Editorial PE Decision on MTA Lease Note in Own Best Interest
The piece laments Pacific Electric refusal to extend the Metropolitan Transit Line lease for red cars over the PE Long Beach to Los Angeles line. It argues PE repeats old railbird arrogance, risks public opinion, and pushes toward a PE or MTA built rapid transit link to connect Los Angeles and Long Beach, with freight use during slack hours as a cost saver.
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Olympic spirit beats medal tally in Rome
The United States should view the Games beyond gold totals. The Soviet Union may win unofficial points, but the U S foreign sports exchange program trained foreign athletes to boost goodwill. High jumper John Thomas lost fairly yet earned respect, proving humans, not superhumans, compete.
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Senator Soaper Proposes Forward Look at Kennedy Frontiers
The piece notes Senator Soaper urging the state to embrace Kennedy era frontiers with him, contrasting with opponents Roberts and McGrath. Raoul Archambault faces no Republican opponent, described as a former state chairman and budget official in his forties and a vigorous campaigner.
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Forty-Second Primary and Army Base Notes
A 4039 error in unofficial primary returns allows Councilman Carl Fletcher to oppose incumbent Dr. Oscar Hauge in the Fourth Supervisorial district in the November election. General Summerall pledges more aircraft and funds for Army Air Base at Munich Pal Airport. Russia questions the RB47 shootdown inquiry at the U.N. amid public opinion fears.
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Oscar Hauge
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Charles P. Summerall
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GOP Sees Brighter Senate Prospects Across States
Washington reports Republican hopes rise in Rhode Island where Pell Roberts race fuels optimism, and Wyoming where Keith Thomson challenges Whitaker for O’Mahoney’s seat. Michigan cautious tones about Pat McNamara’s health and Alvin Bentley odds, Oregon Neuberger sympathy fading, Hatfield backing Elmo Smith, and Montana Democrats rally around Lee Metcalf with uncertain November path.
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Joseph C. O'Mahoney
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Pat McNamara
Alvin Bentley
Oregon
Montana
Maurine Neuberger
Mark Hatfield
Elmo Smith
Eisenhower Opens Door to Peace Move Not Propaganda
President Eisenhower signals willingness to negotiate for world peace with Khrushchev if certain conditions are met. He warns against equating toughness with talk of peace and defends the United Nations as essential to relieving mankind’s burdens. The stance frames a potential Soviet peace bid as genuine diplomacy or mere propaganda. The article also notes U.S. opposition to Soviet supplied aircraft in the Congo, stressing UN principles and cautious engagement.
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Public Forum on Women’s Vote Sparks Debate
Public forum questions if women’s suffrage was wise and laments voters choosing candidates by gender. Chris Pearson of 1052 Wilmington Blvd Wilmington urges voters to seek a capable leader, urging focus on wisdom over appearances during difficult times.
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White House
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Chris Pearson
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Wilmington
Handling the Russians and Domestic Debate Sparks Letters
Letters to the editor discuss political humor about dyed in the wool Republicans and handling Russians, critique of party loyalty, and a call to relay opinions to the White House. Other readers condemn mistreatment of braceros, praise a drinking habit stance, and urge enforcement reforms in California farms.
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Mr. Fox
Mr. Nixon
White House
M. S. Basham
Newport Ave
Some Dignity for Braceros Editorial Critique
A reader complains about columnist Henry MacArthur and asks the paper to balance his state scene comments with other articles. The letter questions the columnist’s intelligence and urges more nuanced coverage.
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Henry MacArthur
Press-Telegram publisher and staff listing
An OCR fragment shows names and roles for Press Telegram Long Beach California including Herman H Ridder publisher Daniel H Ridder co publisher Harold M Hines assistant to publisher and general manager L A Collins business manager Malcolm Ealey executive falter Alt es Lines managing battle Harry Xarns Esitertal Paya Bellar cia arte soil Washington News Qureage AbL Aines Burning. National Advertising Representative Ridder Johns with New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Fayhay Tower St Paul and Los Angeles offices listed. Metropolitan Group Inc advertising representatives also mentioned.
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