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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
8
California voters face two measures on crossfiling in November. Proposition 13 would ban crossfiling by requiring three months party affiliation before filing. Proposition 7 would display party affiliation on ballots without banning crossfiling. Analysts say both aim to preserve voter choice while addressing confusion, with high stakes if both pass.
A Fishery Products Report from San Pedro carries excerpts of the 1952 Democratic and Republican platforms, showing how political planks are presented to California fishermen. The piece questions impartiality, notes federal units distribute the content, and defends informing the public while warning about Hatch Act constraints.
A political analysis discusses how the ins favor praise and past success while the outs denounce the record and promise change. It argues the core issue is whether the Truman era should continue, noting the China fall to communism and a steel strike that hampers wartime production. The piece frames this as an overall issue beyond a single paramount concern.
Walter Cippmann notes officials in Washington and Paris grow touchy over aid to French arms makers as negotiations loom. He warns Britain France and the United States face heavy choices on rearmament burdens, delaying talks until after elections, with hard decisions ahead for the next administration.
Washington report critiques a Senate subcommittee staff “report” on non-Communist affidavits for labor union officers. It argues the staff document misattributes recommendations to the subcommittee and suggests the issue stems from alleged perjuries and lax Board enforcement.
Phil Newsom argues the United States remains the man in the middle as ANZUS ministers meet in Honolulu. He notes no single Pacific defense force exists, cites separate treaties with Australia New Zealand the Philippines and Japan, and highlights distrust among regional players that impede a unified defense line in the East versus the West.
A humorous verse about a bald headed boy and the mother’s endless care. The speaker recalls summers with a hairless head and a barefoot boy who must wash muddy feet before meals, highlighting the never ending cycle of school and chores.
Ten years ago George E. Glover retired after 23 years as deputy district attorney amid local court scenes. Discussions warned that defense work and the draft would drain Long Beach high schools and colleges of enrollees when school reopened. City debts totaled 36 million. Twenty years ago antisexual rules barred the Polish team hostess from the boathouse as crews trained for the Olympic races next week. City Council delayed action on a hog farm garbage disposal contract. Thirty years ago a 50 gallon oil explosion wrecked a residence. Iron foundry sites were eyed by Los Angeles company officials. An Arlington Hotel elevator shaft fire threatened the hotel and nearby amusements before being controlled by Long Beach firefighters.
A compact devotional passage reflects on divine sovereignty in Daniel 21, praises God as the creator who loves all creation, and asks for lodging through prayer. It notes that a praying Christian finds no Gethsemane without an angel, tying biblical quotes to faith and perseverance.
A reflective piece on family life, love, and togetherness. It considers the enduring bond of a husband and father, whether present or away, and how deep affection sustains parent-child relationships despite distance and daily challenges.
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