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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1958

Page

6

Open Letter Attacks Knowland in California Race

A syndicated letter accuses Sen Knowland of selfish tactics in the California Republican gubernatorial contest. It alleges he uses his wife as a political weapon, criticizes press coverage of opponents, and questions his integrity and leadership within the party amid the race against Pat Brown and Gov Knight.

Sen. Knowland Knowland Nixon Gov. Knight Senator California The Oakland Tribune Pat Brown Parade Drs. Knowland Act Yourselt

Jails Storm Drains Top List of County Ballot Measures

County voters face 14 propositions on the November ballot. The editorial urges Yes on A for a $19.42 million Los Angeles men’s jail bond, Yes on B for a $6.202 million women’s jail, Yes on C for a TB hospital for prisoners, Yes on N for $225 million storm drain bonds, and Yes on D for a $7.3 million county hospital outpatient clinic. It urges No on E for $4.052 million nurses' housing. Prop G yes expands Civil Service nondiscrimination, Prop H yes broadens promotional opportunities, Prop I yes equalizes vacation policy, Prop J yes enables leasing county lands, Prop K no to enlarging Civil Service Commission, Prop L yes allows contracting with cities, Prop M no to a public information agency, and supports keeping essential expenditures.

Los Angeles Board of Supervisors County Grand Jury Long Beach Civil Service Commission Public Information Agency

Senator Soaper Says Are There Enough Horses

The fragment, attributed to Binh Vaughan, hints at a brief essay on American ingenuity and tech, comparing a man who has never built a Lamb device to one never rescued by helicopter. It also mentions a guess that electronics can produce a day.

Soaper Try

Out Our Way on Management and World Affairs

An amusing column riffing on management ideas with a joking jab at a mechanical brain. It notes the Red Chinese officers dining with troops, plus satirical quips about film juries, popcorn, and the politics of future presidential campaigns.

Prop 4 seeks $60 million for harbor bonds in California

California voters face Prop 4 a bonds measure to raise 60 million dollars for harbor improvements. Of the total 50 million would fund the San Francisco Harbor projects, with 10 million to back loans for small craft harbors. Interest would be paid from harbor revenues or loan funds, with general fund backup if needed.

Sacramento San Francisco Glenn E. Coolidge Santa Cruz Port Authority

Public Forum Letter Guidelines and Edits

A public forum notice outlines that letters should not exceed ES words and must include signatures and addresses. It notes editors may modify content for clarity and space. The piece emphasizes proper attribution and orderly presentation for published letters in the forum.

Readers Discuss Hosmer and May in District Debate

Letters to the editor review campaign mail from Congressman Craig Hosmer and rival Harry S May. Voters cite personal backgrounds as irrelevant and offer opinions on Hosmer sincerity, performance, and potential reelection with endorsements for both sides amid the 8th District race.

Telhgrael Craig Hosmer Harry S. May Hosmer Harry May Congress Richard Cartwright Greater

Nixon Campaign Rises As Ike Defends Policy

Dwight D. Eisenhower laboring through a Chicago speech rallies Republican candidates while Nixon presses for debate on foreign policy. The piece argues for robust party leadership, public debate, and continued economic and defense gains amid a difficult year for Republicans.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Chicago

Parochial Schools Save Tax Money Letter to Editor

The writer praises voter approval of school bond issues while warning Proposition 16 would negate gains. He argues parochial schools save taxpayers millions in costs, citing figures from State Comptroller Kirkwood and costs per child, and warns tax increases if transfers to public schools rise beyond a small threshold.

Robert C. Kirkwood

Readers urged to send letters on November election

The column notes Jet letters flood, sets Oct 59 deadline for letters about the November election. It urges readers not to back Proposition 16 and expresses hope voters support bond issues, signed by Robert W. MacKenzie of 632 Filomena Avenue, Lakewood.

Thin Columm Robert W, MacKenzie Flmenta Avey Lekewood

Editorial praise for Long Beach band support

Dr Annie Broadhead thanks the paper for opposing Proposition X which would remove the Municipal Band. She agrees with the editorial on the band’s cultural and economic role in Long Beach and commends the publication for a thoughtful stance.

Long Beach Annie BT Broadhead Sth

Urges Support for Propositions 5 and T in Long Beach

A letter from ANNE BARTLE of 77 La Verne Ave praises Propositions 5 and T to boost local business during conventions in Long Beach, noting the impact on department store staff and their families.

Wm Department Store Long Beach Anne Bartle la Verne Ave

Long Beach Municipal Court picks youngest presiding judge

A report from Long Beach notes Judge Harry F. Keeler elected presiding judge for 32 months, becoming the youngest on the local municipal bench while succeeding the oldest, Judge Charles D. Wallace, reflecting long service in California’s municipal judiciary. 30 years ago Palos Verdes lodge 389 members attended the birth day cake event at the New Masonic temple 835 Lotus Ave with Roy McClure and A C Malone among speakers.

Harry F. Keeler Charles D. Wallace Clyde Schlieper Tommy Smith Long Beach Lancaseter Calif Via & Speeding Automobile Palos Verdes

Advertising and circulation office listings excerpt

Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at their office with names of publishing staff and national advertising representatives. The document lists Harold M Hines Samuel G Carneran Miles E Lines and others, plus agency offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco addresses.

National Advertiing Bidler-Jound New York Finch Avenua Chicago Wrigley Penobecot Bidg Minneapsite Foshay Tower St. Paul East Los Angeles Sth San Francisco Sutter Press-Telegram

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