Prosperity will decide the 1956 election
The Democrats and Republicans shout about issues but the decisive factor is the economy. Voters tend to reelect incumbents when times are good, and Prosperity under Eisenhower may favor the GOP unless prosperity falters. Record U S income, peak employment, and optimistic forecasts shape the final choice.
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John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Richard Nixon
Nixon
United States
Dwight D. Hisenhower
Arthur Langlie
Frank Clement
U. S. Commerce Department
U. S
Hazard Lingers Despite New Law
The nation has seen 115 child deaths in abandoned ice boxes and refrigerators over the past decade. Congress passed a bill requiring safety closing devices on doors, signed by President Eisenhower, with 27 months for manufacturers to comply. The hazard will persist as old units remain in use. liability falls on those who store or discard units to remove latches. California law also punishes storing such boxes in areas accessible to children without removing latches.
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U.S
Congress
Eisenhower
California
Stevenson
Tig
Kefauver
New Hampshire
Sen. Humphrey
Minnesota
DORIS FLEESON ON DEMS AND REPS AT CONVENTIONS
Doris Fleeson analyzes the 1956 conventions as a clash of party styles with Democrats openly attacking each other while Republicans seek to present unity around Nixon. The piece notes California's split delegation, Stassen’s marginal role, and the pressure on Nixon amid industry caution about a possible Eisenhower misstep. Gallup polls temper expectations and shape party nerves.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Roger
Richard Nixon
Exenhower
Goodwin J
Knight
California
Nixon
Wiliam Knowland
Harold Stassen
Stassen
Sen
John Kennedy
Massachusetts
Truman
Stevenson
George Gallup
Public Forum Letters Signed Opinions From Readers
Public forum letters present readers’ views with tone similar to signed pieces. Signatures and addresses appear at the end, and edits may be made for taste or space to fit the page.
Presley Fan Letters Defend Elvis Amid Criticism
A reader letters column defends Elvis Presley against charges of being indecent, arguing his performance displayed emotion and talent. The writer compares him to Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield and questions why male performers face less scrutiny. The page also includes a brief note from T. A. Stephens of Mammoth Lakes urging year round deer and game seasons to boost conservation.
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Jayne Mansfield
Marilyn Monroe
T. A.tim} Stephens
Mammoth Lakes
Skeptical Take on Closed California Lakes Policy
The note mocks a quote by a U S Fish and Wildlife Service biologist who reportedly said no closed lakes are needed in the Sierra. It ponders a policy allowing year round fishing at Crowley Lake and other California waters for twelve months.
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U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sier-ras
Crowley Lake
California
Truman Timid in Asian Crisis letter prompts reaction
Walter Strong’s letter titled Truman Timid in Asian Crisis draws responses highlighting patience shown by the President, General MacArthur's contempt for directives, and the UN role in Korea. The writer argues the risk of bombing cities would worsen ally alienation and potentially trigger a larger war. Hawkins, 3918 Pacific Ave.
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Walter Strong
Truman
Gen. MacArthur
Pentagon
Inc.dentelly
U.N
Drive Against Noisy Mufflers Demands Code Enforcement
Letter to the Press Telegram urged strict enforcement of Vehicle Code Section 673 on noisy mufflers. The writer complained many motorists are cited for minor infringements under other sections, while muffler violators receive no warnings. Concerns about fairness and enforcement were raised.
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F.E. Callaghan
First Jail for Automobile Speeding Named
The Newport Rhode Island case cites Michael Woods, a uniformed chauffeur, jailed for five days in August 1904 after driving at 20 mph through a street intersection, nearly causing a crash. He had been fined 15 the prior week for 18 mph. The judge ordered jail time to reflect on speeding.
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Newport
Mortar of Life by Metcalfe
A reflective piece on failure and perseverance where the speaker links mistakes to courage and growth. The poet asserts success rests on a proper mix of failures and effort, noting the need to rise after every fall and to keep striving toward small crowns.
I’d Rather Add a Column Up Than Fill One
Poem in which the toiler narrator says he prefers writing a column to performing factory labor. He notes lack of bosses, dividends, or unpaid bills and frames his life of ease as a writer. The piece humorously contrasts desk work with heavy industry and ends with a punchy line about choosing to add a column.
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Tius
Veterans file 1300 WWII claims at Lincoln Park office
About 1300 World War II veterans submitted terminal leave pay applications at the temporary Lincoln Park office staffed by the Veterans Service Center and Long Beach American Red Cross chapter. The Long Beach Municipal Band was chosen for the Los Angeles County Fair with Herbert L. Clarke directing. eight city managers from LA County met to discuss county charter amendments. A flashing light and five buoys were added at the harbor entrance as the Lighthouse Service issued Long Beach on its mariners bulletin.
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Lincoln Park
Veterans Service Center
Long Beach
American Red Cross
Pomona
Herbert L. Clarke
Los Angeles County
Pacific Coast Club
Compton
Alhambra
Burbank
South Pasadena
Glendale
Pasadena
Sierra Madre
US Lighthouse Service
Inside Story of Stevenson Kefauver Vice Presidential Pick
The piece claims Adlai Stevenson used a backroom open convention to nominate Estes Kefauver after Kennedy and southern delegates swayed. It alleges Stevenson sat with leaders, downplayed commitments, and that Illinois and Pennsylvania delegates shifted on a second ballot to back Kefauver, finishing with Stevenson’s influence and maneuvers steering the pick.
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Chicago
Henry Wallace
Truman
FDR
Franklin Roosevelt
Adlai Stevenson
Wallace
Justice Douglas
Robert Hannegan
Missouri
Roosevelt
Hannegan
Stevenson
Kefauver
Menner
Sen. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Soene
Jaseal Kennedy
Kennedy
South
Kefauoyer
Wagner
New York
Tennessee
Illinois
Messiage
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Estes Kefauver
Press-Telegram Publisher and staff listings
Press-Telegram masthead details publisher Harald M. Hines and executives including editor Malcolm Epley and Miles E. Sines executive editor. Advertising reps named Ridder Johns Inc and Metropolitan Group with offices in New York Minneapolis St Paul San Francisco and Penobscot Building. Current files kept at listed offices.
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H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Epley
Miles E. Sines
National Advertising
Ridder-Johns, Inc
E. 50Th St
Weoley
Penobscot
Minneapolis
Foshay
St. Paul
East Dth St
Wilshire
San Francisco Sutter St
Press-Telegram
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