Stassen’s 1949 Asia Policy Misjudged by State Dept Critics
Political observers note Harold Stassen foresaw a hard line Asia stance, urging no recognition of Red China and defense of Formosa as strategic outer perimeter. Transcript from a October 1949 State Department round table shows Stassen arguing for a decisive, proactive policy ahead of official views, contrasting with contemporaries like Marshall, Lattimore, and Kennan.
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Stassen
Asia
Harold Stessen
Gen. Eisernhower
Rous
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
U.S
China
State Department
Gen. Marshall
Gwen Lattimore
Joe Ballantine
Brookings Institute
George Kennan
Marshall
Lattimore
Kennan
Russia
Stasson
Red China
Owen Lattimore
Formosa
Truman
Harold Stassen
No Cause for Complacency in Traffic Trends
A state and national rise in traffic deaths prompts warning against complacency. California shows 3382 fatalities in 1951, up 10.7 percent from 1950. national deaths reach about 37,500 in 1951 versus 35,000 in 1950. Long Beach reports 35 deaths each in 1950 and 1951. Occupational deaths total about 16,000 nationwide, only 500 above the prior year. The piece urges continued safety efforts despite local gains.
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California
National Safety Council
Long Beach
Peace and Prosperity in Truman's 1952 plank
An editorial critique argues President Truman's Peace and Prosperity theme for 1952 is unproven. It notes Democratic administrations promised peace yet waged wars from World War I to Korea, claims current policy misss opportunities, and says peace appears artificial while prosperity stems from war.
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Truman
United States
Korea
Far East policy debate widens as Korea war drags on
A Washington summary notes the Far East situation worsening with little chance of a Korean truce. U N allies split on strategy as China, Formosa, and Siberia logistics complicate efforts. A naval blockade is debated while troops in Korea endure ongoing casualties and South Koreans fear renewed North Korean offensives.
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Formosa
United States
Seventh Fleet
Chiang
China
Siberia
Korea
U.N
He U. N
Asia
Monnea
Far East
Indochina
Japan
MacArthur Eisenhower Rivalry Shapes New Hampshire Primary
Marquis Childs explains the New Hampshire primary as a battleground shaping the Republican race. He details MacArthur’s withdrawal in favor of Taft and the deep rift with Eisenhower, tracing origins to a 1939 memorandum clash and subsequent Western-Pacific tensions.
Week's tally of hot and cold wars in a global snapshot
United Press summary by Phil Newsom highlights shifts in Egypt's stance under Aly Maher Pasha opening talks on a Middle East defense pact and potential Suez return. McCormick takes over Atlantic Allied command, replacing the British-American balance. U.N. and Communist negotiators press for airfield talks in Korea, with momentum toward broader agenda items. Burma becomes Asian tension focal point as Nationalists retreat. Britain faces austerity shocks under Churchill era, with import cuts biting meat, produce, tobacco and free medical services. Germany grumbles at France over Saar ambassador, risking delay to Eisenhower's European army and the Schuman Plan.
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Middle East
Aly Maher Pasha
Suez
Canal
Lynde D. McCormick
United States Atlantic
Atlantic
Dwight D. Eisenhovwer
Europe
North Atlantic
Great Britain
United Nations
North Korea
U.N
Burma
Formosa
U. N
Paris
Red China
Britain
Winston Churchill
West Germany
Saar
Eisenhower
Schuman
Phil Newsom
United Press Foreign
Groundhog Day Tale by Guest Predicts Six Weeks More Winter
Just Folks recounts a playful legend about a groundhog observing his own shadow on snow. The poem notes mixed credibility, calling it an ancient tale children hear on Groundhog Day, without asserting scientific basis or weather accuracy.
Long Beach flashback notes and civic items
Ten years ago soldiers at Fort MacArthur will observe one minute of silence each evening for Gen Douglas MacArthur and the Philippines fight ing men. Signal Hill may get state guards to patrol its water properties. Twenty years ago policemen were ordered to report for duty tomorrow morning to handle crowds for the Dellar Day of Long Beach merchants. Entertainment committees have been named to plan a program for fleet personnel when ships return from Honolulu next month. Thirty years ago snow prisoners along the Ridge Route were arriving in Long Beach today. First National Bank signed a 9 percent lease and will erect a building at Fourth Street and Pine Avenue.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Tany
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
New Tranpshire
Douglas MacArthur
Taft
MacArthur
Philippines
Commonwealth of the Philippine Islands
Army
Fort MacArthur
Signal Hill
Long Beach
Honolulu
First National Bank
Fourth St
Pine Ave
Message Fragment Reflects Faith and Inner Knowing
A religious meditation cites Romans 8 37 asserting triumph in Christ through divine love and faith. It references Horace Bush ne and hints at seekers recognizing Christ when enshrined within as a spiritual force guiding inspiration.
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Christ
Horace Bushne
Public Forum Letters On English Public Health And Manners
George H. Mordey of 719 Chestnut Ave argues that Mrs. Black’s England letter fuels racial bias and defends British cleanliness and modernization, noting Birmingham’s toilet standards and England’s perceived hygiene. Donald S. Stewart of Bellflower adds a brief jab about wartime contractor profits.
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Press-Telegram
Mrs. Black
Od Beath
Great Britain
Black
Birmingham
England
George H. Mordey
Chestnut Ave
Waste in Government Projects Criticized
Letter criticizes front page focus on high wages in a government construction project, citing plumber M. H. Stewart as an example. Plasterer author argues waste on such jobs should be exposed by major papers, not just local coverage, urging balanced reporting.
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Press-Telegram
M. H. Stewart
United States
Naughty Boys and the Gun Lesson
Meter Volk of 716 East Third Street writes that childish quarrels end with punishment, but grown conflicts escalate to guns. He notes parents never told children to shoot it out, yet adults repeat the pattern and prolong feuds for months before seeking peace.
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Third St
Soaper notes deadpan humor on hog breed birth by Agriculture
Sen Soaper jokes about a new hog breed from the Department of Agriculture and quips about generals and ex-orderlies. A Sioux City cynic is quoted noting mink coats go to the not always eldest. Car design tweaks next may include bumpers with a red flag for felons.
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Department of Agriculture
Sioux City
Journal-Tribune
The most important prayer on earth
A devotional verse urging belief and obedience. It emphasizes asking for God’s grace to live righteously, keep faith, honor His name, and put aside wealth, fame, selfishness, jealousy, and hate to follow His will. It calls believers to kneel and recite the prayer to honor God and praise Him everywhere.
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God
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