Ten eventful days reshape Long Beach defense mindset
Long Beach spent ten days building toward wartime readiness as Naval Shipyard reactivation, base status changes, expanded Coast Guard activity, and upgraded civilian defense programs swept through the city. New baracks plans, air training at airport and air station, security drills, siren purchases, and casualty reports underscored a rapid defense metamorphosis led by local leaders and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Naval Shipyard
Emmett Emerson
Spring
Naval Academy
Homer Dahlke
Charles Tooke
Navy
Dan Kimball
Washington
Seal Beach
Los Angeles Naval Base
Coast Guard
Los Angeles
Vickers
Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital
Raymond Pepple
Seattle
Korea
Principles urged by Commonwealth leaders on Korea
London dispatch decries a feeble set of so called principles to end the Korean War. It warns admission of Red China to the United Nations, handing Formosa to Red China, withdrawal of foreign troops, and aiding Red China in Korea could hand Asia to communism. The piece criticizes appeasement and urges stronger action by Commonwealth officials and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asia
China
United Nations
Formosa
Red China
U. N
Korea
Japan
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Commonwealth
Tess
Press-Telegram
Acheson
Truman
Truman, Acheson and Co
M. Owen
Europe
William Knowland
Richard Nixon
State Department
John L Lewis Appears Indifferent To Housewives Plight
John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers is depicted as opposing wage and price controls and wage boosts that would worsen inflation, arguing against stabilization measures while families face high steak costs. The piece contrasts his aloof stance with working wives and mothers nationwide and warns of economic chaos benefiting Soviet aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John L
Alexandria
Wage Stabilization Board
United States
Joe Stalin
Truthfully an Airplane Company Builds a Thinking Machine
A manufacturer touts a robotic brain capable of speeding complex calculations to seconds, arguing fears of mass unemployment are unfounded. The piece questions how many jobs a thinking machine could truly eliminate.
Cease-fire Proposal in Korea Met With Cautious Backing
The United Nations debate on a Korea cease-fire draws cautious approval from non-aligned nations. Mao Zedong and Moscow appear closely aligned, with China’s forces and Soviet aid driving the Korean campaign and broader Asiatic aims. A cease-fire could trigger U N sanctions against China, but Moscow’s support and China’s broader conquest plans suggest the Red drive would continue elsewhere even if Korea pauses.
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Korea
United Nations
Lake Success
Imeultlpy
Red Inn
All
Asia
Red Peiping
Moscow
Red China
Mao Tze Tung
Hao
Coure
Mao
Peiping
Mamchuria
Ivasion
Mili
U. N
Ching
Asis
Tndochina
U S policy on Red China in UN and Korea
The United States rejects Red China admission to the United Nations as unrewarded aggression and vows to stay in Korea to pressure Communist forces. It suspects Peiping’s insincerity and warns against appeasement while rallying free nations to brand China as aggressor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
America
Peiping
Why Buy the Privilege of Retreating
The author argues against unconditional cease-fire terms with China over Korea. He contends withdrawal should be leveraged into strategic gains, enabling negotiated terms and a stronger position in Asia. The piece urges recognizing Korea withdrawal as tactical, then pursuing peace with Japan and sovereign equality with security guarantees, plus Marshall aid for Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Koreas
Formosa
Japan
United Nations
Korea
Far East
Cairo
Asia
Just Folks and Long Beach Echoes of Past Times
Poem reflects on lively children past and the peace felt now, then shifts to a Long Beach news page noting ten year old building permits total of 386,760 dollars and rainfall of 9.16 inches for the year. It also mentions a 5 million dollar water rights investment in the San Gabriel basin and a Belmont Shore plan for a yachting harbor, plus a 1920 note on police bicycle patrols and a Municipal Camp Grounds autos tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Gabriel Basin
Long Beach
Water Department
Alamitos Bay
Belmont Shore District Improvement Association
Yancy
E. E. Tincher
Readers Opinions on Forum Current Affairs in Forum
Public readers express strong views on leadership in Korea and U N policy. Letters condemn Truman Acheson and State Department, urge removal, call for decisive action by Congress, and blame inaction for losses. Messages also appeal for parking rule compliance and gratitude after a fire.
My Humble Plea Portraits by Metcalfe O God
A devotional verse appeals for divine guidance to stay humble and compassionate. The speaker asks for grace to keep a soft heart toward the afflicted and to act kindly toward others, seeking to honor God through everyday deeds.
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L. B
Douglas
Municipal
Los Alamitos Air Station
John
Joe
Ly Dewitt MacKenzie
Prena Porviga Affairs
Avaya
U. S
U.N
MacArthur
Chiang Kai-shek
India
By Walter Lpppaann
E. A. Guest
Queet
Beavtt
Press-dielesvam
PHISH
Neva Pria Paddock
View
Conklin
Tressuret
Sahi
Sixth Street
Avenu
Calle
Dreamer & Postwar, Se
Kaban
Fea
Repetitan Supiny Rewrpater
RRS
Itry
Pan Weel
Es Corps
Rose Ave
D. B. Carlin
W. Racquet Club
Palm Springs, Calif
Long Beach Blvd
O, Henry
Presa-Telegram
Downey Ave
Helen Saunders
Armed Services
Metcalfe
George Clark
Fen
Lone
Wenser In
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