Editorial Settlement on Credit Side of Council's Record
Long Beach voters face a council re election as eight of nine seek another term. The piece argues the tidelands compromise with the state, though controversial, was sensible given the Mallon decision and court uncertainty. It notes partial oil wealth retention, settlement benefits, and dangers of ongoing litigation and legislative grabs. The editorial supports the council's record under difficult conditions.
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Tidelands
State Supreme Court
California Tidelands
Republican Chief Draws Read on South
Meade Alcorn national chairman of the Republicans organizes a Southern drive for 1955 congressional elections with a five member Southern committee and a full time field director. Eisenhower carried several Southern states in 1956 and Republicans seek more ballot access and more candidates in 1958.
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Virginia
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Tennessee
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Oklahoma
West Virginia
BGT
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Alcorn
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Ike
Senator Soaper and the Us Imitation in Russia Troubling
A collage of remarks satirizes politics and media culture. It notes Russia’s economy strained by bureaucracy and red tape, mocks imitation, and references critics of society. It highlights reflections on professions, education, aging, and public conduct with a punchy, opinionated tone.
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Russia
A Friendship Worth More Than Any Price
A poetic meditation on friendship as a priceless gift from God not subject to sale. The verse, attributed to METCALFE, contrasts dollars and cents with the personal value of companionship, noting that friendship cannot be auctioned or owned by others. It highlights comfort in sorrow and health support as key elements of a treasured bond.
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George Humphrey
Randolph Burgess
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William ‘Knowland
Sherman Adams
Lyndon Johnson
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Postal Revenue
Remembering Names in Social Graces by E A Guest
A short verse advises young men to avoid forgetfulness and to insist on correct spelling of names when introducing friends. The narrator recalls a moment of embarrassment when a snowy bearded man in a red suit was forgotten, prompting a reminder to remember names.
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Amy
Santa’ Cletis
Budget Fight Shows Ike Must Grasp Initiative in the Future
President Eisenhower has twice spoken to defend his 71.8 billion budget but faced a weak reception before a stronger late appeal. The piece argues Ike must clearly set budget limits, insist Cabinet privacy, and seize initiative to prevent partisan gains and reduce overspending amid congressional pressure.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Long Beach Scouts Honor Two at Washington Court of Honor
Ten years ago in Washington Junior High two top scouting awards were presented. Lewis Mils earned the Eagle Scout award while Donnell Culpepper, Press Telegram news editor, received the Scoutmaster's Key five year award. City Manager Wirsebing urged building a new municipal hall north of the Public Utilities Bridge to relieve City Hall crowding.
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Donnell Culpepper
Press-Telegram
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Public Forum Letter Policy Overview
Public forum notices allow letters not exceeding 250 words with signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or space, and must include done side signatures and addresses to be published.
The Parental Burden In Child Safety Debated
A reader letter argues parents share responsibility for child safety after Stevie Grant's death in a Fort Worth fish pond. The piece questions imposing duties on private owners and warns communities to act on hazards like wells and refrigerators, while debating the rights of guardians to discipline.
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Press-Telegram
Press- Telegram
Stevie Grant
Fort Worth
Richard ‘E. Kalthoff
Clark Ave
Communism Threat Told in Forum Letter
Mrs Marianne Taylor urges reading Stewart Chase followed by Marx Lenin Mao and Stalin to see communism as more than an economy. It is a regimented life demanding total subjugation from cradle to grave with hate and revolution as dominant themes.
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Stewart Chase
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Press Telegram staff and offices listed for distribution
The press Telegram announces editorial and management staff, including publishers, editors, and bureau contacts, with multiple office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit and San Francisco and advertising representation by Ridder-Johns Inc and Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Wrigley
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Mingekiatie
Fonhay
Angelgar
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Memory of Promises Irks
A reader letter criticizes government rhetoric on budget balance and spending cuts, arguing that prior bold declarations were ignored. The writer, BON ANDERSON from Washington Place, laments the loss of truthful political discourse.
Answers and facts from the era on drugs and public services
A compilation answering reader questions covers the number of U S drug stores at 53 600 with 4 500 in chains and 49 100 independent shops, plus a biology note on bone marrow and a legal note on Postal franked mail funding. It also cites aspirin spending in 1955 and typical costs for fire apparatus and pumpers in cities.
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Trade Weekly Drug Topics
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