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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1961

Page

5

Ball Tossed Back to Nixon in Retraction Debate

Nixon flatly denied Knights charge that an emissary offered him an office to withdraw from the governor’s race. The column criticizes his handling urging retraction demands and questions the prudence of pursuing libel actions versus apology while predicting more heated campaign crises ahead.

Nixon Richard Nixon Goodwin J. Knight Knight California United Press International United States Free Press

Springing the Secret Promoting City Unity for Growth

Ten major civic groups and the city discuss forming a non profit to promote San Diego as a place to live visit and do business. They note rivals spend large sums on promotion while local bodies lack a coordinated staff. The city has beaches climate schools and parks to showcase.

San Diego Las Vegas Philadelphia Atlantic City Miami Miami Beach Long Beach

Doris Fleeson on Kennedys waning political base

The article analyzes President Kennedy's waning political base as his party lost strength in the final weeks of Congress. It discusses Republican criticism, party defections, and Kennedy’s focus on foreign policy, including the foreign aid bill, amid internal Democratic and Republican tensions.

Kennedy Congress Washington Senate House Clre Sen Johnson Iis White House Chicago Eisenhower Rep. Miller Gov. Rockefeller New York Richard Nixon

JFK Appointees Start Under Truman and Eisenhower

Former President Truman deserve credit for shaping public service as many Kennedy appointees trace early careers to Truman and Eisenhower administrations. The piece notes John A. McCone and Dean Rusk among others, stressing prior roles and expertise over party labels in selecting competent officials for national security and foreign policy.

Washington Truman Lawrence Kennedy Eisenhower John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency Allen Dulles Dean Rusk State Department Lucius Clay

Thoughtful biblical quote echoes of redemption text

The excerpt reflects a biblical vision praising God for redemption and power, citing Nehemiah 1 10 and attributing a contrastive historical reflection to C D Foss about humanity, arches of Bible history, and strong hands guiding salvation.

C. D. Foss

Senator Soaper Sums Do gs and Kids Debate

A satirical column questions whether more dogs or fewer children crowd neighborhoods as schools empty. It parodies politics and media, notes a neighbor's defense of kitchen modernization, and muses on public concerns from sports to transportation.

Questions Answers Algiers Occupied in 1830

The French occupied Algiers in 1830 and subdued the rest of the country by 1847. Modern Algeria roughly corresponds to the ancient kingdom of Numidia, which belonged to the Carthaginian empire until it allied with Rome during the Punic Wars. It later endured Roman rule, survived a Vandals invasion, and declined after Arab arrival in the eighth century.

Algeria Algiers Numidia Rome

Press-Telegram Staff Directory From Long Beach Office

Current files list office locations and personnel for The Press Telegram including publisher editors and managers. Names include Herman Ridder Daniel H Ridder Harold Hines Samuel Cameron Miles Linex Harry Karns and Malcolm Entey with advertising representation through Ridder-Jonas and the Imperial Group in New York.

Herman Ridder Daniel H. Ridaee Harold M. Hines Asshoo Samuel C. Cameron L.A. Callinger Usiness Malcolm Entey Miles 2 Linex Harry Karns Ridder-Jonas aHicee New York Btn Los Angeles Sam Sutter Press-Telegram

Public Forum Letters On Patriotism And Subversion

Readers respond to R D Blair on patriotism and anti communism arguing over subversive labels and inviting accountability. Ruth Johnson of Norwalk defies critics claiming she is anti communist and endorses strong household and national symbols. Roy Marshall of Oakland praises the flag fluttering atop Edison Co building and calls for renewed Americanism.

R. D. Blair Earl Warren Ruth Johnson Battle St Norwalk Ubvill Edison Co

Good Words For Police Department

A reader praises the Long Beach Police for rapid action after a heavily armed suspect admitted involvement in robberies from 48 hours earlier. The letter extols patrols and arrests, notes frustration at acquittals for lack of evidence, and signs by Harry M. Elkins of Elm Avenue.

Long Beach Harry M. Elkins Elm Ave

Afghan Pakistan clash over language stirs sovereignty fears

The piece notes a linguistic dispute between Afghanistan and Pakistan centered on Pushtu and Urdu. It mentions about 2,000,000 Pushtu speakers in Pakistan near the Northwest Frontier and hints at attempts to form Push tunistan or push for annexation. Education in Persian among Afghan elites adds to tensions.

Pakistan Kipling Northwest Frontier America Canada

Expert in 19 Days Regarding Smithfield Jet ter

Expert letter to the editor references nineteen days and four thousand miles, an expert on peace solving issues. The writer questions dialectics and materialism while criticizing a visit to the Soviet Union and dismissing the “hate America” campaign. The signer provides an address at 39114 Ximeno Ave.

Smithfield Jetter Soviet Union G. J. Lapay Ximeno

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