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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1957
Page
10
An editorial praising the Henry Fonda led Twelve Angry Men as a rare Hollywood mature drama. It lauds its plain method, human insight, and the jurors struggle with prejudice and doubt, urging readers to value open minded, impartial weighing of evidence.
Rep Clair Engle of Red Bluff, a Democrat, is campaigning for what may be the U S Senate seat or California governorship. He blends Truman era rabble-rousing with name-calling, calling the Republican administration foxes watching the hen house and vowing to push vital programs. The 1958 voters may test party loyalty amid shifting quality-based choices.
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues that a Democratic controlled Congress is sabotaging U S information programs abroad. He decries a proposed cut to the U S Information Agency budget from 144 million to 90 million, urging doubling to counter Soviet propaganda and win hearts and minds behind the iron curtain. He frames the move as a dangerous misstep in the cold war.
A religious reflection ties Nehemiah's Bible scene to a quote by Eugenie de Guerin about burdens. It notes the act of confession and worship as freeing, comparing layovers of fault at God's feet to spiritual uplift and wings. The two texts fuse scripture with a meditation on forgiveness and relief.
Washington reports that President Eisenhower’s waning influence with his party and Congress is denting Vice President Nixon’s 1960 presidential prospects. Nixon’s close association with Eisenhower, once a strength, is now viewed as a liability as Congress and GOP leaders question the Modern Republican stance and the White House fights.
A garden at John J. Tyler Arboretum near Lima in Delaware County offers an epic experience for visitors without sight. Plants are chosen for odor, texture, and shape, with Braille markers for identification. Visitors are encouraged to touch and explore the garden.
The Press Telegram staff and offices list Harman H Ridder Purtioner Harold M Hires publisher Samuel C Cameron Gen s Manager L A Collins Jr Bus Manager H F Burmester Editor Malcolm Epley Executive Editor Miles and Sones Managing Editor Warklington News Bureau 808 Albee Bus National Advertising Ridder Johne Inc offices 41 E 50th St St Paul Los Angeles San Fermeja 130 Sutter St Currentlia of The Press-Telegram maintained at the offices Comic Advertising Representative Metropolitan Group Inc
The piece portrays a patient’s guarded routine from restless night to morning. It notes washings, meals, a routine chart kept by nurses, and a visit by three gentlemen at ten. The verse preserves period voice and concise observations of hospital life.
Ten years ago Bert S Tone moved from the citys automotive department to oversee the City Hall parking lot on a loan basis and was made permanent. Twenty years ago a bid to strip Long Beach and Los Angeles of harbor oil rights surfaced in Sacramento with AB 2503 awaiting Senate approval. The Congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church approved a new church edifice and Sunday school unit on Eighth Street and Linden Avenue, with Pastor Daniel J Snyder leading.
Public forum notices require letters not exceeding 60 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or to save space.
PR ESS-TELEGRAM laments Marine Stadium changes in Long Beach. Carl J Nyquist argues US policy is out of step while urging recognition of Communist China by late 1957. Chrstelle Stock warns stadium closure harms disabled veterans and families who use the venue.
Mervin O. Ranagan denounces Millsap and fellow Republicans for belittling others claiming superior Americanism. He argues Democratic party has good men in California and urges voters to recognize them, noting the Republican press may hinder this view. Ranagan signs from 543 W Broadway. editor notes his frequent Republican press contributions.
A collage of humorous quips by Bill Vaughan notes Ike should view lawmakers as golf rivals not budget foes, while satirical lines ponder publicity, women’s daily tasks, stamps, mail mucilage, shaving, best years, old films, polar ice, zipper age, and TV interview rudeness.
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