Draft Choices for 18 Year Olds in Draft System
LA C Says outlines four draft paths for 960000 eligible youths: 140000 enlist or have enlisted, 310000 join the National Guard or Army Reserve, 260000 receive deferments to finish college or for other reasons, creating about 420000 annual draft calls. It argues many will avoid drafting via deferments and reserve programs. The piece promotes the booklet Its Your Choice for full program details and stresses timely decisions before 18th birthday, noting the columnist’s personal view.
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Town Meeting Artificial Rainmakers
Editorial questions the fate of artificial rain devices once hyped as a solution during cloudy spells in Long Beach and nearby areas. The writer speculates on air moisture levels and notes limited time for salt based rainmaking methods while referencing Wayne Gavin and a historical probe into the Declaration of Independence.
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Long Beach
Long Beach figures era highlights and historic notices
A patchwork of 30 to 20 and 80 years ago notes recalls James Wim my Peealittle as Shell-Union VP, Ford Motor Co visits Long Beach, Rev Wesley Vander Linder’s sermon, and a police chief’s car break-in. Also pictured: Legion caps, Scout leader Appling’s welcome, and a patriotic pledge urging February observances of national founders. Ernest Denning, 3000 Cedar Ave.
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Pealittle
Tokyo
Long Beach
Shell-Union Oil Corporation
Sheil
Wenry” Ford IT
Fort Motor Co
Ford Motor Co
Wesley Vander Lineder
Garberville
Calif
North Long Beach
Vreabytering
Alxtant
Nobberson
William M. Hill
Anna Gelasler
Aistant
Gladys Apeker
Presae
American Legion
C Lamar Appling
Long Beach Council
Boy Scouts
Washington
Appling
Fremo
John Hantock
Hila Congress
Lincoln
Ernest Denning
Cedar Ave
Her Crew Will Know
A reader letter praises the Navy naming a power guided missile cruiser for Long Beach, honoring local recognition. The writer notes five other towns named Long Beach in Indiana Minnesota Mississippi New York Washington and reflects on historic signers like Roger Sherman in the Declaration and other founding documents.
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Indiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
New York
Washington
Harriet Hays
Independent 7 Herman H. Widder and staff listing
The document lists staff roles at the Independent with Herman H. Widder as publisher and Heredit M. Hinek or Hinek as assistant to publisher, Samuel C. Camneren as general manager, Carry Gelling Jr as business manager, and Senator CEE Ty tren as staff.
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Herman H. Widder
Pubiieher Hereid
M. Hinek
Samual C. Camneren
Genl
Carry Gelling Jr
Richards in Israel row sparks concerns over ambassadorship
Washington faces criticism as former Rep. James P. Richards, named to plan the East Deace Treaty, is accused of bias against Zionists. Israelis and Arab allies worry his stance could hinder peace efforts while he travels the Middle East to steer economic aid. The debate ties to past arms split proposals and a denunciation of Zionist influence, prompting alerts to Ben Gurion’s government.
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Epokeamen
James P. Richards
Eleenhower
Tel Aviv
Carne Jinian
House Foreign Affairs
Middle East
Congress
Ike
Israel
Jsraelis
Richards
United Zioniate-Revisioniate of America
Cairo
Victor L. Antuso
Brook Jsn Democrat
United States
Roosevelt-Trueman
Burleson Wasi
Kremlin
Ite
Ben- Gurion
Sursell
Writer's creed: please myself to honor inner standards
Sydney J. Harris marks 14 years of daily columns with a manifesto on writing for inner standards, not crowd-pleasing. He argues true artists and professionals must express honest views and educate, not merely entertain or cater to public tastes.
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Sydney J. Harris
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Diabetes coma danger and sunburn pill debate
Dr Jordan discusses extreme diabetic coma and the need for prompt hospital care. A reader asks about a pill to prevent sunburn. the doctor cautions limited use, favors gradual sun exposure, and urges consulting one’s own physician. Other questions cover interstitial cystitis and muscular atrophy, clarifying misperceptions and cancer links.
They Say- Defense minister praises restraint amid threats
A fragmented reminiscence quotes British Defense Minister Duncan Sandys urging no nuclear weapon use in future tours. An American crisis report notes treasurer Albert Gottfriend failing to fire during a bandit incident in Toledo Ohio. The piece muses on germ spread via public telephones and the survivability of viruses on inanimate objects.
Army funeral horses saved by Eisenhower after Palmer order
Washington column recounts how Eisenhower intervened to keep army horses for Ft Myer funerals after Secretary Wilson aimed to end horse drawn services. It notes Palmer acted without higher approval and credits Marshall with urging preservation. Paula Swasey’s letter to Rep Vinson is cited as emotional public reaction.
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Wayne
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Manwell Taylor
Army
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Taylor
Carl Vinson
Georgia
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Albert Gottfriend
Toledo
Ohio
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Variety
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Children's Bureau
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