Editorial on Korea crisis delays and Congress adjournment plans
The piece argues that Korea’s crisis will likely push back the Senate adjournment target of August 4. It warns Congress may stay in session to pass urgent East Asia commitments, notes a reduced legislative program could shelve Hawaii Alaska statehood and Communist registration bills, and cites Oregon Representative Norblad’s proposal for full-time year-round sessions to curb last-minute, ill-considered legislation. It urges studying the idea and continuing work on shelved bills.
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Senate
Congress
Scott Lucas
America
East
Hawaii
Alaska
Oregon
Walter Norblad
American Magazine
Norblad
Mr. Nortlad
Washington
California Aged Needy Aid Seen High in Campaign Year
California aid to the elderly poor appears strong in May figures. In Los Angeles County 117,003 residents received 8,291,169 dollars, averaging over 70 dollars each, 62 percent above the national April average. California totals: 266,837 recipients, 18,859,633 dollars, also averaging over 70 dollars. The California Taxpayers' Association notes the state accounts for about 16 percent of national aid. Governor Warren defends obligations and rebuts claims of neglect, saying higher welfare goals remain.
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California
Los Angeles
California Taxpayers’ Association
United States
Undeserved Compliment by Lie Faces Soviet Criticism
The Russians label United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie as an abettor of American aggression after his peace mission visit to Stalin. The Korea action is not aggression by the U N or United States, yet Moscow’s denunciations show their hostility to peace efforts and to Lie.
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United Nations
Trygve Lie
Korea
United States
Lie
Russia
Stalin
Russia Aims to Bleed Democracies in Strategy
The text argues Soviet aims to weaken democracies by economic strain. It cites the Berlin blockade drawing costly airlifts to supply West Berlin as a model. It then compares this to backing North Korea in the ongoing conflict, suggesting Moscow seeks to exhaust adversaries without weakening itself.
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Berlin
America
Britain
Moscow
Russia
Mean Trick Highlights Tax and Global Strain Debate
A midwestern manufacturer pays workers full wages but with no tax withholding and demands repayment of taxes to the federal government. The piece links higher government costs to increased tax extraction and outlines Russia’s strategic moves in Korea, Formosa, and Europe, forecasting a long costly struggle and growing US military and financial commitments abroad.
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Internal Revenue
Oakland
Bebura
Dinner Stories At The Zoo Polar Bears Scene
A sweet-faced girl at the zoo leans on the bear pit railing watching polar bears with rapt expression then tells her mother I would like to see them eat somebody. The second item notes a French architect charging 666 to lay out Washington with a government adding machine hint.
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Zoo
Reader's Digest
Washington
Portland Oregonian
Startling Schuman Plan Debate Shapes Postwar Europe
In Paris negotiations on the Schuman plan stall as France faces a government reshuffle and Britain debates union membership. Across Europe signs of Balkan tensions and German fears of civil conflict loom. Attlee’s stance remains nonparticipation, while American observers weigh how Britain might influence the evolving European confederacy.
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Paris
France
Bidaci
House of Commons
Britain
Balkans
Yugoslavia
Europe
Asia
Schuman
Euro
Germany
Attlee
Mr. Attlee
Should Past Sit in Judgment on Present
Carl McCardle reports from Korea and Tokyo that military leaders in the Far East were unprepared for Communist aggression. He cites optimism at top levels, Truman’s peace talk, and warns against letting past mistakes judge the present while stressing the need for both military and technical aid to Asian peoples to defend western freedoms.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Carl McCardle
Korea
Tokyo
Far East
McCardle
South Korea
Sterling Wright
Truman
Winston Churchill
England
Free World
Pearl Harbor
Just Folks by E A Guest
A fragment from a column recounting hospital visits and social visitors who brought mixed comfort. The narrator notes misheard words and awkward gaffes from callers, including a joke about an aunt dying and a physician with a touring lecture. The piece ends with a remark on women speaking up at a convention.
Water project bids open for Long Beach rebuild
Long Beach authorities estimate 4 million dollars for waterwork construction with the War Department aiming for rapid completion. Colonel Charles L. Heartwell named to chair the water commission. active since 1931. Condemnation petitions circulate over highway bond issues. pending 6 percent interest raises.
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War Department
Charles L. Heartwell
Water Commission
Commission
Readers Opinions on Forum Current Affairs
Public readers are invited to submit letters of comment not exceeding 250 words to the Pree Telegram. Anonymous letters will not be published. The editor notes the upcoming election and criticisms of Truman era policy, praising the Spring Fair coverage by the Press Telegram and Ralph McClurg. Carroll Weber, president.
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Iva Coates
Press-Télegram
Los Angeles
California
Ralph McClurg
the Fair Association
Carroll Weberg
Naturalizing wild turkeys across California and Oregon
The piece notes California trapping and releasing wild turkeys into suitable habitats, with a dozen birds recently moving into central California brushland. It contrasts Oregon's tentative success, where Maryland stock turkeys survive in Douglas and Curry counties despite poaching, suggesting eventual broader naturalization and potential open season.
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California
Arizona
Oregon
Whitetail Deer
Douglas County
Curry County
Canyon of the Rogue
Maryland
Game Department
Avifauna
Oregonian
Portland
Thoughts on humility and worship in Colossians and Keble
A compact reflection citing Colossians 2 25 on genuine humility and divine lift when one surrenders vanity to honor. Keble echoes the call to spiritual modesty and service over fleshly seeking.
To Live for Others In Sadness and Courage
The speaker reflects on sorrow and compares their own lot with others. They find solace in nature and blessings from God. The verse contrasts clouds and rain with memories of relief, urging selfless living and inner strength to endure life’s trials.
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