Editorial: Reducing Airport Hazards in Long Beach
An editorial urges removing Air Force training flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport while retaining classroom activities. It notes population growth, dense residential areas, and ongoing defense needs, arguing that relocation would reduce hazards and noise without harming national defense. The piece commends city officials for pursuing the change.
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Vickers
Long Beach
Rep
Craig Hosmer
Sen
Rachel
Silliman Wins Round 1 of Long Fight
Reporter notes James W. Silliman won a key victory as Republican Assembly endorses him for lieutenant governor in Fresno. But Houser and Powers remain in the race, promising a tough path through the Sacramento convention and primary, with Democrats potential challengers looming for November.
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Silliman
Assembly
James W. Silliman
Republican Assembly
Fresno
Frederick Houser
Los Angeles
Harold J. Powers
Modoc County
Sacramento
Lipmann Budget Signals Peace Time Shift in US Economy
Walter Lippmann argues the new budget shows a transition from wartime to peace time economics. He notes spending peaks in early Eisenhower years align with post Stalin era, with future appropriations stabilizing. He emphasizes time lags between appropriations and actual outlays, especially for military equipment, shaping near term business conditions and long term US policy signals.
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Congress
Soviet Union
Ferhapa
Treasury
United States
World War III Budget Forecast Shapes Army Spending
The 1954 budget foresees a world power balance that makes a general war unlikely while avoiding major cuts in military strength. Analysts note Berlin and foreign offices will scrutinize Eisenhower’s world situation assessment and the impact on future appropriations.
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Truman
Eisenhower
Berlin
New York Herald Rate Tribune, Inc
Liberal Plot Aims to Disclose Security Cases in Government
Washington reports that a group of Trumanite writers seeks public disclosure of 2200 security related government dismissals. The Eisenhower administration resists naming specifics, arguing only espionage or treason warrants explicit categorization. Critics push for transparency, while officials warn against inflaming fear and smearing individuals.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nounced
Ample
Senate
Sen. McCarthy
Wisconsin
State Department
Brownell
Trumanites
Department of Justice
Department
White House
Alger Hiss
Harry Dexter White
Treasury Department
Klaus Fuchs
United States
Russia
Portraits by Metcalfe What shall I write about today
The narrator ponders subjects for writing noting endless topics and the changing tide. He asks what message he can offer and answers simply by turning thoughts to God and thanking Him for each blessing.
Coffee Prices Rise as U S Demand Expands
A Long Beach resident quotes himself as a two faced coffee drinker while noting U S prices range from 1 03 to 1 16 per pound with retailers predicting 1 25 or more. Commerce officials see no cartel factors as prices climb amid rising consumption and limited stock.
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Washington
Long Beach
U. S. Department of Commerce
United States
U. S
New York
Just Folks by E A Guest Lost Customer
A playful verse recounts a shop scene where a counter clerk and a customer clash over a purse. The narrator notes the tension, the rude snatching, and the cost of impatience, illustrating how sales and customers can be lost through ill nature.
Long Beach nostalgia brief recalls ships and figures
Ten years ago the first Victory ship China Victory was built at California Shipbuilding Corp. Long Beach. A 67 year old Chicago Daily News employee, Jacob Antink, visited. Twenty years ago, 400 booked for Navy banquet at Pacific Coast Club. 140 Scotch descendants honored Burns at Recreation Park Clubhouse. Thirty years ago, the Evening Twilight song service preceded the Long Beach Progressives' permanent HQ at 205 First National Bank Building.
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California Shipbuilding Corp
Jacob Antink
Chicago Daily News
Long Beach
Pacific Coast Club
Bobby Burns
Recreation Park
First National Bank Bldg
Public Forum Letters Policy and Signing Rules
A public forum policy states that letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. The editorial process may edit letters to preserve good taste or to save antic.
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Antic
Ideas on Air Academy Opposes Modernizing Military Schools
The press letter argues against a traditional Air Force Academy model and proposes reforms. It favors modern teaching, morale incentives, and selective intake from enlisted ranks through examinations, plus university graduates, with mixed pathways to commissions. It also suggests a two year or five year service and education integration to boost efficiency and esprit de corps. The piece cites officers and enlisted personnel considerations, urging a system that rewards merit and education.
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Air Force Academy
Air Academy
Air Force
Academy
W. Hui St
E. Gay
Press is Key to World Peace, Forder Farrell Essay
The writer argues world peace hinges on mass media and collective action by law-abiding nations. He urges publishers to start a campaign to mobilize armed defense and press freedom for half the world's people, highlighting the press as peace’s representative.
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Ranagan
Oliver. Kurtz
Magnolia
United States
U.N
William FL Farrell
Coast Bivd
la Jolla
Takes Issue With Ranagan in Public Forum
A reader comments on the January 20 Press Telegram comic sections and public forum by Melvin D Ranagan. The letter praises Ranagan for noting Democratic party programs developed over years while critiquing the forum’s content and engagement.
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Ranagan
Press-Telegram
Wonderfuf
Melvin D. Ranagan
Public Forum
Jet Pilot Diet and Global Football Bowls
Readers ask about jet pilot diets and where bowl games are played. The Army developed a special non gas forming diet for jet pilots. Football bowls now occur internationally with venues in Honolulu Shanghai Tokyo Yokohama Manila Bermuda Mexico City and Fairbanks Alaska Ice Bowl on snow.
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D.W.M.A
Army
United States
T.T
National Geographic Society
Honolulu
Shanghai
Tokyo
Yokohama
Manila
Bermuda
Mexico City
Fairbanks
Alaska
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