Editorial follows Long Beach anti subsidence bill
The State Lands Commission and Lt. Gov. Powers back anti subsidence legislation as a critical Long Beach issue. The editorial notes the commission's oversight visits and promises prompt, sympathetic legislative action to protect the economy and coastal lands.
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Long Beach
State Lands Commission
Lands Commission
Harold J. Powers
Robert Kirkwood
John Peirce
Powers
Senate
Assembly
League Debates Security Act 1411 in Senate clash
The security bill grants heads of federal agencies power to suspend civilians without pay in national security calls. The League of Women Voters opposes broad reach, urging limits to sensitive roles. The Washington Post warns of danger and injustice. House action may come without clear constituent backing.
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House
U. S
League of Women Voters
Senate
The
League
Washington Post
Harry Cain
Subversive Activities Control Board
Eisenhower
Random thoughts on politics and space from a late 1950s column
A lighthearted column riffs on New York gubernatorial choices between Harriman and Vaughan, antiwealth voters, and pushups. It jokes about Ivy League styles, CBS and NBC political moves, baldness futures, space agencies in Washington, Khrushchev’s soccer past, leisure time, atom powered subs, backyard gardens, and a satellite camera over the earth with a cheerful note to smile whenever you look up.
Publisher and advertising staff listed for The Press Telegram
The document lists publisher Samuel C. Cameron and general manager L. A. Collins Jr. along with editors Miles Sines and Harry Karns. It also names advertising reps Ridder-Johns Inc and Metropolitan Group with multiple office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco.
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Ridder-Jonns, Inc
New York
E. 50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
Penobscot
Lida
Minneapolis
Foshay
St. Paul
4Th St
W. Sth
Sutter St
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Talk of Recession Bottom and a Long Range Tax Cut
Washington reports unemployment claims fell 29,000 to 410,500 for Mar 10-15, signaling possible bottom. Declines in New York Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota contrasted by rises in Indiana Texas Illinois. Policy cautious on tax cuts until March data released. long range revision favored to stabilize dollar and future deficits.
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Washington
US Department of Labor
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Texas
Illinois
Associated Press
Eisenhower
Treasury
Executive Branch
Congress
Californians Eye Engle Knight Senate Race Shakeup
Early polls show Clair Engle Democrat mounting strength against Governor Knight in the U S Senate contest. Engle benefits from Brown aligned Democrats and cross ticket leverage, while Knight faces Knowland and labor strife over right to work. California’s cross filing weakens as Democrats gain registration edge, shaping fall elections.
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Sacramento
Clair Engle
Goodwin Knight
U.S. Senate
Engle
Knight
Engie
Pat Brown
William Knowland
Knowland
California Politics and Unemployment Shape 1960 Race
The piece notes 449,000 Californians unemployed last month, 7.7 percent of the labor force, signaling recession impact. Nixon faces a strategic choice between Democrats and Knowland, while Brown presents a Catholic alternative to Kennedy, hinting at a national ticket. Brown signals cautious humor about a Californian on the ticket.
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California
Nixon
Knowland
Brown
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Public Forum Letters for Readers Signatures Required
Letters must not exceed 250 words and must bear bona fide signatures and addresses. They may be edited for good taste or to save space.
Observe School Bus Law Message From Readers
PRESS-TELEGRAM letters urge drivers to respect a law stopping for school buses to protect children. They note drivers who pass stopped buses risk license loss and accidents. Commentary from Larry Beatty LAkewood and James E Brown discuss taxation, defense, and unemployment impacts.
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Larry Beatty
Blackthorne Ave
Lakewood
State Education System Panned by Opposition Groups
A Press Telegram critique argues California teachers lack ability to teach science and mathematics in grade and high schools. It accuses the so called progressive system of keeping capable students dull and drags the state downward. The complaint cites widespread dissatisfaction with current education policy.
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California
Himanka
Temple ‘Ave
Envy Turns to Compassion
Judith Russell recalls Mike Todd’s early plan to retire after two films and spend life with Liz. Envy gave way to compassion after his sudden death, noting his kind deeds and urging kindness and readiness to face eternity.
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Mike Todd
Liz
Judith Russell
E. 6Th St
Recession Panacea Means Debt Rise
The piece argues that only war or large defense budgets curb unemployment, with mass production and fiscal shifts driving inflation. It cites Ike and Walter Reuther on government layoffs and price rigging by big business, noting production outpacing pay and a resistant business sector.
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Walter Reuther
James E, Brown
3Rd St
When should rescue risk lives in pursuit of the lost
Floyd C. Ralston argues that while good money should not chase bad, human lives in rescue missions test society and honor. He cites Vern Macdonald and James Barker killed in a Civil Air Patrol crash while searching for a missing plane near Ontario. He notes Admirals and rescuers risk many lives for few fliers, and the decision rests with both hunted and hunter alike.
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Vern Macdonald
James Barker
van Nuys
Civil Air Patrol
Ontario
Palm Springs
New York
Admiral Mitscher
Floyd C. Ralston
2Nd St
Tornado-like Wind Rips Belmont Shore Causes Damage
A tornado like wind with heavy rain unroofed two homes in Belmont Shore and knocked down a fire station flagpole. Awnings and clothes lines were blown down while garbage cans and screens blocked streets. Firefighters spread tarpaulins to protect homes from water damage. Governor Merriam signed the tideland oil leasing bill as a key land policy measure. Police promoted Sgt. John P. Davison to police lieutenant.
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Belmont Shore
Frank F. Merriam
General Land Commission
Tideland Oil Leasing
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