Editorial Record Mail Shows Need to Expand Postal Facilities
Long Beach post office handled a record Christmas mailing season with December receipts over prior highs and multiple days exceeding one million cancellations. Postmaster George McMillin praises staff and the public for steady mail flow, while urging a northern receiving depot, possible government land acquisition, and direct trucking of Long Beach mail to cut delays.
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Long Beach
George McMillin
McMillin
Aly
Willow St
Los Angeles
Southland
Post Office Department
Looking Ahead to the Year 1975 Forecast Narrative
The National Association of Manufacturers projects 33 million more Americans by 1975 along with 22 million new jobs and 850,000 new businesses. It envisions doubled goods production and a 72 percent rise in living standards, contingent on imagination and confidence. An implied need for $265 billion in investment accompanies the optimistic outlook.
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National Association of Manufacturers
United States
Tal
France Vindicates Our Two Party System, Smith Says
Margaret Chase Smith argues the two party framework proves superior to France’s multi party system. She contends France’s coalitions create instability, while the U.S. system offers accountability and clear authority despite faults. She contrasts potential party mergers with six French parties, warning of a future headache for American voters.
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Washington
France
Ste
Great Britain
Free World
Red Russia
Eisenhower drawdown in Korea sparks fear of new aggression
A U S plan to withdraw about 35 000 troops from Korea is described as a dangerous move that could trigger World War III. The piece argues the decision risks misinterpretation by the Communists, unsettles Korean morale, and may forego decisive air and sea power limits. It questions whether the withdrawal serves to fund a future Korean Army buildup and warns it could invite renewed aggression across the 38th parallel.
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Washington
Korea
Soviet
Russia
America
KEW
Acheson
Sih
Eisenhower
Yalu River
North Korea
Great
South Korea
United States
Far East
Indo-China
Adm
Arthur W. Bradford
Walter Robertson
Seoul
Rhee
Dulles
Early California Justice and the Bill of Rights
In fall 1849 California moved toward statehood as a Texas attorney Charles M. Creaner defended a man charged with larceny before a Stockton alcalde. Lacking legal books, Creaner quoted an Arkansas gazette containing the U S Constitution. The alcalde summoned a jury and Creaner defended the defendant, who was acquitted, marking an early exposure of the Bill of Rights in California.
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California
Noel C. Stevenson
Yuba-Sutter
the State Bar of
Stevenson
Charles M. Creaner
Texas
Plains
Steskton
Creaner
Stockton
Mirror of Your Heart Reflection and self view in a reflective verse
A reflective verse questions self worth and humility versus pride. It asks whether the honored praise belongs to the self or another who helped give life and goal. The mirror of the heart reveals truth that cannot hide.
Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Contacts
The Press Telegram current files are maintained at multiple offices including New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St. Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and agents Ridder Johns and Jetrepnyilan Group with Harold M. Hines Samuel G. Cameron and F. Burmester in executive roles and Washington News Bureau listed.
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F. Burmester
Malcolm Eptey
Executis
Washington News Bureau
Eet
Atbee
National Advertising Representatives
Ridder-Johns, Inc
New York
50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
Penobscot
Minneapolia
9Th St
St. Paul
4Th St
Los Angeles
Wilshire Blvd
San Francisco
Lutter St
Press-Telegram
Jetrepnyilan Group
Thoughts on Death and Providence in Early Epistles
A compact reflective note cites Romans 4 about death's reach from Adam to Moses and the inevitability of mortality, paired with Jonathan Swift’s claim that natural death could not be Providence’s design as an evil for humanity. The passage links theological pondering with satirical critique.
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Adam
Moses
Jonathan Swift
Just Folks . . By E. A. Guest The Ole Year
A reflective verse on the passing year by E A Guest noting the record of the old year. It speaks of disaster and crime but emphasizes hope and the chance to try again. The poem contemplates time, service, and play as a year grows old.
Long Beach reminiscences list historic local items
A compact retrospective recalls past Long Beach events. It notes OPA sugar ration stability until April 1 and five meat stamps expiring January 1. It mentions 175 people employed for Christmas mail, a plan from Uptown Breakfast Club to retire staff at age 60, and earlier Christmas mail delays. It also records the Long Beach Nurses Association banquet, and John Muir School built for 160000 dollars ready for pupils.
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OPA
Uptown Breakfast Club
Long Beach Nurses Association
Virginia
John Muir School
What About State of the President
Stewart Alsop assesses Eisenhower’s first year in office noting his health vitality and workload. He outlines the president’s leadership style at the National Security Council and through aides describing a sharp reader with strong recall and growing authority.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Georgia
Job
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Capitol Hill
National Security Council
Truman
Council
Preman
Hisenhower
Sherman Adams
Public Forum Letter Policy Note for Readers
Community page outlines rules for public forum letters limited to fifty words. Signatures and addresses must be genuine. Submissions may be edited for taste or civility to preserve decorum and readability.
Rich City in Holiday Plans and Pride Faces Sea Loss
The article questions which city, despite wealth from defense dollars, new industry, tourists, and plans for a yacht harbor and civic center, lacks true Christmas spirit while neighboring communities Seal Beach and Surfside struggle against erosion.
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Seal Beach
Surfside
Not low mood, Just Downswing
The economic picture shows a moderate downswing in business activity from early this year peak. Industrial production remains above last year but has slipped for three months as manufacturers reduce near record inventories. Personal incomes are down about 1.5 billion from July’s peak. personal debt consumes one of eight dollars of spendable income, double the 1946 ratio. 4580 Falcon Ave.
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Press-Telegram
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E. A. Guest
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