National Library Week Calls for New Long Beach Main Library
Editorial argues Long Beach needs a larger Main Library beyond the 1909 Carnegie building. It notes current holdings around 250 000 volumes vs a standard 600 000 to 700 000 and recalls repeated council pleas to fund a new facility, hindered by oil fund issues and later city projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
U. S
Andrew Carnegie
Lincoln Park
Carnegie
Citizens Committee of Public Improvements
America
Bruce Brossat
Reading Aloud A Timeless Family Art and Benefit
An essay extols Reading Aloud as a joyful shared act that strengthens bonds and imagination. It recalls family memories, the role of libraries, and the creator’s voice guiding listeners from youth to adulthood. The piece critiques television and champions elder storytelling.
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Mike
Tommy
Susan
Tim
Farmers' prices and subsidies spark proposed meat plan
Weary taxpayer Ralph W. Wymet argues for a farm reform shifting subsidies to lower meat and butter prices, criticizes idle land payments, and favors price ceilings on meat with tax support to ensure steak feeds at least weekly. He urges freeing farmers to sell grain as livestock and a return to market-driven living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q
Middle West
Remembering Hard Times and Credit Fears in a Recession
An elderly man recalls the 1929 crash and the 1930s era warnings as government credit control fails. He describes serving as a department store credit manager and choosing to approve a risky sale after store owners urged him to proceed or risk losing business to competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ediaw
Ian
Land condemnation for school site in Ala Cita Circle area
Board of Education seeks two and a half acres adjoining 23rd St and Quincy Ave for an elementary school. The item notes condemnation proceedings and adds historical context from past local stories including bus service debates and editorials.
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Alacitos Circlo
Board of Education
23Rd St
Quincy Ave
STRICTLY PERSONAL Good Artists Impeded by Sensationalism
A columnist laments society’s worship of sensationalism that stifles true artistry. He recalls crafting a letter without the letter E and notes readers overvalued the stunt while missing substantial work. The piece argues for discerning audiences to elevate genuine talent over flashy tricks across arts and jazz.
Ignore Nixon Urged By Treasury Chief In Texas Truce
Washington report says Secretary of the Treasury Bob Anderson urged quiet on Nixon while striking a tax truce with Speaker Sam Rayburn. The Texas pair, both connected to ranching, coordinated to avoid rushing Congress on tax cuts as a conflicting cabinet split toyed with timing. Automakers pressed for restraint as projected excise tax cuts loomed.
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Washington
Rayburn
Anderson
Texas
Sar
Bonham
Vernon
Sam
Sid Richardson
Richardson
Eisenhower
Nixon
House
Congress
Mixon
Rogers
Labor
Mitchell
Interior
Fred Seaton
White House
New Battle Over Atom Power Faces Congress
Washington reports a clash over private versus public ownership of atomic power for peaceful use. The Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy weighs federal stakes as Russia’s Sputniks loom. Secret talks hint at faster, cheaper uranium fuel and three federally financed reactor plants if private firms won’t build.
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Washington
Althogh
Joint
Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
TVA
Grand Couler Bonneville
Hell's Canyon
Niagara River
Uncle Sam
United States
Annd
Transs
U. S
Strauss
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Machinlay Kantor
NEA Service
Philadelphia
Tom Sawyer
Polly
Huckleberry Finn
Long John Silver
Iowa
Seattle Times
Town Meeting
Ralph W. Wymet
Atlantic Ave
Paul E. Ceye
Chicago
National Cemetery Chapel
Sawtelle
Sunset Beach
Hollywood
West Side Transit Co
Fred Rife
State Railroad Commission
Ling
Western and
Manchester Avenues
Los Andes
Derman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel _C. Cameron
Larry Sol
L. &. Collins
Kohler
Kohler Company
Wisconsin
L. A.C
Aflcio
Lac
UAW
Charles Bioletyy
Western Region 6
Margaret Heartwell
Heart Well
Newchy Mignone
Hersholt Ave
Dodgers
Baileys
Independent
George Lederer
By Sydney J. Harris
Warhis
Drew Pearson
Fke
Sarrar
Ray Tucker
Russia
Asia
Africa
China
Middle East
Neu
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Tucker
Otel
Vageee
Surlitamua Isg
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