Editorial Justice Warren's Decisive Political Stand
Chief Justice Earl Warren is portrayed as sincere in declaring his irrevocable decision to abstain from politics. The piece credits him with exceptional ability and patriotism, notes his value to the nation, and cites Dwight D. Eisenhower's role in shaping Warren’s career and the likelihood of Eisenhower seeking renomination in 1956. The outlook for the Republican Party is cautiously positive, with Warren seen as a key figure but not indispensable for victory.
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Earl Warren
Justice Warren
Legion
Warren
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Gov. Warren
California
United States
Dwight Eisenhower
Ess-Telegrad
Press- Telegram
R. J. Smith
Thornton Ave
Anaheim
Farm Income Figures Distorted by Small Farm Definitions
The 1950 Census counted 5,379,250 farms with 1.67 million part time or residential farms earning under 250 to 1,199 dollars, totaling 2.5 percent of output, while 3,706,412 commercial farms produced 97.5 percent. The lumped averages mislead on bona fide farm income and political rhetoric inflames perceptions.
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Bureau of the Census
The Importance of One Grain of Truth
Bruce Biossat argues truth matters more than pride and partisan advantage. He notes secrecy in government and armorlike stances by politicians hinder truth, while healthy partnerships in marriage and open acknowledgment of errors in public life foster security and peace of mind.
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China
Portraits Metcalfe Weighing Hearts and Judgment
Portrait poem questions if readers should judge others and count sins. It reflects on pride and self righteousness in a town, sparing forgiveness and urging self examination of charity and atonement. It challenges readers to look inward for fault rather than condemn others.
Dandelion baffles men and mirrors wit of Winnie Churchill
The poem laments dandelions resisting removal and multiplying after each dig, their seeds spreading across lawns. It ends with a quip about Cousin Winnie Churchill and the authorship of his speeches, implying others write for him.
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Winnie Churchill
Long Beach building permits lead March value
Ten years ago in Long Beach among Western cities, Long Beach ranked fifth in March building permit value. Harbor Commission approved a contract to Graham Brothers for 30500 dollars to retire and build the dike at Pier E. The piece notes other era items and a general safety warning.
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Long Beach
Harbor Commission
Graham Brothers, Inc
Retir
Pier E
Fletcher
Dorton
George Tyler
Signal Hill
E. W. Peck
Hudson
Hoyt's
Production of Gold Up in 1954
Q A reader asks about world gold production and British Parliament duration. A 1954 global gold output exclusive of the Soviet Union reached 26 million fine ounces, up from 24% million in 1953. Other items cover hail deaths, the Library of Congress handling copyrights, Junior League origins, and military draft exemptions rules.
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Soviet
Russia
D.mcb
Mary Harriman
League For the Promotion of Settlements Movement
Association
Gas Regulation Battle Splits Democrats Over Natural Gas
In Washington the fight over keeping natural gas under federal regulation sharpens. Texas leaders led by Sam Rayburn defend regulation while northern lawmakers and city officials push to free gas prices. Senate and House hearings extend, signaling a long battle into 1956 with regional lines hardening.
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Washington
Sam Rayburn
Congress
Texas
Sam
Supreme Court
House Interstate and Commerce Committee
National Institute of Municipal Law
Senate Commerce Committee
Alexander Wiley
F. Wis
Ilinois
Pal 4
Tiouglas
Press Telegram Advertising Offices and Staff List
The current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles with executive and advertising staff names listed. Metropolitan Group, Inc. serves as advertising representatives.
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Ridder-Johins, Inc
New York
St. Chicago
Public Forum letter on gambling and civic concerns
Readers debate gambling legality and its harms, contrasting gambling with drinking, recounting personal experiences with poker and racing, and questioning editorial stance. A second letter from Mrs Evans requests help for Long Beach tenants facing dust from an open field plowed daily, detailing health and housing officials’ inaction and seeking solutions.
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Truman Boyd Manor
Long Beach
Worried About Book Burning Pro Senate Bills Sparks Debate
A letter urges caution over Senate Bills 241 and 1671 risking library book selection. It argues librarians’ training preserves high standards and warns against assigning book curation to unqualified hands to avoid discriminatory book burning.
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Ss-Telegram
Senate
Carl Lonyay
N. Oliver
Los Angeles
Senator Richards vows to defend Long Beach water rights
Sacramento reports Los Angeles County Senator Richard Richards expresses determination to prevent tidelands oil funds from being siphoned away for non local projects. He backs fair distribution to Los Angeles while seeking cooperation with Sen. Edwin Regan to resolve water resource conflicts between north and south and ensure Feather River Project progress.
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Sacramento
Supreme Court
Long Beach
Tidelands
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
Feather River
Tam
Edwin A. Regan
Shasta
Trinity
Sen. Regan
Senate
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Moradabad
India
E.K.S. A
Librarian of Congress
Marquis Childs
Childs
Douglas
House
Democratic Party
Gebaram
Herman 4
Mote
John T. Evans
Chino
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Folsom
Richard Richards
L. B
Mr. Richards
San Luis
George Clark
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