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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1962
Page
11
Editorial reflects on the 1942 first atomic release and the nuclear age. It notes Savannah’s port visit, non weapon advances, and visions of power versus peril. It weighs whether humanity can harness nuclear energy without destroying itself.
Citizens join Southern California communities to receive oral Type II Sabin polio vaccine at neighborhood clinics. Volunteers dispense painless drops of sugar for 25 cents per person, with a pay as you can policy and no one refused. Those who did not attend before are advised to check the paper for Sunday clinic locations and bring the family to protect against the disease.
In Washington Doris Fleeson notes that real Republican shifts are unlikely without sufficient votes. Moderates cite 1954 losses and looming conservative dominance in the Senate, with nine conservatives and three liberals slated for seniority. Case suggests widening party debate to include governors Rockefeller Romney and Scranton.
A Biblical verse and a Bis marck quote reflect on divine sovereignty in war and fate. The lines invoke Luke 21 10 and a portrait of God as author of history while framing destiny as iron dice falling from heaven.
Unclear readable lines indicate Herman H Ridder and Daniel H Ridder connected to control of a California publication. Hardy M Hines listed as assistant while Miles E Sines and Malcolm Epley appear in editorial roles.
The article argues Khrushchev used Cuba to leverage the withdrawal of Western offensive bases, questions Moscow’s motives, and predicts a long, global struggle with NATO. It notes Khrushchev’s retreat over Cuba and explores broader Soviet aims to weaken Western Europe while pursuing nonnuclear war strategies.
California officials quietly apply economic pressure on cities with segregated convention facilities. A formal executive order may ban attendance by state officials at such venues, while Long Beach holds an open door policy and attracts many public events. The policy could cost Southern cities thousands as California delegates boycott discriminatory hotels and venues.
Miss T McCready of Medford Massachusetts lists several English words and place names of American Indian origin with their rough original sounds and meanings. She cites examples such as squaw from Naliel squa female creature and Manhattan from Man ahatta the place where we all got drunk, claiming many names derive from indigenous terms.
A garbled column notes whimsical musings on toys behaving better than kids, tech quills, geographic learning woes, and a traveler’s report of rising pipe smoking. It hints at shifting habits as four lane highways multiply and autumn leaves fade.
A collection of quotes praising American leadership and urging Soviet restraint. The remarks laud U S power, protection of freedom, and idealism while noting disarmament must not sacrifice secrecy.
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