Editorial It Works Both Ways On water in California
The Mountain Counties Water Resources Assn sets a northern stance centered on the area of origin principle, insisting vested rights and safeguards for northern supplies. It argues compromise is possible as Southern money seeks assurances, and a balanced plan could meet state needs through the century with sensible concessions.
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Sputnik Skepticism After Sputnik Claims
As Western observers react to the Sputnik milestone, caution is urged about accepting Russian claims at face value. A Senator cited Soviet reports of two atomic plants as proof, though he was denied access to verify. Relying on unverified claims could misallocate billions and threaten U.S. economic and national security.
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U S Efforts to Counter Sputnik Face Questioned Propaganda Shift
In the wake of Sputnik, the United States reorganizes its information apparatus. Arthur Larson leaves the U S Information Agency as George V Allen assumes leadership while still serving as ambassador to Greece. The piece questions whether these moves will yield a real propaganda impact beyond the satellite story and notes ongoing secrecy and confusion in Cold War messaging. The author suggests America has other truthful propaganda to offer and hints Russia may amplify anti-Soviet spins abroad. The piece closes asking for ideas to outshine Sputnik.
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Arthur Larson
U.S. Information Agency
Eisenhower
White House
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Sputnik
Aluminum strength and NY Port Authority police strength
Aluminum weighs one third as much as steel and in pure form has a tensile strength around 12 600 psi. The New York Port Authority Police Force comprises 2 099 men.
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Precious Time With You Poem Fragment
A brief poem expresses time as valuable in daily tasks but becomes precious when with a loved one. It notes time for rest and keeping promises, while each moment with the beloved turns into a treasured memory. The piece emphasizes affection, memory, and emotional value of shared moments.
Nixon challenges White House on Sputnik reality
John Knight argues Vice President Nixon rightly warned of the military threat from Soviet space advances. He contrasts Nixon with Charlie Wilson and Sherman Adams who downplayed Sputnik, noting the failed assessment let Russians seize the propaganda edge. Knight commends Nixon for forthright realism amid a defense lag.
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Charles Wilson
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Thoughts on vanity and Christian living from Ecclesiastes to Byron
The excerpt reflects on vanity as a constant condition. It cites Ecclesiastes and quotes Lord Byron to illustrate a modern perspective among preachers emphasizing earnest Christian life amid earthly trials.
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Lord Byron
Miscellany of quotes on space, politics, and pop culture
A collage of remarks spanning space exploration bragging, Cold War politics, media attention on Elizabeth II, pro football conflicts with tourism, and the 1956 Nobel Peace Prize noting Lester Pearson’s 1957 award. The piece reads as a wry editorial roundup of opinions and cultural touches.
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Lester Pearson
Canada
Just Folks by E A Guest: office seeking joys
A poem satirizes a candidate's aggressive campaign. It depicts constant spending and public displays while worrying about enemies, family, and rumors, ending with the notion that office seeking brings five parts worry and noise.
Long Beach history snapshot of 10 20 30 years past events
A compact look back recalls 10 years of municipal employes taking over Darnell Corp property near Daugherty Field, 20 years since Harold M. Hines left Pasadena to join the Press Telegram, and 30 years since plans emerged to dredge the Long Beach Harbor entrance. The Ford Motor Co won federal permission to build wharves in Cerritos channel with harbor approvals to follow. Adults urged not to run over children on the way to school and for children to extend courtesy to pedestrians.
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Harold M. Hines
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Press-Telegram
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Theodore Wyttian Jr
Los Angeles
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Harbor Commission
Public Forum Letters for Publication
Public forum notices invite letters not exceeding 250 words with signatures and addresses. The policy allows editing for good taste or to save space to fit available column space and maintain readability.
Constitution Party critique and Cold War policy questions
A reader questions U S foreign policy shifts from World War II onward criticizing Soviet entry into the Pacific and Berlin, U S aid to allied nations, and political party platforms. The letter cites Nixon and legislative history, urging reevaluation of constitutional actions and party lines.
Repeats Charge Against Writer in 1957 Letter Debate
An editorials clash over Life Magazine's Oct 7 1957 reply to John Robb and David Lawrence. The exchange centers on misrepresentation allegations about school desegregation and constitutional provisions. The letter cites the 14th amendment and disputed federal actions in Little Rock referencing an 1792 statute about militia deployment.
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First Tele phon e switchboard est ablished in New Haven
A reader quiz lists the first telephone switchboard established in New Haven Connecticut on January 28 1878. It served eight lines with two connected telephones. The Q and A format notes the historic date and setup.
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Press-Gebaram Herman 4. Riddet Harold M. Hines A. Publisher
Publisher Samuel C. Cameron Gen Manager L A Collins Jr Bus Manager Publisher He OF Burmtester time Editor Malcolm Epley Executive Editor Miles E Sines Managing Editor National Advertising Representative Rigder Johns offices at New York center 4 E BLN St Chicago Wrigley Building Detroit Penobscot Bldg 202 Foshay Tower 55 East 4th St Los Angeles 3242 W 8th St San Francisco 110 Sutter St Current files of The Press Telegram maintained at these offices Comic Advertising Representative Metropolitan Group Inc eg
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