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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1954
Page
10
A columnist questions whether Congress will censure members amid debates on conduct and ethics. The piece cites House hearings led by Rep. B. Carroll Reece and critiques Rep. Wayne L. Hays for interruptions and aggressive tactics, arguing censure would hinge on partisan lines rather than anti Communist actions.
The City Council should immediately pursue stronger beach protection against oil drilling. The piece argues for interim measures while awaiting a charter amendment, noting current 1927 and oil code restrictions leave gaps, and urging a clear council policy to prevent despoliation of the coastline.
Ernest B. Webb of Long Beach is named to head the California Department of Industrial Relations in Gov. Goodwin Knight's cabinet. Webb, an AFL labor leader with eight years on the State Industrial Accident Commission, is praised as a sound official capable of handling industrial accidents, compensation, housing, labor law enforcement, and research. Long Beach welcomes the appointment as a strong choice for a major state post.
James Marlow reports on four years of legal maneuvering after Congress passed the Internal Security Act to force registration of the American Communist Party as a Russian agent. The process, including hearings before the Subversive Activities Control Board, has dragged on since 1951 with the board ruling in 1953 that the party is a Kremlin instrument.
The piece notes the role of public relations as vital in dealings with nations and people, then reports a legal fight over the Internal Security Act of 1950. The U S Court of Appeals upheld the Act and the board's power to order registration, with the party likely to seek rehearing and possibly escalate to the Supreme Court in 1955 or 1956. If the Supreme Court finds the Act unconstitutional, years of work could be nullified.
Washington hosts a string of farewell events for French Ambassador Henri Bonnet and his wife as they leave after a decade of promoting Franco American understanding. The piece notes Bonnet cannot shape policy but explains it and praises his efforts amid France’s repeated crises. Couve de Murville will succeed him in Washington, promising a tough act to follow.
Poetical notice by E A Guest about a Gold Hat that is old and weathered yet valued highly. The speaker claims decades of care and purchases at various places, noting the hat’s worn ribbon and repeated buybacks. The piece centers on the hat's enduring worth and nostalgic appeal.
Ten years ago Long Beach records show state division of architecture approving plans for another building at Lakewood Junior High. Also noted is a gas station robbery precede by bandits ordering a tank of gas and other older items including a golf postponement and a ship's local return.
MERVIN D. RANAGAN of 543 W Broadway argues against barber union price hikes noting how home cutting saves money for families. He cites global aid and criticizes economic policy, praising Truman over current postwar leadership.
A 14 year old Long Beach resident urges city leaders to fix roads starting with West Third Street. He complains the middle is fair but the sides are cracked and pothole filled, with limited improvement efforts beyond patching. He argues better streets and more parking are needed for a prouder, safer city.
The text quotes Paul Butler criticizing American leadership claiming the U S is losing the free world’s goodwill to Communists who are wooing Nehru and India. It argues that India’s fall could threaten Japan and broader alliances in Asia.
The Press Telegram lists key staff including Hernan H Ridder as publisher Harald Mi Hines assistant Sam G Cameron general manager H F Burmester Malcolm Epley and notes current bureau and advertising representatives Riddertowns Inc plus agency offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco with Tropalitan Group Inc providing services.
A reader Q A exchange covers changes in first aid practices, WEU meaning West European Union, historical abolition of slavery, Mt Washington NH weather station significance with 6240 ft peak and extreme conditions, and US farm totals reaching 30 million by 1950 with a shift to larger operations. The dialogue cites wartime experience and long term trends.
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