Glancing Back at What We Said in Year 1956
A retrospective look at Long Beach editorial positions from 1956 recounts forecasts on California politics, local growth, and national figures. It surveys stance on Democrats, Nixon, Eisenhower, labor, and urban development, noting shifts in attitude through months from January to August.
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Navy
Alamitos Bay-Naples
Long Beach
Lane Beach
Will J. Reid
Reid
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire
Turton
Adlai Stevenson
Jnne
Ike
Grand Canyon
Jammed Airways
Miss
Israel
Germany
Stassen
Nixon
Estes Kefauver
Britain
Suz Seizum
Nasser
Adlai Best Choice Awant From Stevenson Nomination
A survey of party views cites Adlai Stevenson as the preferred Democratic nominee over Eisenhower though public support for Stevenson is seen as unlikely. The piece notes the GOP ticket of 1952 sweep and warns the campaign will be hard fought with no Eisenhower backers idle.
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Awant
Stevenson
Chicago
Adlai
Eisenhower
San Francisco
Democraticandidates
Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Long Beach
Trafic
Eisenhower Victory and Local Issues Highlight Post Election
The piece notes the American electorate’s support for President Eisenhower amid crisis and economic progress, with Vice President Nixon’s vindication amid attacks. It also reports Assemblyman Grant urging Sear Beach residents to act on ocean subsidence laws before sessions. A Los Angeles auditorium plan faces rejection for fiscal risk and overlap with the Sports Arena, avoiding public vote.
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Tecune
Moston
Eisenhower
Nixon
William S. Grant
Sear Beach
Los Angeles
L. A
Why Do We Cheer At New Year’s Eve Reflections
A reflective poem questions the impulse to celebrate New Year’s Eve. It asks why people laugh dance and cheer when the old year ends and the new year begins. It probes whether we have obeyed God forgiven others and deserve another year.
Sen Vandenberg Ruling Out Debates Shapes Civil Rights Clash
The piece recalls Sen Vandenberg’s assertion that debate on motions to change Senate rules cannot be limited, a ruling used to block filibuster limits on civil rights legislation. It notes supporters and critics among senators, the continuing body concept, and Nixon’s librarian precedents, with prediction that the ten seeking rule changes will likely only posture for the record.
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Sen. Vandenberg
United Nations
Senate
Vandenberg
Humphrey
Morse
Neuberger
Douglas
Murray
MacNamara
Kuchel
Potter
Case
Ives
Len
Nixon
Librarian of Congress
Taft
House
Omahoney
Williem Knowland
Sons
Bridges
Bricker
Hickenlooper
Murdt
Maione
Schoeppel
Thye
Byrd
George
Fulbright
Lyndon Johnson
Russell
Robertson
Sen
Our Republic
Minor Sport Term Defined by Expert and Varied Opinions
A BU Vaughan led survey shows three parent groups on high school grades. A friend in athletics defines minor sport as one where the coach earns only slightly more than a full professor. Witty quips on hats, holidays, tourism, and politics pepper the column with satirical shorthand.
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BU. Vaughan
Just Folks Poem by E A Guest About Christmas Joy
A reflective poem of aging and Christmas joy. The speaker refuses to admit aging, recalling youthful delight and the ritual of hanging a stocking. The verse asserts that Christmas remains a season of joy even as hair darkens and years pass.
Long Beach Memories Revive Historic Events
The note recalls a 16 year old Exeter Refinery fire with flames over 50 feet and threats to gasoline storage. It also mentions students Marilyn Behrens Katherine Goyette and Jett Buddha from Wilson St Anthony's and Jordan High schools chosen to man the Long Beach float in the Tournament of Roses. It also notes a year ago storm winds and heavy rainfall in Southern California.
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Exeter
Marilyn Behrens
Katherine Goyette
Jett Buddha
Wilson
St Anthony's
Jordan
Long Beach
California
Public Forum Lettera Signed By Contributors Cites Addresses
Public forum letters circulate with side signatures and addresses, noting community concerns and viewpoints. The piece highlights diverse residents submitting their thoughts, urging constructive civic engagement while acknowledging that edits may trim for taste and space.
Public Library Warmth Praised by Long Beach Reader
A Long Beach reader lauds the Alamites branch for gracious service and helpful staff in guiding patrons to suitable reading. The letter also argues Santa and Easter figures should be viewed as symbolic, urging religious observance of Christmas and Easter.
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Long Beach
Alamites
Alfred E. Brighton
Cedar Ava
Toys for Tots Drive Grows Yearly
The 1956 Toys for Tots campaign, run with the Marine Corps Reserve, expresses thanks for broad public cooperation. The Inspector-Instructor Staff of the 5th Rifle Company USMCR credits the community with making the effort possible and looks forward to future joint benevolent programs.
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Marine Corps Reserve
T5th Rifle Company
USMCR
U S Politicos Aim to Run World Says Press Telegram
A satirical piece argues that U S politicians, though not elected to govern globally, will attempt to manage world affairs. It critiques ego driven leadership and imperial ambitions, citing a columnist stance by George Lives.
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George
Magnolia Ave
Public Forum Letter Criticizes Belief in Santa
Marianne White writes that a child should be taught truth, arguing against rewarding belief in Santa. The letter urges parents to emphasize honesty and reason over magical deception, sparking a debate on childhood traditions and parental influence.
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Marianne White
Public Forum
Santa
Ridder Newspaper Executive Directory Fragments
Fragmentary directory text lists names and titles from The Ridder organization and various office locations. It references Herman H. Ridder and Samuel C. Cameron along with multiple regional offices in Chicago Boston Los Angeles San Francisco Minneapolis and New York. The snippet resembles a masthead or staff directory rather than a full article.
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National Adve Enne
Ridder-Johing, Inc
New York
Chicago
Wrigley Blige
Winneapalia
Fonsay Tower
St. Pam
East 4Th Ste
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sutter St
Preei-Telegram
Metropolitan Greuys
Yearend thanks from Long Beach council to AlL and media
Long Beach Council No 17 Daughters of America thanks Happy and Prosperous New Year and praises cooperation and articles from AlL newspapers in 1956. Officers Fred Russell president and Clara M Taylor secretary sign a courteous note to Artesia Street and Long Beach Boulevard Civil Improvement Association.
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Long Beach Council No. 17
Daughters of America
Anna Marie Kittle
Fred Russell
Clara M. Taylor
Secy
Artesia St
L. B. Blvd
Civie Improvement Assn
Questions and Answers on Radiant Heating and Language
Readers submit questions about radiant heating invention in homes and the adaptation of languages. Answers note Romans used radiant systems in public buildings, translation challenges in five languages, and the 1908 Wisconsin maker of the first lollipop machine producing 40,000 pops per minute.
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United States
Recline
Wisconsin
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Ben, Morse
Soaper
Homer Ferguson
Adolph Mienjou
Nestru
Chou
Prehru
E. A. Guest
Sanda
Virginia Country Club
Europe
Ete
Claus
Santa Claus
IRS
Hardin
Roswell Ave
John MW. Terry, Jr
U. S. Marine Corps
U.S
Fresseleotam
Herman H. Ridder
Harold
H. F. Burmsstor
Malcolm Epley
Miles
Washington News Buredi
George Clark
Haskin
Lowe Beach
Bye St
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Washington
D. C
Lolipops
United
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