Eisenhower Report Hints At Homecoming And NATO Goals
General Dwight Eisenhower’s NATO defense update underscores progress and limits. He says completing this year’s program of 50 divisions and 4000 planes would be clear evidence goals are met, while warning Europe must do more and America cannot bear the burden alone. He favors European aid with self sustaining growth and warns against isolationist labels in a changing foreign policy era.
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Dwight Eisenhower
NATO
United States
Eisenhower
Europe
America
Newspaper ethics code urged by United Nations
A UN sub commission proposes a code of ethics for journalists praising factual accuracy integrity and public service while noting the UN charter calls for collective action against aggression. The piece urges the UN to remind itself of its own code and its responsibility to uphold high standards in international affairs.
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United Nations Sub-Commission On Freedom of Information
United Nations Organization
Korea
United States
U. N
Twofold Progress in Cancer Control
State and Local groups push a twofold attack on cancer with optimistic notes. University of California reports “unmistakable progress” toward diagnosis and treatment, while Long Beach’s American Cancer Society branch urges April donations to support public awareness and early care.
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Robert G. Sproul
University of California
Cancer Research Coordinating Committees
Long Beach
American Cancer Society
Atlantic Ave
Marquis Childs Ridgway in Line for NATO Command
Marquis Childs reports plans to replace Eisenhower as NATO supreme commander with Gen Matthew Ridgway favored for SHAPE posting near Paris. Gruenther would shift to U S Army chief of staff later, as Ridgway eases into the role while Gruenther gains training command experience.
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Ridgway
NATO Command
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
NATO
Ike
Eisenhower
SHAPE
Paris
Matthew Ridgway
Riley
Douglas Mac.Arthur
Askate
Pentagon
Korea
United Nations
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tokyo
Japan
Alfred MM. Gruenther
Gruenther
United States
Field Traons
Army
J. Lawton Collins
Collins
Truman Will Play Politics to the End
The resignation letter of Charles E. Wilson triggers a national debate on President Truman’s political loyalties. Wilson's remark that Truman would "play politics" to the last hour underscores concerns over integrity, policy, and the use of public power for party rewards amid steel and tax disputes and Democratic campaign finance.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Mobilization
Truman
Shel
Democratic Party
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Truman
White House
United States
Department of Justice
Congress
Jefferson Jackson Day dinners spark antiwar voter letter
A letter to the editor in the Press Telegram denounces Truman for not seeking re election and urges a Democratic candidate who will end Korea war urges withdrawal of troops from Korea and abolition of atomic bombs. The writer demands federal protection for homes and rights of the working man and questions the two party system. Paramount California.
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Jefferson Jackson
Jefferson
Jackson
Truman
Korea
Lane
Tolbert Ave
Wanen Vestal
Queen Juliana Visits United States in Plain Royal Style
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands travels to Washington with a stop in Newfoundland and Holland, then heads to Hyde Park. The 43-year-old sovereign, known for a homey touch, will meet President Truman and Eleanor Roosevelt as royal protocol shifts in America.
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United States
Juliana
The
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Aeyre Juliana
Washington
Gander
Newfoundland
Truman
Trumans
Quliana
Holland
Mich
Hyde Park
Eleanor Roosevelt
Britain
Queen Juliana’s reign marked by modern shifts in Dutch monarchy
The piece recalls Queen Wilhelmina’s 50 year rule and contrasts it with Juliana’s modern approach. It notes Dutch acceptance of changes in royal protocol, including Juliana smoking and drinking in public, and suggests her influence on strengthening the monarchy as duties shift from courtly niceties to contemporary leadership.
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Wilhelmina
Mary
Juliana
Freedom Defenders Rise From Underground
Poem extols liberty's guardians who emerge openly to oppose tyranny. It calls for honest, forthright action and condemns those hiding underground, praising free men who stand with others or alone ready to act at a trumpet's sound.
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Liberty
Freedom
Long Beach City Plans Abandoned Parade For Army Day
Ten years ago Long Beach officials scrapped an Army Day parade due to traffic concerns. Twenty years ago teachers bought unemployment scrip to raise twelve thousand dollars, with the City Teachers Club leading the drive. Thirty years ago Easter bonnets brightened shop windows as 1922 construction permits reached thirty four thousand plus.
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Lincoln Park
City Teachers Club
Long Beach
Vern D. Hedden
Religion in Schools Why Not Sun Worship
Letter to the editor by George Livesey of 419 W Fifth St argues for teaching sun worship in schools while granting equal time to all faiths. He says exposure to diverse beliefs would prevent forcing any single religion on children, with minor personal impact but major educational benefit.
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George Livesey
Fifth St
I Do Not Remember Portraits by Metcalfe
A reflective poem about memory and forgotten love. The speaker recalls a possible past with someone whose name and faces drift through hazy memories. Despite hints of shared moments and promises, the speaker admits not remembering the person or their meeting.
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