Van Camp plan shapes Long Beach industrial stance
The San Diego Tribune notes Van Camp Sea Food Co plans to close its San Diego plant and move production to Terminal Island, reinforcing Long Beach’s industrial position and urging a proactive city government, better streets, and stronger venues to attract diverse industries and conventions.
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Long Beach Joins Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up Drive
Long Beach joins the nationwide Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up campaign led by the Chamber of Commerce. The effort aims to improve property cleanliness and safety, framing maintenance as both a civic duty and an economic boost for the community.
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Long Beach
A Victory for Good Sense on Fluoridation
California Assembly Public Health Committee rejected a proposal to ban water fluoridation. Supported by the American and state dental associations, medical authorities, and many dentists, the measure was opposed by a vocal anti fluoridation faction that claimed a Communist plot.
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Dodgers Land Deal to Face Supreme Court
The Dodgers land deal faces a Supreme Court challenge led by a group of aging judges in black robes, prompting scrutiny of the agreement and its legality.
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Litterbugs, weather wags and a daylit world
A string of satirical quips covers littering as potential fertilizer, aging bridges, daylight saving time, busy mothers, and jokes about Russian missions and Khrushchev. Humour targets include wind forecasts, bicycles in garages, and doctors advising Khrushchev to cut back.
California politics and racing tax debate and forecasts
A Sacramento report notes Dr. P. Victor Peterson seeking a state or overseas post as Long Beach State College potential president. Assembly debates race tax yields show Los Alamitos track averages 41 percent net profit to net worth versus 23 percent at Los Angeles Turf Club. Gov Pat Brown tax program gains questioned by a San Francisco poll showing 94 percent want cutting nonessential state functions, 77 percent favor using the state Investment Fund, and 28 percent back new taxes.
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United States Latin America policy and rising chatter
A fragment discusses US democracy and Latin America policy, calling for change. Mention of Manuel Bishe as Cuban ambassador to the UN and public reactions to Roy Campanella’s family, plus Rep Leo F. Allen announcing retirement at session end.
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Banks Robberies Hit New High in 1958
In fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, 631 violations of federal bank robbery laws were recorded, the highest total to date, up from 568 in fiscal 1955. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover noted a feverish rise in bank robberies.
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West's Plan for Germany Seeks Free Elections and Unified State
Paris dispatch reports Western Allies aim for a three stage approach to Germany. A four power security body, an East West German council, and a draft electoral law precede a reunification via free elections. Afterward Germany may choose NATO alliance or neutrality in a largely unified Europe post Geneva talks.
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Press Telegram staff and offices across major cities
The Press Telegram lists publishers executives and editors with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and other locations. It notes national advertising representation and editorial structure across the network.
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Public Forum Urges Rejection of Marina Street Vacate Plan
Long Beach Council slated May 6 public hearing on vacating the southern block of Ginevra Walk and Vista del Golfo near Rafael Walk and Paolo Walk. City Attorney says streets may be vacated if unnecessary for present or prospective purposes. Letter argues such vacating would barrier access to the Marina and mask public improvements behind private frontages. Resident George R Auguste appeals to council to reject the proposal.
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Square dances and a sea voyage to the World Fair
A Wilden High School Fo c s le Club president notes fun at square dance lessons taught by Mel Griffin while James N Sligh recalls joining a voyage aboard the Sea Dragon Chinese junk to the Worlds Fair in San Francisco under Richard Habburton.
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Prejudice Abets Murder Editor Letter Fragment
A stark fragment describes mothers haunted by memories of sons dragged down stairs and forced into cars, sped away to torture deaths by a mob of rabid men, with screams lingering. The passage conveys fury at prejudice fueling violence and fear.
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Crossing Guard Proposal Foolish Letter to Editor
Protest letter argues removal of adult crossing guards in favor of junior guards is foolish. Bellflower Blvd. is wide and busy, endangering children who must cross to school. The writer, Mrs. Omeda Ross of 3733 San Aneline, says she would not allow her child to act as a crossing guard.
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