Long Beach Approves Armed Services YMCA Project
After five years of delays the courts allow construction of a new Armed Services YMCA in Long Beach. Supporters urge city council approval and bid advertising to end the controversy, noting YMCA success and doubt about commercial leasing viability.
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Arechiga Family Faces Questionable Legal Case Over Chavez Ravine Squatters
Hearts that had bled for the Arechiga family softened as it surfaced that Chavez Ravine Squatters own homes valued at about $75,000. It remains to be seen if the Arechigas have a legal case while political demagogs who exploited the episode are accused of lacking moral grounding.
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U S Defense on Display in Long Beach Area
Armed Forces Day static displays and open houses will highlight naval and air assets at local installations. The event spotlights United States defense hardware with demonstrations and personnel amid Long Beach area industry ties and community involvement.
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Dictatorship, Students, Scandals Thread Through Satire
Bill Vaughan lampoons democracy versus dictatorship noting quick flower selection under tyranny and mocks misattributed quotes by Marie Antoinette. He wryly notes that grass roots backing may misfire with angry voters while a social scientist cites student financial pressure as a major issue. Scouts face a modern crossing challenge as outdated aid becomes awkward.
Landmark Long Beach project eyed for 176 units
Lan bol 19 years ago reveals a $1 350 000 apartment house development with 176 units and garages for 155 cars to be built northeast of Pacific Coast Highway and Anaheim Street by L S Whaley Co It also notes an amendment to the citys dance hall ordinance allowing the Parent Teachers Association to sponsor high school and junior college dances while keeping the public barred Long Beach aims to secure a $234 million Army air supply depot after inspection by F Trubee Davison assistant secretary of war for aeronautics Alameda was the other bidder.
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Spontaneous Fires Rally Support for Bowles Candidacy
Doris Fleeson notes spontaneous fires in California Michigan and Florida signaling support for Chester Bowles for the Democratic nomination. Bowles denies active candidacy yet has growing backers who admire his liberal yet practical approach.
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Florida
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Public Forum Letters on Civil Rights and City Services
Readers denounce housing discrimination against Dr Timothy Ho family and criticize national ideals versus practice. Signed letters cite FBI Hoover actions, narcotics incidents, and city budget choices including three municipal golf courses versus ambulance service in Long Beach. names and addresses included.
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Long Beach
Edith Brown
Orange Ave
Opposition to Ambulance Service Change Debate
Editor notes council discussion on substituting private ambulance service for city operated units in Long Beach. Cites past failures when private services arrived slowly leaving injured in streets, arguing the need for a city ambulance system continued from earlier conditions.
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Police Praise for Long Beach Officers After Bereavement
A.B. Johnson thanks Long Beach Police Department for the two officers who responded to an emergency call during a bereavement. He notes their integrity and comforting presence, though he does not know their names.
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Publicity Award for “Tough Guy” Sparks Letter
Marjorie R Brannon of 31 Cedar Ave writes praising the policy of not naming young offenders under 18 unless the offense is major. She argues publicity for crime inflates crime and may encourage first or repeat offenders to seek notoriety.
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Marjorie R. Brannon
Cedar Ave
Ridder and Publishing Figures Listed for Press Telegram
The Press Telegraph in Beach, California lists Herman H Ridder as publisher with Daniel H Ridges and Harold M Hines as co publishers. Samuel C Cameron is general manager with Miles Sinex as executive editor and Harry Karns as managing editor.
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Harold M. Hines
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Malcolm Eplay
Miles &, Sinex
Harry Karns
Geneva Summit Farce If Four Powers Fail to Act
Observers say the Geneva talks reveal a hollow process with four foreign ministers as figureheads. The piece argues President Eisenhower must force serious negotiations or cancel a summit unless Berlin and other core issues are resolved. Britain, France, and the United States risk wasted time and diplomatic theater.
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