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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1957
Page
6
An editorial condemns mob violence in Little Rock and supports President Eisenhower's use of federal power to enforce school integration. It urges Arkansas authorities to restore order and comply with federal court orders, warning of possible further federal action if violence continues.
Long Beach pioneer efforts boosted beet sugar in the state. California now produces about a third of U S beet sugar, with Los Alamitos and Santa Ana plants playing key roles. G J Strodthoff helped expand beet growing in the Imperial Valley, where two crops per year are possible.
A dated column discusses the difficulty of a Supreme Court ruling on when state governors and National Guard actions fall within constitutional limits. It notes advisory opinions do not exist, and many cases end without a broad constitutional decision, leaving questions about state sovereignty and government powers unresolved.
The piece cites Isre Sen and McCarthy as battlers in debate and notes Confidential magazine trial echoes. It portrays Western powers seeking control of disarmament and quotes Soviet envoy Valerii Zori and U S Chiefs of Staff warning war only if victory is likely.
Doris Fleeson outlines a looming showdown as the labor movement confronts a pivotal two week period. A Senate inquiry aims to brand Teamster leaders with corruption while Hoffa faces possible expulsion. Hoffa’s fate intertwines with legal maneuvers and public opinion.
A column mocks public figures and trends with satirical takes. It notes stadium seating shrinking yearly and jokes about tranquilizer makers. It mentions airline telephones and consumer quirks, plus a mix of political and social quips. The piece also rails at media, cars, deer fashion, and reading habits.
A poem warns renters about moving, praising a landlord by cautioning against taking a gas range and window shades. It contrasts a harsh tongue with the idea of leaving for a new home. An ironic line praises Jack Kennedy’s potential to defeat a Democratic rival in 1960.
A distributed clipping recalls three historic notes from Long Beach area history. Chairman Reymond Y. Darby ordered a bridge across the Los Angeles River near 223rd Street just outside Long Beach city limits. Earlier milestones include radio installations at the Municipal Airport for airlines and airport traffic control. Enola A Thrash, guardian of Long Beach Bethel Job's Daughters, was elected Grand Guardian of California at a Grand Bethel session in Long Beach Municipal Auditorium.
Public forum notices call for letters not exceeding 50 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for good taste or to save space.
Letters from J A Campbell and Mrs Stanley E Sigstad critique U S travel restrictions to Red China and religious persecution under communism. They argue for prudence in State Department policy, criticize city traffic curb projects, and call for recalls of city officials. Reacting to a TV interview with a student who visited Moscow.
A city observer criticizes the street department for placing numerous obstructions at the Orange and California Avenues intersection. He notes 28 years of safe driving and warns he expects accidents, calling the engineering work embarrassing.
Encouraging verse urges resilience in facing problems. It reassures readers to work through fear with faith and resolve, reminding them that there is a solution if they tackle challenges with prayer and effort. The poem emphasizes perseverance and personal strength.
A mixed Q and A page covers Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier marriage dates, General Motors vs DuPont earnings in 1956 and mid‑1957, plus historical disease outbreaks in the 19th century. It notes the civil and religious wedding dates, compares corporate profits, and outlines past epidemics and fasting days proclaimed by presidents.
A compact display of the Press Telegram masthead and advertising reach shows publisher and staff roles, with executive editors and bureau details. It notes agencies and offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and New York, including the Metropolitan Group network.
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