True American Spirit Is Magic Formula for Political Aspirants
A column argues the GOP and Democrats need a unifying, courageous program grounded in American spiritual values and leadership. It critiques past issue selection and foreign policy failures, urging a broad, inspiring platform that mobilizes voters with courage, vitality, and moral clarity.
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Republican Party
White House
GOP
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Long Beach urged to fund flood relief for Midwest disaster
Long Beach should surpass its $12 000 quota for Midwest flood relief through the American Red Cross Flood Relief fund. The appeal notes past Red Cross aid after the 1933 earthquake and urges immediate checks to the Red Cross chapter at 319 West Broadway, with no personal solicitation planned.
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Red Cross Midwest Flood Disaster Relief Fund
Long Beach
Red Cross
Congress
Truman
Midwest
Charles M. Campbell
Air Force Expansion Sparks Washington Debate
The Air Force expansion plan faces a likely endorsement from Marshall and Lovett, proposing up to 150 groups. The discussion centers on defense investment shifts between services, with the Navy and Army nearing capacity while air power demand rises. Critics warn of huge costs as continental air defense grows against the Soviet atomic threat.
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Washington
Air Force
Friends of Air Power
Capitol Hill
Defense
George C. Marshall
Robert A. Lovett
Air Staff
Marshall
Navy
Army
Continental
United States
Modern machine tools and aerial power in 1941 era debates
The piece discusses advances in precision machinery, the need for a robust American strategic air force, and coordinating air power with ground defense. It cites Eisenhower’s staff rule on few divisions needing more air groups, warns against Soviet power growth, and notes political mentions around vice presidential considerations.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Western
Europe
Eisenhower
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
JES Members Overwork and Split Duties Tearing Navy Command
Washington reports that Adm. Sherman died at 54 due to the strain of a dual role, leading discussion of reorganizing the Joint Chiefs of Staff into a policy body separate from operations. Proposals envision three service chiefs with full operational command and a nonvoting secretary general, while rotating chair duties among Army Navy and Air Force reps. The piece argues the Joint Chiefs currently focus on service matters, not broad policy, and overcommitment hampers national security planning.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Adm
Sherman
Naval Operations
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Army
U. S. Air Force
Joint Chiefs
Navy
Air Force
Board of
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Commanderir
Secretary of Defense
Armed Services
Congress
Water Re-Use Worth Study in Southern California
Los Angeles County taxpayers spend 10.6 million for Colorado River water, 8.7 million for flood control, 4.0 million for sanitation districts, and similar sums for the city outfall sewer. Groundwater levels fall as streets and drains prevent natural basins from filling. The piece urges engineers to develop home subirrigation and roof rainwater reuse to replenish underground aquifers and reduce urban water loss.
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Los Angeles County
Colorado
Los Angeles City
Los Angeles
Southern California
Thoughts on God's nearness in humble and great men
The note reflects on the belief that God is present with people across all walks of life. It cites Jeremiah 23:23 and praises visions of God manifesting through wise, good, humble and generous individuals, urging reverence for divine proximity in human affairs.
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Lavater
Science Briefs and New Technological Feats
A noise meter now measures interference from fans fridges cars and other sources with a frequency range from standard radio to radar. New earth moving machines are developed for air transport. A vending machine offers world wide life insurance for air travelers dispensing envelopes and insurance forms for payment and return.
Just Folks by E A Guest Women
A fragmentary comic piece in which a man laments women think differently from men and rants about Betsy, ending with a quip that no woman would think like a man. The text closes with Evita’s shouted line There can be only one person in a crowd of applause.
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Betsy
Peron
Evita
Long Beach recalls historic harbor events and chaos
Ten years ago the William H. Harriman, a four masted schooner long at Long Beach Harbor, was evicted and sunk as a menace. James Norcrosse added an aluminum artificial jet to the local drive. The city offered to cooperate with the Army to convert part of Daugherty Field for military use. Twenty years ago immediate construction of the United Artists Theater on Ocean Boulevard was assured as Rainbow Fiero traffic opened. Thirty years ago the first aeroplane automobile collision near Belmont Pier occurred when a plane ripped off a car top. The biggest beach crowd since July 4 drew 20 000 to the sands.
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William H. Harriman
Long Beach
James Norcrosse
Army
Daugherty Field
United Artists Theater
Ocean Boulevard
Belmont Pier
Berger Johnson
Strand
Letters critique Franco policy and domestic freedoms
Readers debate foreign policy and democracy as a Press Telegram letters column features Mrs Evy Dawson objecting to supporting Franco and praising democracy, LD Winslow urging bond relief, Florence Grantham noting beauty pages, John E. Smith recommending books on Asia, and Robert P. Jackson denouncing poverty as a combat against communism.
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Press-Telegram
Press- Telegram
Spain
Europe
Colésvar
Evy Dawson
Mira Mar Ave
Prayer Week Observed Across United States Augest Week
A national week of prayer and revival Aug 5 to 11 will be observed in the United States. Senators, Representatives and Governors help organize the effort with endorsements from about 15 major religious denominations and a total membership over 50 million. The Press-Telegram editor Chester Bryant of Knoxville, Tennessee urges wide coverage to speed the word in a free press.
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Press-Telegram
Chester Bryant
Knoxville
Tenn
Gayle Portraits by Metcalfe Portrait of a Kind Neighbor
A tribute praising a devout husband and faithful friend described as a truly Christian gentleman. The obituary-style passage lauds his Christian character, usefulness, and devoted life to his wife Clare, with heartfelt blessings and prayers for eternal care.
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Clare
Field
Tate
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