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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1959
Page
5
A political column argues U S defense spending carries fat and waste. It cites soaring bills around 41 billion, pork barrel subsidies, duplicated purchases, and poor inventory control. Investigations reveal misallocated spare parts, duplicate engines, and failing bid competitiveness. The piece blames lawmakers and calls for restraint and oversight.
Assembly hearing in Sacramento reveals lawmakers considering a bill perceived as favoring defense over prosecution. Bruce Allen of Los Gatos stands as a strong ally of law and order, noted for his fighting power against what supporters call crackpot ideas.
Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction for the new Downtown Boys Clubhouse at 1500 Chestnut Aves. The existing club at 1333 Locust Ave must be vacated in 30 days. Navy land donation for Reeves Field on Terminal Island deferred pending Los Angeles voters on title to the field.
President Eisenhower used his press conference to deflect on Nixon and Rockefeller tensions, while signaling readiness to pass on leadership if needed. He downplayed Nixon’s absence from Camp David talks and stressed informing Nixon on policy. He praised Johnson as a warm friend and warned Democrats against overreaching, noting cautious qualifications behind headlines.
Washington reports war pressure broad and persistent across the globe as Soviet tactics and Communist influence intensify disputes. The piece notes Russian cables cut, a downed American transport, and growing Western fear of concessions. It frames Western unity against Berlin coercion and warns against surrendering to Soviet demands.
Sacramento report details Assemblyman Bruce F. Allen of Los Gatos, a Republican, shifting from a long feud with Gov. Pat Brown to champion the California Water Fund bill. The measure would divert investment fund revenues to water development, amid ongoing debates over the Feather River Project and future political ambitions.
Gurrent files of The Press Telegram maintained at these offices with national advertising representation by Riddell Johns, Inc. Offices listed in New York Chicago Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco. Executive editor Miles Sines and staff names shown.
A newspaper column jokes about future public morality and bold schemes. It notes Colorado legalizing bingo while liquor laws target water skiing, says Disneyland lures honeymooners, and ponders peace cutting federal spending allowing a tunnel to Alaska and a bridge to Hawaii. It cites Dr Durant’s pace toward a final Civilization volume, warns of polar ice melt, and quips Berlin policy as a glued firmness.
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