Ike's State of the Union Signals Moderate New Course
The editorial lauds President Eisenhower for decisive leadership and a middle-of-the-road domestic policy. It commends his foreign stance to withdraw the Seventh Fleet from Red China and urges balancing the budget, phasing out economic controls, and pursuing determined peace. The piece emphasizes realism, responsibility, and a shift away from the New Deal liberal era toward steady, principled governance.
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Eisenhower
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Sen
Knowland
Truman
Russia
State of the Union
President on tidelands stance in State of the Union
Eisenhower’s State of the Union omits tidelands, signaling Congress action ahead. Backers in Washington expect a cabinet signal and anticipate passage of a state ownership bill, with the president likely to sign. Advocates urge unity and caution while opposing forces stay vigilant.
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Eisenhower
Long Beach
California
Congress
Washington
Tidelands
Early Rising Rules Hit Washington Civil Service
A new efficiency push reaches federal offices with directives on a day’s work for a day’s pay, defined hours, and lunch periods. Absences under 30 minutes may be flagged by office chiefs, with tardiness treated as a misconduct. Reorganization and job cuts loom, while White House staff face smoking bans and early schedules. Prominent lawmakers and aides are cited rising early, signaling a broader effort to curb tax waste and boost productivity.
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Washington
Potomac
Civil Service
White House
Independence
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Sherman Adams
Martin
Congress
California
Knowland
Kuchel
Sen
Clyde Doyle
Craig Hosmer
Taft
Soaper Says Blaming the 33rd President for Failures
Sen. Soaper Says, By Bill Vaughan, mocks scapegoats in politics. He quips that Americans blame the 33rd President when things go wrong and jokes about avoiding company and risky investments.
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Bill Vaughan
Veer Toward Break in Korea Stalemate
Washington signals a shift as naval restrictions on Formosa are lifted, enabling Nationalists to move closer to China. The move, urged by Eisenhower and Radford, aims to pressure Beijing, alter Korean dynamics, and reshape Cold War alliances with Europe.
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Formosa
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Greece
Lippmann Quiz Period Promising Publicity Idea
The piece discusses President Eisenhower's unsettled relations with Congress and the press. It argues that relations with Congress and the press are separate operations within a triangular dynamic involving the White House and suggests leveraging popularity and prestige while addressing these distinct channels.
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Congress
White House
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Sen. Kefanver
Berald
Just Folks On TV Ends In Grim Black And White Streaks
Ma dresses Pa for a national television appearance with a blue suit and white carnation. Neighbors gather as Pa goes on air at nine, but the camera fails and all that remains are two grim streaks of black and white, ending the broadcast in tragedy.
Long Beach historical notes span DA to public reform
A digest of Long Beach reminiscences from ten, twenty, and thirty years ago includes Fred N. Howser becoming district attorney of Los Angeles County to complete Dockweiler’s term, J H McClelland’s 48 hour police workweek, and a Century-old look at governance and press relations.
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Fred N. Howser
Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors
John ¥. Dockweiler
J. H. McClelland
C. H. Windham
Pacific Electric
Magnolia
Daisy Avé
Willowville
Public Forum Letters on Ethics and Space Saving Rules
Public forum letters discuss how to keep letters civil and concise, noting edits allowed for readability. The notice mentions box fide signature lines and addresses, and that letters may be edited to improve taste or save space while preserving core ideas and signatures.
Clemency Plea for Rosenbergs Stirs Support Across Spheres
Warren Vestal of 2140 Linden Ave joins Eleanor Roosevelt and scientists including Einstein and Urey in urging clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. He argues anti-Communist hysteria tainted their trial and death penalty undermines humane justice.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
Einstein and
Urey
Russia
Rosenbergs
More Concerts by City Band Wanted
Letter from Long Beach residents urges more City Band concerts and a dedicated band hall near the auditorium after reports of several missed events. Critics note disappointment from out-of-town visitors and demand increased performance frequency.
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City Band
Selegram
Long Beach
Fourth St. Downey
Truman Bomb Comment Assailed
PRESS-TELEGRAM criticizes former president Harry S. Truman for asserting that Soviet Russia has no atom bombs while noting his earlier warnings as president. The piece questions his credibility and consistency in public statements and economic and defense matters.
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Herbert Hoover
Mr. Truman
Kansas City
Red Russia
Truman
Harry S. Truman
Soviet Russia
Atomic Energy Commission
Harryson
Press-Celegram Editor Tribute Noted By Nation
A garbled newspaper masthead fragment honors an editor and national representative. The readable names reference Creamer and Woodward advertising, with a Metropolitan Group connection.
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Bumiobee Weer
AUIOR
Wational
Creamer & Woodward. Inc
Metropollitan Group
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Everest rising question answer section from Long Beach Press Telegram
Readers could mail questions to the Long Beach Press Telegram Information Bureau for facts. This item covers Everest height growth theory, the Terra Cotta train wreck of 1906, moon tides link, Queen Elizabeth birthday practice, and the tuxedo’s first wear origin with notes on dates and places.
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Long Beach
Buresu
Mve &T
BN. W
Washington
D.C
Tatura
Telephone Linemen Hero Of Storms And Fires
A poem honors telephone linemen who risk life to repair lines during disasters. It praises their courage in storms fires and other emergencies ensuring communication for home business and government. Their work keeps communities connected even as dangers loom above.
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