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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1953

Page

18

Editorial asks what Moscow will say on Eisenhower energy pool

The piece questions Soviet reaction to Eisenhower's atomic energy pooling idea. It warns that early Moscow commentary could show a rigid stance undermining disarmament efforts, while urging Russia to consider a hopeful bid for better world peace relations. It notes Vishinsky's stance at the UN and the need for a non hawkish interpretation.

Pandit U. N. Assembly Eisenhower Kremlin Andrei Vishinsky Moscow Soviet Union America U. N Vishinsky Russia

Briercrest Map Errors Over Annexation Debate

A puzzled Lakewood resident shows a map from anti annexation supporters misplacing Briercrest as an island. Officials explain that no city can annex non touching land and that Briercrest touches Long Beach via Lakewood Village. If aligned with Long Beach, Briercrest would join the city like other areas.

Briercrest Lakewood Long Beach Lakewood Village Briercrest Island

Sound military depends on careerists says planner

Virginia Kelly reports military planners argue a sound defense rests on capable tough career officers and NCOs. With France at war in Indochina, military capability home and abroad suffers from losses. In the US, economic factors shift service life away from careers, echoing dissatisfactions of the 1920s and 1930s pension promises.

France Indochina Rance Armed Services Defense Department

Career Incentives for Military Specialists

The piece argues for stronger career incentives for military personnel and families. It proposes to amend the Korean GI Bill to extend educational benefits and home loans, raise reenlistment pay and noncommissioned officer benefits, implement a cost of living test across pay grades, and reduce fringe benefits especially in dependent medical care. It notes training costs per recruit and for a jet pilot, suggesting broader incentives would protect national welfare and be cost effective.

United States

Just Folks by E A Guest on Santa Claus belief

A reflective piece where the author argues Santa Claus remains real in spirit. He tells youngsters that belief persists through unseen love and kindness, noting that Santa may visit every night in imagination If only devotion is true.

Santa Claus Jnst

Long Beach Weather History Highlights and City Events

Ten years ago powerful southeast winds and rain eroded beach sand along the east shore flooding Ocean Blvd and Belmont Shore streets while the city housed 3300 air raid wardens and 1000 fire guards. Ten years prior Christmas services were held in the city jail under Central Union WCTU direction. Thirty years ago police raided a private residence seizing six gallons moonshine and several cases of spirits.

Ocean Blvd Belmont Shore Long Beach Central Union WCTU

Salute and Pray for Our Flag and Nation

A patriotic verse encourages saluting the flag and praying for God’s help to preserve democracy, justice, equality, liberty, and peace. It pleads unity and dedication to the United States, cherishing human rights and the red, white, and blue.

United States

Discontent Inside GOP Grows Amid Midterm Prospects

Washington reports rising disaffection in the Republican party as polls hint at a Democratic gain in Congress if elections were held today. Observers cite Wisconsin and New Jersey specials as signs, with Representative Will E. Neal urging party unity to challenge the administration’s grip and avoid a rout.

Washington Eisenhower Lisenhower Lawrence Wisconsin New Jersey Congress Will E. Neal West Virginia House of Representatives Truman Mr. Neal

Internal GOP rifts widen as Eisenhower faces party doubts

The piece surveys Democratic discontent with J Edgar Hoover and critiques the Republican response to internal feuds and policy shifts. It notes alleged party loyalty issues in Civil Service appointments, Dulles trade stances with Red China, and rising discontent within the GOP as President Eisenhower’s leadership is questioned and morale deteriorates.

Republican Jndiffer Civil Service Commission Philip Young Democrats Congress Eisenhower Dulles Alies Republican Party Reed House Ways and Means Committee

Dulles Exerting Heroic Effort In Foreign Policy

Marquis Childs notes Secretary of State John Foster Dulles undertakes an arduous, globe spanning role in Eisenhower’s administration. His travels to Western Europe, the Middle East, India, and Korea aim to build a cooperative anti communist policy despite domestic and diplomatic pressures. The Bermuda talks and NATO and Big Four meetings loom as next tests of stamina.

Washington John Foster Dulles Eisenhower Dulles Dean Acheson Sen Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin Pat McCarran Nevada Acheson Europe America Harold Stassen Wato Council Paris Middle East Pakistan India Neguib Egypt Nehru Korea Syngman Rhee Pacific London Winston Churchill Anthony Eden Bermuda Churchill NATO Berlin

Public Forum Letter Policy and Editor Guidelines

Public forum notices require letters not exceeding 250 words and must include genuine signatures and full addresses. Editors may edit letters to correct spelling grammar or spacing while preserving core meaning and attribution. Submissions should reflect verifiable community viewpoints and avoid inflammatory or defamatory content.

Letters dispute R. J. Smith views on labor strikes

Readers challenge R. J. Smith of Anaheim over the North American Aviation strike and union strategy. G W Gibli n and Robert Stewart sign with editor notes on commerce exports to the Soviet bloc and UK figures, arguing for unity and fair arbitration.

R. J. Smith Anaheim Smith United Automobile Workers’ Union Ay Company NLRB

U S Money Net Given eh Loaned

A letter to the editor questions U S government loans and aid, noting small two to two and a half percent interest loans spent in the United States and repaid on schedule. The writer urges disclosure of state department figures on U S China trade 1950 to date and mentions Soviet exchange.

Vinton Holbrook Britain U.S.A U. S State Department China U.S

Local Newspaper Masthead Readout

The fragment lists staff roles including publisher Samuel C. Cameron, general manager H. F. Burmester, editor Malcolm Epl, executive editor Ridder Johns, and advertising representative Metropolitan Grown, Inc. Also mentions Harold M. Hines and Ian Ridder-Johns in various titles.

Herman H. Ridner Publianae Harold M. Hines Asnt Samuel C. Cameron H. F. Burmester Malcolm Epl Ridder-Johns, Ian Metropolitan Grown, Inc

Best Gift for Christ This Christmas

A reader laments commercialized Christmas and urges giving the heart as the true gift to Christ. He argues that devotion, not trinkets, brings peace on earth and goodwill toward men and contrasts modern excess with the Nativity story.

Bethlehem Nick

Polio Virus Pictures and Miscellaneous Q&A

Short Q and A from the Information Bureau offers facts on polio virus images seen at 200000 to 300000 magnification, the United States Army naming preference, Greek royal guard uniforms, eye strain from small TV screens, and Derby crowd handling labor. It notes a 32 000 worker count for Kentucky Derby management and up to 100 000 attendees.

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