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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1963
Page
17
Editorial analyzes President Johnson’s congressional address after Kennedy’s death. It praises his calm, decisive tone, pledges continuity in national security and policy, and urges passage of civil rights laws. It urges unity, respect among races, and continued resolve.
A 57 year old woman accused of embezzling 83000 dollars said she was a blackmail victim. The piece notes blackmail relies on victim complicity and usually goes unreported, with the victim often a respectable fool. It asserts courage is needed to resist paying and stop blackmail.
Bill Vaughan comments on societal pressures from keeping up with others to matching Uncle Sam. He jokes about pushbutton phones phasing out dials, silver dial tips becoming obsolete, and Pilgrim Fathers bringing turkey to the feast. The column blends satire on fashion, vodka shortages, and a devices to sniff out alcohol.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a public notice header for Long SACH California and references to advertising rents and a Mirapolitan Group Inc. details are unreadable. readable portions mention press Geleoram and national advisory representatives, indicating a legal or commercial notice.
Analysis predicts Lyndon Johnson will maintain Kennedy era policies and cabinet, with modifications as needed. Foreign policy likely unchanged in tone and personnel, domestic legislation will proceed with bipartisan compromise, and world peace efforts hinge on Moscow. Republicans face an imperiled path, while business expects stable policy and continued free enterprise support. Johnson’s experience may yield a pragmatic Congress relationship and steady administration.
A compact reflection on parental guidance from Proverbs 6 20 urging obedience and honoring parents, paired with a Shakespearean line about keeping promises and speaking truthfully to reinforce virtue and duty.
Readers discuss constitutional amendments and gun control with JOHN HERBOLD and GILBERT WONG citing firearms risks and crime. A UNICEF budget letter defends aid programs and counters anti UNICEF conflation with communism, signed by VICTOR DE KEYSERLING for the US Committee for UNICEF in New York.
In a letter to the editor John D. Garvey of San Pedro voices agreement with Assemblyman Joseph Kenrick opposing Assemblyman Vincent Thomas plan to unite Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors under one authority. He argues that competition between the two ports is desirable.
Thompson notes that the President and Vice President were simultaneously away from Washington. He suggests the capital should always have one leader present and indicates both were 1,000 miles from Washington, D.C. at the time.
Walter T. Ridder criticizes exaggerated conflict of interest fears in politics. He mocks a New York newspaper’s fixation on Secretary Orville Freeman riding a plane owned by Murray D. Lincoln, arguing the piece overstates danger and suggests absurd implications. He urges rational limits without impractical scrutiny.
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