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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1962
Page
6
India rejects Beijing’s ceasefire as rewarding aggression. China demands 15,000 square miles of disputed territory and a withdrawal that leaves troops deep in Indian soil. Ceylon backs neutral meeting of Asia Africa states to broker settlement amid Western hopes.
The author argues Khrushchev and the Soviet leadership repeatedly lie about arms shipments and nuclear testing. Despite pledges to halt tests, the Soviets allegedly conducted tests since last Tuesday at two day intervals and will continue into December. The piece warns against trusting Soviet promises and portrays the regime as predator and juror of its own destruction.
The Long Beach Chiefs, top of the American Basketball League with six wins and no losses, beat Oakland in the city’s new 12,500 seat arena. Only 1,717 tickets were sold as locals are urged to attend and support pro basketball in Long Beach.
A collage of satirical notes on professors pay versus coaches status, Cuba export limits, sack dress jokes, roaring fires and tithe dollars, aging and Archie Moore, Khrushchev’s back talk, shrinking autos, bad losers in headlines, a saboteur with a bomb recipe, rising costs, tax rule shifts, and American queens amid cross border confusion among sister nations.
Transcribed from a historic page showing the Long Beach California office with Herman HJ Ridder publisher Daniel H Ridder co publisher and several editorial and advertising staff. Includes Washington News Bureau and national advertising reps in New York Chicago and Los Angeles.
Walter T Ridder notes five by elections across the United Kingdom show the Conservatives losing two seats and barely holding three others. Labor argues it reflects leadership inaction while Conservatives cite hard decisions like European Market entry. Britain’s economy is decent but unemployment and automation fuel discontent as Macmillan’s popularity wanes and by election results sharpen political tension.
Doris Fleeson notes Kennedy has retreated on peacetime news control while a Defense Department directive 10 restrains press access. Moss, head of a House subcommittee, urges curbs on news management and proposes future discussions to avert threats to a free press during national crises.
David Lawrence argues Kennedy’s executive order bans housing discrimination without clear constitutional authority, warning it creates a de facto presidential law. The piece contrasts congressional inaction with executive power, noting FHA and VA loan links and potential broad overreach into private property and employment. It cites Senators Sparkman Robertson and Javits and questions the order’s legality and future reach.
A collage of quotations on youth, entertainment, civil defense and public life. Harry Ashmore praises bold journalism. General Shoup highlights civic duties. Khrushchev’s frowns and smiles spark attention. Bob Hope urges young people to consider their paths.
A clipped moral note cites Pascal and proverbs urging calm home life to avert maritime misfortunes. The fragment reflects a discourse on restraint, home stability, and the wisdom of quietness over external turmoil.
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