Action Atmosphere Grips Washington As Kennedy Era Opens
Drew Pearson reports a brisk, urgent mood in Washington with diplomats noting a wartime style drive to act. Khrushchev and Moscow signals show haste toward a US USSR deal, while Kennedy aims cautious pace. Sam Rayburn battles for rule control with Republican backing and public letters urging steady leadership.
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Nikita Khrushchev
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Menshikov
Adlai Stevenson
Dean Rusk
Rusk
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Ambassador Thompson
Moscow
Adlas Stevenson
Averell Harrisman
Harold Macmillan
Washington
Macmillan
Nese
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Rayburn
Richard Nixon
Vye
Editorial praises subsidence as victory symbol for Long Beach
The Long Beach Naval Shipyard commander Admiral Charles J. Palmer urges locals to view subsidence as a proud sign of community success. He notes cooperation with oil operators and waterflooding at Wilmington Field has stabilised the yard, elevating effort and efficiency.
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Charles J. Palmer
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Long Beach
Naval Shipyard
Adm
Palmer
Harbor
Wilmington
Brea
Armed Services Commission
United States
Saar
Ralph K. James
Navy
Bureau of Ships
John F. Fee
Adm. Palmer
Portsmouth, N. H. Naval Shipyard
Fee
Nixon presents hour glasses to pace public speeches
Former Vice President Richard Nixon introduced three minute time glasses as a device to time speeches. The piece notes their appeal for service clubs and other groups, while humorously observing speakers often ignore time limits.
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U.S. Senate
Richard Nixon
Aujust
Eisenhower Kennedy clash over national analysis and policy
In Washington a debate over U S national health prosperity and defense reveals sharply different data sources and remedies. Eisenhower stresses orthodox budgeting private initiative while Kennedy aides push expansive social programs higher taxes and deficits.
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Washington
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Eisenhower
Flo
Kennedy
Eissenhower
United
America
Nac Lion's
Bluff Rail Franchises Clash Over Ocean Boulevard Route
In 1891 Long Beach debates a 50 year franchise for the Los Angeles Terminal Railroad Co. seeking the entire Ocean Boulevard right of way. Supporters raise $1100 to defeat opposition. petitions show 148 in favor, eight against. Ordinance reads March 21, 1891. amendments include drainage and speed limits, with a late safeguard to move tracks to Flat Street on six months notice.
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R. Winston Tucker
Los Angeles Terminal Railroad Co
Long Beach
Ocean Boulevard
Fliat Street
Strictly Personal Fanatics Usually Are Unattractive
Sydney J. Harris argues that moderation can be as extreme as fanaticism and that the middle ground sometimes fails to solve issues. Extremists push further, while moderates may justify harm by diluting truths, making the question not who is moderating best but who is right.
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Sydney J. Harris
France
Petain
Community progress review prompts transit reform push
A Long Beach reader urges the First Annual Congress for Community Progress to address bus service and fares. Mildred L Cooper calls for better local transportation, urging City Council support and a city transit authority to boost riders and attract business.
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Congress For Community Progress
Chamber of Commerce
MTA
Long Beach Motor Bus Company
United States
Long Beach
Mildred L.cooper
Wisconsin Ave
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