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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
20
The piece analyzes how half of U S families hold 99 percent of savings and how 30 percent earn $2000 or less yearly, noting most savings reside among higher income groups unlikely to boost demand. It argues inflationary spending requires rising incomes, not merely savings, to stimulate retail activity.
The Independent and local civic groups urge partial development of undeveloped Long Beach park lands, prioritizing earlier purchases, while defending council votes to acquire the 246 acre Los Alamitos site. A call for reviving civic pride follows as Long Beach readies the National AAU Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium amid sparse local fan support.
Drew Pearson analyzes Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois and why he may hesitate to seek the presidency. Family strain, a divorce, public scrutiny, and fears over how a campaign would affect his two sons weigh against a political bid. The piece notes Stevenson’s past roles, his marriage history, and his romantic link to Dorothy Fosdick, with emphasis on how divorce and religion could affect Catholic support and White House prospects.
Washington report outlines Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson’s reluctance to accept Truman’s endorsement for fear it would cast him as a White House heir. It contrasts Stevenson’s reformist image with Truman’s record on spending and backroom politics, and notes Harriman and Barkley as newer Democratic contenders.
A local appeal stresses the need to sell to ensure success in Long Beach. Duane Starfield at 3340 Linden Avenue urges community action to support attendance and outcomes.
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