocean Retreat
A light verse imagining wealth as a ticket to carefree summers by the sea. The speaker envisions inviting friends, paying travel and lodging, and enjoying endless leisure in a hammock, but wonders if true peace would come with such riches or provoke unease from constant concerns about dividends.
Long Beach council seeks palm removal after accidents
City Manager Carl B Wirsching and county officials discuss removing palm trees blocking an S turn on Cherry Ave after two accidents one fatal. Ten new policemen received badges uniforms and equipment from Chief A F Staight including Ernest W Couger William S Jochims Alan Bewley Robert E Barrick Jr Lewis Pilacem Bland Watkins Donald A Sternberg Clifford D Sherwood Charles Lambert Albert D Schrossin William R Decker. Negotiations to settle the auto mechanics strike since June 1937 progress and may end within 24 hours. Benjamin B Stakemiller 543 Cedar Ave slated to fill Sixth District council vacancy after Joseph Farnsworth resignation.
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Carl B. Wirsching
Cherry Ave
A. F. Staight
Ernest W. Couger
William S. Jochims
Alan Bewley
Robert E. Barrick Jr
Lewis Pilacem
Bland Watkins
Donald A.sternberg
Clifford D. Sherwood
Charles Lambert
Albert D. Schrossin
William R. Decker
Beaver Dams Size and Longevity Discussed in Q A
Beaver dams average four to five feet high and can run hundreds of feet in length. Some dams are made larger as beavers add to them, with records of dams up to twelve feet high and a base of fifteen to twenty feet thick. A Montana dam was 2 140 feet long. The Lord Mayor's show origin traces to London charter rights with November 9 as Lord Mayor's Day. About 125 billion match books are produced yearly. the average adult uses 143 match books annually.
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Montana
London
John
Westminster
Press Telegram Staff and Office Locations
The Press Telegram lists its publisher Harsid and editor team including Miles E Sinea and Malcolm Epley with executive and managing editors. It notes Washington Bureau at Albee Building and advertising reps in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis and Los Angeles regions.
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Ridder
Harsid
Hines_Aast
Punbaher Samuel
Cameron
Cenl
LA. Colina Jr
Bua
Malcolm Epley
Miles E. Sinea
Washington News Bureau
Albee Building
Ridder-Johna, Linc
New York
St. Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
Minneapolis
Feshay
Ste Palseovm
Fast
4Th St
Lew
Public Forum Letters For Community Feedback
Public forum notices invite letters not exceeding 50 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for good taste or to save space.
Stupid to Strike Win Nothing at Lawn Boy Co
A Lamar Mol datelined item argues eight week strike at Lawn Boy Manufacturing ends Monday with workers returning amid no settlement. The letter criticizes union leadership for lost wages and higher prices, calls for optional union membership and outlawing un American strikes and picketing, signed by W. BUSH of Bellflower.
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Lawn Boy Manufacturing Co
Flood Control Plan Offered
Editorial argues for practical flood relief via underground cesspool pools at street intersections. Proposes sinking four foot diameter pools to hold rain water and reinject into underground reservoirs, criticizing costly storm drains and urging taxpayers to fund effective solutions. Letter signed by E Hawthorne of 1643 Locust Ave.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Flood Control Authority
E. Hawthorne
Locust Ave
Bill Would Abridge Freedom of Press in Senate Debate
In a Senate clash over press taxation the measure would raise postal rates for large circulation papers, risking First Amendment rights. Democrats and Republicans split, with a coalition defeating the plan, while a House bill provision remains under conference review.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
America
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Huey Long
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