Editorial L B Shipyard A Lesson in Defense Policy
The Long Beach Naval Shipyard closure in 1950 showed how indiscriminate economy cuts harm preparedness. Korea's start proved its strategic value, and hearings reveal the shutdown cost over 9.5 million dollars. The piece urges keeping the yard open or expanded, leveraging Long Beach’s harbor, facilities, and local support to defend national interests.
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Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Korea
Pacific Coast
Naval Shipyard
Washington
Uncle Sam
National Defense
Craig Hosmer
Long Beach
Long Beach Voters Urged to Learn Candidates
Long Beach voters face a May 11 city primary with 43 names on the ballot for City Council and other municipal races. The Press Telegram will run a background series on 39 candidates to help voters inform themselves and hear speakers, emphasizing the upcoming revenue from tideland resources and the need for wise leadership.
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Long Beach
Press- Telegram
Oppenheimer clearance debate fuels publicity strategy
Washington debates the suspension of J Robert Oppenheimer as a government adviser amid claims of political maneuvering by supporters and opponents. The three man board's forthcoming ruling, alongside debate on disclosure of atomic data to foreign governments, shapes the controversy.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Openheimer
Defense Department
Research and Development Board
Wilson
Special Board
New York Times
the Times
Times
Press-Telegram advertising and editorial staff notes
The notice lists publishers, editors, and advertising representatives. It names Herman Hi Ridder and Harold M. Hines Aust as publishers and executives, with Samuel CG Cameron-Genl as publisher, and Malcolm Ep cy as editor. It cites offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and ongoing current file storage at the Paper’s offices.
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Herman Hi. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel CG
Cameron—Genl
Adventising
Ridder-Johna, Ing
New York
St. Chicago
Detroit
Panobs
Bidg- Minneapota
Feaday
Magicgpotitan ‘Group, Inc
The Power of Faith Against Communism
Rep calls attention to religious faith as a pillar of democracy in contrast to atheistic communism. He cites Eisenhower and Dulles on God given rights, argues religion sustains freedom, and notes communism’s denial of God as a core conflict. He posits a universal spark of freedom in all humans.
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Eisenhower
Jesus
Yaroslavsky
Ussr
The
Hosmer
V. I. Lenin
Workers’ Party
Dulles
Pressett Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Oard
Bevan Seen as Rebel Marxist Socialist Leader Hopeful
Charles M CANN Bevan described as a born rebel and Marxist socialist who resigned from Labour shadow cabinet over arms spending and Southeast Asia coalition. He opposes German rearmament and US alliance, faulting Britain’s ties to the United States while aiming to steer Labour leftward and possibly become prime minister.
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Britain
Labor
Russia
Bevan
Europe
United States
Aneurin' Bevan
Brrth
Clement R. Attlee
Herbert S. Morrison
Ae . Bevan
Hig. Party
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Quips and Quirks from Readers and Critics
A collage of quotes and quick takes on culture and politics. References include a father’s weariness after time with a child and friends, a St. Louis zoo joke about a wok, nostalgia for a 1929 academy awards dinner reimagined on TV, debates over quiz show money versus quality, a critic on government, Aunt Miranda’s views on the hydrogen bomb, and reflections on conventional warfare versus respect. The piece ends with a note on vodka in Russia and a wish for neutral spirits.
Public Forum letters praise US to bolster support
A collection of letters emphasizes pride in postwar American prosperity and concludes with support for McCarthy, Wendell Willkie, and strong anti communism. Readers urge unity, condemn communism, and thank the PRESS-TELEGRAM for coverage of evangelist Billy Graham’s British meetings, noting global prayers and hope for peaceful world conditions.
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Kremlin
MfcCarthy
F. D
Ucky
Billy
Bill Graham
Great Britain
Harvey A
Peterson
Cherry Ave
No Job for Milqeatoast in McCarthy Debate
A reader questions mass support for Communist-led protests against Senator Joseph McCarthy. The letter argues the core issue is anti-communism versus communism, praising McCarthy as capable of confronting subversive elements without fear, and questions gentle approaches to hard targets.
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Senator
McCarthy
Mary Ruth Phipps
Harvey Way
Milqueoast
Sen
Jozeph McCarthy
Army
Caspar Milquetoast
Communist Party
Joseph McCarthy
State Owns Most Cars in Russia Question and Answer
A published Q and A discusses private car ownership in the Soviet Union, noting most cars are state owned though private ownership is possible but highly restricted. It covers revelation of the jet stream over the Pacific as discovered in World War II by high altitude bomber pilots and its global circulation, its limited use in flight planning, and variability. It also notes soluble coffee derives about 30 percent of green coffee weight, and that about 500 malt beverage brands are listed in the industry's Blue Book.
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Soviet Union
W. Ss. A
Pacific
W.ln. A
Japan
Pacific Ocean
Barabbas and the Good Friday sacrifice conflict
A reflective verse frames Barabbas's fate and Pilate's doomed choice as the crowd demands the crucifixion of Jesus. The piece contrasts Barabbas’s release with the Saviour’s death and the crowd’s cruelty on Good Friday. It evokes guilt, fate, and the tremors of history through a biblical narrative retold in stark, somber imagery.
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Pilate
Long Beach Past Echoes In Brief Time Capsule
Long Beach notes recall a decade of shift workers in war plants urged to take part time garage jobs due to shortages. A UPI correspondent once held by Japanese, Robert Bellaire, was slated to speak. Twenty years ago the city manager pledged cash accounting soon. The Weinstein Co bought Wise Co stock. Thirty years ago harbor depth planned to reach 40 feet and ornamental street lights rose. One day San Diego faced heat winds and a minor quake as Weather Bureau advertised last year’s model closeout. An athletic job offer teased a four minute mile demonstration for a real estate firm in suburban development.
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Robert Bellaire
United Press
The
Weinstein Co
San Francisco
Wise Co
Long Beach
San Diego
Weather Bureau
Portraits METCALFE- Again My Sins
On Good Friday the speaker contemplates their sins and Christ's crucifixion. They recall nails, the cross, and seek forgiveness while vowing to do some good before death. The tone is penitential and reflective, with personal prayer and remorse.
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Metcalfe
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