Real Issues urged in California campaign debate
The piece criticizes smear tactics in the Knowland Brown race and urges candidates to address real issues. It argues that labor or oil ties do not prove allegiance and calls for responsible discussion free from mudslinging, noting past political scandals and the candidates’ public service.
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Knowland
Brown
Para
California
Truman
Eisenhower
Atty
Gen. Brown
Opposition to 17 Grows
The California Congress of Parents and Teachers urges a No vote on Proposition 17. It warns of threats to state school funds new taxes on food and property and damage to the state’s credit. Anta Clerks Local 77 leader Joseph DeSilva joins the push warning the measure will curb working man income. A broad civic opposition underscores risks to California’s economy and welfare programs.
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California Congress of Parents and Teachers
Joseph DeSilva
Anta
California
Four Greatest US Presidents List Sparks Dispute
Senator Soaper notes amid global troubles that a major national magazine omits Franklin Roosevelt from a four-presidents list. The debate grows as supporters cite Lincoln and Douglas from 100 years ago, while inflation and strikes add to public worry.
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Mog
Middle East
Quermey
Gre
United States
Franklin Rooseell
Richard Fillmore
Formas
Lincoln
Douglas
Eee
Portraits and a News Mix of Quotes and Observations
A fragmented column blends reflections on friendship memory and holiday cards with light social commentary. It mixes remarks about foreign actors attitudes toward Americans, a joke about a sports car, classroom equality, teen gang myths, shade myths in backyards, rising incomes versus prices, and a wartime era labor meeting photo note.
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Jabor
Capital
Long Beach ships and clergy milestones span decades
Ten years ago a 100 ft tunal clipper named for Long Beach was being built by Long Beach Marine Repair Co. The 190 ft vessel with a 300 hp diesel powered by a diesel engine signaled regional shipbuilding. Twenty years ago George M. Jetrell, longtime Fire Department helper, died at home after decades of service. Thirty years ago six Methodist Episcopal pastors were reassigned at a Santa Barbara conference, named for First Grace Belmont Heights East Long Beach Atlantic Avenue Sparkling Memorial North Long Beach.
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Long Beach
George M. Jetrell
Press-Telegram
Methodist Episcopal
Santa Barbara
I. Hank Roach
First Church
John Oliver
Grace Church
E. J. Inwood
Belmont Heights
Ra. Kells Swennerton
East Long Beach
Don &. Ford
Atlantic Ave
William ©. Eddy
Sparkling Memorial
North Long Beach
Hard Sell vs Soft Sell in Arizona Senate Race
In Arizona the hard sell and soft sell duel in the Senate race between incumbent Barry Goldwater ally and rival McParland reflects unions and GOP realignment. Voters, a growing mix of retirees, affluent residents, and new industry workers, may decide more by issue impact than theater. The piece notes Arizona’s population rise and the candidates’ emphasis on home defense, economy, and local concerns.
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Phoenix
Alla
Arizona
Barry Uoldsyater
St. George
Ernest McFarland
Goldwater
Barry
Walter Ruther
Encor
Reuther
Jim
Dinga
Trom
McBarland
Mac
Nixon faulted for Sabotage Charge Over State Dept Mail
Pundit Walter Lippmann criticizes Vice President Nixon for accusing a subordinate official of sabotage after a news story disclosed that about 8 percent of 5 000 State Department letters criticized policy on Quemoy and Watsu. He argues Nixon overreacted to truthful reporting and refuses to excuse the accusation as warranted.
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Nixon
State Department
Quemoy
Watsu
White House
Congress
Questions and Answers on Oleander Poisoning Practices
A Long Beach Press Telegram reader asks about oleander as a poisonous plant and about animal poisonings from leaves. The reply explains oleander’s toxicity to humans and livestock and notes dermatitis risk in some people. It also clarifies language usage distinguishing last and latest in common use.
Publisher and staff listings for The Press Telegram
The current Press Telegram files are maintained at listed offices across New York Chicago Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Advertising and editorial staff include Samuel C Cameron Malcolm Miles E Kares and Harry Kares with executive editor Miles E and page editor at Altes Building Washington News Bureau.
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Ridder-Jonne, Inc
Snow York
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Wrigley
Minneapolis
Tower
Paul S5
East
4Th St
Los Angeles
8Th St
San
Public Forum on Proposition 16 Letters to the Press Telegram
A collection of public opinion letters from Long Beach and surrounding areas debating Proposition 16. Contributors argue for and against tax exemptions for private and parochial schools, citing impacts on public funding, separation of church and state, and local tax effects. Several residents from Long Beach, Downey, Bellflower, Lakewood, and nearby cities contribute their views.
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Haskin Mleadera
Long Beach
Isiforgwailua
Burese
N. We
Weone
D. C. Pleaz
Milton F. Ammann
Tony Benet
Robert D. Nelson
Klomlike Ave
Lakewood
Two Hour Parking Meters Suggested
Myrtle Chandler of Long Beach urges city officials to extend meter time to two hours to reduce tickets and boost downtown shopping. She cites Los Altos and Takewood centers with ample free parking and argues longer meters would ease traffic, cut fines, and attract customers.
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Lang Bech
Los Altos
Takewood
Long Beach
Myrtle Chandler
Studebaker Rd
City College alumnus laments disruptive campus behavior
Mack Fairbanks from Palo Verde Avenue complains that part time fry cook duties and a run down drive in lot near City College are worsened by students who dump trash deface walls race engines burn trash cans and create noise day and night. He questions the value of a college education.
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Press-Telegram
City College
City Colleges
Vote for S and T to boost Long Beach's future
A Long Beach letter urges residents to support the S and T plan as the immediate answer to the city's economy. The writer, L. E. Marr of 4259th Pointer Apt 2, argues prosperity comes from people and cooperation, not new industry alone, and calls for a decisive vote in coming elections.
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Aram
United States
Long Beach
Rt. C. Graham
Conquista Ave
Long Brach
Felegram
L. E. Marr
Piner
Apt
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