Truman Faces Ike as 1952 Campaign Heats Up
President Truman reiterated a Democratic stance while praising General Eisenhower, calling him a grand man despite Republican ties. He warned against nominating Ike, promised to oppose him if nominated, and recalled Eisenhower’s past pledge to help secure the presidency. The piece weighs Truman’s leverage as party leader and the risk of partisan attacks in a shifting 1952 race.
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Truman
Republica
Eisenhower
Ike
Gen
Sen. Douglas
Tinsis
Germany
Europe
Beisenhower
Stump
Trueman
Winfield Scott
Scott
Courage and resolve of air ace in Flying Enterprise tale
The piece praises Captain Carlsen and the Flying Enterprise saga as a national obsession linking sea mastery to American courage. It highlights the enduring appeal of bold endurance, resourcefulness, and steadfastness against overwhelming odds as readers follow the ship’s peril and the captain’s final shore arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsen
Enterprise
Long Beach joins NSC safety analysis for lives
Long Beach for the first time since 1946 participates in the National Safety Council traffic records analysis. The city ranks 11th of 19 in 2000s population group, with 35 traffic deaths last year, echoing 1950 figures, and a six year toll of 226.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
National Safety Council
Robert D. Dier
Eisenhower Seen as Best Path for Bipartisan Rule
Walter Lippmann argues Ike commands a broad national support and that a Taft campaign risks factional demagogy. He asserts the Truman era is exhausted, Congress weakened, and Eisenhower offers the best chance to unite the nation and govern effectively.
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Eisenhower
Taft
Truman
Takii
Churchill Visit Bolsters Churchill Amid U S Strains
Washington commentary argues the Truman Churchill meeting clouds motives and aims while boosting Churchill’s political standing at home. It describes joint statements on bases, Middle East aims, and a shared approach to defense, with emphasis on European reliance and American diplomacy in the region.
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Washington
Britain
London
Truman
Churchill
United States
British Labor Party
Labor Party
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Flers
England
Middle East
World Bank
Europe
Sen Soaper Says on Washington Scandals and Oddities
A satirical column notes local fascination with exotic mink and fur biology news. It jests about NATO, three monkey sayings on Washington scandal, and political bribes in Italy. The piece lightly mocks international fixers and lingering delays in deals with the Chinese and Oriental contexts.
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Washington
Senatorial Viewpoints on Aid Bill and Anti Communism
Senatorial viewpoints urge strong foreign aid to promote democracy and block communism. They cite Truman’s plan for 86.3 billion for military and 2 billion for economic aid, opposing reductions. They note Marshall Plan gains in Europe with higher output and rising productivity, and support the Point 4 technical training program under UN policy to sustain prosperity beyond the plan’s end.
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Congress
Truman
Europe
United Nations
Peace Plan for World Disarmament by Ralph Flanders
Senator Ralph Flanders advocates a constructive role for the United Nations to achieve global peace. He calls for complete disarmament under a treaty with universal inspections, immediate destruction of existing arms, and strict prohibition of arms manufacture to counter Soviet pressure and earn international respect.
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United Nations Organization
U. N
Russia
U. WN
JUST FOLKS By A GUEST WINTER LOCKER ROOM
A poem contrasts a silent locker room with a lively bridge room still echoing with laughter and sharp bids. The speaker muses that unless the fairways stay green the rocker room remains tomblike, hinting at lost sports camaraderie and idle grooming rituals.
Long Beach Seeks 12000 Registrants for National Draft
Ten years ago Long Beach prepared for a nationwide men 20 to 45 to register on February 16 with seven local selective service boards. In a county ordinance a ban on drinking intoxicating liquor on public highways begins in 30 days. Snow fell in North Long Beach this morning as general contractors voted for a six hour day and five day week. Eggs and butter slumped to 40 cents retail. Free employment service for veterans is offered at Arthur L. Peterson Post American Legion offices.
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Selective Service Boards
North
Long Beach
General Contractors of
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion
Zong Beach Press
Eleavam
Aean
W. F. Prish
Neva Prisk Paddock
Conklin
Sixth Street
Pine Avenue
Long Beach 12
Calif
Expaiake
Woodward, Inc
Schetropolitan Sunday Newspaper, Inc
Auitt Bureau
Public Forum Letters From Community Readers
Readers debate dancing in schools weighing social benefits against moral concerns. An address lists opinions supporting dance classes for personal development and safe dating, while others warn against ceding rights to international bodies and defend national constitutional guarantees. Letters also urge humane crime policy and praise Long Beach city services.
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Carol Randall
E. Third St
Press - Telegram
Clyde Barrow
Thoughts on sorrow and countenance from Nehemiah and Owida
A reflective verse pair notes Nehemiah's troubled countenance and a quip about a sigh in every human heart. It cites Nehemiah 2 2 and quotes Owida on inner sorrow.
Prayerful longing for childhood faith and grace
The speaker yearns to return to childhood innocence to pray with pure fervor. They hope for sincere devotion to God and seek His mercy, valuing childish adoration and the wish for everlasting grace over worldly concerns. The piece contrasts sweetness and purity with adult burden.
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Editorial
Mr. Truman
Walter Lippmann
GOP
Republican Party
Sen. Taft
Executive Branch
John Q
David Lawrence
U. S
Sen. Soaper
H. W. Wade
NATO
Italy
James Murray
D.-Mont
Ralph Flanders
R.-Vt
Forum
Presse Pelegram
Press-Telegram
U.N
Acheson
America
World Federation
VERAM
Fordham
Smith
Nora E. Geiger
Gaviota Ave
California
W. J. Spurzem
E. 7Th St
Metcalfe
George Clark
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