Ike's first task to restore order and peace at home
Walter Lippmann argues Ike must restore internal order and constitutional control after wartime upheaval. He credits Truman's era with losing grasp of military power and domestic security, fueling public anxiety and fragile governance, and credits Eisenhower with beginning to repair the system.
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Ike
U. S
Eisenhower
United States
Hydrogen Gontos
France
Truman
Mr. Truman
Uneless
Liupmann
Eisenhower’s foreign policy reset and endurance of diplomacy
The article argues Eisenhower must restore constitutional prerogatives in foreign affairs and rebuild State Department control. It praises recent gains in Far East governance but condemns continued personnel disorder, loyalty security issues, and Truman era lapses that undermined public trust and diplomatic credibility.
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Far East
Korea
Formosa
Red China
Japan
Congress
Foreign Service
Eisenhower
State Department
Truman
Bhalden
Editorial questions Tru man red herring claim
A historical critique argues former President Truman did call the spy probes a red herring and that his later denial may reflect shifting views. It cites weekly digests and press conferences from 1948 showing Truman labeling the hearings a red herring and says his memory on other actions is uncertain.
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Harry S. Truman
Mr. Truman
Harry Dexter White
White
Pres. Truman
Congress
Truman
GOP
FBI
Drought Relief and Losses shape 1953 farm outlook
The 1953 drouth left lingering food shortages into 1954 and caused vast losses despite $200 million to $250 million in relief. Sixty-nine hundred counties across 18 states and Hawaii were drought disaster areas, with major impact on pastures and grazing. Government programs lent loans, feed sales, and direct relief, aiding livestock herd preservation and farm recovery efforts.
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U.S
Hawaii
U. S
Florida
Stn
Plains
Texas
Nevada
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
Drouth
Kentucky
Tennessee
Grouth
Farmers' Home Administration
Congress
Commodity Credit Corporation
Soaper On Humans And Ants In Wit And Word
Senator Soaper quotes a famed naturalist on human stupidity and the comparable diligence of ants. He notes the tendency to bow to inferiority when confronted with smaller beings and reflects on our own limits of understanding.
The Doubtful Generation Reflects on Youth
Poet recalls boyhood deeds and events, noting that modern children doubt the tales. He reflects on memory and belief, contrasting past actions with present skepticism. The piece, by E. A. Guest, captures nostalgia and the transfer of legends across generations.
Long Beach reminiscences and city milestones through the decades
A reflective piece recounts harsh winters and coal-fetching memories in Long Beach, noting ten years ago penicillin saved a soldier’s wife, and listing past events: language study in schools, warrant-based city finances, a burglary spree, church construction plans, and a plot against Mexico’s Obregon with local Mexican involvement.
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Long Beach
Palm Springs
Second Church OF Christ, Scientist
Seventh St
Cedar Ave
Obregon
Public Forum Letters Policy and Editorial Note
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited to maintain good taste or to save space.
Editors Have Hearts ERT Reflects On News Integrity
A 1954 column by Paul De Pietro discusses editors as humane reporters who print news as it is made. He recalls an editor’s emotional moment in Canada and urges newspapers to hold to their solemn purpose amid a pivotal year for mankind.
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Will Rogers
B. C
Canada
Women 55 65 Need Jobs Says Pension Gap
A reader from Marion Ver Hoven argues that women aged 55 to 65 face long delays before pension eligibility, risking hunger as jobs become scarce. She asks what happens when funds run out and work remains unavailable.
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Marion Ver Hoven
E. 7Th St
Spit and Argue Club Critique on Pier Roils City
Frederick R. Dunlop calls for action over the Spit and Argue Club on the Pier. He blames Recreation Commission for tolerance, police laziness, and alleged political hostility, urging the rostrum be removed or the rowdy remarks halted.
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Recreation Commission
Police Department
Frederick R. Dunlop
Why We Are Losing Our School Teachers
A former teacher signs as A. S. Adams urging readers to consult Frank Du Bois’s Why We Are Losing Our School Teachers in the January American Mercury to understand his argument. He endorses the piece, claiming its accuracy.
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Frank du Bois
Mercury
A. S. Adams
Who Rules by Fear and the Fearful Boss
Poem laments a boss who rules by fear and harsh pay cuts for minor slips. It contrasts pompous pride with ambition that fails when workers fear to perform their best. It argues love balances employment records and keeps the boss from being blind.
Answers Pro Football Team Costs Run High
A Long Beach reader query asks about professional football costs. The answer notes a pro team costs about 300000 dollars per season, with other readers seeking facts on topics from the NATO emblem to yoga postures and legislative spouses.
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Long Beach
Information Bureau
Me W
Abby
Representative and Senator Addresses Listed
The press telegram lists addresses for contact with representatives and senators after praising the President's message. Craig Hosmer in the House Office Building Washington, Knowland in the Senate Office Building Washington, and Thomas Kuchel in the Senate Office Building Washington are shown, with Mrs. L Smith at 1636 Ohio Ave as a contact.
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Malcolm Epley
Washington News
Albee
Representative
Ridder Tohne, Inc
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Wrigley
Detroit
Pei
Mina
South
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
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Metropolian Group, Inc
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House
Washington, D.C
William Knowchland
Senate
Washington, D. C
Thomas Kuchel
L Smith
Ohio Ave
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