True Design for Lasting Peace Was Given by the Man of Galilee
A contemplative piece argues that true peace comes from Christian faith as taught by Jesus Christ. It contrasts spiritual peace with political power, urges family-centered life, and warns against Communist oppression. It highlights America’s freedom and plenty as practical steps toward global peace, urging further effort to extend abundance worldwide.
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Galilee
Earth
Europe
Asia
America
Bethlehem
West May Make Bid for Japan Manpower
A column argues Western powers might offer Japan a similar defense role as Germany, leveraging manpower for broader security against communism. It notes Germany’s potential rearmament under safeguards and suggests Japan could follow, with voluntary participation and no coercion, as Chiang Kai-shek’s Formosan army looms as potential action.
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West
Japan
West Germany
Moscow
Western Germany
Bonn
Reich
Germany
Europe
Russia
Far East
Asia
America
P.S
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Long Beach Post Office Praised For Exceptional Christmas Service
Grateful public lauds 1600 postal workers and 800 extra helpers for the largest mailing period in Long Beach history. Postmaster Howard Goodwin cites planning and innovations such as night substitute carriers that allowed morning carts to depart earlier. The efficiency and teamwork across regulars and extras earned broad admiration.
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Goodwin
Long Beach
Pan American Talks Overdue Says Editorial
A 1959 United Feature Syndicate editorial argues the inter American conference must occur soon. It criticizes past U S interventions in Latin America, highlights Argentina and copper and tin trade issues, and urges ending economic monstrosities to protect regional security.
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Washington
United States
Argentina
U. S
Juan Peren
Chile
Bolivia
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Airmon
Americas
United Feature Syndicate
Acheson Controversy Fuels Far East Policy Debate
Amid a broad attack on Secretary of State Dean Acheson, supporters argue the clash centers on U S Far East policy not personal flaws. Critics claim risks include Red China joining the U N Security Council and pressure on Formosa and Korea as the administration weighs future strategy.
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Wasitington
Truman
Department of State
Dean Acheson
Soviet
Russia
Mr. Acheson
Asia
Chiang Kaishel
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Korean Republic
South Korea
Nobod
Soviet Russia
Acheson
Europe
Capitol Hill
Red China
U. N. Security Council
Formosa
Aghta
Reactionaries warn of Communist plans cited by Rogge and Wallace
The Omaha World-Herald commentary notes John Rogge and Henry Wallace once defended Russia yet now condemn communism. It argues reactionaries warned early, while newly converted patriots risk fervor and unreliability in sudden shifts of allegiance.
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John Rogge
Bir
Rogge
Moscow
Rogre
Russia
Henry Wallace
Henry
Wallace
Mr. Rogge
Omaha World-Herald
Thoughts on Faith and Wisdom From Past Authorities
A compact reflection citing Psalm 19:7 8 and a quote from Swedenborg about divine love and wisdom. Includes archaic typography and biblical phrasing, offering a devotional note on scripture and spiritual insight.
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Swedenborg
Peace on Earth and the Way We Trod
A reflective verse by E. A. Guest titled Just Folks recalls the season’s wisdom and calls for peace amid ongoing conflicts. It contrasts the Christmas message with enduring hatreds and the perils of reliance on violence, urging civic restraint and goodwill.
Long Beach Press Editorial Page December 24 1950
Long Beach Press Sunday editorial page notes the publication schedule and rates with details on home delivery and mail subscriptions. The page lists staff titles and advertising representatives and marks the Sunday Morning Edition at Sixth Street and Pine Avenue.
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Long Beach Press
Eleoram
Ree ET
W. E. Prise
Neva Prise Paddock
S. Conklin
Sixth Street
Pine Avenue
Long Beach
Calif
Creamer & Woodward, Inc
Ine
Audit Bureau of Circulaton
Bea
We Have Seen His Star Out of the East Three Kings
An archaic verse retells the journey of Gaspar Melchior and Balthazar following shepherds’ call they bring gifts to a humble manger. Herod’s threat looms yet the kings enter the stable door, proclaiming Hail, Prince of Peace as dawn breaks and swords are laid down.
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Gaspar
Melchior
Balthazar
Cologne
Herod
Public Forum Letter Voices on Table Manners and Price Increases
Readers discuss civilization origins from a child’s table manners anecdote and consider broad social progress. A separate note questions government price controls on autos and synthetic rubber, linking inflation to producer costs and asking if public policy could curb automotive prices.
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Press-Telegram
Drew Eshelman
Little Drew
General Motors
Ford Motor Co
Washington
Let Us Adore Him Portraits by Metcalfe
A devotional verse on Christmas Day invites readers to join shepherds and angels in praise of the Babe of Bethlehem. It urges faith courage peace and love while recalling the journey of the Magi under a guiding star and the example of Christ’s life and sacrifice.
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Metcalfe
Bethlehem
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Friends of Freedom
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U. S. Senate
Hhis
Press Telegram
Long Beach Sun
C. C. Lewis
Board of Supervisors
Long Beach Municipal
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W. M. Peek
Planning Commission
Matthew
By Bill Conway
VOLK
T. A
Tim) Stephens
Bishop
George Clark
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