Long Beach Voters Reject Charter Change Proposals
Long Beach voters rejected 12 petition amendments aimed at changing municipal government and ward systems. Council proposals to raise council pay and strengthen planning drew weaker support, while voters signaled preference for keeping current structure ahead of May and June elections.
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Hbach
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Ita
Ona
Owen
Brengthen
Long Benoit
Long Beach
Warren on tidelands issue challenges federal control
A terse dispatch notes Gov Warren defending state ownership of tidelands before a joint Senate House committee. He argues states seek no more than historic rights, dismissing federal takeover fears as partisan. The report also mocks British parliamentary conduct over pensions for spinsters.
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Warran
California
Congress
Supreme Court
London
House of Commons
Move to Bring Accord Between Russia and U S Deemed Overdue
Washington debates overdue moves to ease tension with Russia and pursue a cautious path toward understanding. A proposed U S mission could include nonofficial leaders and business figures to explore economic and cultural cooperation, aiming to reduce the cold war burden and spur mutual restraint.
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U. S
United States
oGieree
Ant ‘Petey
Ierawe
Marshall Pier
Ameria
Europe
America
Andy
Busnessmen
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Toscow
Mansnin
Marshall Plaza
Truman Swing to Left Proves Dud
Samuel Pettengill analyzes the Wallace victory in New York's 24th Congressional district as a sign of weaker Democratic strength and rising Wallace support. He notes shifts from 1944 to 1946 and warns against overemphasizing the result, while acknowledging Truman’s need to distance from Roosevelts appeasement policy and purge proforeign policy loyalists.
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Samuel Pettengill
Wallace
New York
Congress
Thia
Wathine
Nia
Freneath
News York
United States
Roosevelt
Cangresa
Wallace American Labor Party
Prius
Democratic
Republicat
Giese
Non- Arista
Whiel 88
Polley
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Homestic
Joe
Brek
Ruash
Forden
Just Folks. By E. A. Guest
A reflective poem in which the speaker laments missed chances to speak wisely on the homeward journey. The verse ponders if the speaker’s best words could have been spoken before the day ends and time runs out.
Ten Years Ago: Marjorie Spaulding Elected Club Chair
Ten years ago today Marjorie Spaulding was elected chairman of the Poly Music Club. Reeves Field on the Navy base was advanced for observation and boring planes as the Fleet ordered 18 bombers to test the field. A hunch sent Mrs. Alice Hale outside her mother’s home to save her son Stephen after he fell into a fish pond.
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Poly Music Club
Reeves Field
Navy
Alice Hale
Olive Ave
Stephen
Untitled Opinion Piece on Power and Abuse
A venting column critiques how some leaders grant power to others who abuse it. The writer warns that giving authority to certain groups invites brutality and loss of fairness, urging vigilance and restraint.
Poor Pa Confesses Regamor Doubt Over Ma
In a grave family exchange a son suspects Ma’s claim of taking in relatives is a ploy to please St Pliln and avoid charges. He doubts her intention and urges caution about hosting kin.
Doorman of the Hostelry Becomes a Polite Civic Fixture
The poem depicts a doorman in uniform who stands ready at the curb to greet guests. He holds the door, directs patrons to taxis, and offers courteous service with an aristocratic air. Patrons, though socially selective, appreciate his helpfulness and the simple kindness of a tip.
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Flena
U N Security Council Faces Palestine Dilemma
The council must decide whether to authorize force to enforce partition in the Holy Land. The Palestine Commission argues force is needed to end tensions between Jews and Arabs, while the United States seeks immediate talks and warns that any armed action could cement partition or provoke wider conflict.
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Morekga Attigs Anniyet
United Nations Security Council
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Holy Land
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Solomon
Peace Organization
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Palestine Commission
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Omlad
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Albout Syar
Khowort
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Palestine
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Warren Fu
Security Council
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Britain
France
Russia
China
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Tilks
Fis
Corferny
Don Stipe
United Nations
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Haa
Jomvs
Re Council
Ani
Fuel panic tale mocks Washington fuel shortage promises
A satirical piece claims politicians promise an end to the heating crisis within two months, with mocking dialogue about fixing the fuel shortage by rerouting radiators and pipes. It notes public skepticism toward optimistic forecasts and highlights the disconnect between promises and reality.
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Washington
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Forever Amer
Frey
Iipy Rig
IMSS
Gentral Kenttpen Corp
Proportion and Ratio In A Curious General Knowledge Lesson
A classroom scene features a student Jenkins confidently defining proportion as ratio while the master presses for clarity. Other exchanges include a wayfarer’s career remark and a bridal scene about maintaining girlhood habits amid social expectations.
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Elas
Jenking
Jenkins
Emperor of the Sahara Jacques Lebaudy saga unfolds
An OCR fragment recounts the eccentric tale of Jacques Lebaudy who proclaimed himself emperor of the Sahara. It details his capture of royalty in Africa, a Parisian marriage, lavish entourages, and later antics in New York and on Wall Street, ending amid legal and financial upheaval.
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Jacques
Ie Waa
Jacques Wan
Milan Haeka
Europea
Aether
Jimmy ‘Langerman
Readyanade Pagent
Marie da H Loche Deller
Slacques
Africa
le Suerler
Irself
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Sahara
Englund
Trafalgar Square
Vis Ruest
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Lebnady
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Jacqson
Pulte Library
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Hope
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Aru
Wall Street
Ware & Heank
Marie du Loche Deliore
Wests
Union
Amityville
Long Island
Kelfdetferne
Yort
Henry VIII
Indecision warned as ruin of souls and fortunes
Public forum reprints a column by Manley M Green urging immediate action to conquer fear and procrastination. It condemns indecision as a path to poverty and social decay, arguing quick decisions seize opportunities and hesitation leads to ruin. The piece cites strict law and World events as context.
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Ure
Proman
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