Marina Deal Clears One Hurdle for Long Beach Project
A lawsuit blocking a key land contract for the Long Beach Marina was dismissed this week, easing plans for a bridge approach and a vital road link to Orange County. A lingering McGrath Estate land dispute could delay the project for up to three years, prompting calls for an early settlement to accelerate regional access and development.
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Davies Bridge
McGrath Estate
A Word for the Forgotten Pigeons at Capistrano
The piece laments the neglect of San Juan Capistrano pigeons as swallows return with ceremonies. Pigeons yearly roost in the mission, providing quiet, unpaid charm to visitors who feed them, yet receive little public recognition or welcome. The author urges fair treatment for these faithful birds.
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San Juan Capistrano
Capistrano
Political humor and gossip wrap in a modern Washington column
A fragmented newspaper page blends political satire with fashion and media notes. It questions a congressman's letter framing, cites editorial staff roles, and skewers pre Easter shopping trends. It jokes about television trends and a cold Washington winter season.
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Washington
Supreme Court Allows Deductions for Illegal Gambling Expenses
A late Supreme Court ruling permits deductions for expenses of gambling operations that violate state law, stating such costs are ordinary and necessary. The decision contrasts with two trucking cases denying deductions for penalties tied to state-law violations, raising questions about morality versus federal policy.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal Internal Revenue Service
Llinvis
Supreme Court of the United
U.S
Supreme Court
U. S. Internal Revenue Cote
E. Aes
Tinais
Supreme Law of the
Europe See Higher Auto Death Rate Despite Fewer Deaths
Readers asked if Europe’s auto death rate matches the United States. Figures for 1955 show 9.9 deaths per 61.5 million miles in Western Europe versus 2.7 in the U. S. Numerically Europe had about 35,000 deaths to over 38,000 in the U.S. yet the rate per 10,000 cars was higher at 31.1 versus 7. TA
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Europe
U. S
U.S
Portraits FOR BETTER TV Addressing TV use and value
A reflective piece discusses the value of television and how often we switch on and off. It weighs programs that educate and entertain against the time spent watching. The author questions the overall impact on daily life and neighborhood time.
Colorado as middle path in 1960 politics
Colorado is portrayed as a political middle ground with a liberal Democrat governor Stephen McNichols likely to seek a four year term and possibly run in 1960. The state delegation is split, Republicans face Eisenhower era tensions, and Nixon and Kennedy campaigns touch Colorado amid farm and political shifts.
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McNichols
Gordon Allott
Allott
Colorado
Washington
John Carroll
Eisenhower
Thei
Public Forum Letters on Religion and City Costs
Letters discuss rain and church attendance with sardonic tone, signed by MatPHERSON and WALTER W. STRONG. Issues raised include weather impact on churchgoers and concern over rising city payroll costs and demands for higher salaries. Spelling and punctuation reflect OCR quirks but preserve signatures and addresses.
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Walter W. Strong
Garford
St Long Beach
Time Bomb Sputtered Out Without Exploding
The letter from Paul Turner urges continued pressure for complete satisfaction after North Korea captured an aircraft and occupants. He notes the craft remains presumably in Pyongyang, with no recompense offered, and calls actions through the U.N. and World Court.
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U. S
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Republic of Korea
U.N
World Court
Paul Turner
East 7Th St
Long Beach
Equality of Women Is Here to Stay
Letter from AL Sisk of Long Beach arguing against laws restricting married women’s work. He cites teacher shortages and women in medicine, contending gender equality in work is inevitable and should persist.
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Equality of Women
Pps
Rachel Morton Praised For Civic Music Concert Reviews
Fred C. Moore commends Rachel Morton for insightful reviews in the Press Telegram praising her musical taste and artistic perception of Civic Music Concert Series performers. The note reflects appreciation for her long-standing service as a singer of merit and reviewer.
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Rachel Morton
Press-Telegram
Fred C. Moore
L. B
Garrison Stands Against Rubbish Charge Praised
The PRESS-TELEGRAM lauds Councilman Garrison for opposing a proposed charge for rubbish collection and urges all public officials to act promptly to prevent the notional rise. The piece highlights householders' support for prudent local fiscal policy and cleaner city services.
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Lauds Garrison
Garrison
Loa Ronta
Warns Against Nuclear Tinkering and World Fear
A reader condemns nuclear tinkering and urges action over atomic fears. The letter cites government missteps, alienation of allies, and the danger of testing A and H bombs in space starting April 15, warning against reckless science and false patriotism. Mrs Steele, 65 Savona Walk, L B 3, signs the missive.
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Syndicated Lobbyist Chooses GOP Line in Press Telegram
Columnist David Lawrence, chief counsel and syndicated lobbyist for the Republican Party, argues the GOP is never wrong while Democrats are right about five percent. Mahoney of Long Beach urges him to retire from campaigning and allow readers to think freely as $10 million and a colorful figure helped defeat Adlai Stevenson.
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Adlai Stevenson
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House
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Home St
Long Beach
Long Beach historical notes on district consolidation and street work
Long Beach snapshot recalls proposals to move the 11th Coast Guard District to the 12th in San Francisco, with input from Rep W W Bradley Chamber of Commerce military chairman Ward Johnson and Port Manager Eloi J Amar. It also notes 20 years ago Ocean Blvd resurfacing funded by gasoline taxes and 30 years ago talks with Standard Oil over removing Union Pacific tracks on Ocean Blvd and a spur yard at 5th Street and California Avenue.
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San Francisco
W. W. Bradley
Chamber of Commerce
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