No City Should Depend on Handout Fire Service
A Signal Hill reader asks if Signal Hill has a mutual aid agreement with Long Beach for fire protection in the absence of a county contract. The piece argues Signal Hill should have its own fire department or obtain a formal agreement, noting Long Beach has aided Signal Hill but cites no legal obligation. It urges city officials to study needs and pursue a mutual basis for coverage.
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Signal Hill
Cuy
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Signal Hall
Chace Deserves Re-Election To Board Seat
Burton W. Chace seeks a third term as Fourth District Supervisor, praised for Long Beach flood control, a county courthouse, and defending tidelands revenue. He blocked a Los Angeles driven plan to unite LA County courts and opposed a public funding scheme for a downtown auditorium. Voters gave him a second term. supporters urge another win in June.
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Burton W. Chace
Board of Supervisors
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Los
Coastwise Marine Disposal Wins Court Ruling
Superior Court Judge John P. Mc Carthy ruled the city cannot block Coastwise Marine Disposal Co that handles atomic waste. the firm holds a license from the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and must not have its operations impaired by local or state interference. The decision condemns city actions as foolish and politically motivated.
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Imale
Superior Court
John P. McCarthy
Coastwise
Interias
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Senator Soaper Says Leisure Pays Dividends
A fragmented political column notes Senator Soaper praising leisure for educational dividends and criticizes candidates for youthful missteps while lampooning Senator Wumphirey distributing campaign tactics. The piece hints at Alaska and weather as a minor aside.
Out Our Way on Disarmament and Travel Promises
East and West clash at Geneva over disarmament plans while modern aviation speeds travel in bad weather for a rising price. A mother of four contemplates the peril of a predatory taker and suggests counting another child. Even unopposed in primaries, winners strain to build a narrow victory reputation like tennis players.
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Geneva
Hye
California Textbook Battle: Free Enterprise vs State Printing
California faces another textbook funding clash as private publishers and the State Printing Office dispute who should supply school texts. The Assembly panel weighed a 2.5 million extra for the purchase, while critics argue hidden government costs and tax-free status may negate supposed savings. The debate centers on taxpayer interests, curriculum quality, and the role of public versus private production.
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Henry C. MacArthur
Sacramento
CNS
California
Luxlouck
Saeae Thur
State Board of Education
Board of Education
Assembly Ways and Means Committee
State Printing Office
Department of Education
Public Forum Questions Mutual Aid for Fire Protection
Letters express concern over Signal Hill leaving the County Fire District and seek confirmation of a mutual aid agreement with Long Beach for fires beyond Signal Hill Fire Department capacity. Community voices also call for decency in newspaper advertising and reflect on a family reunion story of lasting happiness.
Symington Bandwagon Gains Momentum in California Polls
In Sacramento and Los Angeles the Symington camp argues momentum for the Missouri senator as California delegates rate him first choice among three of the delegation. Kennedy remains strong for vice president while Stevenson trails. Polls show Symington leading with 24 votes to Stevenson 21 and Kennedy 2. Humphrey 8, Bowles 5, and others. California debates unit voting at the convention amid Westward political shifts.
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Symington
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Brown
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Adlai Stevenson
Humphrey
Johnson
Rep. Bowles
Sen. Kennedy
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
New York
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Bowles
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Lakewood
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Winette Ave
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Missouri
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Long Beach, Calif
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Foshay Tower
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George Clark
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