Symington Leads RFC Clean-Up Amid Texmasse Probe
The new RFC chief W Stuart Symington highlights fresh disclosures on Texmasse Petroleum loan and former RFC official Allen Freeze. Freeze moved to Texmasse after resigning, with questions over signing papers while still RFC staff. Symington warns of improper ties and vows a full investigation, praising his vigorous reform effort.
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RFC
Freeze
Symington
Justice Department
Denmark
White House
Private Thompson Medal of Honor Hero of Korean War
Pvt Thompson of Brooklyn 22 receives Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to cover retreat in Korea. He manned a machine gun despite wounds and orders to pull back, and was blown up by a grenade. The piece notes he is the first Black recipient since the Spanish-American War but says bravery transcends race.
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William Thompson
Brooklyn
Thompson
Leaks in U S Atomic Program Say Dean Should Act
Gordon Dean, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, warns that too much sensitive information reaches print. He urges the commission to secure its own ranks and ensure trustworthiness among scientists military personnel and Congress members with access to secrets, acknowledging past lapses.
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Gordon, Dean
Atomic Energy Commission
Dean
Commission
Congress
Ratio shows foreign ships in harbor photographs mislead
The Press Telegram notes last week’s photos exaggerated foreign-flag ships, while May’s 503 arrivals included 350 American vessels. British Empire ships were second with 56, followed by Norway 27 and Japan 12, underscoring a cosmopolitan port despite U S ship dominance.
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U. S
Norway
Japan
Panama
Greece
Denmark
The
Netherlands
Sweden
Mexico
France
Italy
Philippines
Nicaragua
Chile
Liberia
Manpower Extravagance Under Growing Federal Hiring
The piece criticizes aggressive hiring by the federal government despite Congress opposition. It notes agency heads seek top counts of civilian employees, reaching 1,250,000 nonmilitary workers, with budget experts predicting three million civilians within a year, about one in twenty workers nationwide.
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Congress
Senate
Washington
Televised Heavyweight Fights Hit Theaters Exclusively
The article notes televised heavyweight boxing bouts will be shown exclusively in theaters ahead of TV broadcasts. It contrasts this with Hollywood style boxing scenes and a clipped jaw back-summersault, suggesting a clash of formats and presentation in the cinema.
Are Defense Mobilizers Fading Away in Washington
Washington insiders warn that key mobilizers Charles Wilson Eric Johnston and Merle DiSalle face fading influence as war end nears If inflation accelerates unchecked the economy could blow up In Korea era terms spending may outpace production by up to 23 percent next year spurring sharp inflation and policy battles ahead
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Washington
Charles Wilson
Eric Johnston
Price
Michael ViSalie
Kerra
Wilson
State Department
Johnston
DiSalle
Charlie Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Ahnston
Fragmented quotations on salvation and economic policy
The text mixes religious quotes from Matthew 24 34 and 1 Peter 2 6 with a Henry Ward Beecher line and John James remarks about heaven and salvation. It then shifts to a political economic critique arguing that defense production cuts would destabilize the dollar, calling for tax increases, higher savings, price and wage controls, tighter credit, higher bank reserves, and reduced nondefense spending.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Congress
Wilson, Johnston
DiSalie
GSA Seeks Large Expansion Of Washington Office Space
The General Services Administration backs a major push for about 2 million square feet of new space in the Washington area to accommodate 18 460 upcoming federal hires. Proposals include decentralizing offices nationwide or using private capital to build government offices with long term leases and eventual title.
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Washington
NEA
Congress
General Services Administration
GSA
Pentagon
Defense Production Administration
National Production Authority
Office of Price and Wage Stabilization Board
Interior
Defense
Commerce
Atomic Energy Commission
Department of State
Department of Defense
Armed Services
Aid Program for India by Friends Service Committee
The American Friends Service Committee plans a Point Four pilot in India with the Department of State, financed largely by the Technical Co-operation Administration. A three year program with $150,000 aims at village rehabilitation through social and technical aid, using primarily Indian personnel and minimal administrative overhead. The project follows thorough field experience and seeks practical, result oriented outcomes rather than generous gestures.
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American Friends Service Committee
Department of State
India
Friends Service Committee
Point Four
Soaper Satirizes Civil Defense and Uproar in Political Talk
Senator Soaper mocks the era's safety fears and political missteps, riffing on civil defense, wartime inventories, and a string of parodied lines. The column lampoons Congress, media, and public figures with satirical jabs about control, economy, and moral posture.
Just Folks, a Gardener Earns Trust and Welcome
A neighbor, unseen by day, tends lawns with steady care. His evening labor, edging and watering, shows character and devotion. The writer praises his reliability and inviting presence, suggesting neighbors would welcome him as a friend.
Oil operations in Long Beach net over two million
Ten years ago in Long Beach oil operations on city owned land in the port district earned 2 004 385 for the year ending June 30. Bank employees were being recalled to active duty with the Fleet Reserve. Auto looters rifled five cars for a range of articles. A new 600 000 outlet for the San Gabriel River was assured after an accord between Long Beach and Seal Beach. The city press sold an extra after Dempsey beat Carpentier in Jersey City. Harold Lloyd showed at the Rialto in Now or Never. One school of thought urged both parties to nominate Eisenhower.
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Fleet Reserve
Automoblle Looters
San Gabriel River
Long Beach
Seal Beach
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
N. J
Harold Lloyd
Rialto
Public Forum Letters On Traffic Lights And Loyalty
Readers submit letters to the Press Telegram on public interest topics. Mrs Charlotte Kennard of Lakewood Park argues a Cherry Ave traffic light is disruptive and scavenges fuel. calls for a side street switch or removal. Clarence G Quistain questions Dr Jessup's Paris delegation amid loyalty concerns and State Department probes. Charles Cordray notes the abundance of beer ads and morbid billboards in Long Beach.
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Press-Telegram
Cherry Ave
Willow St
Spring St
Signal Hill
Lakewood
Lakewood Park
Long Beach
Cherry
Charlotte Kennard
Jessup
Philip C. Jessup
Paris
Dr. Jessup
Vincent
Service
U. S
State Department
Acheson
Clarence G. Quistain
Daisy Ave
Press‘Telegram
Charles Cordray
Editor applauds Vickers pier plan for Rainbow Pier
Delighted reader praises Manager Vickers proposal to extend Rainbow Pier replacing the damaged one. The makeshift pier drew hundreds of youths and tourists for fishing, a key Long Beach attraction and a boost to local food budgets. CRANE, 645 E Ocean.
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Press-Telegram
Vickers
Rainbow Pier
Long Beach
Co. R. Crane
Ocean
Insurance ownership reaches all time high in force
A report shows life insurance in force at 243 million dollars, nearly double the level a decade ago. Lapses and surrenders last year were unusually low, while policyholder health records remain strong. The 263 million policies support public borrowing power and insurer investments with broad economic impact.
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Institute of Life Insurance
Cheery Rain Cheerful Rain The Evening
A reflective verse notes cheery rain transforming damp streets into a lively scene. Raindrops dance on trees and house roofs while flowers receive playful kisses from glistening droplets as gutters gurgle and the town party beneath the gray sky.
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Texmasse Petroleum Co
Senate Felbright Committee
Allen Freeze
Texmasse
John A. Rawlings
Texas
Pvt. Thompson
Hero
By Stewart Alsop
Sion
John James
Peter Edson
District of Columbia
dis+persal
Eigh
House Armed Services Committee
Civil Defense Administration
Jesse Larson
John L. McClellan
Arkansas
James Trimble
NEW York Times
Sen. Soaper
By H. V. Wade
Florida
Kefauver
E. A. Guest
Eisenhower
Lang
Beach
Mornta
Associated Press
Paws Dispatches
Adters
Soren
Sacramento Bee
Metcalfe
George Clark
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