California Water War Sparks Talk of Political Civil War
In Washington Senator Kuchel labels California water disputes a potential political civil war as North and South fight over allocation. Despite calls for a constitutional amendment or simple legislation, the split persists with anti-Southern sentiment in the North and distrust across the Tehachapi divide.
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Thomas Kuchel
California
Sen
Kuchel
Washington
Gov. Knight
W. F. Knowland
Sen. Kuchel
Tehachapi
Medical Advances Through Ultrasonics
Ultrasonic therapy and diagnostic uses are highlighted from the International Conference of Ultrasonics in Medicine in Los Angeles. Reports from Drs Gersten Bustamente-Ruiz Krusen Dunn discuss relief of pain and spasms, faster recovery in bone injuries, brain surgery potential, tremor relief, fracture healing detection, and early cancer and arterial disease detection prospects.
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Los Angeles
Jerome Gersten
University of Colorado
Carol Bustamente-Ruiz
Lima
Peru
Frank Krusen
Maya Clinic
Floyd ‘Dunn
University of Illinois
California Lands Commission to Study Tideland Leases
The California Lands Commission will meet in Los Angeles to review tidelands leasing for oil drilling and to appoint a consultant to survey potential areas and advise on royalty scales. The Long Beach harbor boundaries and oil revenue splits are also on the agenda as work nears onshore tapping of offshore oil potential.
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Henrey CG
Macanthor
CNS
State Lands Commission
Los Angeles
Lands Commission
California
Long Beach Harbor
Long Beach
Cold War echoes of 1850s in modern crisis debate
Washington analyst David Lawrence draws parallels between today and the 1850s and 1837 crises. He cites Supreme Court rulings on citizenship, imperial wars, Crimean conflicts, Mumbai-like upheaval, and rising tensions over civil rights. He warns against rushed troop use and urges patience and lawful reform.
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Washington
North
South
Supreme Court
China
England
France
Russia
Europe
Middle East
India
Moon Travelers Hear Phones Ring Past Space
In a playful column the author notes that even moon travelers would stay in radio contact with Earth. The piece mocks constant connectivity and quotes a variety of dated lines about politics, education, fashion, and society, reflecting mid-century newspaper whimsy.
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Moon
Political Speech by E. A. Guest Promises Oath and Truth
A poem style political speech urges voters to support a candidate who will keep the oath and speak truth. The speaker rejects voting for self advantage, pledging to serve with principles and not betray them for a day in office.
Long Beach Leaders Die In Latest Years Long Ago
Melvin L Campbell longtime councilman and businessman died after two heart attacks. Naomi Tomisins banking and business figure and former Soroptimist president died after brief illness. Ten years ago school crossings used State Relief Administration staff in a last minute county arrangement. Thirty years ago Signal Hill and Long Beach fire teams saved Macmillan Refinery at 20th Street and Walnut Avenue, damage under $10,000.
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Melvin L. Campbell
Butfums
Naomi Tompisins
Long Beach
Sorptimist Club
State Relief Administration
SRA
Signal Hill
Macmillan
20Th St
Walnut Ave
Public Forum Letters require signatures and addresses
Public Forum letters must include bona fide signatures and full addresses. They may be edited for taste or space to fit within a 250 word limit.
Indirect Profits Held Vital Factor In Harbor Debate
A letter to the Public Forum argues indirect profits from harbor and airport development are essential to Long Beach growth. The author contends that including depreciation reveals true net profits and that outside funds drive payrolls, tax values, and population increases. The piece also contrasts accounting needs for port vs utility entities and urges positive road safety messaging over pre estimates of traffic deaths.
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Etter
Long Beach
Navy Yard
Douglas and Allied Industries
Harbor
Abe
We Usually Get What We Expect Labor Day Traffic Death Toll
The National Safety Council reported we met and surpassed its projected Labor Day weekend traffic death estimate. The press release notes the agency’s figures and the public safety emphasis surrounding the holiday period.
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Safety Council
Ninah
Neely
Prospect Ave
National Safety Council
Press Telegram Advertising and Editorial Office Listings
Washington News Bureau 808 Allies National Advertising Representative Ridcer-Jenna Inc Chicago Wigley Building Minneapolis Foshay Tower St Paul 40h Bart 5. Los Angeles 3282 W 6th St San Francisco 110 Sutter St Metropolitan Group Inc handles advertising.
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National
Ridcer-Jenna, Inc
New York
Wusundt E
Chicago
Ann Wigley
Batrovt -Panpsscat Bida
Minneapolis
Foshay Town
St. Paul
Loos Angeles
Imana
San Francisco
Sutter St
Currentile
The
Press Telegram
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Fangs of Cobra and Other Random Facts
Reader questions cover King Cobra fangs length five sixteenths of an inch, and notes on nutation in astronomy. Also mentions Emile Berliner patent and the development of the phonograph record, Greek god Zeus in relation to Jupiter, and mythic lineage of Zeus.
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Emile Berliner
Victor Talking Machine Co
Forbigie i by METCALFE
A poem about a lifelong prayer for kindness and love. The speaker recalls praying to meet someone genuine and true, finding them, and pledging devotion. The verses describe unity and shared life beneath the moon and sun and a daily prayer to remain devoted.
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Prince Rainier
Sultans
E. A. Guest
Merlen
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Colina Urfiya
H. F. Burmastes
Malcolm & Miles Es Egitor
Washington News
Neiehkors
George Clark
Haskin
Weitink Lenerst
Equator
Zeus
Jupiter
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Saturn
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Metcalfe
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