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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1954
Page
10
The piece questions a city county government for Los Angeles and other LA area cities. It argues Long Beach values independence, harbor, tideland oil resources, and does not favor a uniform sales tax or merger, stressing its strong identity within a larger metropolitan backdrop.
The piece argues unemployment should be debated in 1954 campaigns, citing 1937 highs, WWII effects, postwar spikes, and March 1954 figures of 3.725 million. It notes population growth and says blame/shaping factors exist on all sides, urging discussion of employment policy in politics.
Walter Lippmann argues Washington faces an Indochina emergency tied to Dienbienphu and the Navarre Plan. He notes French weakness, Geneva leverage, and debates in Kennedy Knowland and the Judd committee about independence, native forces, and NATO allied dynamics. He cautions against expecting a magic independence cure.
Voters may confuse candidates with identical or similar names in California state and Long Beach races. Hazel Younger and Mildred Younger contest the State Senate, while two Mrs Bach candidates run in different Long Beach districts. Charles G Johnson and Charles E Johnson split the State Treasurer race. Fred Houser and Fred Howser seek different offices. Ballot confusion risks miscasting in the May 11 and June 1 elections.
Washington obituary recalls Joseph Tumulty secretary to Woodrow Wilson who shaped policy, handled all press relations, and influenced key decisions during World War I. It notes his rise from Trenton to the White House, the 1922 Wilson letter incident, and his later isolation and decline before his death last week.
Uncle Sam owns about 500 flagpoles in Washington D C painted about once every three years two man team uses bosuns chair. Winchester Apple Blossom Fest began in 1924 and will be held April 29 30 1954. El Salvador is smallest Western Hemisphere country at about 8 litres over half the size of West Virginia sea ice near South Pole is several hundred feet thick.
A reader from Torraice accuses an active State Senate supporter of Ned Tenney of engineering the nomination of an unknown woman, Mrs Hazel Younger, to confuse Mudred Younger's backers. The letter calls the act despicable political knavery and pledges shame in being a Republican.
Letter from Edward F. Engel of Bellflower California argues that higher state pension payments boost pensioner shares and burdens. He compares California and Pennsylvania, noting California pays well above average while shouldering a growing elderly population. He urges letting other states catch up for a sounder economy.
F. F. Smith of 1825 E Third St advocates a state approved sweepstakes linked to Santa Anita and Hollywood Park horse races. Proceeds would fund a 1000 bed hospital for elderly county-dependent residents, arguing a sweepstakes could easily raise substantial funds while keeping dollars local.
B FLINT of 2536 Golden Ave questions the value of the Brotherhood of Man and urges promoting compassion and individual responsibility in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. He argues that the Golden Rule, not mere brotherhood, should guide behavior.
Alfred E. Brighton praises President Eisenhower for a willing ear to advisers and public opinion. He notes a cabinet of experienced business leaders guiding a prosperous private enterprise mindset applied to government for America’s welfare. He highlights focus on national good over partisan politics and avoidance of gossip.
Ernest R. Astley notes Sears resignation after past statements favoring McCarthy surface through third party investigations, illustrating McCarthyism in action. The disclosure did not come from Sears, but from others probing background remarks at 241 E 57th St.
A historical press directory fragment lists Herman Ridder as Publisher and Harold Hinds as Assistant to the Publisher with Samuel C. Cameron as enol. manager H. F. Burmaster as editor Malcolm Eplay and executive editor for Washington News Bureau. Office locations span New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco with Metropolitan Group as advertising representative.
A brief poem urging workers to let their quality speak through their craft. It warns that others notice and inquire about the source of well made clothes hats and lawns, and that good work becomes a walking advertisement for the seller’s name and address.
The Long Beach overview notes a 291 million addition to California war contracts, Navy Dry Docks workers shifted to two nine hour shifts, Mayor Paddock proclaims Better Homes Week, Lincoln School class tours the harbor, Norma Shearer stars in Rip Tide at the West Coast, and local insurance rates compare favorably in Southern California. A Florida poisoning anecdote and a reference to Great Western Bond and Mortgage Co offices also appear among scattered items.
A commemorative piece praises Thomas Jefferson, noting his birthday and role as author of the Declaration, leader as Governor, Congressman, and minister to France. The verse lauds his service, liberty, and "glorious accomplishments", blessing the nation and recognizing him as the third U.S. president.
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