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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1959
Page
8
The author argues against lenient Los Angeles court rulings on drug offenses and leniency for offenders. He cites cases of marijuana possession and related sentences, noting officers faced danger during arrests. The letter condemns perceived judicial softness and urges accountability.
An ironic note from a Glasgow shipping firm urges British auto makers to skip Long Beach and Los Angeles ports amid labor union friction. The letter cites a ship master who ordered lashings removed to save time, only for longshoremen to cut ropes, sparking calls for regulation. The piece condemns the action as damaging to world trade and local commerce.
The Embassy of Ceylon in Washington says Maxwell Gluck was very successful in Ceylon after controversy in 1957 over his pronunciation of Bandaranaike. Senate members sparked an international incident, but the matter ends with a positive assessment of Gluck's tenure.
Robert Kempner of Long Beach proposed waiving parking meter fees for paraplegics and wheelchair drivers. Assemblyman Bill Grant advanced the bill. it passed assembly and Senate committees without social welfare or veteran lobby influence, showcasing a pure legislative process driven by one good idea.
A light humor column notes refrigeration experts say ice cream lasts up to a month when frozen at zero or below and wrapped. It comments on camp for kids and jokes about charm in women readers and a retirement training plan for steelworkers. It ends with a quip about space agency plans to Venus.
The provided OCR fragment lists roles at the Press Telegram including publisher Ridder and co publishers Hines and Cameron, editors, and advertising representatives, mentioning multiple city offices and addresses for advertising and metropolitan group reps. It reads like a historical masthead with distribution points across Los Angeles and other cities.
Sacramento Long Beach Assemblyman Joe Kennick clarifies that his expunction bill applies only to juvenile court wards and would not erase records of murderers. The measure passed the Assembly and faces Senate Judiciary hearings May 21. An unrelated note mentions Assemblyman Vince Thomas joking about a supervisor run, and GOP plans to target 12 Democratic incumbents as “weak sisters.”
David Lawrence critiques Western patience with staged talks and delayed decisions in East German and German reunification issues. He argues Moscow seeks prolonged conferences to avoid real change while prolonging domination over Eastern Europe and threatening West Berlin with interim crisis. The piece frames Soviet strategy against Western urgency.
Craig Hosmer, member of Congress, debunks claims on atmospheric tests and fallout. He cites Joint Atomic Energy Committee hearings and statements by Dr. Killian, insisting future testing below ground or above the atmosphere reduces hazards and supports the editorial warning against H-testing hysteria.
William A Brennan of Bank of America was installed president of the Harbor District chapter American Institute of Banking and R E Hagenbruch of Western Trust was named second vice president. Thirty years ago six officers were promoted to sergeant by Police Chief J 5 Yancy including Detectives William C Wright Dennis Springer Charles Guthro Qua Hoyt Edward Johnson and Engebret Larson.
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