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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1962
Page
9
The editorial contrasts Ahmed Ben Bella's purge of Algerian Communists with the American two party campaign. It argues the Premier demands single party unity while noting despotism traits in both sides. It then celebrates U S voters facing real choices in a vigorous two party race.
A London choir rehearsing Carousel for Queen Elizabeth faced a censorship moment when a line about warm bellies prompted the conductor’s wife to faint. The final performance altered the lyric to avoid offense, prompting commentary on literary censorship and public figures.
An editorial argues the foreign aid program faces renewed cuts and eroding confidence. It urges the Administration to present a clear, realistic plan with targeted funding and transparent goals to restore public trust and sustain support for aid efforts.
A humor filled column from Bill Vaughan skewers public figures and social trends. It jokes that a coach losing three games fears an effigy hanging while riffing on aging whisky from atomic science. It playfully references fashion shifts, apathy in politics, Castro, car shows, retirement, and a child’s view of politics.
A garbled masthead from a Long Beach publication lists staff roles and office addresses with multiple misspellings. The fragment mentions publishers, editors, and advertising representatives in unclear, partial form.
Widespread reports claim California schools censor young reporters who supply material to community newspapers. Critics warn such censorship risks indoctrination, undermines democracy, and mirrors fascist and communist tactics by limiting press freedom and citizens’ right to know.
Public letters urge using flameproof canvas to shield houses from fires, proposing rapid canvas deployment and fire blankets as low cost protection, funded by insurers. The second letter commends the Independent Press Telegram for fair coverage of 1962 elections, signed by Craig Hosmer, Congressman, 32nd District, California.
David Lawrence notes 61 governments violated the UN Charter by interfering in South Africa internal affairs. He contrasts US Britain with Afro Asian bloc backing expulsion and sanctions against Pretoria, while urging adherence to Article 2 and warning against setting a dangerous expulsions precedent. He cites Koln Crowe and editorial stances of the Times and Post.
M Ryerson of 1402 Acacia Ave Torrance objects to Bob Wells column endorsing UNICEF. He cites alleged Communist influence on UNICEF boards and argues U S aid to UNICEF supports communist regimes with figures from 1956 to 1959 and beyond.
The article explains the etymology of election vocabulary such as candidate balloting ballot senator governor congress poll and election with Latin Italian and Dutch roots. It notes a Berlitz Diner's Dictionary offer for questions used in Languages in the News.
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