Forthright Stand Seen Key to Preventing War
The editorial argues President Eisenhower's blunt proposal to act on military and economic fronts in the Middle East can deter aggression. Citing past 20 years of appeasement under Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin, it claims soft words failed and warns Congress that decisive action, not cautious diplomacy, offers the best path to peace. It asserts the United States seeks no territory, vows to resist aggression, and will aid independent nations defending freedom.
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Fasenhower
Middle East
Congress
Europe
Mussolini
Hitler
Stalin
Germany
Ethiopia
League, of Nations
Italy
Austria
Rhineland
Sudetenland
Czechoslovakia
Neville Chamberlain
Munich
Republic
Bohemia
Moravia
Memel
Albania
Russia
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Roosevelt
Poland
Eisehower
Chamberlain
London
Britain
United States
United Nations Assembly
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
San Francisco
United Nations
Hungary
New York
U.N
Ted
Soviet Union
Van
Korea
Moscow
Toby Wick Steps Out of City Council
Councilman Toby Wick will not seek reelection after three years of service. He cited inadequate pay despite generous volunteer effort, noting voters twice rejected salary boosts. The retiring member receives commendation for intelligent, devoted city service and may be offered an appointive post matching his expertise and experience.
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T. Victor
Toby) Wick
Alcorn Seen as New GOP Chairman in 1960 Plan
Washington report speculates H Mead Alcorn Sr of Connecticut as Republican national chairman replacing retiring Leonard Hall. Alcorn backed by Sherman Adams Dewey Browne and Nixon strategists, aimed at shaping post Eisenhower era and preserving Nixon as leading candidate. Hall may pursue a New York governorship or ambassadorial posting as payoff.
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Washington
H. Mead Alcorn Sr
Connecticut
Alcorn
Leonard Hill
Sherman Adams
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Herbert Browne
William F. Know- Jana
California
Congress
Ray Bliss
Ohio
pro-Pliss
Kanown
Hall
Tom Stephens
Eisenhower
Eisen
San Francisco
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Oime
Hert
Soother Triéatey
UN probe on Hungary shows moral force rise
Washington opinion piece argues the UN General Assembly vote to create a five nation committee to investigate Hungary marks a pivotal step. It urges testimony from refugees and warns that Soviet occupation lacks legitimacy, calling for UN condemnation and possible force to restore Hungarian freedom.
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Washington
United Nations
General Assembly
Hungary
Sorme
Lawrence
Wilson
Controlled Burning Proposal Spread Across Malibu Fire Response
A Malibu fire prompt sparks a debate on prevention through large scale controlled burning. M Casper suggests wide strips burned alternately to halt spread, accepting water loss in burned zones but preserving unburned lanes. Cost is high but could rival wildfire damages. Levene Raynessord endorses local Masonic lodge coverage.
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Malibu
M. Casper
Cerritos Ave
Masons Thank Press Telegram for Lodge News
Belmont Shore Lodge No 716 F and AM expresses gratitude to the Press Telegram for generous coverage of its election and installation of officers. The note notes general local interest among Long Beach area Masons and visitors.
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F&am
Long Beach Area
The Middle Passage of Our Life
A reflective meditation on life in middle age emphasizing danger in neglecting spiritual duties. The poem warns that busy work reduces values and care for others, eroding connection to God and eternity, unless steady vision and heedful living prevail.
Comma usage and Aberdeen Angus facts in Q&A style
A reader asks about comma placement for clarity and examples show older formal usage. The piece explains commas are for clarity and cites Aberdeen Angus cattle origins from Scotland, Norse imports, and the Zonta International scholarships honoring Amelia Earhart with $1800 awards for women engineers.
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Zonta International
Amelia Earhart
Atlantic
Globe
Oregon GOP Woe Attributed To Tax Grievances
Malcolm Epley reports visitor Senator Collis Moore, Republican national committeewoman, cites Oregon campaign souring factors. A painful new tax and lingering resentments shaped the November debacle, as Moore surveys Republicans and prepares to face questions on the state’s electoral outcome and Morse’s reelection.
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Oregon
Collis Moore
Republican National
Eisenhower
U. S
Wayne Morse
Alive and Grateful Despite Pain Poem by E A Guest
A reflective verse urges readers to appreciate life while alive, noting that dead men cannot feel pain or hear a late telephone call. The piece contrasts living endurance with finality, asking readers to recognize gratitude.
Long Beach Memories Across Decades and Political Shifts
A mosaic of past events from Long Beach and nearby notes covers ten, twenty, and thirty years ago. It recalls F G Gurley visiting harbors to view freight, a Florida parking meter ruling, a civic planning conference, and a St Anthony’s school cantata. It also recounts Oregon GOP struggles in 1956, Morse versus McKay, a 4 percent surtax, and political fallout shaping campaigns. A Moro resident plans wintering in Long Beach after the inaugural.
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F. G. Gurley
Santa Fe Railroad System
Long Beach
Los ‘Angeles
Florida State Supreme Court
Recreation Commission
Pasadena
New Orleans
Oregon
Moro
Ridder Hines Hinesons Publisher Roles Listed
Fragmentary, era style roster lists Herman H Ridder as publisher with Anet and Samuel Cameron Genral Manager Le Ae COMING Ursa manager Hy Fe, and ESOP Malcolm Epley executive editor Miles Sines managing editor of Washington News Bureau with multiple office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Saint Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and offices of The Presse Talegram.
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Hy Fe
Ettmester Aan
ESOP
Malcolm Epley
Miles E. Sines
Washington News Bureau
Albee
SS Nation
Ridder-Johne
Ite
New York
Chicage
Wrigley Dido
Detrait
Penobscot Lida
Minneapolis
Forhay
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David Lawrence
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Mester
Metcalf
N. W. Walde Sentos
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Aberdeen
Angus
Forfar
E. A. Guest
St. Anthony's
Wnder
Joseph Ballantyne
Dirs. Moore
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Morse
Douglas McKay
Secretary of the Interior
McKay
Phil Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Moore
Jack
George Clark
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