Editorial: Real Tests Refute Kefauver on Tidlands Sentiment
Editorial argues Kefauver overstated California support for federal tidelands. It cites 1952 and 1952 election results, notes Long Beach welcome did not reflect Tide lands stance, and states official bodies and most California leaders back state ownership. It adds public opinion broadly favors state ownership, though not unanimous.
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Kefauver
California
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Senate
Long Beach
Tennessee
Edmund G. Brown
Truman
Brown
Tidelands
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Gen. Eisenhower
Stevenson
Sen. Kefauver
Chamber of Commerce
Central Labor Council
Where a Man's a Man Not a Statistic
A commentary on the Korean War prisoners of war, praising the return of the first 30 American POWs as a human story. It argues Americans connect with each man beyond numbers, stressing that in the United States a man is a person not a statistic.
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United States
America
Curious Cabinet Picks Stir Old Republican Wary Support
In the wake of Eisenhower’s victory the president appointed industry and finance leaders to cabinet roles, drawing praise but anger from longtime Republicans who opposed many nominees. Curiously, figures like Albert M. Cole and Val Peterson faced reversals, while Peterson’s career shift followed Senate vetoes and a controversial housing past. William Strand, editor of the Washington Times-Herald, was named director of the Office of Territories, amid broader Interior Department appointment activity.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Chilns
Congress
Albert M. Cole
Kansas
Val Peterson
Nebraska
Peterson
Fred Seaton
Ike
Hugh Buller
Senate
Useeloss
Fin
India
Buller
Dwight Griswold
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Department of the Interior
William ©. Strand
Washington Times-Herald
Office of Territories
Times-Herald
Cal
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Emergence of Dynamic Foreign Policy Shown by Dulles Speech
A sharp Dulles speech signals a shift in U S foreign policy toward a long term stance against Soviet and Chinese actions. The tone stresses strengthening Formosa protection, a continued blockade narrative, and a cautious approach to Korea peace, with plans for substantial, durable Western military readiness.
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Congress
Formosa
Korea
Russia
Red China
United States
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Unite States
Dulles
China
United Nations
Serelich
Mgr
Bulles
Eisenhower
Mr. Dulles
Europe
Soviet Russia
Soastie
America
Soaper Links Security Talks to Cold War Policy
The piece compares U S defense stances under Acheson and Dulles with Eisenhower and notes a shift toward a firmer stance against Communist challenges. It argues Korea remains central to U S defense and warns that a Korea armistice could provoke consequences if Communist actions in Malaya and Indochina resume.
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Moscow
Indochina
United States
Seery Acheson
Korea
Soviet Russia
America
Faa
New York Herald Tribune
Kind Words For Umpires By E. A. Guest
A poem praising umpires in baseball, noting fans may jeer yet urging support for officials who call balls and strikes. The verse acknowledges occasional errors but defends the umpire’s tough task and honesty in decision making behind mask and vest.
Long Beach recollections span decades of change
A mix of long ago notes from Long Beach recalls Easter clothing prices, home canning sugar promises, a Silverado Park pioneer celebration, a farewell for USS Lexington officers at Municipal Auditorium, harbor dredging bids, Pete the fire horse, and a quip about modern furniture trends lowering the coffee table to ankle level.
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Long Beach
Office of Price Administration
Silverado Park
Municipal Auditorium
Comdr
Vieter Herbster
Long Beach Harbor
Windsam
Pete
Recreation Park
Deeds at Panmunjom Show Prisoner Exchange Progress
President Eisenhower hailed the first prisoner swap as a sign of potential progress in ending the Korean conflict. The Communists delivered 160 UN prisoners on day one and promised 100 more, including 35 Americans, with up to 120 Americans to be exchanged among 605 sick or wounded.
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Panmunjom
United Nations
Yalta
Potsdam
Eisenhower
Reds
Korea
Malaya
Indochina
Germany
Austria
United Press
Henry Shapiro
Moscow
Red
Shapiro
Aune
Public Forum Letters for the Forum Page
Public forum note states letters must not exceed fifty words and include bona fide signatures with addresses. Editors may edit for taste or to save space.
England's unionism seen as balanced by fewer strikes
A letter from Mrs. Givrds notes England has lower strike activity, near universal union membership, and accepts labor-management issues. She claims American aid helped avoid financial loss, taxes and prices rising as a path to budget balance, and warns against excessive unionism.
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Givrds
England
Grace St
Torrance
Caiil
Morris
Kerrs Remarks Bring Retort
A reader denounces Sen Kern for criticizing current leadership after years of Democratic party mismanagement. The letter defends the party and calls for balanced taxation rather than early political overhaul, noting the difficulty of escaping the hole left by prior leadership. The writer signs CY GIL BON from 528 Lime Ave.
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Democratic Party
Sen. Kern
Democrats
Jov
Ludger
CY Gil Bon
Lime Ave
Editorial praise for Sen Kerr piece in Press Telegram
A reader named Alice L Young commends the Press Telegram editorial titled Sen Kerr Makes a coke, calling it outstanding. She notes lifelong subscription and frequent reading of the editorial page.
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Anich T
Sen. Kerr
Press-Telegram
Alice L. Young
Global power lessons from Korea policy echoed by leaders
A fragmentary quotation attributes views to South Korean President Syngman Rhee and U S officials, arguing for victory in Korea to stop global war and criticizing agricultural subsidies. The garbled text labels Secretary Benson and President Truman as speakers, noting the nation is learning a lesson about being a world power.
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Korea
Syngnar Rhee
Press Gelegram He-Mah H. Ridder
Publisher Harold M. Hines assistant to publisher Samuel Cameron general manager editor Fourmester executive editor Malcom Epley national representative uresmer Woodward advertising representative Metropolitan Group
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H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel &, Cameron
Fourmester
Malcom Epley
Uresmer & Woodward
Comi
Wmetropolitan Group
Correction to top checker player claim in Q&A column
A reader asked who is the top checker player. The column named William P. Ryan of New York as world champion, which is incorrect. Walter Hellman of Gary, Indiana is the world checker champion, according to BH Ford Lincoln Park Chess and Checker Club.
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Jso-Lnlegraal
William P. Ryan
New York
Walter Hellman
Gary, Inc
FORD
Lincoln Park
Questions and Answers from Vishinsky Birth and Facts
A reader quiz covers Andrei Vishinsky born of bourgeois parents in Odessa on February 10, 1883. The piece also touches on topics from free electrical energy sourcing, the so-called muerte vine, Social Security benefits on death, gold and silver bullion holdings, and a historical flag marker chosen by Flavio Gioja in homage to the French king of Naples.
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Vieshinsky
Andrei Yanuakevich Vishinsky
Odessa
Ukraine
Woondpink
Neuse
Lour-De-Lys
Roy House
France
Flavio Gioja
Campas
Naples
Gioja
Breath of Spring in City and Village
Poetic lines praise the breath of spring spreading from hills to town. Images of waking day, fragrant dew, birds in flight, cattle, and roosters evoke renewal. The verse celebrates youth, love, and hope for the future across places and people.
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Avery Buteereup
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Jesson
Horry
Traman
George Clark
Vishinsky
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