Eisenhower Era Policy: Middle of the Road Course
The 83rd Congress tempered central government power, cut spending, and passed laws against communists while restoring tidelands to states. Eisenhower worked with Congress to pursue a middle of the road program, promote tax changes, private power, and cautious foreign aid, with budget concerns and a potential 1960 political shift.
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83Rd Congress
Eisenhower
Congress
Long Beach
California
83Rd
Senate
Bard Congress
Register Now Before Election Registration Deadline
Many citizens delay checking voter status until near elections. Registration books are open now. Regular voters who have not changed residence or party need not worry, but others should register immediately to avoid missing the boat. Registration tables are in busy local spots.
Effect of Anti Communism Bill Unclear in Congress
James Marlow reports Congress hastily passed an anti communist bill aimed at stripping the party of legal privileges and forcing registration. The law bars Communist Party candidates from federal elections and prevents contracts under federal law, but state level implications remain uncertain and open to court challenges up to the Supreme Court.
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Wastlington
Communist Party
Tasenhower
Taw
Tranther
Qoven
Mwyers
Congress
Court showdown looms over McCarran act impact
The piece notes the 1950 McCarran Internal Security Act requires Communist Party members to register if a board finds them a Moscow tool after hearings. The party opposes the ruling as unconstitutional, with Supreme Court action expected next spring. Leaders warn of jail if they resist and the political machinery may hamper the party until the Court decides.
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Supreme Court
McCarran
Communist Party
Portraits by Metcalfe Healing a Friendship Wound
A reflective verse warns against picking at wounds of friendship. The poem likens scabs to misunderstandings and urges letting old hurts heal rather than reopening them. It emphasizes caution to prevent renewed conflict and hatred.
Formosa Guard Question Tests U S Policy on Off-Shore Isles
The article discusses whether to extend Truman’s Formosa guarantee to include the offshore Tachen and Pescadores islands near Formosa. It weighs strategic and political risks, noting Admiral Stump’s visit and rising Communist pressure, with implications for Formosa’s stability and U S prestige.
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Formosa
U. S
Atsar
Truman
Chiang Kai Shek
China
Quemoy
Arnoy
Pescadores
Formosa Straits
Tachen Islands
Chine
Chaing Kai Siek
Tachen Chain
Pescacows
Felix Stump
Tachen
Goa
Pareisa
Chou En-lai
Formos
Toy and Tachen
Henes
Wester
Asia
Munich
St Calse
Japan
India
Bill Vaughan Quips From Sen Soaper Row
A fragmentary column notes Lane Y facing Bannister with a sore foot and a cautious pace. It mocks political sparring while predicting a push for sanity. The piece compares a rival to a long ruling premier of France and shifts to a separate note on a 13 foot fish spotted off Japan, marking a quirky vintage-year fishing reference.
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Japan
Speed Law Court Test Aimed at Radar Enforcement
ACalifornia article argues speed traps harmed motorists and cites grim traffic tolls in Oakland. Police plan to test radar devices to catch speeders and seek a court ruling on legality while stressing traffic safety as life and death matter.
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California
Oakland
Oakland Police Department
Just Folks by E. A. Guest on gang leadership
The article argues that boys seek group friendship and leadership. It asserts that good leadership keeps gangs from trouble, while neglect leads youths to street temptations. It urges patience and care from older figures to steer groups toward positive outcomes.
Vintage Long Beach Phrases Reflect Civic Pastimes
A decade by decade snapshot sketches Long Beach life with a Chamber of Commerce push for postwar growth, a Democrats luncheon club, a Western Pipe and Steel recruitment plea, and a 30 year ago note from Gov. Friend Richardson weekend stay at the Virginia Hotel with lifeguard Roy Miller’s ideal bathing conditions.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Western Pipe & Steel
Virginia Hotel
Friend Richardson
Roy Miller
Public Forum Letters for Editorial Page
Public forum letters must not exceed 260 words and require bona fide signatures with mid addresses. Letters may be edited for good taste or to save space.
Clarifying What the Said about Eisenhower and Russia
Reader letters critique President Eisenhower over his stance on Russia and the UN. The writers challenge misstatements about diplomacy, communism, and China joining the UN, urging clarity and understanding of Cold War policy. The missive includes comments from Frits. Richard Ashcraft and E J Leslie at 909 Temple Ave.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Formosa
Truran
Chiang Kei Shex
Poliyemakers
Formona
Pu3se
releBberss
T. D. Fickes
Russia
U.N
A Vs. Fickes
Fiekes
Eisenhowser
United Nations
Ike
Communist Party
Tam
United States
Frits
Foreign Language Teaching Argument in Front Yard Turmoil
A PRESS-TELEGRAM piece outlines complaints about teaching foreign languages in oui rade schools. Critics fear job losses for current teachers and worry displaced persons might spread subversive ideologies. Proponents say screening will prevent risks and that language study benefits loyalty and cultural understanding.
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Ouirade
Tower of Babel
Tve
Ridder and Hines Letterhead Advertising Network Notes
Fragmentary OCR shows names and offices of press advertising reps and publishers. Mentions Ridder-Jahns Inc with New York offices and other city addresses in Chicago Detroit Newark Los Angeles San Francisco. Indicates current telegraph and press office affiliations.
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Buckzeter
Matson Emey
Evecutive Washbates
Albee Bu Nationa Advertising
Ridder-Jahns, Inc
New York
Questions Answers Pageant Opens on Labor Day
The quiz includes questions on Miss America arrival in Atlantic City and other topics. Contestant arrival times, profits in the meat packing industry, Boreh phrases, and labor topics are discussed with named individuals and figures.
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Aquntic City
Atlantic City
D. A
American Meat Institute
Pacrraduele
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Dagyricht
New York Herald Tribute, Inc
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Sen. Soaper
Laney
Bannister
France
Mehind Telhune
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E. J. Leslie
Temple Ave
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Harold MM Hines
Asot
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Gani
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Fasteoy Wellbe Long
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Information Bureau
Te Si
J. H. BK
Senator Borah
Europe
Silskreigsiting Ward Ike
R.B. A. Dean
Ruise
Ly A. Tova
Society of British Artists
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Rio Grande
P. A
Mexico
Justice Department
Herbert d. Faly
Fahy
Grayling
Michigan
Apri
Durant
Toscommon
Department of Commerce
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