Editorial: Federal Comparison Project Targets California Tax Evasion
California officials launch the Federal Comparison Project to match state and federal income tax returns. The program aims to identify and notify Californians who owe state taxes, with Walker hoping to recover around four million dollars over three years. Supporters call it fair. critics label it intrusive.
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Bruce W. Walker
Uncle Sara
Federal
Internal Revenue Bureau
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Walker
Uncle Sam
Costly polio battle drives urgent national appeal
Expensive campaign against polio continues. March of Dimes funds were generous but insufficient. An emergency fund drive is set for Aug 16 31 with local leaders urging strong community support. Long Beach prepares to join the nationwide effort to fund gamma globulin and vaccine programs.
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National Foundation For
Long Beach
National Foundation
US Reds Under Investigation Spars Over 25,000 Party Members
Washington reports show government probes target nearly every Communist in the United States. About 10,000 party members face denaturalization inquiries, while 12,000 more are being considered for deportation. Justice officials note some overlap as cases move through the system. The effort aims to dismantle the Communist Party with prosecutions and naturalization actions.
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United States
U. S. Department of Justice
PBL
U. S
Communist Party
Amiler
Immigration and Naturalization Service of
Department of Justice
Shtad
William T. Tompkins
New Jersey
Diserhower
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Honolulu
Seattle
Detroit
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New Haven
Cleveland
William Z. Foster
Senator Vaughan Reflects On History And School Desegregation
Bill Vaughan weighs names for civil rights rulings while citing Civil War metaphors. He notes memory of Dien Bien Phu amid McCarthy hearings and baseball, hopes wiser actions in desegregation. He questions Russia’s jet pilot claim about Bakhchivanzhi and mentions Martene Dietrich at age 48 and aging audience nostalgia for The Blue Angel.
Portraits by Metcalfe Formula Portraits
A reflective verse on formulas guiding life like medicine or horse betting. It weighs living by method against forging independent, self made paths. The speaker notes how, in trying new wings, one may discover a unique, wonderful formula.
Halleck Bridges Divide As Ike’s Capitol Power Figure
Washington profile of House Majority Leader Charles A Halleck detailing his offices on Capitol Hill his White House access and his rise from opposition to administration leader The piece notes his partisan approach his influence with President Eisenhower and his pivotal role in passing key measures such as the farm bill and tax issues while acknowledging past setbacks like the housing program.
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Charles A. Halleck
Charles Halleck
Halleck
Senate
William Knowland
Ike
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Charlie Halleck
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Eisenhower
House Banking and Currency Committee
Jesse Walcott
Michigan
Jesse
Tive
Joel Martin
Lawrence Seaway
Tidelands
Nover
Dan Reed
Hallesk
Martin
Dan
Republican Party
Halseck
Public Forum Letters for Publication Instructions
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may edit for good taste or to save space, preserving signatures where possible. Ensure submissions include valid names and full addresses for verification.
Let Critics Give Identity Letter to the Press Telegram
Richard Ashcraft requests that readers sign their names to letters to the editor and criticizes the anonymous derogatory mail received by writers of letters. He thanks the Press Telegram for printing letters and urges accountability from contributors.
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Press-Telegram
Richard Ashcraft
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Pets In Emergency Prep Urges City Residents
In trying times residents should prepare for atomic attacks by stockpiling pet rations for at least three days and securing medical supplies. Edith G Romero of 9 Bonito Ave urges guardians to include cats Timmie and dogs Skipper and seal water in boiled containers.
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Bonito Ave
Thank You Note From Wilmington Junior High School
Lois M Howery principal thanks the newspaper for yearlong coverage and courteous treatment. She cites positive publicity, prompt handling of material, and the cooperative relationship with reporters and photographers during the past year.
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Wilmington Junior High School
Lois M, Howery
GOP Rise With Intra-Party Conflict in Midwest and Nation
The piece analyzes intra party struggles shaping control of the GOP machinery as President Eisenhower faces factional battles nationwide. It recalls Lincoln and Roosevelt’s mastery, contrasts GOP and Democratic re election records, and warns that failure to gain party mastery risks opposition control and renomination challenges.
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Ulysses S. Grant
William McKinley
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McKinley
Hanna
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Roosevelt
Just Folks by E A Guest Outward Symbols
A concise verse contemplates whether outward symbols and attire matter as much as inner heart and mind. It muses on the value of achievements and adornments, noting that without symbols they are mere jewels, while the same person rises to another day of work.
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O’henry
Dred
Long Beach Briefs From Decades Ago
Ten years ago Dr. J A Strong pastor at First Christian Church resigned to return to the Ozarks. Mrs Pat O Brien wife of the movie star was to speak at a luncheon for women war bond workers. Ten years ago city prisoners were to be put to work cleaning. Nineteen candidates lined up for city council seats. Thirty years ago better highways into the city were being sought. A Chinese bridge tea was held at Leota Houghs and a bridge party at the Cooper Aris.
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First Christian Church
Ozarks
Pat O'Brien
Pacific Coast Club
Leota Hough
Cooper Aris
Editorial on farm policy and oil rights debate in Long Beach
The letter criticizes one July 9 editorial as biased propaganda while praising another on spiling the propaganda against Long Beach oil rights. It argues farming and industry are interdependent, cites subsidies, price supports, and inflation, and urges balanced policy amid historic shifts and political factors. W. Mighell, 524 Walnut Ave.
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Long Beach
Chambers of Commerce
Malehills
Henry Wallace
W. Mighell
Walnut Ave
Thoughts on Divine Order and Duty From Early Writings
A compact excerpt contrasts Zephaniah and John Jay on God’s sovereignty and human duty. It asserts that the Lord governs the world and humans must fulfill their duties wisely, leaving outcomes to divine will. The language hints at providential stewardship and moral responsibility.
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Acill
John Jay
Press-Telegram staff and ad network offices listed
Publisher Harold M Hines editor Malcolm Epley executive editor Bob Albeo and national advertising reps Ridder Johnie with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis and other cities. Current Press-Telegram files kept at offices including Wrigley Bridge Detroit Foshay Tower Los Angeles Wilshire Boulevard San Francisco Sutter Street.
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Washington News Bureau
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Sutter St
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