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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1951
Page
10
Editorial argues against negating Santa Claus in favor of preserving a healthy childhood belief. It defends Santa as a symbol of goodwill tied to Christmas and Christian origins, noting the resilience of the figure against critics and urging adults to use him to promote kindness rather than erase folklore.
Metropolitan Water District directors announce a 52 million dollar upgrade to guard against natural and man made hazards. Chairman Joseph Jensen cites reliance on the Colorado River as essential and that without it rationing would already be in effect in many California cities. The plan covers new distribution lines reservoirs and added resilience, with long term value even if not immediately needed.
Britain and France backed the Soviet bloc in the UN Security Council contest to seat Greece, reversing late in balloting. The editorial argues the France UK stance appeased Russia, weakening the western position and questions why they opposed the United States on a vital issue.
The piece argues that President Truman’s security order imposes censorship at the source and challenges the First Amendment. It cites opposition from the American Society of Newspaper Editors and the Associated Press Managing Editors, notes White House resistance to changes, and discusses proposed editorial reforms and safeguards for military security.
A tongue in cheek column references dishonest taxpayers and collectors, France's Maginot Line, and critics of TV sports coverage. The piece toys with the idea that media and publicity shape social outcomes, hinting that a bold approach may be required to tackle tax scandals and political exposure.
Washington calls for a steady, organized donor flow to meet military and civilian needs. Officials warn a real emergency could arise with no reserve blood or plasma processing capacity. A national effort, including service clubs and regular donations, is necessary to prevent shortages amid possible armistice prospects and prisoner of war repatriations.
A viewpoint argues that to stop communist attacks in Asia the Korea war must be won through military victory and economic blockades. It calls for stopping trade with Red China, air reconnaissance of China, freeing Formosan Chinese, demanding allied help, and threatening to bomb Chinese bases unless Reds withdraw from Korea.
Senator Kenneth McKellar urges unity behind the President and government, warns of radical and communist threats at home, calls for solid military defenses and a sound economy, and asks Americans to forget politics to preserve the nation and religion.
A reflective homecoming poem by J. A. Guest depicts mothers at the gate awaiting trains, the joy of loved ones returning for Christmas, and the family reunion around the table as the season’s blessing echoes the Bethlehem manger. The piece celebrates reunion, memory, and shared faith during the holidays.
Long Beach chapter reorganizes its major corps as the Press-Telegram Cheer Fund surpasses its goal. Virginia Country Club women donate four bushel baskets of food for the Christmas Fund, and Social Welfare Clinic at Community Hospital receives toys and dolls. regional Christmas mail is burned at a Pacific Electric Station in Los Angeles. patriotic societies plan a home on the sixth floor of the new City Hall.
Editorial page from Long Beach California dated December 23 1951 lists staff officers W F Prish president Neva Prish Paddooch vice president and S Conelin secretary treasurer with publication details The notice provides distribution and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery stating prices per week per month and per year plus a note about second class matter status and AP licensing rights.
A Christmas poem praising the Star of Bethlehem guiding wise men and angels. It honors charity and hopeful hearts, urging readers to seek the manger and offer gifts and devotion to the Child in Bethlehem.
A reader, JOHN C. MCKAY of 719 W. Ocean Blvd, defends capital punishment as a debt to society while noting it does not extinguish society's debt to God. He cites Walter Wanger and a prior Press Telegram discussion, arguing electric chair equates to murder, and laments modern lynching rhetoric. The piece frames public debate on crime, punishment, and morality.
Editor notes U S currency as world standard while the dollar trades near 50 cents in value. Cites suffering from economic wars in Europe and Asia and urges guidance by Christ's teachings for universal monetary justice.
A compact reflection blends biblical exhortation on endurance with Bancroft’s view that female charity blooms beyond study and refinement. It likens kindness to flowers painting meadows, suggesting natural instinct over learned privilege.
At Christmas time some stress gifts and entertainment as happiness, but true joy lies in Christ the Lord born to save. The poem urges bowing heads for peace on earth, not abandoning God afterward, and keeping thoughts of Jesus with us with love and charity.
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