Editorial urges swift action to save Fair funding and leadership
The piece argues that California World's Fair creditors like Del Webb Corp push for rapid personnel changes and by law reforms. It praises Long Beach leaders Nelson McCook and Ken Hemphill for dedicating time, calls for Executive Vice President Fred Hall's resignation, and warns that delays could doom the fair yet notes its potential if reforms proceed.
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del Webb Corporation
Fred Hall
Long Beach
Nelson McCook
Ken Hemphill
Glamour and age in Long Beach beauty pageants
In Southern California youth dominates beauty culture from the International Beauty Congress to the Tournament of Roses. The Downtown Long Beach Associates seek a glamorous grandmother over 50 for the Good Old Days celebration October 17 to 19, challenging the idea that glamour belongs only to the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Long Beachy
Long Beach
Bite of a Friendly Hand
An opinion piece contrasts U S and Soviet roles in Asia and Cuba. It remarks on U S support for South Vietnam amid Buddhist persecution, notes Mrs Nhu’s “little soldiers of fortune” line, and criticizes Castro as a junior partner pressuring Russia. The piece questions the utility of allies who complicate, not aid, Cold War aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Viet Nam
Ngo Nin
Fidel Castro
Castro
Red China
Peek-a-Boo research stirs House debate on spying couples
Washington coverage questions the National Institute of Mental Health project that would interview newlyweds through one-way windows. Rep. Bray labels it Dr. Peek-n-Boo, while critics doubt its ethics and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calise
House of Representtatives
National Institution of Mental Health Oy
William Bray
R-Dv
John Eberhardt
National Tustiite
Peek-n- Boo
Barry Goldwater shifts or a political ploy debated
The piece weighs reactions to Barry Goldwater’s speeches and books and notes other U.S. Senators reassessing positions. It discusses Kennedy era South Vietnam briefings by McNamara and Taylor, warnings to Dien, and the costly U.S. aid while criticizing diplomatic evasions.
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Kennedy
South Vietnam
Robert Menamtata
Maxwell Taylor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States
McNamara
Gen
Taylor
Dien
U.S
Santa Ban Escapes Claus Boycott By Vaughn
A satire column mocks boycott of Santa Claus as a commercial figure, noting ecumenical terms raised by critics and a blend of pop culture references. The piece cites Musial and Lincoln as aging icons and riffs on politics, fashion, and technology while skewering public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Vaughan
Adam Clayton Powell
Public Forum Letters Raise Jungle Problem Critique
A reader denounces last week’s Jungle Problem feature in Long Beach, arguing it targets “undesirables” and fails to address environmental and social roots. The letter, signed by Jerri Nunn and Jane Eveland from local addresses, urges humane solutions and community responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Im- Trediste
Jerri Nunn
Jane Eveland
Grand Ave
Bed-time Snacks at the Hospital
A patient explains asthma led to multiple hospitalizations in Long Beach over recent years and describes a two week stay at Long Beach Hospital on 1725 Pacific Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Pacific Ave
Program Editing Threatens Freedom
Letter writer laments media censorship after a comedian’s remark about Frank Sinatra and the President was edited from a live show. He claims information critical of those in power is blocked, eroding knowledge and freedom, and signs as FANNIFA, GASTON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Keenenedy
Nuny
White House
Frank Sinatra
United States
Knoedge
R. D. Provost
Ostrom Ave
Lakewond
Thoughtful lines on life and eternity linger in verse
A compact reading juxtaposes Job 14 12 with Shakespeare on mortality and the passage from nature to eternity. The verses highlight the inevitability of death and the unfailing fate awaiting all living beings beyond time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Press Telegram Long Beach Staff Listing Note
The fragment lists staff titles and roles at the Long Beach Press Telegram including publishers editors managers and advertising representation with scattered names and departments. It appears to be a masthead excerpt showing co publishers editors and managing roles rather than a full article.
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Herman My Ridder
Daniel W. Ridder
Harald M. Hines
Asti Fo
Samuel €. Cameron
Malcolm O'Faley
Alles ‘Lines
Marty Karns
Washington
W39
Alves
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