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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1955

Page

12

Walcott testimony urges parental responsibility against delinquency

Jersey Joe Walcott urges parents to actively guide children toward right and wrong, challenging the idea that poverty or race alone causes delinquency. He condemns duplicitous conduct at home and stresses that love, care, and consistent parental example shape character more than outside institutions.

Joe Walcott Mr. Walcott Walcott Senate Old Woods Walesti

Judy Garland Benefit for Exceptional Children's Foundation

Monday night Garland appears in a charity performance for the Exceptional Children's Foundation. The famous star promises top entertainment and urges readers to give to a cause worthy of all, whether or not they attend the show.

Judy Garland Children’s Foundation Miss Garland

Auto Dealers Plead For Dealer Territory From Congress

Frederick C. Othman reports that auto dealers, facing heavy trade-ins and stiff competition from used car lots, urged the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Subcommittee to end phantom freight charges and outlaw bootlegging of new cars. They claim imminent bankruptcy without profitable sales of autos.

Conti Interstate and Foreign Commerce Subcommittee Walter B Fort Collins Colo Cooper Arthur G. Klein D-N.y Rep Klein Circle City Leasing Co Indianapolis Ind New York Rep. Klein Tong Island Justice Department Congress Feature Syndicate Tag

Silent fingers point to heaven in Spires quote

A fragment from a devotional line references Wordsworth and a sermon tone. The speaker invokes thoughts and a group journey to the churches of Galatia. The phrase “silent finger points to heaven” adds a contemplative, reverent mood.

Galatia Heaven Wordssworth

Dress- elearam Herman H Ridder and Editors

Fragmentary newspaper masthead reads names such as Herman H Ridder Maral M Hines Samuel Cameron publisher editor and office locations. It mentions Washington News Bureau postal addresses and advertising representatives including Metropolitan Group Inc across several cities, with current file offices listed.

Herman H. Ridder Maral M. Hines Samuel Cameron MH. F. Burmester Malcolm Epleynum Washington News Bureau Albee Ganasince Shota Naw St. Ghia Detroit Pannerobe Forhay St Paul Los. Angels Wiltshire Blvd San Franci Aniio Fress-Telegram Comic Advertising Representativ Metropolitan Group, Inc

Knowland's leadership praised for courage and skill in Senate

Virginia Kelly profiles California Senator Knowland, praising his steady leadership in the Eisenhower era. He advocates international cooperation, opposes Red China in the UN, and champions military preparedness. He aided a conservative bipartisan coalition, limited McCarthy's influence, and warned on federally owned submerged lands policy.

Senate Eisenhower Sen Knowland U. N Dulles White House Knowland Bag Dixon-Yates California U. S District of Colum Johnson McCarthy Sens George Russell Byrd Robertson Stennis Roe Allen Douglas D-Ill

Freeways as finely tuned yet fragile modern marvels

The Nation views giant freeways as delicately adjusted devices like jeweled watches and precision engines. Design and planning aim for speed and safety, with beauty for motorists, yet human error can turn a flawless system into a traffic nightmare. The piece also contrasts this with the rare vicuna, noted for its exceptional softness and fineness.

San Diego Cabrilla

JUST FOLKS. Disobedient child problem as told by a father

In this brief piece E A Guest describes a stubborn little girl who defies a parent’s “Don’t” with a bold “I will.” He recalls how both his daughter and her mother echo similar refusals, leaving the father to resolve the issue using past memory and resolve, a humorous take on parenting.

Dodger

Long Beach Notes: Navy Wives Meeting and Racing Result

Long Beach chapter 3 of Navy Wives of America planned a key meeting at 350 B Ocean Blvd. On race day at Santa Anita, Erica Bac won the $30,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap as the final event. Also noted: past era of exotic animals arriving for California zoos and a gasoline price war.

Long Beach Navy Wives of America B. Ocean Blvd Santa Anita Erica Bac San Juan

What Others Are Saying on Peace and Work

Leaders across the West urge unity with allied nations under new treaties to sustain peace and economic stability. Konrad Adenauer, Charles Sorensen, Harold Stassen, and Vice President Nixon voice support for economic security and a hopeful path for Europe amid tense global tensions.

Free World Konrad Adenauer Charles Sorensen Cliss Ford Mmctor

Realistic Menon Tramples for Peace Mediation

Krishna Menon, India’s roving ambassador, pushes to meet Eisenhower and mediate with Red China, while denying neutrality and endorsing Soviet realism. He criticizes U N positions, elevates expediency over morality, and advocates handing over Taiwan bases and Formosa to Beijing. The piece questions his impartiality and the motives of supporters in Washington.

Washington Krishna Menon India America Red China Menon National Press Club United Nations San Francisco Press Club Panmunjom Moscow Korea New Delhi Peiping U. N Geneva U.N Matsu Quemoy Formosa Soviet Russia Red U Nu Burma United States China Coperight Berna

Arm Signals For Safer Driving Suggested In Public Forum

E C Dick argues in a public forum that old fashioned arm signals improve visibility to pedestrians and other drivers, reducing rear end and collision risk. He proposes a 30 day trial, noting no cost and potential life savings. He cites comparing global aid as a motivational contrast.

E. C. Dick

Sen Soaper Says Company Picnic Highlights Democracy

A satirical civic note by Bill Vaughn mocks corporate equality at a company picnic. The piece remarks that the chigger spares no rank and hints that beard growth will be safe in time for world series razor ads, citing centennial town dates as context.

Sen. Soaper Bill Vaughn Ascericon

How Many Left by Metcalfe Fartrata

A reflective poem asking how many friends remain today and how many former acquaintances still remember you. It contrasts personal connection with modern friendship as a partnership requiring shared effort and sacrifice across time and distance.

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Jersey Ward Frederick C. Othman Elearam Virginia Kelly William Knowland San Diego Tribune Andes E. A. Guest South America Mt. Lowe Harold Stassen Worlsd Nixon David Lawrence Mr. Dulles Far East Southeast Asia George Clark John Ximeno Ave Fartrata Metcalfe
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