Ike Needs GOP Congress Editorial View
Mrs. Ivy Baker Priest argues the 1954 elections hinge on Congress being Republican to advance Eisenhower policies. The piece says a Democratic majority would threaten the President’s program, while public support for Ike remains broad. It urges voters to elect a Republican majority to ensure shared goals and policy progress.
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Ivy Baker Priest
United States
Eisenhower
Ike
Congress
Republican Party
White House
Lipmann on H bomb policy and Spring St traffic
Walter Lipmann argues hydrogen bomb explosions are historic policy shapers not mere science. He urges urgent fixes to Spring Street in Lakewood to handle booming traffic and calls for rational western alliance policy in the nuclear era citing Britain and U S dynamics.
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Spring St
Congress Stalls Amididebate and War-Power Fantasy
Bruce Biossat critiques the early session of Congress half over with governors battling for power and prestige against the Executive. He notes Bricker amendments, Army-McCarthy clashes, and the risk these fights pose to Eisenhower’s program. He mocks Senator Langer’s war declaration idea as dangerous fantasy, echoed by Warren hearings.
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Jong
Bricker
Army
Sen. McCarthy
Wisconsin
Capitol Hill
Pas
Sen. Langer
Earth Dakota
Earl Warren
Geome
Senate
U. S
Hussia
London
Paris
Rome
Europe
Canada
Mexico
Atrateric
Pacific
Atlantic
Sanger
Warren
Soaper Says on Science Fair Fireworks and Patience Tests
Sen Soaper Says features a witty note by BILL VAUGHAN about a nationwide science fair inspiring young researchers and a humorous dig at a dental Army figure. The piece mocks youth experiments and the stubborn habit of tobacco use with a playful edge.
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Soaper
Bill Vaughan
Portraits by Metcalfe Folk and Favors
A brief reflection about the small service economy of favors. The speaker notes some people request help while able to pay yet expect it for free. They caution against those who exploit friendship for personal gain and urge charitable actions without enabling selfishness.
Just Folks Encouragement For Youth By E A Guest
A poem urging readers to offer praise to youth, noting that a kind word can lift a diligent young person. It argues that encouragement surpasses monetary reward and strengthens the loyal efforts of youth for tougher days ahead.
Long Beach Flashbacks Highlight City Past Ten Years
A decade looking back recalls a taxi overcharge accusation sparking talks between city and taxi officials. War dog enlistments were to close April 10. Herbert L. Clarke, Long Beach Municipal Band director, planned to attend a bandmasters convention in Toronto. Coast Truck Line asked to extend harbor service by the state rail commission. Thirty years ago oil income hit 2.2 million dollars as Caledonian Club hosted a whist party and Will Rogers appeared in Two Wagons Both Covered at Hoyt's.
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Herbert L. Clarke
Long Beach
Toronto
State Railroad Commission
Caledonian Club
Will Rogers
Hoyt's
Public Forum Letters Must Include Signatures and Addresses
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited in the course of good taste or to save space.
Tenney Responds to Biossat Letter in Press Telegram
In a letter to the Long Beach Press Telegram, Jack B. Tenney of Sacramento challenges Biossat's March 22 article. He disputes claims about Tenney’s 1952 presidential bid on a Christian Nationalist ticket and asserts MacArthur was the actual candidate. He notes Tenney’s committee findings are cited in many official lists and asks for correction.
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Bruce
Douglas MacArthur
Gen. MacArthur
Tenney
Biossat
FBI
Attorney General's Office
House un-American Activities Committee
United States
House Committee On un-American Activities
Boissat
Jack B. Tenney
State Senate
Sacramento
Zoning Threat to Girls Camp Near Union Hall
City Council plans final action April 6 on rezoning the corner of 7th and Atlantic for a Union Hall. Opponents fear traffic and safety conflicts with Camp Suanga, Long Beach, a 24 hour Camp Fire Girls facility serving 8000 children and 970 adults yearly. They urge locating the hall on a more suitable site.
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7Th
Atlantic ‘Ave
Camp Suanga
Long Beach
67Th St
Atlantic Ave
Union Hell
Two-Lane Spring Street Deplorable Road Critique
A letter to the PRESS-TELEGRAM condemns the two lane Spring Street from Lakewood Boulevard to Studebaker Road as deplorable and urges action. The writer laments rising nightly traffic and questions why road departments have not addressed the issue, asking residents how to press officials.
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Spring St
Press-Telegram
Lakewood Blvd
Studebaker Re
Runaway Ambulance Incident Commentary From Katz
J W Katz of San Pedro offers two comments on the Signal Hill ambulance runaway. He argues a makes with reserve mechanical brakes would prevent such events and urges motorists to pull over for sirens for self protection. He provides his San Pedro address.
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Signal Hill
J. W. Katz
S. Cabrillo Ave
San Pedro
Courageous GOP Economics in a Spending Era
Reader Bob Felve argues that Republicans deserve credit for courage in potential spending cuts to avert disaster. He notes a current boom masks looming deficits and suggests restraint is needed despite a strong economy, warning of recession and debt if spending continues unconstrained.
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Bill Dennis
Congress
Republican Party
Hill Collector
Bob Felve
Ocana Ave
Rejects Democratic Criticism of the Press Telegram
Ida B Williams writes to defend Ike and criticize Democratic governance claiming debt and taxes rose under Democratic administrations. She argues Republicans faced depressions too and urges giving a man a chance, recalling historical downturns and debts as warnings.
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Ike
Ida B. Williams
Arlington St
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