Russia's Space Feat Masks Deep Social Costs
American observers note Soviet success in launching a man made satellite and long range missiles, while images from Russia reveal widespread poverty and harsh living conditions. The piece warns that despite scientific advances, the Soviet Union remains politically and ethically regressive, with brutal actions near its borders and reliance on atomic weapons.
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Russia
Fischelli
Hungary
Soviet Union
Hoffa's election a setback for labor movement
In a convention speech James Hoffa defended union leaders from corruption charges, accusing AFL-CIO critics of aiding labor's enemies. He warned that teamster support for his stance signals a troubling erosion of labor ethics and public trust. The piece questions AFL-CIO moral authority and impact on future labor action.
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Teamsters Union
James Halfa
Afl-Cio Ethics Committee
Labor
America
Hoffa
Aflcio Council
Nelson Rockefeller eyed as New York governor candidate
The article discusses Nelson Rockefeller as a potential gubernatorial aspirant in New York, with Winthrop Rockefeller’s Arkansas role and family ties shaping plans. It notes rivals like Oswald Heck, Walter J. Mahoney, Leonard Hall, and Russell Sprague, amid GOP and Democratic press scrutiny.
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Ashington
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
New York
Nelson
John D. Jr
Gage
Fleeson
Harlem
Dion
Winthrop
Natue
Lille Rock
Orval B. Faubes
Melson
Associatins
Winthrop Ruelefelier
Nelson Rockefeller
Averill Harrisan
Oswald Heck
Walter J. Mahoney
Leonard Hall
Race for Controller Highlights Shifting California Politics
Sacramento report notes Assemblyman Luther Linegan plans to seek State Controller as 1939 power reshuffle looms. Possible candidates include Robert McDavid, Alan Cranston, and Lincoln, with party lines and prior offices shaping the field. The Controller oversees about two billion dollars in annual expenditures.
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Wenky
MacArthur Sacramento
CNS
Luther H. “Aba” Linegan
R.alameda County
Assebly
Robert C. Kirkwood
United States Senate
Lincoln
California
Robert McDavid
State Board of Equalization
McDavid
Alan Cranston
Los Altos
Bourbon Party
Cranston
Oakland
Office of State Board of Equalization
William ©. Bonelli
Mexico
Bonelli
Senator Soaper Says Heart Specialists Profiting Twice
A scrambled report by Bill Valghan questions heart specialists profits amid unclear quotes and stray references to Moscow telephone books and a five year old question. The piece blends unrelated details with a parody tone and cites questionable sources.
Long Beach Harbor project and city notes from the era
Long ago items record the few details of a harbor contract at Berth 6 7 for a large transit shed, Henderson reelected chamber president, aviation commission field beacon plans, and a banquet with William A. Green and Frank Morrison. An automobile crash injured Col Charles Drake who was in California Lutheran Hospital.
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Lone Beach
The
Harbor Commission
Charles 5. Henderson
Chamber of Commerce
Municipal Aviation Commission
Municipal
William A. Green
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Carpenter Hall
Charles Drake
Virginia
W. Adams St
Los Angeles
California Lutheran Hospital
Just Folks by E A Guest and Cleo the hippo calf
A humorous juxtaposition of a poem about a woman lamenting her weight and a Kansas City Zoo hippopotamus Cleo expecting a calf. The piece contrasts personal vanity with animal birth, noting the hippo calf’s arrival is approached with patient anticipation.
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Cleo
Kansas City
Public Forum Letters for Publication
Readers may submit letters not exceeding 250 words and must include bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited to test clarity or conserve space.
School Order Seen as Dictatorship
A letter from Alvin P Brains of Bellflower argues against Supreme Court school integration orders, claiming federal authority over state schools would imply dictatorship and urging parental control over their children’s education and beliefs.
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Supreme Court
Tidelands Oil
Alvin P
Flower St
Bellflower
Air Service to S F Available Here Air Lines Comment
Western Airlines Station Manager Simpson argues Long Beach airport offers free parking and daily deluxe air coach flights to San Francisco Oakland Portland and Seattle aboard pressurized DC6E aircraft. He contends the LA airport parking fee of 11.50 drives travelers to Long Beach services to counter the editorial implying Bay region air access is poor.
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Western Air Lines
Los Angeles
Long Beach
San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
Bay Region
Simpson
Western Airlines
Local Charity Drive Appeals for Pledges
A community appeal urges residents to donate to the local Chest fund, urging everyone to give what they can this year. The piece emphasizes sincere charity, keeping pledges, and the belief that help will bless those who give. It calls for broad participation across all local agencies and communities.
Airport on occasion solution for local terminal service
The note suggests a local terminal serving all mevda or a better surface link between here and Ay with travel between points. It reads as a brief planning sound bite on airport and transport options, implying evaluation of terminal scope and regional rail or road connections.
Don’t Defy Law Change It
Letter writer Ernie Messe of Norwalk argues that defiance of laws harms government and urges lawful change rather than resistance. He asserts government needs law, rejects lawlessness, and calls for legislative action to address objectionable statutes.
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Ernie Messe
Lesser St
Norwalk
Questions Answers Theory and Harmony Defined By HASKIN Readers
A reader inquiry discusses differences between musical theory and harmony, explaining theory as study of rudiments like notes and key signatures while harmony covers part writing and chords. The dialogue cites Stanley Vestal on The Narrows along the Santa Fe Trail, Willow Springs, and Wakarusa Creek.
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the Narrows
G.L. A. Stanley Vestal
Willow Springs
Wakarusa Point
Kansas
Osage
Press staff and advertising offices of The Press
The press notes list publishers executives and management plus national advertising representatives. Offices are in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco Sutter Street entries indicate current Telegraph office files and Comic Advertising Representative details with Metropolitan Group, Inc.
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National Advertising
Ridder Dohins, Inc
New York
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Soaper
Bill Valghan
Moscow
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