Editorial urges focus on real ballot issues in Feb vote
The piece warns against diversionary tactics over six bond proposals on February 9 and urges voters to answer two questions: Do we need these projects and can we afford them. It argues oil royalties should finance enduring projects under Prop A rather than cover current government costs.
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Los Angeles Train Wreck Leaves 29 Dead
A major urban rail disaster near Union Station resulted in 29 fatalities. Authorities attribute possible excessive speed on a curve to a fatigued engineer, while emergency services and volunteers aided the response and media coverage noted public curiosity hampering rescue efforts.
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Snow Job Tactics Drive Eisenhower Re-Election Push
Doris Fleeson portrays a vast advertising campaign used by Republicans to pressure President Eisenhower toward a second term. The piece argues the effort is a masterful snow job, guided by business and GOP figures, with Eisenhower portrayed as a true people person caught in political theater.
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Stevenson Speech Emphasizes Deterrent Policy in Korea Debate
The piece contrasts Adlai Stevenson warnings with Dulles doctrine on fighting to deter aggression. It cites European observers and the Daily Telegraph on Korea and Indochina, arguing a firm deterrent stance could have saved lives and money. Carl W. Greer objects to city spending and politics in Long Beach while urging no votes on propositions.
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Golfer Questions Local Golf Course Funding and Rates
JOEN F. CARNEY of 1023 Vina Ave asks PRESS-TELEGRAM to explain how revenues from higher golf course rates will be reserved for future facilities. He queries time to accrue funds, cites depreciation vs upkeep, and invites further discussion from interested readers.
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Sacramento Harbors Light-Hearted Flood Control Talk
Governor Knight urged quick flood control action with Yuba City and Marysville officials. He quipped about the issue cooling in 90 days, and reporters were teased about mothers-in-law. The piece also notes state notices on Interstate Compact Commission leadership and campus lighting grants.
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Just Folks by E A Guest
A reflective verse exploring memory and objects that speak softly of past joys. The speaker notes how memories cling to silent items like a borrowed book and a wall portrait, suggesting inanimate things carry familiar echoes. The poem closes on how gentle whispers of long-past years reappear.
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Long Beach Chronicle Past Highlights Span Decades
Ten years ago the Fire Chief appointment was delayed after a tidelands hearing in Washington DC. Twenty years ago county supervisors proposed changing how Superior Judges are selected. Thirty years ago construction began on Holy Innocents Church with services planned at St Anthanasius Church. An incident reports a pass key burglary gang from Los Angeles swiping about $1000 in Long Beach area.
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Portraits by Metcalfe Still Time Perhaps
A reflective poem speaks of writing at night about hopes and disappointments from years ago. The speaker recalls opportunities that drifted away and seeks one more golden chance in life, trusting God for room for a humble guest.
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Reader clues on Pearl Harbor blame in Halsey book
MERVIN T. LYANS of Long Beach argues Adm. Halsey’s The Final Secret of Pearl Harbor shows deliberate concealment of Pearl Harbor threats from Army and Navy to provoke U S entry into WWII. LYANS cites Halsey and urges libraries to provide the work upon request.
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Has Taft-Hartley Act Changed Since 1947
A reader asks if the Taft-Hartley Labor Act has any major modifications since its 1947 passage. The reply states the law has not been substantially altered in major respects.
Press Telegram Office and Staff Directory Fragment
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at the offices listed, with publishers editors and advertising representatives named. References include Washington News Bureau Allied Building Ridder Johnsy Detroit St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and Comic Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Croun Inc.
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