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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1962
Page
7
In Long Beach the Prop Y charter amendment would allow the city to levy up to five cents per $100 assessed value for a transportation fund if needed. The piece argues the bus system serves 10 million rides yearly and supports essential workers, noting the cost would be about $1.75 annually for the average homeowner.
The Los Angeles County Supervisors currently hear over 2000 tax petitions yearly with about six minutes per petitioner. Proposition 15 would create county tax appeal boards to handle tax equalization, freeing Supervisors for regular duties while improving taxpayer access. Proponents cite studies by the 1959 60 Assembly Interim Committee on Revenue and Taxation and argue modest cost for better service. supporters urge a Yes vote.
John S. Knight argues that editors and broadcasters have too readily accepted White House and State Department briefings on Cuba as defensive weaponry. He cites misstatements, internal dissent, and intelligence gaps, urging a vigilant press that questions official releases to protect public interest.
Descriptions identify a hardy ponies population on Sable Island near Nova Scotia. The text links the breed to horses reportedly brought by Portuguese sailors in the 1500s, implying centuries of endurance on the isolated shore.
In a critique of 1962 tax guidance, the author jokes about using a catboat as a business yacht for deductions. He notes the need for real business use, warns that fun means personal expense, and questions how to prove Nautical client engagements to the IRS.
The piece traces the Greek roots of ecumenical and shows Latin phrasing for welcome at an Ecumenical Congress. It notes the evolution of terms from oikos to oecumenico and oceumenical usage in congress contexts.
A collection of oblique quotes from Senator Soaper and others touching on parenting, aviation delays, champagne memories, earth drilling, football values, aging, and national sports symbols. The snippets paint a satirical view of society, with remarks on family, unions, weather, and etiquette.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and offices including Ridder Richer Hines and editors. Mentions advertising representatives Ridder, Johns Inc and multiple city locations. Source appears to be a newspaper masthead with address listings and staff roles.
Readers in Rossmoor Los Alamitos commend Hob Wells coverage of the school board and urge ongoing reporting to inform democratic participation. Signatures include Mrs N Lombrozo 2882 Salmon and Jol in B Jones 1741 Gundry Ave, with edited content for taste and space.
A reader cautions that a weekly outdoor publication has shifted toward Republican politics driven by enthusiastic Nixon supporters, transforming a hunting and fishing sheet into a political vehicle.
Frank Hess of Rossmoor LA writes praising Bob Wells for opposing objectionable school textbooks and urges ridiculing opponents as the best weapon. He signs from Martha Ann Drive.
The League of Women Voters explains the role of lobbyists in Sacramento and Long Beach, noting their advocacy for diverse groups and the need for oversight. It recalls past corruption, outlines registration and reporting requirements since 1949 1950, and urges citizen vigilance to curb abuse.
CBS vice president Clark B George argues against blocking talent migration to New York and Hollywood during an FCC hearing on wasteland programming. Otilio Ulate accuses U S co existence policy of aiding Latin Communists amid potential global conflict risks.
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