Editorial Union Terminal Proposals in Oakland Spotlight
Oakland Tribune notes a city manager authorized exploratory study to establish a union station in Oakland. Railroads express willingness to cooperate as hearings by the Chamber of Commerce Union Station Committee proceed. A cross‑city lesson suggests a municipal development or leased facilities could unite long distance, transbay, interurban, bus and helicopter lines, with Southern Pacific backing a Los Angeles connection.
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Los Angeles Union Station
Eisenhower and the GOP Victory Amid Dino-Debate
The author argues Dwight Eisenhower won the White House by appealing to both parties, while hard-right and hard-left factions attack him. It suggests the president steered the party toward the center, despite right wing insinuations that he bowled to liberals, and warns that opposing extremes misjudge his moderate victory.
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GOP
Eisenhower
Congress
Dwight Eisenhower
White House
Seven Economic Theories Guide Eisenhower Era Policy
An overview of seven basic economic theories guiding the Eisenhower administration. It outlines rejection of price controls, incentives for business via profits and tax cuts, opposition to wealth redistribution, preference for a stable dollar, promotion of private investment, emphasis on local over federal public works, and support for international trade while allowing flexibility in budgeting and defense funding.
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Nea
Eisenhower
Congress
Cordell Hull
United States
Portraits by meTeare Thank You George Washington
A reflective tribute extols George Washington for opposing tyranny and inspiring liberty. It praises his principles and leadership, linking his wartime resolve to the United States’ ongoing pursuit of peace and equal opportunity. The verse asks readers to honor his wisdom and foresight in shaping the nation.
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meTeare
George
Washington
United States
George Washington
Knowland challenges candidates on United Nations role in world security
California Senator Len Knowland urged every 1956 presidential and congressional candidate to state positions on reliance on the United Nations. He argued the UN is not a basis for world government, cited Soviet support for Korea, and warned against expanding powers of an organization with nonrepresentative members. He proposed using the UN as a forum only with equal coverage behind the Iron Curtain. He noted armistice violations and possible POWs and questioned why the UN did not expel the Soviet Union.
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San Francisco
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Hawaii Eyes Long Beach Shore Plan Says Paper
Hawaii has an eye on Long Beach shore development and compares a $15 million project to Waikiki. The plan features a five mile oceanfront esplanade linking shopping centers, swimming areas, parking, piers, fields, a concert pavilion and two level plazas. Annual maintenance is about $1.73 million with $2 million in projected revenue and a forecast of 14.42 million visitors yearly, signaling a push to invest in shore facilities before beach development.
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Christi Science Monitor
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Waikiki
Washingtons Birthday and the Honest Lad
A verse by E A Guest meditates on George Washingtons honesty and a fathers guidance. The speaker imagines his own father reacting to a boy who would not lie about a cherry tree, reflecting on truthfulness and future promises.
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Washington
George Washington
Long Beach Snapshots Through The Years
Ten years ago Connie Haines prepared for a sacred music concert at the 6th Ferrying Group post chapel. Ten years back a midwinter fly and bait casting tournament drew top Southern California entrants. Twenty years ago eggs sold 25 cents a dozen. Nineteen ships had called at Long Beach Harbor since February 1. Camp Fire Girls ordered 3,000 doughnuts. Thirty years ago the City Council decided to buy land on the Los Cerritos Rancho. Two owls captured in Recreation Park were placed in the municipal aviary.
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Long Beach Harbor
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Recreation Park
Sen Soaper Says by Bill Vaughan on free goods
The modern housewife believes the best things are free yet many equate free with no down payment. Artificial diamonds cost thrice as much as real ones and are made in General Electric labs. the mystery plot now calls for Raffles to swap phony gems for genuine ones.
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Raffles
Public Forum Letters Require Signatures and Addresses
Readers are invited to send letters under fifty words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited to fit space or for taste.
Insurance Firms Oppose Compulsory Auto Insurance
M. E. Dewey argues against mandatory liability and property damage coverage, claiming insurers would lose profits if all cars were insured. He contends rates would rise and firms avoid auto policies, citing Massachusetts as a model with compulsory PL. Dewey criticizes public car ownership and highway use.
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Massachusetts
What Colonel Sobieski Saw
A Letter to the Editor recounts Col John Sobieski’s claim that a drunken Federal commander prolonged the Civil War by failing to capture Confederate forces during a winter 1862 campaign. The writer, Ervin T. Lyons, cites Sobieski’s later lectures as proof and contrasts past missteps with present political debates.
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Ervin T. Lyans
Magnolia Ave
1955 View of Inequities in Ike Era and Nixon
The piece cites monopolies and price pressures under the Eisenhower administration. It accuses tacit approval by the era, notes Nixon gaining support, and critiques Dixon-Yates, public power, resource growth, staged cabinet hearings, and broken civil service promises.
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Eisenhower
Dick” Nixon
Ike
Dixon-Yates
Tabor
Herman Ridder Publisher and Press-Telegram Staff
History notes Herman Ridder serves as publisher with Harald M. Hines as assistant to the publisher and Samuel C. Cameron as general manager. Editor Malcolm Eple is listed as executive editor.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harald M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Reader Deplores Name Calling in Press Telegra
Jessica Lewis of 800 B Ocean Blvd urges readers to reject name calling and factional venom. She cites a Jan Collier lightening piece condemning un American rhetoric and emphasizes Jeffersonian ideals and Supreme Court segregation ruling as pathways to restore civility and reduce public hysteria.
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Press-Telegra
Colliers
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Coourt
Jessica Lewis
Ocean Blvd
Spitting on Walks Deplored by Mary Smyth
Mary Smyth of 1612 Ocean Way laments the habit of spitting on streets and sidewalks. She notes bins exist but urges men to stop the filthy practice and questions whether they spit indoors at home. The letter reflects concern for street cleanliness and public manners.
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Press-Telegram
Speed limits and marking questioned by municipal judge
Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith complained streets are not clearly marked to show speed limits. He said the state vehicle code set 25 mph in business and residential areas, with 15 mph in certain zones, and drivers should know where the higher limit applies. The note appears from J. M. Pratt of Bellflower.
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Charles T. Smith
Ists
J. M. Pratt
Thoughtful reflections on loss and divine plan
A compact devotional line emphasizes suffering as part of the divine idea and cites Job 19 9 and Henry Ward Beecher noting glory stripped and crown removed as a moral meditation.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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