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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1955
Page
16
The editorial critiques Democrats for opposing a tax relief trend while backing a personal income tax cut, arguing it would lose about 2 billion in revenue. It notes Republicans support postponing 3 billion in taxes and frames the party battle as political strategy, questioning responsibility versus cheap politics amid Ike’s popularity.
Police and fire crews faced a familiar dilemma as a party line blocked a call for oxygen in Sacramento. A woman refused to hang up claiming the line was hers, an incident that nearly cost a life and a home in a local blaze. The piece argues emergencies warrant sacrifice over private line usage.
A Russian general boasts on Moscow Radio of vast war machine power while the country fails to provide a decent standard of living for its people. The text argues Russia drains wealth from subjugated nations and forces free nations to divert resources to arms, spreading harm worldwide.
James Marlow reports on Harvey Matusow who admits lying to the Senate about Communist ties. He testifies he spoke falsely under oath, swearing to tell the truth earlier while facing the Internal Security Subcommittee. The case raises questions about perjury liability and the honesty of prior testimony.
The article notes Ridder publishers offices and ad reps, while Senator Eastland questions truth in hearings. Matusow admits taking money for lying and faces possible income tax evasion charges as he testifies about Communist links and accuses Elizabeth Bentley of false testimony. Senator Jenner questions whether he lies to promote a book.
The column notes a football coach fired for losing two games and compares it to France dismissing premiers after a single vote. It warns of a looming shift to machines replacing workers and ponders presidential arts, joking about coffee, piano, and sculpture.
A Washington opinion piece accuses the Democratic majority of acting as a wrecking crew against the Eisenhower administration and the U.S. economy. It warns that tax-cut plans, if enacted, could sap treasury revenue, fuel inflation, and erode confidence in a balanced budget, potentially pleasing the Kremlin.
A poetic verse extols a virtuous social gathering, contrasting a party that values food and drink with a refined invitation to temperance and sincere friendship guided by faith. The composer, Metcalfe, frames a communal ideal where grace and rational conduct define the welcome.
A reader asks about the insect inside the Mexican jumping bean and its lifecycle. The larva of a gray moth, Carpocapsa saltitans, lives in the bean and lashes the inner wall with its head. The bean trade centers in Sonora with Joaquin Hernandez as a key exporter. Also covered is a 1954 temporary debt increase of $6 billion set to expire June 30 1955, approved by the 83rd Congress as a stopgap until mid-1955 unless action is taken.
A blend of devotional verses on Lent and self denial contrasts with a humorous and offbeat note about Easter prospects. The text cites Lent, fasting, and moral focus, then shifts to oddball items about archaeology claims and fashion tricks, finishing with a tongue in cheek Easter tease tied to new car color schemes.
Ten years ago wartime travel limits forced the annual Long Beach Dog Show at Municipal Auditorium to be called off. Other items note the City Gas Department reporting a net operating profit of 221410 in a month and distant memories of world trips aboard the President Hoover.
Washington reports Vice President Nixon will visit California after a Caribbean trip to ease rifts among California Republicans and prevent a 1956 party split. The piece notes cordial talks with Senator Knowland, and mentions other political chatter including reactions to Eisenhower’s future.
A reader argues against abolishing the Long Beach city ambulance service. They credit firefighters with rapid response, note past private providers’ delays and high fees, and urge preserving the city service despite a finance department report favoring private contracting. The writer, E G Brown of 8731 Orange Ave, urges council to prioritize citizens' welfare over cost.
A letter agreeing with hardline communists on peace through force, referencing Formosa and Hong Kong as targets. The writer signs as Mrs M M Cone from 6367 Gaviota Ave.
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