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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1953

Page

7

How You Too Can Be Popular From How You Too Be Popular

A 28 page booklet offers simple methods to win friends and be popular. It outlines tests and easy rules, promising insight into human nature and social success. Send 18 cents plus a stamped self addressed envelope to Dr A E B with city and state for copy.

John Powys Bishop A. EB

Aunt Het Litigates Accident Cause in Coroner’s Report

The coroner’s finding on the recent accident is questioned with speculation that alcohol consumption by Ben contributed to the incident. The remarks imply a dispute over factors deemed unavoidable versus preventable.

Deceptive discard fools defenders in bridge play

In a team match a declarer used a dummy discard to mislead opponents. West opened hearts, East led hearts, and after a sequence the declarer aged a club finesse via dummy discards. East discards diamonds and the club queen is located, allowing South to be set or to reach the contract depending on play.

West East South Declarer Ang Seman

Anti marriage clubs form in Chinese cities

Groups of girls in major Chinese cities pledge to commit death by own action rather than marry. They argue that marriage makes the Chinese maiden a slave to her husband, creating a rising movement against matrimony.

China

Stars Say Werk Right Daily Astro Chart Dates

A fragmented daily star chart lists date ranges and numeric labels from Mar 21 to Feb 28 poetry style. The garbled entries mention timing windows such as Mar 21 Apr 20 and Aug 23 Sep 23, with stray digits and month pairs.

Letty Views Ney

Mothproof Him During Holidays

A humorous cautionary piece advises wise wives to shield husbands from Christmas hazards. It lists dangers from toppled trees to eggnog indecision and toy entrapment, offering lighthearted, period-voiced scenarios and a final joke about protecting the family budget. The tone mimics a column with playful stereotypes of marital Christmas misadventures.

New York Papa Kris Kringle Santa Claus

Doctors Say Arthritis Cure Still Evasive

Doctors describe arthritis as a group of conditions with multiple forms including hypermorphic rheumatoid and gout. No cure exists though treatments such as salicylates, ACTH, cortisone, and Compound F offer symptom relief and may slow progression. Physio therapy heat, massage, and nutrition also aid management.

Poor Pa and Ellen’s Prayers for Finery

A concerned observer notes Ellen’s constant prayers for finery to wear and to provoke envy in other women, while reflecting on her mother’s wary tone about Heaven and moral vanity.

Ellen

Science Briefs on Cicadas and Plastic Tech

The piece notes a 13 year cycle for a southern periodical cicada contrasting with the 17 year species. It covers plastic polyethylene dishes and flexible bottles hardened by electron beams and steam sterilization. It also mentions household fans about 15 percent efficient and that the Pacific Ocean has grown a mile deeper over 200 million years.

United States Pacific Ocean

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