Ike On National Defense and Ike’s Military Policy
The editorial questions partisan attacks on President Eisenhower’s defense stance while affirming his view of a balanced force. It notes his plan to maintain a well trained core backed by reserves, stressing a strong economy and mobilization base as the core of military power. It argues the public often accepts general statements but should trust Ike’s explanation over critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Eisenhower
Ske
Ike
Regulation Backfires in Natural Gas Industry, Experts Say
The piece argues federal regulation under the 1938 Natural Gas Act, interpreted by courts to cover pricing, dampens production and raises consumer costs. It notes 1950 attempts to clarify intent to exempt production and gathering were vetoed and urges corrective action by the 84th Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Power Commission
Supreme Court
FPC
Congress
Harry Truman
84Th Congress
L A County Faces Slower Growth as Urbanization Bites
Los Angeles County, once a top agricultural area, may struggle to raise production year over year due to urban expansion. 1954 yields were lower for citrus and vegetables, though Antelope Valley gains in peaches and Bartlett pear values stood out. Improved farming and potential irrigation could stabilize the sector amid land loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County
Valencia
Antelope Valley
Bartlett
California Draw Poker Ban urged to close loophole
The article notes California law allows draw poker while banning other commercial gambling. It cites a 1953 bill by Assemblyman Klockseim that failed in the senate committee. Supporters argue draw poker draws big spenders, criminals, and eastern syndicates, urging a new bill to outlaw commercialized draw poker this session.
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California
Herbert FR. Klockseim
Long Beach
Klockseim
Assembly
Senate Committee On
Jess M. Unyuh
Los Angeles
Gardena
Financelal
Draw Poker
Press-Telegram Staff and Advertising Offices Listed
Press telegram staff and executive team listed with publisher and editors. Advertising representatives named including Ridder Jonns Inc and Metropolitan Group with office locations in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco offices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Epsey
Washington News Bureau
Albee
National Advertising Representatives
Ridder-Jonns, Inc
New York
Aoth
Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
Penobscot
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Los
Press-Telegram
Comit Advertising
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Public test of atomic bomb planned with reporters present
Marquis Childs reports the Atomic Energy Commission plans a spring public detonation at the Nevada proving ground, likely the most covered test since 1946. A tower detonation is favored over air drops, with Chairman Lewis Strauss signaling a broader information push despite security limits.
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Washington
Nevada Proving Ground
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific Proving Ground
Los Alamos
New Mexico
Lewis Strauss
National Press Club
Dixon -Gates
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Strauss
AEC
America
Bikini Atoll
Far Pacific
Pacific
United States
Western
Europe
Mendes-France on way out as French premier faces votes
Premier Mendes-France, now a minority leader, frays opposition as a key vote approaches on Tunisia home rule, budget, economic reforms, and electoral reform. His defeat hinges on assembling enough support amid opposition from Popular Republican and Right Wing factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendes-France
French National Assembly
Assembly
Andre le Troquer
Pierre Schneiter
Popular Republican Party
Mendes- France
Rome
Tunisia
Traude
France
Indochina
Switzerland
Chou En-lai
Chamber of Deputies
Repubean
Just Folks by E. E. A. Guest
A nostalgic verse reflecting on grate fires and easy chairs as anchors of memory. The speaker recalls bygone days, a sea voyage from youth, and returning to a beloved home, with old friends, places, and a tree statue evoking timeless memory.
Oklahoma in Long Beach and 1960s city notes
Ten years back Oklahoma musical was to be reviewed by Dr Anne Truitt Day before University Women's Club. Used car dealers advertised heavily for any sort of used autos. Ten years earlier January construction reached 168000 dollars. A Navy YMCA drive aimed to raise 30000 dollars. Ernest Tewsley led an upcoming Auto Show. Thirty years ago City Manager Windham named Downs park superintendent to replace Mische. Chamber of Commerce planned a goodwill trip to Mexico. A cab driver noted French designers placed waistlines high on nightgowns amid fashion shifts.
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Oklahoma
New York
Dranne Truitt
University Women's Club
Navy Ymca
Ernest Tewsley
Automobile Dealers Association
C. H. Windham
Frank H. Downs
E. T. Mische
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Physics Note on Dropped and Fired Bullets
A bullet dropped from hand hits the earth slightly sooner than a bullet fired parallel to the ground from the same height. In a vacuum a dropped bullet and a fired bullet arrive at the same instant under these conditions.
Ike Sees Through Demo Smokescreen in 1956 Race
President Eisenhower challenged critics over Vice President Nixon's speeches on Communists in government. He denied Nixon accused the Democratic party of treason, urged evidence, and warned factional Democrats against fracturing the Republican base as 1956 approaches. The piece argues a united GOP is essential for victory.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Rayburn
Democratic Party
Truman
Roosevelt
America
Communist Party
Brownell
Harry Dexter White
FBI
Meade
White
Klig
Becoming a Californian on a Beach Stroll
A reader from California praises Long Beach beaches while noting the diverse and humorous debris washed ashore. He mocks Atlantic beaches yet admires the coast’s scenery, tranquility, and West Coast friendliness as he declares his intent to embrace life in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press-Telegram
Long Beach
California
Atlantic Coast
West
Harry R. Welker
Ymca
Soaper decries restricting touting by Russians in America
Sen Soaper argues pre judicial limits on Russian touting harm freedom. He cites Davis Cup as proof players need not be Australian to compete and predicts Ohio will not soon rely on imported football players.
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America
Ohio
Cost of Illness Portraits by Metcalfe
A reflective piece on the high cost of illness to families and hospitals. It describes the financial strain of surgery and the exhausting drain on resources, yet frames medical hardship as a sacrifice for love. The text links charity to spiritual reward, portraying benevolence as the bread of kindness returning as shoreward help.
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Elearam
Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Himes
Samuel C. Gameron
Gant
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Admiral Strauss
Marquis Childs
Colossi
Russia
Commission
Sen
Clinton Anderson
Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
Anderson
Kremlin
Charles M. M'Cann
E. A
Aland
David Lawrence
Soaper
Bill Vaughan
Metcalfe
George Clark
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