No Shortage of Issues for Special City Poll
City officials set February 27 for a special municipal election to decide ballot issues. City Manager Mansell cites two proposals to liberalize tideland spending, and the need to allow agencies to prepare issues without pressure. If delayed, Legislature action could slip to 1963 and threaten the Long Beach Arena opening in July. The advisory committee studies financial procedures and bond issues while an offshore oil field plan awaits an electorate vote.
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John R. Mansell
Long Beach
State Lands Commission
Tideland Funds
Advisory
Pine Avenue
Reapportionment Hearings To Hear From Counties
A state commission studying reapportionment of the State Senate announced seven hearings from November 2 to December 15 with only one in Los Angeles County. The panel must report by February 10 at the 1962 session and aims to correct inequities where no county holds more than one senator regardless of population.
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Los Angeles
State Senate
Desmond Keeps His Promise To City Attorney Voters
Desmond declined Gov. Pat Brown's offer of a Superior Court appointment, chose to run for city attorney in 1960, and now honors his pledge to serve the three-year term. He cites enjoyment and challenge in the present job, noting a strong record in a demanding role.
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Gerald Desmond
Pat Brown
Superior Court
Desmond
Walter Desmond
District Court of Appeal
City vs Country before High Court heats up in term
Washington notes a Supreme Court move to address city versus rural power in state legislatures. The John Birch Society warns of a political thicket as Tennessee reapportionment case opens. If cities gain, urban liberals grow stronger. rural power weakens. Chief Justice Warren’s era influence looms.
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Washington
Supreme Court
John Birch Society
Birchers
Tennessee
Hlinots
Pennsylvania
Felix Frankfurter
Justice Frankfurter
Congress
Warren
California
Lincoln Memorial Columns Represent 36 States
The 36 columns of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC symbolize the 36 states in the Union during Lincoln's presidency.
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Lincoln Memorial
Washington, D.C
Union
Lincoln
UN indifference to Castro atrocities sparks critic’s charge
David Lawrence argues the United Nations ignores Cuba’s executions and internal repression while publicly pressuring other nations. He notes double standards in Security Council actions on South Africa Angola and Portugal, urging Cuba be held to the same human rights scrutiny. He cites press freedom concerns as part of the UN silence.
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Washington
United Nations
U.S
Cuba
Castro
Havana
Hungary
Lawrence
U.N
Security Council
South Africa
United States
Soviet Union
Angola
Portugal
Dominican Republic
Inter- American Commission On Human Rights
Alfredo Riva
Senator Soaper Sees Pop Culture Shifts and Sports Echoes
A collage of reflections on modern life from politics to sports and media. observations include 1962 car models driving demand, a Kansas City versus Moscow comparison, a New Zealand child reading early, and a Canadian boy driving a car. The piece also notes junk mail politics, Roger Maris home runs, hair oils, poets by the road, university anatomy myths, and a troika governed household dynamic.
Cows Predict Weather Says Farmers Use Animal Cues
A weather folklore note explains cows in pastures may behave before rain. The old rhyme says a cow scratching its ear signals showers, while tail thumps warn of thunder and hail. Other animals are cited in legends as indicators. The piece reflects traditional beliefs in weather prediction.
Thoughtful quotes on peace and tribulation from Jeremia and Molinos
A compact reflection pairs Jeremia 8 15 about seeking peace with the idea that tribulation refines the soul, attributed to Miguel Molinos praising purification through trials as a path to closeness with God.
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Miguel Molinos
Press-Galeoram Long Beach Staff Listing
Long Beach California edition lists Herman Ridder publisher and Danial Riser co publisher with Harold Hines as assistant to publisher Sarratel Careron general manager LA Calfin Jr business manager Matcalm Exley executive editor Miles Sines managing editor Geo Weeks page editor rational advertising representative Ridder Johns Inc offices at New York Chicago and Los Angeles with various staff notes.
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Rational Advertising Representativ Ridder-Johns, Inc
New v1
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Wrinkey Ride
Datrait
Fenetscot_ stag
Raiineapaux
San Francisco
Sitter
St. Carpent
Prass-Taleoram
Public Forum Letters on City Government and Ramp Removal
A reader cites Galveston 1900s reform and later council manager shift, praising the 1961 vote to end commission government. Another letter from Arthur R. Kempster commends Long Beach for removing the Alamitos Bay Peninsula boat ramp to reduce traffic and safety hazards and notes new alternate launching facilities.
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Galveston
Paul B. Wilcox
Elm Ave
Long Beach
Alamitos Bay Peninsula
She Cheers Showing of Anti-Red Films
Mrs Doris Ham of Compton praises the California Democratic Council for showing Operation Abolition and Communism on the Map. She asserts FBI approval would reflect truth and argues the films awaken citizens to defend American heritage and religious freedom.
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California Democratic Council
FBI
Doris Ham
Poinsettia Ave
Compton
Study Russian Language Classes Offered Free
In view of our constant dealings with Russia and its potential as a foe we should study Russian to match thousands in Russia who study English. Many do not know of the splendid day and evening classes in Russian all free. The Board of Education will provide time and place information. E.R. Smith 437 Gaviota Ave.
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Russia
Board of Education
E.R. Smith
Gaviota Ave
Russian press reports on hooligan acts and anti Soviet cases
Russian newspapers frequently report on hooligan acts involving individuals described as anti Soviet elements. The articles discuss persons engaged in disruptive activities and their alleged ties to anti Soviet movements, reflecting state concerns during the period.
Hooligan word origin tied to English song and Russian usage
A brief etymology notes hooligan began in a 1890 English music hall song describing a rowdy Irish family and then described any disorderly person. Tsar Nicholas II toured England and, upon returning to Russia, used the term for anti-government demonstrators. Khrushchev and Nicholas II share a linguistic link in the word’s history.
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Nicholas II
England
Queen Victoria
Russia
Khrushchev
Nicholas V
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General Assembly
Fidel Castro
Moscow
Organization of American States
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
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Roger Maris
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Geleoram
Calif
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Atbel Building
Bong Beach
Arthur R. Kempster
Alamitos Bay
George Clark
Guartes F. Betty and
Rachel Srenpechari
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