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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1954
Page
10
An editorial urges Long Beach voters to study seven ballot issues for the Thursday special election. It predicts a small turnout among 149,534 registered voters but argues informed participation is crucial. The piece condemns casual voting and calls for preparing to vote based on considered decisions.
The article urges reflection on Printing Week as a vital force in civilization. Governor Knight notes printing enabled rapid idea distribution and progress from the Dark Ages to modern freedoms. It marks Franklin's birthday and honors local printers contributing to the economy and culture.
In an election year, Republican leaders press for more jobs for loyalists while defending Dulles and continuity in policy. Critics urge broader purges, warning against sidelining career diplomats as patronage fuel stokes discontent within the party and Washington.
Bill Vaughan riffs on absurdities from Himalayan abominable snowmen to a French hotel with wine faucets and ice water. He quips about the Queen selling castles and notes optimism for 1954 stays fragile, especially regarding New York docks and Trieste.
The article argues the President can deploy forces instantly without prior Congress approval, citing historical precedents from Roosevelt to Wilson and Truman. It notes constitutional provisions for declaring war, and emphasizes that modern treaties require Congressional ratification while allowing immediate action in defense or UN actions, with Eisenhower expected to seek ratification after action.
Virginia Kelly reports that Seal Beach and Surfside residents see the federal government as responsible for beach erosion costs. Current law limits federal participation to one third of protective works on publicly owned land, with bills to raise this share facing stiff opposition. If hearings occur, Army Engineers may testify to significant federal responsibility, but passage hinges on civic support from two cities and persistent congressional effort.
The poem describes how a mother and father view their child differently through pronouns. It contrasts “our son,” “my son,” and “her son” as the family’s evolving pride and mixed feelings about the boy’s behavior. The speaker ends affirming the shared bond that makes him both theirs and ours.
A Long Beach recap recalls ten years since the first Scotch foursome championships at Recreation Park, the OPA lifting egg price ceilings, and a rainbow amid dry skies. It notes twenty years of opposition to a Long Beach Los Angeles harbor merger, heavy fog threatening shipping and flights, and thirty years since Virginia City urged the city to be called North Long Beach. Poly High beat Santa Ana 28-11 in a local basketball clash, and a penny peanut vending machine is praised for its pennyless peanuts.
A note states that public forum letters must stay under 250 words and include long signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or to save space. The policy implies editorial discretion to shorten or adjust content while preserving signature integrity and reader value.
A letter warns landowners east of Pine Avenue and south of Tenth Street about oil lease agents. The writer questions the lack of drilling plans, warns of quit-claims after five years, and notes potential title clouds harming sale ability. He urges waiting for a definite development plan before signing.
Letter writer Ross W. Pool defends a $40 000 special election expenditure while signaling discontent with council threats to replace members. He asserts city services funded by $50 annual taxes justify the cost, citing police and fire departments, fire prevention, garbage collection, and a municipal band.
A tragic F-86 jet crash in the Signal Hill district claimed eight lives, including one from a heart attack, provoking an outcry from Long Beach residents and city manager Sam E. Vickers. The piece questions readers about jet noise and airport operations.
Press Telegram details executive and advertising staff across offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco with current files kept at multiple offices and a metropolitan group advertising representative listed.
PRICE GARNER municipal airport editor notes intense crash toll as eight people die in a car truck collision in New Mexico. readers discuss traffic flow while Mr Vickers argues against halting all motor vehicle traffic and seeks removal of Air Force operations from the municipal airport.
A Reader’s Q and A feature lists facts on Amos and Andy television casting, coquina as oldest US house material, waist sizes through history, thundercloud name and stats, major international agency, and the origin of the phrase six of one half a dozen of the other. Notable names include Catherine de Medici and Dickens.
A reflection on a wall inscription urging focus on present risk and the links between tomorrow and today. The narrator ponders catastrophes and chances, suggesting constant worry and heightened caution may offer safety. The piece centers on how vigilance shapes daily life.
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