Editorial on severing executive at California World's Fair
A Long Beach editorial urges a policy on executive severance as pressure mounts to remove Executive VP Fred Hall. Kenneth Hemphill and Paul McClaughry threaten resignations if Hall remains, highlighting a $50,000-a-year contract through 1966 with no escape clause. The piece argues for fair, clear termination terms to restore confidence and prevent costly disputes.
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Fred Hall
Kenneth Hemphill
Corporation
Paul McClaughry
Hall
Long Beach
Haivete
Kansas
Hemphill
McClaughry
The Vocation of Arms and the American Serviceman
A column extols sailors and servicemen as a noble vocation, praising commitment to the Constitution. It notes Congress approved a pay raise from five to four hundred twenty dollars to help retain personnel, arguing the income supports a vital profession tied to national peace and survival.
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Long Beach
Congress
The
United States
Paul L. Briand Jr
Air Force
Heaton
Socrates
Chain of Command Urged by City Council Firemen T T
The Signal Hill City Council warns firemen to quit bypassing superiors and airing grievances to council members The piece argues for strict adherence to chain of command in both military and civilian organizations noting risks to leadership and discipline when rules are ignored and highlighting cases of bypassing authority.
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Signal Hill
Sion
Political Innocence and Scrambled News Hodgepodge
A fragmented column mixes Senator Soaper remarks about President Kennedy and party politics with oddities on alcohol, etiquette, and a Duluth hotel scene. The piece references a railize wiretapping push, algebra and pengraphy notions, and a confusing family anecdote about a sick wife and a year old son amid garbled captions and stray names.
Transit buck-passing delays Sacramento rapid transit plans
Jim McAuley reports escalating finger pointing among public agencies over rapid transit in Southern California. Governor Brown defends MTA board while county and municipal officials blame state leadership and monorail rejections for blocking progress. The piece outlines blame games, legislative efforts, and funding challenges for a regional rapid transit system.
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Sacramento Bureau
Sacramento
Transit Metropolitan Transit Authority
MTA
Pony Express
Brown
Jinsen
California
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Assembly ‘Transportation and Commerce
Los Angeles
Assembly
Jesse M. Unruh
D-Inglewood
Tangles of Viet Nam Coverage Confuse American Viewpoints
Walter T. Ridder notes that Viet Nam reporting varies widely with no clear picture of progress. He cites contradictory dispatches on victory and setbacks, plus interagency disputes over policy. Ridder argues the confusion mirrors deeper cultural divides and leaves Americans puzzled about the war’s course.
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Viet Nam
Bne
Jo Matai
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
Neo Dinh Nhu
Public Forum Letter on Race and Self-Improvement
In 1925 reader Ji is clear that minority groups should focus on hard work and education to gain acceptance. The letter criticizes protest marches and alleged “petting for nothing,” urging families to teach children that effort leads to success and condemning what the writer calls misguided actions. Signature appears as LLO MITCHELL 1925 F, Sard Si.
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Ted
Llo Mitchell
Free Exercise Debate Voices Crack Down on Prayer Policy
Readers dispute a school nursery prayer while defending constitutional rights. A letter-writer cites the Constitution and religious tradition, and another writer references military figures and national policy as election day nears.
Musicians Union Applauds Jamboree Coverage
The Musicians Union Local 47 thanks the paper for its article on last Sunday’s Country Music Jamboree. President John Y Tranchitella says the free concerts boosted community culture and the event’s success.
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Elvin
Musicians Union Local 47
John Y- Tranchitella
AFM
Campaign to Clean Lincoln Park of Pigeons
Charles Cordray calls for action to remove pigeons from Lincoln Park citing damage to the Lincoln monument benches library building and lawn. He urges cleaning measures and pest control from his Olive Avenue residence.
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Lineal Monument
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Monument
Charles Cordray
Olive Ave
Apt
Press Telegram Name and Editorial Staff Listing
Long Beach California edition lists publisher Bane H Binder co publisher Harald A Hines general manager Samuel C Cameron and staff including Malcolm Et ing E E Mites Manaster Harry Karnsed page editor with Washington News Bureau Alber Gulleing and national advertising representatives Sawyer Ferauton Walker Co with offices in Atlanta Chicago Detroit Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Philadelphia San Francisco current series maintained at these offices Comic Advertising Representative Metropolitan Group
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Press-Gelearam
Long Beach
Calif
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