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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1961
Page
8
Nixon signals doubt about a Kennedy re election path three years out while noting Kennedy leads in polls now. GOP critics call his towel waving. Analysts say his stance reflects unusual political times and could still leave room for a 1964 Republican comeback.
MTA officials predict Congress may grant a 235 million low interest loan next January to fund a 22.7 mile backbone route from West Los Angeles to El Menie. It includes 12.1 miles of Wilshire Boulevard subway and downtown Los Angeles. Critics say the authority has not yet won broad local support and must sell the project regionally, including Long Beach, as a national defense aligned investment.
The Western world should study Arab forbearance amid a fractured union led by Egypt. Syria's breakaway and Egypt's consent to rapid admission procedures show moderation under pressure. Nasser aims for harmony with brother Arabs, while Western allies balance internal differences against Soviet threat.
In a reflective column John S knight argues that the nation faces complex crises with no simple solutions. He critiques partisan critics of Laos Berlin and Kennedy supporters while defending presidential restraint and urging constructive criticism to avoid war and preserve unity. He condemns insincere patriots and calls for steadiness under Kennedy McNamara policies.
David Lawrence argues that the United States faces a domestic crisis with global implications driven by federal policy. He cites blocked railroad mergers, outdated antitrust laws, and restrictive tax rules as main obstacles, urging reforms to depoliticize growth and boost efficiency against Soviet competition.
Letters urge more council support for Long Beach mental health and criticize the advisory committee for delaying aid plans. Signers include Mrs C R McCleary at 6260 Fairbreak St and C E Abbott at 8214 W Fourth St. The piece compares Nixon gubernatorial candidacy coverage with editorials urging voters to follow guidance.
Collected quips and observations mix light humor and social musings about ships, cleaning fluids, nuclear tests, travel, campus life, baseball fãs and sports gear at a field house. The brief satire touches on everyday life, culture and technological chatter with a punchy variety of voices.
The item lists diverse staff roles and locations including Long Beach California and New York, noting publishers Domit Rider and Harald Hines along with general manager and editor positions. It hints at circulation and affiliated offices in Chicago and San Francisco and references a Telegram service.
A reader asks the melting temperature of asbestos and the answer notes variations by type. Melting temperatures range from about 2,180 to 2,770 degrees Fahrenheit. Most common asbestos is serpentine known as dhysotite. at 1500 F it changes to forsterite, which melts around 2,700 F.
Letter writer L L Fleming of 1421 Hellman lambasts the Cuban invasion effort, calling it a betrayal and urging a complete open Congressional investigation. He condemns the plan as impractical, notes lack of air cover and secrecy, and argues for accountability.
A fragment from the Press-Telegram dated September 27 portrays East Berlin being reshaped with trees drained, houses swallowed, trenches dug, and new barriers erected as if under an urban redevelopment program. Dale D. Care listed in Santa Fe Avenue.
A reader from Rutgers Ave urges immediate action from Civil Defense concerning fallout from Soviet atmospheric nuclear tests. He cites reports of a large device release and questions the delay, warning that waiting until danger arises will be too late.
A garbled line asking about a newer United Nations member Sierra Leone leads to confusion but underscores ongoing membership questions. The article notes the naming error drew attention among readers and officials.
Iberian explorers misread mountains along the coast naming Sierra Leone the Lions. English is official, Mendi widely spoken. In Mendi busi means hello and goodbye, bise means well and thanks, Awisse marks welcome to the United Nations.
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