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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1956
Page
9
A reader’s Q and A style piece quotes a Better Homes and Gardens view on anger and health, cites Einstein on meaning of life and religious feeling, and notes Metropolitan Life murder rates show long term declines since 1936 with Vermont cited as unusually safe compared to another state.
Lillien Roth anchors a standout opening at the Plaza Persian Room, drawing praise for youth and vitality as Hollywood and Broadway bid for her. The culture page trails her climb from La Machinique to Miami clubs, with chatter about her future biographical project and saloon scenes, plus a collage of stars and showbiz notes from New York venues and NBC events.
War between the sexes peaks on Valentine Day as men seek to please women with proof of affection. The piece notes women crave tangible gestures, jokes about bachelors and marriage, and suggests gifts like Irish sweepstakes tickets. Wives are described as demanding but manageable with thoughtful acts.
An astrology page offers sun sign guidance with humorous Valentine day tips. Aries through Pisces receive brief traits and playful advice on romance and relationships. The column mixes quirky, era specific tone with dated prompts and decoration.
Norfolk expert R L Miles Jr. used misdirection in a no trump defense against a club opening. East overpicked and, by reading South’s likely singleton, shifted to spades and diamonds to secure nine tricks. South finally recovered but Miles still counted nine tricks for the contract.
Aunt Het argues that when two people fail to agree the priority is obtaining what each desires rather than sharing or compromising, implying persistent conflict arises from individual aims overpowering joint harmony.
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