India’s Year of Freedom marks first independence anniversary
India completes its first year as a self governing Commonwealth member. A booklet from the Indian embassy in Washington recounts progress toward democratic stability amid challenges. Gandhi’s legacy steadied the nation after Gandhi’s assassination. terrorism was curbed and government functions expanded along with a draft constitution for a secular union of states.
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India
Commonwealth of Nations
Washington
Pandit Nehru
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Constituent Assembly
Editors Roundtable Doubt Moscow Talks Bring Settlement
A majority of editors doubt Moscow talks will yield a basic settlement. Some see potential for Russia to engage, but most believe gestures are to lull the West. Opinions stress Berlin issues, Ruhr control, and postconference challenges.
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Moscow
U. S
Soviet Empire
Russia
Indianapolis Star
Propaganda Critique Says Russia Lacks Skill in Handling Crisis
The piece argues Soviet propaganda weakens as Moscow mishandles the New York teacher case and a spy ring story. It asserts Russian officials lie, misjudge world opinion, and fear European anti Communist sentiment, linking domestic actions to Berlin and satellite state prestige.
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Washington
Russia
New York
Moscow
Foreign Office
Kremlin
Miss Bentley
Europe
United States
Congressional
Canada
Berlin
Swedish Kosenkina Case Highlights Soviet Pressure Abroad
The piece compares the Swedish case of Lydia Makarova to the New York abduction fears, noting Sweden's careful stance toward Russia and Washington's refusal to surrender the teachers. It shows Moscow pressing for return while the U.S. offers refuge, framing Bolshevism as a global threat to freedom and sovereignty.
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Associated Press
Oksana Stepanova Kosenkina
New York
Sweden
Nyet
United Nations
Berlin
Kosenkina
Michael Lamarine
Russia
Moscow
Lydia Makarova
Leningrad
Stockholm
Foreign Office
America
Washington
Uncle Sam
Battered Berlin Seen as Island in Russian Sea
An analysis by Mr. Stone, Long Beach City College, argues Berlin is a historical island in a Russian sea, reflecting its role as a Western Eastern Europe crossroads. He notes Berlin’s mixed population, the four power administration after WWII, and the enduring tension between East and West in the city.
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Europe
Syracuse
N. Y
Herald Journal
Ind
Stalin
Tito
Iran
China
Hungary
Berlin
Beut
psai+ cance ag
West
Germany
Stone
Long Beach City College
Holy Roman Empire
Paderewski
France
Paris-Warsaw
Frankfurt
Munich
Hitler
Goebbels
Helmstedt
Public Forum Letter Thanks Local 158 Supporters
The United Rubber Workers of America Local 158 thank the Press Telegram for its Aug 13 sick benefit party at Siots Hall. They praise Police Inspector James Thiele baritone, accordionist Bert Pearson, Officer R. J. Clark, Dixie Comedy Four, and the Neil McFaden troupe. The event impressed the audience and was a memorable first for Local 158. John H. Steiner and Charles P. Howe signed as treasurer and editor respectively.
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United Rubber Workers of America
Siots Hall
James Thiele
Bert Pearson
R. J. Clark
Dixie Comedy Four
Bill Astley
Les Hanson
Bob Beevers
Ralph Ellison
Neil McFaden
John H. Steiner
Soviet Official Personnel Decline Stirs Espionage Debate
The State Department says Soviet official personnel abroad fell 30 percent in under a year. Officials note Russian diplomats also double as spies, but declines may reflect shifts to underground networks. Congress continues scrutinizing Communist activity and intelligence channels worldwide.
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Soviet Union
State Department
Congress
United States
Communist Party
Season of Community Fiestas Across Southern California
The piece describes fiestas and community fairs in Wilmington Belmont Shore Compton Laguna Beach Downey and nearby areas. It emphasizes color showmanship parades civic pride and friendly rivalry as expressions of local life and the region’s distinctive character.
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Wilmington
Belmont Shore
Compton
Laguna Beach
Downey
Southern
California
Thursday Fishermen and the Bishop Tale
A short tale narrates a fisherman urging the Bishop to fish for a meal. The bishop, weighing duty and care, suggests taking time off to enjoy the day and share a simple meal from the lake.
Cloudy Morning Inspires Early Pising Effort
A light misprint or garbled line notes cloudy conditions not delaying efforts to rise early. The item frames intent to start tasks despite weather cues.
Rani Amrit Kaur Calls California Climate Healthful
Ten years ago today Amrit Kaur Rani of Mandi declared California climate the most healthful in the world. The Rani and husband ruled about 2000 in Mandi and had spent a year incognito in Southern California. An international celebration at the Pacific Southwest Exposition featured France Belgium Switzerland and Sweden. Long Beach hosted 500 Kiwanians from 120 California and Nevada clubs at the Elks Club.
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Amrit Kaur
Rani
Mandi
Wis
Sir Jogender Sem
California
North India
Sons and Daughters
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Sweden
Long Beach
Nevada
Elks Club
Aunt Het Keeps Quiet About Her Living Room
Aunt Het defends her living room aesthetics against compliments while acknowledging social faults and resisting apologies for appearances.
Poor Pa Shuns Family Home After Nora’s Harsh Talk
A distressed speaker vows not to visit brother Bob’s house again amid tensions with Nora whose sharp remarks target her husband and provoke family discord. The fragment hints at strained relationships and domestic friction without broader context.
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Bob
Nora
Beyond All Words I Love You Poem Card
A heartfelt poem expresses enduring love that surpasses all words. The speaker vows a lasting devotion, unharmed by time or distance, and claims no other lips could replace the beloved. The piece emphasizes memories, days, and years tied to the beloved.
Dinner stories of Gershwin and movie couple
The tale recalls George Gershwin seeking formal music study and earning praise for an earlier composition. It also notes Hollywood writers depicting marital strain without dialogue as a husband removes his hat only after a pretty girl boards the elevator, signaling tension.
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George Gershwin
Gershwin
Hollywood
Parade Adjutant Thanks Press Telegram for V J Day Observance
The parade adjutant expresses appreciation for the conduct of the parade and the turnout of citizens for the annual V J Day observance, noting the fine compliments received and the role of the Press Telegram.
Reckless Driving in Long Beach Sparks Editor Letter
Alice Van Hunnick of Bellflower laments persistent reckless driving in Long Beach. She questions why offenders escape arrest and calls for prison sentences to deter danger to visitors and residents alike.
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Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Alice van Hunnick
Bellflower
Chicago judge rules bear wrestling legal in diversions
A Chicago judge holds bear wrestling lawful as a diversion and notes it offers recreation and relief from the high cost of living amid ongoing economic strain.
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Chicago
Oakland Tribune
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