Educating the Public in the Senate Filibuster Debate
A Senate filibuster stretches three weeks as Wayne Morse and others denounce delays in tide land legislation. The piece criticizes endless debate, bologna and Indians stories, urging a vote now. It questions educating the public and warns against abusing parliamentary liberty.
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Wayne Morse
Oregon
Hevying
Bologna
Eisenhower
United States
California
Thomas Kuchel
United States Senate
Tideland
Dope Menace Spurs Public Narcotics Forum
Former Senator Herbert R. O Conor urges education over silence on narcotics. He warns addiction is contagious across income and intellect, threatening youth and fueling crime. Local officials and crime investigators back forums to educate and mobilize for lasting action.
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Herbert R. O’conor
Maryland
Long Beach
Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion
O'Conor
Senate
Estes Kefauver
Lawyers Dominate U. S. Senate Says Bard Directory
The Bard Congressional directory shows lawyers make up 33 of 96 members, with businessmen and farmers also prominent. Many are college graduates, veterans of multiple wars, and a few Rhodes and Phi Beta Kappa members noted.
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Senate
Congress
Big Changes Expected in the Defense Dept
Virginia Kelly reports that a broad shakeup is looming in the Defense Department with potential early actions targeting the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Generals Bradley and Collins face term expirations by August 16, while Gen. Vandenberg and Adm. Fechteler also near duty ends.
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California
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Adm. Fechteler
Washington
Power Brings Responsibility, Says Marquis Childs
Marquis Childs notes Republicans showing more responsibility under power. Capehart pushes for standard economic controls while opposing lawmakers face pressure from unions. Wiley bids bipartisan support for foreign policy and invites European leaders to brief committees. Jenner advocates caution on disclosures as GOP shifts from pure opposition.
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Wiley
Senator Soaper Sums Up Global Quirks in Wry Shtick
Bill Vaughan lampoons PRAVDA backing group leadership in Russia and Fatso Melenkov, mocks gun or butter politics with a bomber of 30 school buildings. Istanbul’s honk ban, coronation beer, and DIY TV repair quips join a year of miracles and a Bureau of Standards reversal. An Ohio couple marks 58 years by noting secrecy in staying sober, avoiding gambling, and marriage risks.
Official Mourning Extends Beyond Thirty Days
Poem reflects on official mourning lasting thirty days with flags at half staff and bugles, contrasting with unofficial grief. It praises continuing sorrow after formal rites while noting practical life resumes. The author, E. A. Guest, writes about Queen Mary and the persistence of mourning beyond official periods.
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Mary
Queen Mary
Long Beach Ten Years Ago Life Insurance Talk
Ten years ago Grant Taggart of National Life Underwriters warned at the Pacific Coast Club that life insurance was a curb on inflation. Signal Hill firefighters protested lawn mowing duties in front of the station. The 20 year mark noted the Better Homes and Building Exposition drawing about 5000 to Municipal Auditorium. Dr. George W. Hunter warned Russia's communism linked to atheism. Thirty years ago the Long Beach separate county bill was called inequitable and harmful to both county and city. A labor shortage hampered city water department projects.
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Pacific Coast Club
Signal Hill
Municipal Auditorium
George W. Hunter
First Brethren
Russia
Long Beach
Los Angeles
City Water Department
Public Forum Letters to the Editor on Poppy Drive and Telemarketing
Letters discuss the Buddy Poppy sale May 22 to May 30 to aid veterans and orphans, urging readers to buy a poppy and honor the living. Other letters oppose phone sales pitches, caution about city land and oil revenue rules, and thank Long Beach ministers for Holy Week coverage and public service.
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America
Heln
Nellie. Houghton
Ixagarice
VFW
Propositions on April 3 Ballot Faces Backlash
Citizens respond to 13 measures with low turnout 33 000 casting votes from 139 000 registered. Proponents spent large sums but failed to win broad support as only five measures gained favorable votes above 23 000. Critics argue the program was premature and funds unavailable for months.
To Let You Know Tonight I Am In Love
A poetic note records heartfelt emotions and the wish to confess deep love. The writer, addressing Metcalfe, recalls happiness shared and hopes the message conveys the strength of their affection despite writing limitations.
Questions Answers Mexico Has 29 States
A quiz from the Information Bureau presents answers to common inquiries. It notes Mexico has 2 states, Baja California being the 30th state recently created, and compares U S state counts. It also covers show poodle clips, largest commercial tires, clock accuracy, subgum chow mein ingredients, and human body self repair limits.
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Mexica
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Baja California
Mexico
Publisher leadership notes from Vress-Gelearam firm
The document lists key roles for Vress-Gelearam Publisher Geners with Mantager Hermar He Riddoten heading the IMG Set Samuel project and Camers H. F. Burmester involved. It names Executive Editor Samuel and National Representative cresmer Woodward. Advertising representation by Metropolitan Group Inc. AE.
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H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Epley
Ee Ee
Cresmer & Woodward
Ine
Comin Advertising Reprezentalvar Metropolitan Groun, Inc. AE
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