Editorial Eisenhower and Texas Four Years On
The piece discusses Texas voters shifting toward Eisenhower in 1952 and continuing moderate Republican leanings in 1956. It notes Daniel's pro-Ike stance influencing Texas, contrasts Southern voting patterns, and highlights state ownership of tidelands as a pivotal issue. It cites past election results, party loyalties, and the South’s potential impact on 1958 dynamics.
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Dental Insurance for Families Proposed as Benefit
The article argues that a dental insurance plan, modeled on Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical coverage, could guard families against large dental costs. It notes 80 percent coverage as a typical benchmark, underscores rising dental bills, and urges cooperation between dentists and actuaries to create schedules and protections for households with multiple children.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
England
No Feuds Linger After Bitter National Conventions
Doris Fleeson reports both major parties savored successful conventions with strong tickets and limited platform fights. Democrats showcased energizing talent and a confident surge toward November, while Republicans faced a rebuilding process, warning against complacency despite Eisenhower’s widely viewed campaign strength. The public remains largely apathetic, requiring further efforts to capture voter attention.
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Harry S. Truman
Harold Staseen
Eisenhower
Hal
Chicago
Unity at Republican Convention Surprises Observers
A San Francisco to Washington briefing notes rare unity within the Republican Party at the convention. Leaders from Taft and Eisenhower camps praise Dewey’s speech while conservatives accept tested liberal proposals with caution. Eisenhower’s dynamic conservatism touted as driving the cohesive mood.
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Washington
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Lawn feed and politics mix in autumn humor
Bill Vaughan jokes that lawn care experts favor autumn feeding while politicians plan to cultivate the grass roots this fall. Walter Tippy declines a promotion, and cufflink talk, party conventions, and gavel work comparisons flavor the satirical column.
Body and Soul in a Starry Night Dialogue
A poetic exchange compares body and spirit under the night sky. The body boasts of strength and admiration, while the spirit warns that fame fades with age and death cannot destroy inner essence. The verse emphasizes enduring spirit over physical form.
Long Beach memories time capsule items reemerge
The clipping recalls 16 year old bid forms for offshore island oil drilling near Long Beach Pine Ave to 64th Place, 20 years past San Clemente Island fleet maneuvers, 30 years ago officials probing Santa Fe field wastewater dumping into San Gabriel river channel affecting Alamitos Bay, and 1960s plans by Huntington Beach to Laguna Beach chambers for Coast Highway opening with warnings on oil operator waste disposal.
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64Th Pl
San Clemente Island
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Huntington Beach
Laguna Beach
Charles & Henderson
Public Forum Letters to the Editor Policy
Readers may submit letters not exceeding 250 words with genuine signatures and addresses. The forum notes letters may be edited for decorum or space efficiency, ensuring candid community voices are preserved while maintaining good taste.
Kohler Strikers Demands Listed in Union Letter
The Kohler Plumbing Co strike dispute details seven union demands including arbitration on disciplinary actions, full seniority protections, wage increases, a non-contributory pension, a paid lunch period for the enamel shop, reinstatement rights for strikers, and full back pay and recognition for strike leaders. The letter by Edmund J. Wianecai from Downey provides the list as part of community debate.
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Kohler Plumbing Co
Kohler
Edmund J, Wianecei
E. Cecilia St. Downey
Predicts Adlai Will Triumph in November Election
The article argues Democrats will win in a landslide, praising Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver as superior to current leaders. It criticizes Eisenhower’s constitutional understanding and notes Richard Mixon as an aspirant to the presidency.
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Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Eisenhower
All the People
Richard Mixon
Love Letter Across The Miles To Metcalfe
A poetic fragment describes a deepening bond from distant communications. The speaker, addressing Metcalfe, expresses growing affection and the wish for a clear sign of mutual love and commitment across telephone, mail, and street encounters. The tone is intimate and hopeful.
Questions and Answers Coyotes and Mangosteen Facts
Readers ask about coyote diet and mangosteen versus mango. Answers explain coyotes eat rabbits rodents carrion insects vegetation and livestock. mangosteen is a distinct tropical fruit from the mango. The song "A Little Bit of Heaven Shore They Call It Ireland" is by J Keirn Brennan with music by Ernest Ball, introduced by Chauncey Olcott in 1914.
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Florida
J. Keirn Brennan
Ernest R. Ball
Chauncey Olcott
Paddy Whack
Press-Gebaram Herman H. Ridder Publication Credits
The document lists publishing and advertising figures including Harold M. Hines, Samuel C. Cameron, Larry Collins Jr, Maleslin Epley, Miles E. Sinese, and Ridder-Johnns Inc. with addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco. It notes current Press-Telegram file locations and comic advertising representatives Metropolitan Group, Inc.
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