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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1962
Page
10
Editorial argues against Prop 4 a state bond plan of 100 million to fund public housing for the elderly and handicapped. It criticizes self liquidating claims cites taxpayer burden tax exemptions and lack of local control warning a federal and local service cost as harm to California residents urging a decisive no vote.
Scott Carpenter and John Glenn describe weightlessness and a blue earth seen from space. Carpenter likens it to winning a longshot bet and notes a blue ring in the sky. He also recalls creating fireflies by bumping the craft and jokes about wedding guests under the influence.
A collage of light commentary touches on the presidents fitness push tiring boys for chores, a trend toward bigger cars, and fashion hats. It jokes about image makers and bucket seats becoming symbols, and notes on sports stars, space travel, and television trends with satirical bite.
A Q and A explains that a mountain is an elevation clearly conspicuous in its surroundings, often rising abruptly but not necessarily broad at the summit. It notes that 100 to 200 feet rises may be called mountains in flat regions, while in mountainous areas 1,000 to 2,000 feet can be termed hills.
Rear Adm. Husband E. Kimmel, retired commander at Pearl Harbor, claims information was withheld to push attack, accusing Washington of crucifying him and Lt. Gen. Short to honor secret commitments to Britain and the Netherlands with American backing.
Sacramento based report notes California state personnel rules effective May 31 to govern employer employee relations. It highlights the California State Employees Assn as a powerful union shaping health insurance and labor policy, arguing civil service limits governors and empowers state employee organizations amid calls for future strikes.
Public notice lauds the Long Beach Junior Concert Band and its director Marvin Marker for sweeping Las Vegas in May with seven year sweepstakes wins and multiple public performances. The piece notes a memorable Sunday worship service by the band and quotes a midwestern visitor praising Long Beach while a harsh missive criticizes aid to China.
Editorial commentary argues that aiding the Chinese causes unending obligations while criticizing policies toward Cuba. It laments endless rescue efforts and warns against demographic shifts, claiming Red China lets starving people escape.
Sidney S Watts of Knoxville writes that de Cannis and his supporters are opposed by a citizen he calls anti de Cannis. He questions the alleged incident, claims the Birchers are nonexistent, and asks why he was not included in the scrutiny.
The piece outlines a 1956 style Senate contest in California with incumbent Thomas H. Kuchel facing conservative challenger Loyd Wright and others. It notes primary dynamics among Republicans Jarvis Wright and others, and Democrat Richard Richards challenging Kuchel on Kennedy programs and education debates.
A compact reflection contrasts biblical worship with Carlyle’s warning on a nation’s loss of reverence. It frames humility before divine order against cultural or political failure, inviting contemplation of spiritual priorities.
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