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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
8
Editorial celebrates American progress and blessings as proof the nation’s leadership thrives on freedom competition and opportunity. Highlights include advances in cancer control antibiotics amplified industrial gains longer life and improved safety records with new wind tunnel research and rising working capital.
In Havana a $174 million government embezzlement scandal saw gunmen raid a courtroom and steal all case papers. Suspects include Ramon San Martin and Isauro Valdes Moreno, former officials in Cuba’s government. Trials to proceed on oral testimony amid the dramatic theft. The piece links to a Kansas City precedent and notes the Korean War framing.
San Diego voters approved 2 million in bonds for Mission Bay site acquisitions and marine facilities. The plan includes landings jetties wharves and parks. Long Beach aims to expand beaches and marine facilities with a new Alamitos Bay harbor to attract visitors and residents as small craft usage grows.
Washington critiques Stockholm peace petitions as Communist propaganda aimed at world conquest. The piece notes the petitions for banning the atomic bomb and peace, links them to Moscow led activists, and urges US citizens to initiate true peace appeals locally. The author laments negative American responses and the lack of proactive leadership.
Analysis contrasts Army Air Force Mustang support with Carrier-based jets, noting propeller limits, fuel use, and reach. It argues for closer Air Force Navy collaboration to counter aggressors and preserve carrier capability, while questioning the role of long-range, large flush-deck carriers in current operations.
A speaker argues democracy must win in Asia by proving it better serves the underprivileged than communism. He cites China under communism and warlord rule, noting peasant hunger, high taxation, and promised land reform as the battleground for ideological appeal and concrete democratic programs.
Washington faces a grave global propaganda setback as Reuters critic David Lawrence argues the United States and the United Nations show timidity on psychological warfare. He cites Soviet initiative in Asia and Europe, calls for forthright leadership, and warns against aiding aggressors while condemning Moscow.
A poem by E. A. Guest humorously links a golfer's success to rewards at home. The wife notes how wins bring hats or dresses and a kiss, while losses threaten meals and mood. The verse ends with a playful claim that a winning golfer earns her affections and rewards.
Long Beach fiscal year ending last June 30 shows gas tax apportionments totaling 975 873 42 dollars per State Division of Highways summary. Federal census figures key the general fund allotment. Paul Kimber ling won every Class A speed contest in bicycle races at Burcham. Twenty years ago assessed valuation of nonoperated property in Long Beach cited by County Assessor Ed W Hopkins. Changes to Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer District No 3 contracts expected at Beardak District No 3 next meeting announced by Mayor Ase eg a. Total budgeted portion listed as 515 100 dollars. Salaries dominate the new budget at 42 975 dollars.
Readers urge swift action to outlaw the Communist party in the United States, defend American freedoms, and ferret out alleged traitors. Other letters critique harbor projects, bridge plans, freeway proposals, and local street work, urging safer routes and better city services.
The piece describes a treasurer as the keeper of cash whether on hand or in the bank. It notes the need for demandable funds and signatures to stand the test. The treasurer must keep records of receipts and balances, and when funds depart, the balance often exceeds salary, prompting a bond to ensure honesty. It implies the bond is commonly called a “murt” and ties the job to earned trust.
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