Who's on first in 1955 governors conference
Editorial notes the 47th Governors Conference in Chicago stirs speculation about 1956 presidential prospects. It highlights Gov. J Bracken Lee Utah hinting at supporting a Democrat, Gov. G Mennen Williams Michigan and Averell Harriman weighing moves, and hints at Stevenson's possible early run with Harriman’s “indication” to step aside.
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Chicago
J. Bracken Lee
Utah
Lee
Frank Lausche
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Sen
Byrd
Everran
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Eisenhower
Averell Harriman
Gov. Williams
Williams
Mr. Williams
Stevenson
Harriman
Tammany
State's Boom Blessing Not Headache
The Associated Press reports California's postwar boom, adding 5800 new residents weekly and a forecast to become the nation's most populous state by 1965 to 1970. Growth brings costs and challenges, but should be welcomed as a blessing, not a headache, if Californians maintain an optimistic view.
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Associated Press
California
Optimists See Push-Button Millenium At UN Conference
Marquis Childs outlines a debate on harnessing fusion and the hydrogen bomb for peaceful uses. Homi Bhabha predicts solar-core temperatures controlled for mankind within 20 years, while skeptics warn the science remains in early stages with enormous technical barriers.
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Geneva
United Nations
Homi J. Bhabha
India
Atomic Research Project
Bhabha
Dragging the Speaker to his chair a long British custom
The old custom of pulling the Speaker to the chair began in 1381 and endured for four centuries. It symbolized the elected official’s reluctance and unfitness for the role, carried out as a public display of humility during each election or re election.
Adlai or Averell? Democrats Face 1956 Choice
The piece weighs Adlai Stevenson and Averell Harriman as possible Democratic presidential nominees, noting divorce, wealth, and past ties shape voter perceptions. It discusses domestic and foreign policy stances, party radicals, and upcoming congressional investigations that could influence the 1956 contest.
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Averell
Gov. Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
New York
Adlai Stevenson
Franklin Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Myron Taylor
South
Ike
Stevenson
Americans For Democratic Action
Eisenhower
Geneva
Truman
Stalin
Joe
Harriman
Washington
Public Forum Letters On Taste And Space Rules
A public forum item notes letters must be under 250 words and omit signatures and addresses. It explains letters may be edited for good taste or to save space. The notice guides readers on formatting and editorial standards for published letters.
Anti-Union Lobby Criticized as Short-Sighted Letter
Guy Guerin of 2835 Vista St condemns an anti-union letter by F J Smith. He argues dismantling unions, cutting wages, and sidelining labor would plunge the economy into poverty and hurt prosperity, urging readers to oppose such plans.
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F. J
F. J. Smith
South Pacific
FL J. Smith
Smith
Guy Guerin
Assails L B Method of Teaching Reading
J A Campbell of 645 E Wardlow Long Beach attacks the sight reading approach in education. He argues it harms literacy, spelling, and arithmetic, claims Long Beach graduates struggle, and says pupils going to Arizona lose grades. He cites mispelled city names on a ticket and calls for action.
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Long Beach
Arizona
J. A. Campbell
Wardlow
Press Telegram Advertising Network Director Contacts
The Press Telegram files list Harald J Hinea publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager Washington bureau with Ridder-Rohins Inc as national advertising reps at multiple city offices including New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Jose. Semis Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Group Inc also involved.
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National Advertising Representatives
Ridder-Rohins, Inc
YOK Csenen
50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
Penobscot Bidg
Minneapolis
Foshay
St Paul
Los Angeles
Wilshire Blvd
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
Semis Advertising Representatives
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Just Folks Told By A. E. Guest On The Customer’s Temper
A verse by E A Guest explores the clash between customers and clerks. It jokes that customers demand pleasant service yet admit they can be difficult when rushed or worried, and that clerks suffer headaches too. The pieceplayfully weighs who is right in a busy buying moment.
Community leaders plan UCILA conference at Santa Ana Base
Ten years ago in Long Beach the UCILA event aims to discuss returning veterans' interests attitudes and aspirations. A baby show at Houghton Park Club House sees Alice McCarson and Richard Spicer win. Municipal garage saves city 10222. Forty Boy Scouts and leaders travel to Catalina Island. Municipal Golf Course fees total 1517 in a month. Clive Brook stars in Enticement with Mary Astor at Liberty Theater.
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Southern California
Santa Ana Army Air Base
Houghton Park
Alice McCarson
Richard Spicer
Catalina Island
Clive Brook
Mary Astor
Liberty Theater
Lagoon complaint letter on cleanliness prompts health check
A letter writer claims Colorado Lagoon smells like a sewer and endangers swimmers including Boy Scouts. The editor notes a city health check found no stench and reports the lagoon cleaned and replenished. residents urged further investigation or closure if health risks persist.
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J. C. Booth
Colorado Lagoon
City Health Department
Keith E
Cortright
Danel
St. Lakewood
West Broadway speed danger complaints reach city
F J Harris of 528 Daisy Ave warns that a stretch of West Broadway from Magnolia to the bridge has no speed controls or warning signals. He cites speeds around 70 mph, lack of pedestrian safety, and injuries as evidence that Police Chief Dovey should act to address the issue.
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Sao Ioe Nurkam
Dovey
W. Broadway
Magnolia
F. J. Harris
Daisy Ave
Sen Soaper Says by Bill Vaughn
A satirical column notes sun setting on empire parts and British papers siding with cold eer while pondering motives of Chinese Reds in releasing airmen. The piece questions history as a record of good people doing bad things and jokes about price inflation and the $7 steak.
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Empire
Coldeer
Why Not Stay Home Your Children Are a Problem
A vintage ad style piece questions leaving children with a sitter and parents' differing views. It weighs the urge for personal freedom against concern for child safety, praising sitters yet acknowledging parental hesitation and varied expectations.
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CATON
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Jrood
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Sen. Kefauver
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