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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1954
Page
14
The piece criticizes Congressional Democrats for politically supporting income tax cuts while in power they raised taxes. It argues their current push is hypocritical and aimed at campaign gains, noting past Democratic tax levels, Truman vetoes, and Republican-led relief this year. It questions voters’ memories and calls out political opportunism.
The 1953 Annual Business Review by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce charts 13 years of growth. Population rose from 176000 in 1940 to 392000 in 1954 and the labor force expanded from 66420 to 127840. Valuations and bank deposits more than quadrupled, retail sales climbed from 237.5 million in 1945 to 404.2 million in 1953. A weather section notes a 25-year mean range from 54.5 to 71.0 degrees and about 240 clear days yearly.
The column argues the Democratic purge of James Roosevelt and Robert L. Condon reflects political liability concerns more than ethics. It urges consistent, high moral standards across parties and warns future leaders must avoid selective integrity to preserve public trust.
The Washington news desk lists executives and editors including Herman M Ridder publisher Harold M Hines assistant Samuel C Gameron general manager H F Burmester editor Malcolm Epley executive. Advertising offices and reps are shown for Ridderstonne Inc New York Chicago Detroit Mintapolla St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and Met Group Inc. Current files are kept at the paper's ideas offices.
A satirical note on selling a miracle gasoline ingredient promising great power and speed while merely adding miles to the tank. The piece muses on Mamie and first ladies' fashion honors and echoes light, humorous American newspaper tone about industry marketing and public figures.
A poem reflects on emeritus as an honorary title earned by long service. It questions who gains fame or retires without losing pay or name, noting the setting of his sun and a slower pace. The figure may still influence actions, facing interruptions from presidents, editors, or deans, while continuing to do good.
Marquis Childs argues France faces a political drift driven by intense individualism and fear of German power. He cites indochina budget neglect, economic protectionism, and stubborn tradition as barriers to unity. The piece notes French impatience with EDC and urges American policy to seek a path out of the stalemate.
Virginia Kelly reports on the Senate debate over potential direct U S military involvement in Indochina. Senators fear a go it alone policy, favor allied unity, and warn that loss of Southeast Asia would threaten the free world. calls for bipartisan consultation and candor about costs and years involved.
A short poem contrasts wreckers and builders in a town. The speaker questions whether they are a builder shaping life with care or a wrecking figure content with tearing down.
Ten years ago in Long Beach Eastside Beer won the 900 Bowling League championship at Major’s alleys. Belmont Shore faced a city declared war on mosquitoes while locals observed National Music Week and Pola Negri appeared at the Palace in Shadows of Paris.
Public forum guidance states letters must stay under 50 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may edit for taste or space to ensure readability and proper presentation.
A reader, Mrs. E Dawson of 2235 Mira Mar Ave, accuses Senator McCarthy of witch hunting and ignorance of communism. She argues against U S involvement in Indochina and calls for focus on diplomacy and the Geneva conference to pursue peace and independence for colonial peoples.
Ernest Denning of 3080 Cedar Ave argues against California withdrawing from the United States, noting federal protection and questioning U N membership benefits. He cites R J Smith's Public Forum points and asserts the U S benefits from federal structure and the idea of a world constitution replacing the UN charter.
A writer urges that after days of debates on H bombs and defense, women must speak out. The world should not be ruled by force, and men must accept responsibility for creating a safer future.
A quotation from Hebrews 1 3 and a reflection by J C Shar p on the divine image as human yet wholly divine. The piece emphasizes the power to arrest imagination, cleanse conscience, and deepen affections beyond worldly influence.
Readers may mail questions to Long Beach Information Bureau for facts on Korean vets bonuses state grants tax losses spearfishing Cathedral of Learning calories in mint candy and a blimp ball catch. A mix of historical trivia covers a wide range from a 1939 baseball incident to stop watch workings.
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