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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1958
Page
8
Editorial notes that atomic energy dawns but oil remains king, praising Long Beach oil industry for wealth and growth. It stresses need for competitive prices, protection, and continued exploration to ensure future petroleum supplies and economic benefits.
Chief Justice Warren warns of a clogging court logjam and notes some Los Angeles judges earn ten thousand dollars yearly by performing marriages on courthouse steps. A state legislative committee studied the matter but did not censure, so curtailing such ceremonies should become the priority to preserve court time for actual cases.
A fragmented column blends absurdist satire with stray news bits. It cites Senator Soaper on disposal units, Sputnik radio mischief, California 16 inch footprints, automation replacing jobs, Walt Disney’s use of automation, a Chicago model agency dispute, a poet seeking science themed fame, and a New York airline office firing over appearance.
A collage of reflective lines and clippings contrasts life at sea with domestic humor. It ponders identity, aging, and resilience through brief, fragmentary vignettes about marti jokes, cigarette ads, Hawaii statehood, fall farming, and political misperceptions, all framed in a newspaper’s mixed commentary style.
Arthur A. Knoll, Long Beach Board of Education business manager, was elected president of the National Association of School Business Officials at the group’s 34th annual convention in St Louis, after serving as vice president. Other items note past local political activity and church leadership changes from decades ago.
The column argues Nixon blends old and new tactics, pushing aggressive, blunt partisanship to revitalize the Republican Party. It cites speeches attacking Democrats, calls for leadership, and a shift toward a national standard bearer role while resisting claims he has changed. The piece weighs Nixon's seriousness against harsher tactics as he edges toward potential presidential stature.
Cheyenne Wyoming Republicans claim Senator Frank Barrett will win re election but Democrats push a national pro Democratic trend from Maine to California. Vice President Nixon visits Wyoming and Barrett runs a tight campaign to defend seats while Gale McGee challenges. State races for governor and House also seen as pivotal amid a shifting political climate.
Public forum letters discuss guidelines for letters to the editor and space constraints. Authors urge genuine community voices while noting edits may occur for governance or space reasons.
A letter argues two ultra liberals vie for United States Senate, backed by unions, claiming they would bow to union leadership. It cites Governor Knight and Representative Clair Engle, urging voters to oppose candidates to avoid coercion and protect constitutional rights.
Nov 4 referendum in Long Beach asks whether to abolish the Municipal Band after 50 years of public service and entertainment. The writer argues abolition would end public appearances by youth and school ensembles and harm professional musicians who rely on remunerative work.
Question and answer sheet covers tartar harming gums, definition of water in gems, next Pan American Games in Chicago 1959, and a varnish cleaning turpentine recipe. It explains tartar as mineral buildup that irritates gums, and provides caution on flammable turpentine solution.
Fragmented OCR shows publisher names, editors, and advertising reps for The Press Telegram and Washington News Bureau, with offices listed in multiple cities. Missing coherent article content or events.
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