Oil Revenue Use for Capital Projects Relieves Taxpayers
Governor Warren approved tidelands and oil revenue use for capital projects, not current expenses. Citizens debate tax relief via capital investment, citing upland oil and dry gas funds already reducing taxes and funding bonds. The policy aims to extend benefits across generations and lower future tax burdens.
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Tidelands
Gov. Warren
Long Beach
Upland Oil
State College
Gas Department
Congress Wrangles Over Sending Troops to Europe
A wary Congress debates committing troops to Europe amid Atlantic Pact concerns. Sen Connally warns more than six divisions may be required, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of administration policy after a string of shifts in Korea Formosa and China policy and the Truman regime’s controversial standing.
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MacArthur
Congress
Europe
Sen. Connally
United States
State Department
White House
Formosa
Pacific
Korea
Truman
Real Red Victory Will Follow Armistice
Washington observers say U N has twice interrupted Korean armistice talks by forcing changes in troop withdrawal and lines. The United Nations argues the 38th Parallel is indefensible and risks reintroducing political questions. Propaganda likely frames three UN victories, with a future Communist setback once the cease-fire is signed.
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Washington
Ridgway
U. N
U.N
S&th
North Korea
38Th Parallel
Reds
The Korea Negotiations and Stalemate Outlook
Commentary weighs the Korean problem amid cease fire, UN restraint, and potential yearlong talks. It notes likely enduring Korea split, risk of renewed North Korean raids, and possible Russian and Chinese Communist support for infiltrations, with no immediate solution in sight.
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U. N
Korea
U.N
All Signs Point to Truman Candidacy in 1948
Washington observers doubt any viable rival to Harry S. Truman emerges. Eisenhower, Douglas, and Keefeauver are weighed, but party insiders see Truman likely to run again. Debate centers on Douglas’ fit, Vinson’s lack of national base, and the odds that Truman will press for renomination despite stiff opposition from some Democrats.
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Truman
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Anna Rosenberg
Paris
Eisenhower
Thomas E. Dewey
James Duff
Europe
Robert A. Taft
Democratic National Committee
Sen
Paul A. Douglas
Douglas
Heaven
William Fulbright
Estes Kefauver
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Vinson
Supreme Court
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Truman Third Term Question From 1938 Letter
The Oakland Tribune notes a 1938 Truman letter to Joseph Leib where he asserts opposition to a third Presidential term. It discusses the 1945-46 context of Roosevelt’s death and Truman’s status as running mate, implying ambiguity about a third term. The piece mentions inauguration timing and terms completed by January 20.
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Oakland Tribune
Harry S. Truman
Joseph Leib
Truman
Roosevel
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Soaper Says and Oddities in a Busy News Roundup
Senator Soaper remarks on a mix of topics from a utility steak in food debates to crushed stone used on a New Guinea highway being found as gold bearing rock. A Canadian official table on living standards is discussed, while molasses is noted as an important ingredient for January meals. A Pan American highway router argues travel by car to Panama is possible, with frequent sacroillac replacements.
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New Guinea
Washington
New England
Panama
Freedom's Crew Anthem by E A Guest
The piece proclaims unity in diversity among Republicans, Democrats, Protestants, Catholics, and Jews. It asserts that despite quarrels and political divides, Americans stand together for liberty and freedom, bound by a shared creed of indivisibility and collective defense against external threats.
Ten years ago lawmakers visit Cata Line Island
Long Beach notes recount a 125 member California State Legislature visit with families as guests of local assemblymen. An air mail branch post office at Municipal Airport is proposed by City Manager Erickson. Alamitos Bay residents study water disputes between Municipal Airport and Bellflower before a final stand.
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California
Cataline Island
Municipal
Chy
Erickson
Alamitos Bay Area
Municipal Airport
Bellflower
Bay
Sixes Street
Pine Avenue
Long Beach
Callt
Cresmer & Woodward, Soc
Metropolitan Sunday Newspaper, Inc
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Mall
Coe
Long Beast
Associated Press
Public Forum Letters on Crime and Tax Policy
Long Beach readers weigh in on crime causes versus punishment, oil money spending, a proposed dog shelter, and capital punishment. Letters from G H Lawton, A Johnston, E Curtis Clark, and John M Kelly discuss crime causes, tax relief, airport-adjacent land, and biblical justice.
Gratitude for Home and Health and Daily Bread
A devotional thank you for blessings of home and hearth health for children and wife. The speaker expresses gratitude for protection from danger and dread, opportunities to earn daily bread, sunshine rain, relief from suffering, and a peaceful life.
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By David Lawrence
Filī
By Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Sen. Soaper
H. ¥. Wade
E. A. Guest
Freedom
Polytechnic High School
Municipal Department of the Playground and Recreation Commission
Virginia Country Club
Los Cerritos Hills
W. F. Prise
Neva Prise Paddous
Conklin
Aders
Press-Telegram
Lee Her- Tan
G. H. Lawton
E. 7Th St
Press- Telegram
A. Johnston
First St
E. Curtis Clark
Third St
Lee Herman
Buena Park
McCracken
Earth
John M. Kelly
E. Sixth St
James J. Metcalfe
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