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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1958
Page
6
The piece argues Prop 14 rights claim and union shop ban, urging readers to study official text. It states unions remain lawful, criticizes forced open shop, cites public figures G Brown and Knowland, and urges broader labor reform beyond No 18.
Senator Soaper notes fashion shifts with men buying derby hats while trombone owners diverge. Witty columns touch politics football advertising and the upcoming November elections, interlaced with quips about Mother Nature, education, and famous figures.
The Press publishes staff roles with names and titles including publisher general manager and executive editor. Advertising reps are listed with office locations in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and other cities. The text notes current file of The Press Telegram maintained at their offices and identifies Metropolitan Group as advertising representatives.
Edwin G. Capps analyzes Prop 5 on the November ballot, noting it would allow legislators to set their own salaries within limits and could signal a shift toward a full time Legislature. The piece weighs whether top pay of 10,080 annually is justified given lawmakers’ lengthy work years and travel reimbursements.
California legislators receive a flat 4000 dollar annual salary plus 18 dollars per day in Sacramento and travel pay. Interims allow 60 days at 15 cents per mile and 20 dollars daily living expenses, with retirement up to 75 percent. Prop S could raise retirement to 50 dollars. County supervisor pay varies by county and is set by the Legislature or voters in San Francisco.
Judge Robert Butzbach named among seven justices to serve in Los Angeles Municipal Court on State Judicial Council assignment as Judge J C Spence presides. George W Isaacs newly named secretary manager of Long Beach Chamber tourist and convention bureau, first shared supervision with city over convention program. Hugh A Marti Co begins Class A four story store at Pine and Fourth, $320000 permit, total project cost $750000, first unit 73 by 150 feet with seven more units planned.
Bert Betts a Democrat and certified public accountant argues Prop 17 harms California by cutting the sales tax while raising income taxes for upper brackets. He warns the measure could cost at least five million dollars annually and trigger a larger state deficit, crippling credit and making bond sales costlier for schools and veterans programs.
The PRESS-TELEGRAM notes endorsement of Pat Brown citing moderation and experience while contrasting with William F Knowland. Letters from J Kimball Walker and Mary Whitmore reflect mixed views on Brown and state school funding concerns. League of Women Voters of Long Beach backs bond issues for school construction amid rising enrollments.
Louis L. Kebton argues Proposition 17 on the California ballot would cut state sales tax while raising income tax, provoking capital flight, job losses, and possible new taxes on food to cover revenue gaps. He urges readers to vote no to tax increases.
The League of Women Voters of California backs Proposition 2 authorizing 220 million dollars in state bonds to fund loans and grants for school districts to buy and improve sites equipment and buildings. The state has long provided financial aid for school housing with voter approval and bond measures.
Dr Arthur F Corey accuses Mortimer Smith of misusing epitome in a recent attack as reported by the Press Telegram. The columnist mocks the error and complains about California education, noting a college president’s remark about seating and calling for better educators in schools.
A local forum notes a voter guide published by a separate organization. The League of Women Voters has prepared a comprehensive guide available at 724 Atlantic Ave Long Beach.
The PRESS-TELEGRAM prints voter letters criticizing Rep Craig Hosmer. Joseph Ranlline Jr. and Clair F. Barnes urge the public to know a candidate's record and question whether Hosmer would vote as they would prefer, reflecting concern over campaign literature.
B J Monroe of 721 Chestnut Ave urges action to prevent the removal of the Lincoln Park hand stand. He argues the park is the sole place for rest and relaxation and proposes planting trees to deter future threats to the park.
Portraits of a couple's years together reflect a truthful, heartfelt bond. They describe sincere exchanges, occasional quarrels, and repairs that kept their relationship at peace. The text emphasizes never taking each other's love for granted and a steady, enduring connection.
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