Open War Between Congress and Truman Regime Under Way
A heated clash between the Truman administration and Congress unfolds with risk of a conservative coalition reshaping policy. Senate votes defeat administration price control amendments as battles over tax, foreign aid, and appropriations loom. Southern Democrats, Byrd, and Fair Deal foes push back, signaling tough months for Truman’s program.
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Truman
Roosevelt
Trusen
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Sion
Washington
Emil Rieve
Twu-Cio
WSB
ULPC
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Atlanta
Humphrey
Minnesota
FEPC
Western reporters denied access at Kaesong truce talks
Gen Ridgway’s headquarters refused western newsmen at the Kaesong preliminary truce conference opening. Sen Knowland urged press presence at cease fire talks, arguing the American people deserve full reporting. Communist cameramen at Sunday’s session drew Western protests over transparency.
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Ridgway
Kaesong
Washington
W. F. Knowland
California
United States
United Nations
Hazards to Children Prompt Lakewood Ditch Fencing Project
In Lakewood the Palo Verde ditch hazards prompt the Taxpayers Association to push fencing as a top project. County officials note Palo Verde and Heather ditches are among 104 dangerous sites, urging urgent action. Parents are urged to warn children and keep them away from danger spots until steps are taken.
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Lakewood Taxpayers Association
Palo Verde
Lakewood
Carson St
Lakewood Park Corp
Cerson
Herbert C. Legg
Ike's Unification Speech Sets Europe Action in Motion
Reports from Europe say Eisenhower's London address urged European unification to meet the Communist threat and spurred a concrete step opposed by some NATO governments. Britain’s Labour government challenges the move as protectionist barriers and tariffs fuel national jealousies.
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Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
London
Eisenhower
North Atlantic
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Britain
European Union
Eisenhower era politics and NATO tensions in Paris visit
A 1951 column discusses Ike's global leadership, European defense work, and the North Atlantic plan. It notes a Senate delegation touring Paris to gauge defense contracts amid autonomous European production. It warns of neo isolationist fears and political critics aiming to thwart Eisenhower's rise, while cautioning about party nomination chances.
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Vairles
NATO
Europe
North Atlantic Defense Organization
Eisenhower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Paris
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Ike
North Atlantic
Thoughts on Order and Cause in Sacred Texts
A compact, period styled meditation weaving a Pauline command for order with Cranch's praise of Love and Wisdom. It asks if divine light needs testing, cites Proverbs on fire, and cites Shakespeare on causation, exploring moral reasoning and cause and effect.
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Christopher Pearse Cranch
Fundamentals Still Rule Party Choice
Time-honored political fundamentals shape party strategy as conventions approach. The piece argues parties rarely seek unknowns unless desperate, favor insiders who know organization and rewards, and notes that independent voters have limited say in nominations. It suggests Taft or Knowland as Republican compromise options and Rivers Truman selecting a standard bearer if he runs, with Fred Vinson as a hypothetical Democratic heir apparent.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Truman
Taft
Republican Organization
Knowland
California
Lodge
Massachusetts
Mexico and United States border policy on teen travel
The piece argues for closing the border to unescorted youths from the north to curb narcotics and vandalism. It notes U S indecision, Mexico's diplomatic reasoning, and suggests joint actions to block narcotics demand. mexico demonstrates cooperation by restricting younger visitors.
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Tijuana
Mexico
San Diego
United States
Weak Lobby Regulation Lacks Power to Stop Bad Actors
The piece criticizes California's lobby regulation as weak and ineffective. It notes registration exists but denies no-credential lobbyists to force changes, recounts failed Senate action, and questions the influence of lobbyists over the Legislature and government at large.
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State Capitol
Senate
California
Just Folks by E A Guest on women and candlelight
A humorous verse reflecting on how women favor candlelit dining rooms while the speaker prefers light. The piece plays on the biblical creation line about light and contrasts it with domestic practice, noting men’s reliance on chance or fate for illumination.
Long Beach Club Officers Meet as New Year Opens
Rotary Club meets with its new year officers while the Chamber forms a sport fishing committee. City prosecutor predicts city can regulate water taxi service to gaming ships. Verdict in the Sheldon case unlikely to be revisited. YMCA cornerstone laid by Adm. Roger Welles with a silver trowel. City National Bank bulletin notes optimistic business, financial outlook.
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Long Beach Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
John Hull
Sheldon
YMCA
Adm
Roger Welles
11Th Naval District
Long Beach
City National Bank
War Clouds Over Europe Look Blacker Threatens World Peace
Readers respond to a Press Telegram column arguing seed of World War II and Korea was planted after World War II, warning that Soviet Russia will set peace terms in Korea. Letters urge collective action against communism, praise for Europe federation, and critique of appeasement.
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Press-Telegram
Europe
Stewart Alsap
Korea
Soviet Russia
United States
U. S
East
Russia
Red
China
Leslie A. Shaw
Voice of America
United States of Europe
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