Unofficial Advisors Defend Free Expert Counsel in Government
The Business Advisory Council and other unpaid groups provide expert input to the Commerce Department. Charles Sawyer denounces Democratic criticisms as ridiculous, noting advisors are largely veterans of past administrations. Critics say outside advisers blur lines of influence, yet supporters argue such guidance is essential to running the vast federal system.
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Commerce Department
Charles Sawyer
Sawyer
Business Advisory Council
Emanuel Celler
New York
Rep
Celler
Congress
Washington
Peacetime draft underlines need for readiness and resolve
Bruce Biossat argues that peacetime drafts and a military reserve deter war. He warns against casual attitudes of draftees and stresses preparedness, discipline, and skill as essential to national defense. American troops abroad symbolize the balance of power and the need to train for instant response.
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Nem
Germany
Asia
Free World
Variants by Metcalfe Contest Message
A reflective verse on contests and effort, noting that victory leaves no lasting mark and stressing daily effort. It speaks to testing ability, accepting defeat or victory as transient, and encourages advancing with courage while viewing competition as a learning moment rather than a defining outcome.
Kuchel bill unites federal aid in anti smog push
San Francisco and other industrial cities face worsening smog as siff clouds threaten eyes lungs and worker productivity. Senator Kuchel led a bipartisan effort to mobilize federal funds for studies and grants to state and local agencies and private groups tackling air pollution nationwide. President Hoover signed the measure, creating an advisory committee to guide efforts.
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San Francisco
New York
New Jersey
Trinity
Pennsylvania
California
Thomas H. Kuchel
Reflections on Sin and Justice From Classical and Scriptural Views
The passage cites Romans and Seneca to discuss moral judgment and sin. It contrasts being under grace with human fallibility and urges self-scrutiny before judging others. The tone blends religious and classical philosophy to question righteous certainty.
PETER EDSON Following Geneva Exhibit
Washington ponders the Geneva peace uses of atomic energy papers. Soviet disclosures show basic thorium data but few reactor secrets. Analysts judge Russia five years behind the US in reactor development, with emphasis on safety and isotopes and unclear on enrichment and mobile reactors.
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Geneva
Washington
NEA
U.N
U. S
Cen
U.S
Senator Soaper Says A Chicago Tax Indictment Case
Bill Vaughan notes a Chicago citizen under indictment on a tax charge who reportedly owns ten television sets and is said to be a gambler. He muses on understanding people and questions why someone would own so many TVs amid speculation about wealth and appearances.
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Chicago
Press-Geleggram Herman 4) Ridder Harold M Hines 4 Samuel C Caine Publisher
A jumble of names and office addresses from press materials accompanies reflections on nostalgia and changing times. The piece contrasts past comforts with modern trends like synthetic fabrics and quick frozen foods, and notes conversations about air conditioning and social scenes in bars.
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Herman
Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Caine
Af Genl
Burmester
Malcolm
Just Folks by E A Guest The New And The Old
The poem contrasts modern living with the old cottage era. It notes updated comforts a summer home now offers such as new beds, an ice box, modern rooms, and even razor blade slots, while lamenting that some things like the paper aging two days and a squeaky porch remain unchanged.
Long Beach History Snippets From Ten, Twenty, and Thirty Years
Ten years ago the Bureau of Franchises approved a taxicab ordinance and sent it to the City Council while OPA rent ceilings remained. Twenty years ago William G. Golden headed the department of social welfare earning 210 dollars monthly as locals discussed weather forecasting advances. Thirty years ago Herbert Hoover praised Long Beach Harbor after a tour with the city manager and a motel boat regatta drew a thousand sailboats on Alamitos Bay. An old-timer recalls light operas once by Herbert and Friml before Rodgers and Hammerstein era.
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SIA
Bureau of Franchises
OPA
William G. Golden
Department of Social Welfare
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Long Beach Harbor
Windham
Alamitos Bay
Anold
Herbert and Friml
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Public Forum Letters on Tide lands and Fares
Public Forum letters discuss California tidelands fishing rights and access, a bus fare hike, and sympathy for Russian aspirations. Signatories George Livesey Merlen Alderman and F E Callaghan comment on practical outcomes, pensioner burdens, and political accountability.
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Merlen
Eisenhower praised for prosperity and world leadership
A reader defends President Eisenhower against critics, arguing his eight years under the prior administration were wasteful, while noting his achievements in Korea, federal debt reduction, government streamline, rising prosperity, and Geneva impact. The letter signs off with the name WC, KAUFFMAN, at 1672 E. First St.
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LE Lean
Eisenhower
Korea
U.S
Geneva
Kauffman
E. First St
Soviet Delegation Portrayed as Jailers in US Visit
American Friends of Russian Freedom denounces the Soviet delegation touring the United States as jailers and slave masters over farmers. Felix Cole says friendship for Russians is commendable, but delegates represent the Moscow regime of terror and should not be allowed to speak for the people. The piece insists Americans cannot ignore the grim realities faced by Soviet farmers under the Kremlin.
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American Friends of Russian Freedom
Park Ave
New York
Felix Cole
Moscow
Kremlin
Myth About Older Workers editorial rebuttal
A reader letter from Merle N. Alderman argues the Sunday editorial on older workers sparks thoughtful debate but calls for concrete steps to restore equal opportunity for self employment and employment. He cites lower group insurance costs for younger workers as a major barrier to fair competition.
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Minos-'slegakan
Merle N
E. Fourth St
Questions and Answers on Retailing and Records
A reader asks about the largest U S retail firms in 1854 per Business Week and lists firms in order. also notes a quotation from Susan Coolidge and the Harper anthology. queries GS salary scales, grave sites on Constitution Island, ideal storage conditions for archives, and Alcoholics Anonymous membership and founders.
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U. S
Business Week
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Sears, Roebuck
Safeway Stores
Kroger
J. C. Penney
Montgomery Ward
FL W. Woolworth
American
National Archives and Records Service
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