Costa Rica revolt taints up the Americas warns Long Beach duo
Paul Harder and Richard Walker report from Costa Rica on martial law censorship and arrests as a Communist backed government fights to stay in power. They warn United States arms into Latin America could empower rebels near the Panama Canal and oil rich regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Paul Harder
Richard Walker
United States
Latin America
Costa Rica
Harder
Walker
U. S
Pacific
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Russia
Soviet Union
Bogota
Central
South America
Treasury warns surplus peak passed and deficits looming
The Treasury reports a peak surplus of 7.8 billion dollars has been surpassed as expenditures outstrip revenue by about 10 million daily. Analysts suggest defense commitments and inflated civilian salaries will pressure budgets, urging personnel cuts rather than tax hikes to fund defense without wartime tax levels.
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United States Treasury
Treasury
Truman Administration
Congress
Hazard in Election Posters and Public Safety
The piece urges suppression of campaign posters on utility poles due to hazards from nails and staples. It notes linemen injuries from old campaigns and cites illegality and public resentment. It cautions candidates and agents that such practice harms election prospects and public spaces.
Military Appropriations Without Draft Tie Up Politics
Congress debates military budgets linking draft, universal training to a 70 group air force. Air Force Secretary Symington sidelines unification, provoking Navy and Army. Generals Spaatz and Bradley warn that base seizure and sustained air war demand strong land and naval forces. The plan risks shifting funds and bases, promising higher armament costs.
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Washington
Congress
Air Force
Symington
Capitol Hill
Armed Services
Appropriations
Defense Forrestal
Navy
Regular Army
Truman
Forrestal
Russia
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Spaatz
U.S. Air Force
United Press
Beloit
Wis
Omar Bradley
U. S. Army
House Armed Services Committee
Alaska
Greenland
Iceland
Spitzbergen
Azores
Army
Secretary of
House of Representatives
Unions Eye Lewis Pension Push and Fallout
Last November John Lewis rejected a larger pension package that would have raised age to 60 and retroactivity to 1942. Now only 5 million dollars is funded, age 62, retroactive to 1946, with broad national costs and a looming pension wave as unions push for broader benefits and royalties to cover such pensions. The piece portrays Lewis as gaining leverage to escalate labor monopoly power and challenge Taft-Hartley, while questioning consumer burden from a private production tax.
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John Lewis
Thomas E. Murray
Big John
Murray
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Philip Murray
William Green
America
John Q
England Abolishes Capital Punishment in Five Year Trial
England ends hanging for murder during a five year trial after a 245 to 222 Commons vote. The government argues for public safety while advocates cite wrongful executions and humanitarian ideals. Lords approval pending. Life sentences already given to two men freed from gallows.
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England
House of Commons
Commons
House of Lords
R. T. Paget
London Daily Graphic
Britain
Howevr
Anniversary Party At Mt. Kisco Reveals A Gracious Host
Eleanor and I attend an anniversary dinner at Mt. Kisco hosted by Mr. James Belding. The party features witty talk on taxes and millionaires, a coronet performance, and a tale of a cornet saved lives during the Spanish American War era, recounted by the host.
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Eleanor
Mt. Kisco
Monday Mail
James Belding
Belding
Sammy
Bowery
Mr. Belding
Taft
Cuba
Old Town
Isle of Pines
Navy
Carmen
Billy Rose
The
Bell Syndicate
Readers Urge Stassen To Withdraw From Ohio Primary
A public letter argues that while Stassen earned Wisconsin and Nebraska victories, continuing in the Ohio primary against Sen. Taft risks harming his presidential chances and damaging the Republican Party. The writer urges Stassen to withdraw to avoid party backlash.
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United States
Mr. Stassen
Taft
The
S. Senate
Republican Party
Stassen
Ohio
Just Folks by E. A. Guest on Environment and Improvement
A reflective piece argues environment is shaped by human effort not by nature alone. It contrasts instinct with deliberate action in building homes, churches, farms, and gardens to beautify surroundings. The author notes that boys are learning homemaking in a Missouri school and ends with a light jab about socks.
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Missouri
Ten Years Ago Yesterday Dumping Scales Into Ocean Considered
A Long Beach report notes Los Angeles County officials weighing public reaction to confiscating obsolete scales and measuring devices by dumping them into the ocean off Long Beach. Also mentions Henry S. Callahan’s 20th anniversary on the bench and a city hall courtroom trial, plus a Detroit family leasing a bungalow at 349 Magnolia Ave and Italian troops in France preparing to fight with the Allies.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Henry S. Callahan
George Bradford
Detroit
Magnolia Ave
Bradford
France
Aunt Het Henry and Sarah in Mutual Love and Confidence
Henry and Sarah remain in love and content with their bond. In social settings, one speaks while the other shows calm approval and confidence, never frowning or scringing or appearing ashamed.
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Henry
Sarah
Poem of Love and Wistful Home Longing
Poem expresses longing for a home and a loved one. Narrator laments lack of space for others besides relatives and pledges enduring love. The speaker vows to offer love and shared eternity despite material limits.
Rice to China shipment slated from United States
The State Department says the United States will ship 127 million pounds of rice to coastal China by June 30. Once a rice exporter to the U S, China can no longer meet its own hungry millions and cannot fill its own bowls.
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United States
Newcastle
China
State Department
Asiatic Republic
Baltimore Sun
Eddie and the classroom bet on Cleveland pitching
A geography class exchanges quips about Cleveland in New York and Bob Feller on the mound. A girl makes a joke about a head like a doorknob, prompting laughter among the students.
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Eddie
Cleveland
New York
Bob Feller
Helen
Velma
Bellflower Girl Scout Council Thanks Press-Telegram
The Bellflower Girl Scout Council expresses gratitude to the Press-Telegram for publicity in the recent recruitment drive. Recruitment Chairman W Vallance and Mrs Norton, and President Mrs Richard H Barton, are acknowledged for their roles.
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Press-Telegram
Bellflower Girl Scout Council
Norton
W. Vallance
Richard H. Barton
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George Clark
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