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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1953
Page
6
Governor Earl Warren proposes taxes as the least painful solution to California's largest budget. He favors cigaret taxes, higher alcohol levies, and horse wagering receipts, while avoiding raids on state reserves. He urges cautious, economy-minded legislative action and rejects tapping rainy-day funds.
The article argues the H-bomb test on a Pacific island heightens urgency and urges the free world to unite for a strong, sane, God-fearing society. It cites President Truman’s State of the Union warning about an all-out war with the Soviet Empire and the necessity to watch and pray.
Walter Lippmann argues the United Nations cannot muddle through the Cold War. He says major powers block big questions, rendering the UN unable to act affirmatively except as a forum for diplomatic contact. A special session with no agenda is proposed to reexamine the UNs jurisdiction and limits amid overt aggression rules.
Bill Vaughan notes Washington prep for the inauguration and the New Hampshire Snowshoe Club slated to march in the Mayflower parade. The piece mentions hat contracts for precision aircraft parts and a researcher’s finding about boys drawing in a sitting position. President Truman worries Eisenhower’s funds for the White House. An Iowa City bridge club vows to quit gossip and discuss famous Americans.
Washington editor David Lawrence argues that the nation faces a lengthy process to reveal the extent of the Truman era commitments and entanglements. He predicts substantial change from Eisenhower but notes budget and spending reforms will require over a year to unfold as entitlement programs are scrutinized and military costs reassessed.
Community members gather for a public forum hosted by local council to discuss housing, transportation, and safety. Speakers include City Manager Maria Chen, Councilor Raj Patel, and residents from Eastview and Riverside. Attendees submit questions, with addresses and affiliations shared to identify stakeholders. The session aims for constructive dialogue and practical solutions.
Elinor Thornton argues for locating the new civic center on Seventh Street to avoid Ocean Front congestion and preserve space for churches and low-height structures south of the center. She urges authorities to consider Seventh Street early in the decision.
George Livesey argues for a bridge from Fourth Street to serve the harbor district, noting Fourth Street’s southerly location near the L A River and its potential to link Third Street and Orange County. He warns Harbor Board against Ocean Boulevard, criticizes a Harbor area land purchase estimate, and dismisses pessimistic outcomes with a local quip.
A satirical cartoon caption describes Hopstong Harry and Our Boy clashing with guns drawn and an H bomb under Big Joe's nose. The piece flags extreme fluctuation as a threat to freedom, noting the scene is tragically serious rather than funny.
Virginia Kelly discusses a possible abandonment of presidential press conferences and a closing White House press room. She argues conferences inform the public, shape policy, and empower citizens, while critics claim the events burden the President and invite sensational reporting.
A humorous verse sketch on aging and time, noting that youth cannot be regained and desserts are curtailed by doctors rules, with a quip about Russian scientists and a new ocean liner breaking in may reach higher speeds than before.
Ten years ago Long Beach hosted war production tours led by Lt. Gen. William S. Knudsen as residents organized Victory Book Campaigns for servicemen. Ten men escaped a Shell Oil tank farm fire at a 50 000 barrel facility. Twenty years prior Burns anniversary events in Long Beach featured Rev. Robert M. Orr. Dave Goodman was again elected Long Beach Lodge No. 870 president. A technocracy talk by Dr A W Hiller addressed unemployment. Thirty years ago Union Pacific ratified land ownership and a city gas system push began as sentiment favored rapid action for harborfront development.
A compact verse expresses selfless affection and devotion. The speaker seeks the beloveds happiness, health, and success, promising support and blessings from God. The sentiment centers on unconditional care without personal gain.
A letter describes a big Christmas office party in a Northwest city with coffee pastries and large red apples. Caroling ends with a solo performance of the Lord's Prayer, followed by quiet reflection before attendees return home to families. A reader discusses a feature titled F portraits by Metcalfe and signs with Mildred Lindquist.
A column of quick questions covers U. S. Navy carrier counts, German shells in WWI, Greek origins of Hellenes, calendar error rate, the Disabled American Veterans key tag, and mercury weight measures. Notable figures include 29 carriers in service with eight altered and 60 in reserve, and the Cape Cod shell incident.
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