Editorial Warren and the Gnats
The piece attacks Senator Langer for bipartisanly scrutinizing Earl Warren's Supreme Court nomination. It accuses Langer of petty political sniping, cites unverified charges from dubious letters, and notes bipartisan confidence in Warren's qualifications. California Governor Knight and others voice support for Warren and belief in Senate confirmation.
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William Langer
R.N.D
U. S. Senate
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Earl Warren
Judiciary Committee
Sen. Langer
North Dakota
Senate
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Warren
Goodwin Knight
United States
Eisenhower
Where Are the Placards and Pickets
The piece contrasts public reaction to the Rosenberg case with ongoing executions including Daryl Chessman at San Quentin. It urges anti capital punishment activists who opposed the Rosenbergs to demonstrate against Chessman, noting his crimes harmed few and his royalties would fund schooling for three children.
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Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Commie
Rosenberg
San Quentin
Caryl Whittier Chessman
Arn
Chessman
Rosenbergs
Daryl Chessman
Murphy urges Foreign Service to push back against "cookie pusher" label
Secretary Murphy urges U S Foreign Service officers to defend the department amid hostile labels, calling for more public outreach to Congress and media. He notes morale is low and the corps must fight to restore its image and support abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Foreig
State Department
Robert Murphy
U.S
U. S. State Department
Murphy
Department
Foreign Service
Foreign Service Association
Department and Foreign Service
Big Bob Murphy
U. S. Foreign Service
Europe
Eisenhower
North Africa
U. S
Belgium
Japan
Congress
Press
Radio
Chambers of Commerce
Dulles to Frame Big Four Ministers Meeting Report
Marquis Childs reports that Secretary Dulles will present a favorable summary to the American public, claiming Western gains from the four week clash with the Soviet Union. He will cite French moves toward EDC ratification and a solid Western front as evidence of progress amid a stalled Berlin crisis.
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SEC
John Foster Dulles
Soviet Union
Dulles
Molotov
France
Europe
NATO Council
Paris
Berlin
Joseph Laniel
Theodore Achilles
Laniel
United States
Germany
West
Russia
Britain
Bidault
Ber
Washington
Eisenhower
Cistern Disks Rinsed At Table In 17th Century England
A description notes a large cistern as part of well appointed 17th century English dining rooms where disks were rinsed at the table.
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England
Trade With Communists Requires Cautious Balance
Bruce Biossat argues the Soviet offer to buy over a billion dollars in British equipment requires careful scrutiny. He urges Western allies to apply a balance of advantage test in every major trade decision, weighing who benefits most and guarding against deepening Soviet influence while allowing nonstrategic exchanges.
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Soviet Union
Russia
China
United States
Britain
Remembering a Father of Liberty in George Washington
A reflective piece by E A Guest honors George Washington. It recalls his endurance through thirst hunger and cold, his steadfast leadership among discouraged peers, and his call to face overwhelming odds with courage for God and country.
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George Washington
Long Beach memories of floods and harbor plans
Ten years ago Long Beach faced crippling transport as water flooded streets after heavy rains. Ten/20/30 years ago items recall OPA price ceilings on cars, Poly High divers, two grocery store robberies, harbor bond issues of 3.5 to 5 million, and a Naples canal corner with 169 feet front on water priced at 3500.
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Long Beach
OPA
Poly High
Southern Pacific Aau
Southern California Prep
Harbor Commission
Naples
Public Forum Letters Must Include Signatures and Addresses
Community page note states letters to the editor must not exceed 250 words and include bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may edit for mood taste and pace.
Heavenly Music and Universal Forces Discuss Creation
A reader argues that God as creator extends beyond Jesus and emphasizes universal powers like gravity and light. He notes humanity’s reliance on invisible forces, questions if heavenly music could originate from these forces, and cites the Bible’s Spirit notion to support a broader view of divinity.
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Christ
God
Father
Earth
F. J. Emerson
Newport Ave
Fear Is Enemy of Knowledge in Press Telegram Letter
A reader challenges McCarthy test claims, noting Press Telegram staff and affiliates listed in a formal reply. The missive cites the Washington bureau, publisher, editors, and national ad offices, indicating current files are kept at multiple city offices.
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Ress-Telegram
McCarthy
Minneapolis
South 4Th St
St. Paul
East 4Th St
Los Angeles
Wilthire Blvd
SAA Frapcheco Free
Sutter St
Press Telegram
Comic Advertising
Metropolitas Group
Inq
Answers to questions on world textile exports and notable figures
Readers query about textile export leaders in 1953 and notable autograph rarity. The exchange notes Jagan led textiles, with India Britain and the US following. It explains Button Gwinnett as signer of the Declaration, later dying in 1777, and cites autograph values. It reports women’s participation in 1952 elections with women tellers counting ballots.
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F.C. A. Jagan
India
Great Britain
United States
Button Gwinnett
Ww. A
America
Georgia
Portraits by Metcalfe Apology Poem Fragment
A fragment from a verses collection by Metcalfe shows a speaker apologizing for faults in a strained relationship. The speaker admits fault, recalls past harmony, and urges reconciliation with phrases about unity and weather as a metaphor. If no effort to reconcile occurs, the speaker confesses love and claims to apologize.
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Editorial
Warren and the Gnats
Peter Edson
ARS
TOC
Marquis Childs
Mr. Dulles
Bruce Biossat
Binssat
E. A. Guest
Heavenly Music
Universal Forces
Korea
Tfigel
Beulay RE
Thomas Marie
LA Bonde
Mira Mar Ave
Lakewood Gardens Civic Association Board of Directors
Larry Ewig
D. E. Seuffert
Island Ave
Press-Telegram
Haseln
Lotz Beach Press-Telegram
Information Bureau
Ice Eye
N. W
Waahindtou
D.C
Piccae
Metcalfe
George Clark
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