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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1954

Page

8

Is It That Important The Schine Case Clouds Public Focus

An editorial critiques the McCarthy Army hearing over Pvt Schine, arguing it may use up time better spent on global events. It notes prominent figures like Stevens and Mundt, questions proportional focus, and suggests the episode diverts attention from larger issues such as Dien Bien Phu.

Nehru United States India West Germany Paris Schine Stevens McCarthy Army Army McCarthy and Company Pvt. Schine Dieng Bien Phu French Indochina

Knight urges rapid transit plan for Southern California

Gov. Goodwin Knight urged the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority to develop monorail plans for the Legislature next year. He warned that rapid growth makes action overdue and called public agencies to join in advancing a practical transit solution already studied by engineers.

Goodwin Knight California Los Angeles

Humphrey at War of Humphreys Draws Senate Attention

Senator Hubert Humphrey complains that constituents confuse him with Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey. He notes the two Humphreys are not related and worries headlines may hurt November plans. Other lawmakers joke about an open season on Humphreys.

Washington Hubert Humphrey D.-Minn D.tenn Humphrey Minnesota Republican Party J. Glenn Beall Humphreys

Contemplations on Death and Truth in Quoted Fragments

The passage presents reflections on death as holy and as a concept tied to sin and the afterlife, citing Bacon and a biblical verse. It contrasts fear of death with reverence for truth, urging attachment to truth and justice while noting time’s impermanence. The fragments mingle moral and religious musings with literary quotes.

Bacon

ABCs of Big FHA Rumpus and Detailed Guaranties

This ABC outlines FHA loan guarantees for rental housing and home improvements, noting investigations by Eisenhower officials and Congress into abuses. It explains how over 7000 rental projects totaling 465000 units were funded 1942 to 1950, 90 percent insured loans, potential profits, taxes, and possible legal questions about misrepresentation and fraud. The piece also covers the home improvement program up to 2500 dollars, lack of federal crime in some cases, and possible state remedies for dissatisfied homeowners.

Washington Federal Housing Administration FHA Eisenhower Administration Congressional Meupacis Congress Jones Company Jones Outfit THA Internal Revenue Service Smith

Questions Answers Mumps You Can Get Them Again

Readers can send questions to the Long Beach Presa Telegram Information Bureau for factual answers. The column cites several queries with concise responses on mumps immunity, golf ball rubber, cost of living index, nautical miles, static electricity in fabrics, and Craada's Big Inch by Inch pipeline.

Long Beach Information Bureau Hye St N. W Washington, D.C J.B.C.A Craada J.S.I. A Alberta Vancouver

Just Folks by E A Guest Money and Grandpas

A brief verse remarks how children quickly learn that grandparents carry money and are generous. It contrasts parental sternness with grandparents willing to shell out nickels, noting kids soon seek financial kindness from the older generation.

Fioney

Air WACs arrive at Long Beach base to fill jobs

Ten years ago women from all sections of the nation arrived at the Long Beach Ferrying Division base to take up varied duties. James R Irish of Long Beach became a lieutenant colonel at 25. Ten years prior a local home yard was raided with plants, gear, and garden items stolen. A Jefferson Junior High council meeting centered on safety. J W McNeil & Co won a contract to build a two story Long Beach Branch Security Trust building at First and Pipe corners.

Air Wacs Long Beach James R Irish Jefferson Junior High J. W. McNeil & Co Security Just. & Savings Bank First’and Pipe

Chain Letter Plot Aimed At Halting H Bomb Tests

Washington reports a chain letter campaign by Communist agents to persuade President Eisenhower to stop H bomb testing. 25,000 agents will solicit five letters each. copies circulated abroad in Britain and France. The piece warns readers to spot the duped letters and notes scientists’ responses and moral arguments.

Washington United States Eisenhower Communist Party Britain France America House of Commons Labor Party Europe White House Lawrence

Public Forum Letters Guidelines and Edits

Public forum letters are limited to 250 words and may include legitimate signatures and addresses. Editors may edit for taste and space to maintain readability. This guidance outlines allowable content and editorial practices for publishing letters while preserving identifiable author information where provided.

Californios Charm: Mississippi Man’s Happy New Life

A 22 year old Mississippi native recounts moving to California three months ago with his wife. He describes farm life, schooling, and early work, notes a recent operation, and expresses happiness with California and plans to settle there. Isaac M. Thornton Jr. 6135 Cherry Ave.

California Press-Telegram Mississippi Isaac M. Thornton JR Cherry Ave

Portraits by Metcalfe Poem Fragment

Yesterday I met you and felt a year of love. I cherish you, my dear, and fear it may be too soon or too late to prove true feelings. I ask your heart to wait while my heart proves its love in every loving way. I kissed you yesterday and offer all of me.

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