Legacy of Cordell Hull in Diplomacy and Peace
Editorial recalls Cordell Hull as a steadfast public servant and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. It notes his warnings on danger from Japan before Pearl Harbor and his insistence on military strength alongside diplomacy. Hull’s groundwork for the United Nations is highlighted as part of a broader legacy.
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Cordell Hull
Geneva
Dee. Zn
Hull
Pearl Harbor
United States
Senate House Committee
War Council
State Department
Mr. Hull
United Nations
Long Beach Crowned Miss Universe Pageant Producer
The 1955 Long Beach Miss Universe Pageant concludes with city pride strong in national perception. Officials aim to solidify Long Beach as the pageant’s birthplace, separate from Los Angeles, and plan to improve press relations for future growth in 1956.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Civil Defense Chief Lacks Realism in Testimony
San Francisco Chronicle notes Civil Defense Administrator Peterson asked House Appropriations Subcommittee for 516 050 000 in extra funds and warned cities could be evacuated in four to six hours. The paper argues such rapid relocation is unlikely even with full mobilization and questions Petersons realism and judgment under stress.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Val Peterson
House
Bee~troit
New York
Peterson
Be Gentle In All Things Says METCALFE Advice
Be gentle in prospects and daily life. Politeness never harms and avoids anger. A gentle soul earns respect and self regard, even if you are not the chosen leader. Follow the path of courtesy as a higher moral ideal and serve others with kindness.
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el- Jowmar
Dustin
Senator Soaper Says Readily to Kitchen Chores
Bill Vaughan surveys social quips and home life asides including remarks about wives and encouragement, a jab about prune whip flavor from cigar ashes, mesh shoes, long distance calls, drink on trips, and jokes on June strikes and street parking. A Michigan professor predicts a cold vaccine soon, though colds are rare now.
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Mel
Russia seeks long term credit to fuel industrial push
Peter Edson notes that Bulganin and Molotov push for strengthening economic ties and broader trade at Geneva and the United Nations. Western observers say Moscow seeks western long term credit to finance industrialization, given Russia's capital constraints and heavy emphasis on heavy industry under successive Soviet leaders.
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Washington
NEA
Bulganin
Geneva
Molotov
United Nations
San Francisco
Russia
United States
Leo Crowley
Foreign Economic Administration
Pgisentens
Soviet Russia
U. S S
Mussia
Malenkov
Kremlin
Thoughts Blessed and Sin in Lyman and Luther
A compact devotional note cites Romans 4:38 and Luther's view that sin is a departure from God. The text presents a brief interpretation contrasting blessing with moral fault, reflecting Protestant doctrinal phrasing.
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Luther
Be Your Brother's Keeper Spur for Safer Driving
Bruce Biossat argues a broadened highway safety approach. Beyond individual caution he urges drivers to act as stewards, promoting courtesy and responsibility on the road. He cites a 1954 study showing many accidents involved experienced drivers with little sense of responsibility, advocating lay participation in safety organizations.
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National Safety Council
Just Folks by E. A. Guest
The home town, though travels reveal splendor abroad, holds unmatched charm. Cities afar impress with grand churches, yet the heart remains with the place we know, work for, and love. Contentment grows where friends and kindness fill the town.
Long Beach City Council Grants Wheelchair Permit and Historic Notes
A Long Beach council granted a permit for 19 wheelchairs on Sea Side Boulevard and Rainbow Fair. Former President Herbert Hoover planned to address an Iowa picnic at Bixby Park. Twenty years ago gas rates in Long Beach were the lowest in California with a 10 cent cut. Community garden payrolls January through June exceeded $88,000. The council authorized paving Atlantic Avenue from Hill Street to Wardlow Road by Griffith Brothers. First Charleston exhibitions were set at the Moonlight Ballroom, 240 W Ocean.
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Alivin A. Rose
Seaside Blvd
Rainbow Fier
Herbert Hoover
Iowa
Bixby Park
Long Beach
Jowest
California
Atlantic Ave
Hill St
Wardlow Rd
Griffith Brothers
Charleston
New Moonlight Ballroom
W. Ocean
Public Forum Letters and Signatures Guidelines
Letters must not exceed 250 words and require bonafide signatures and addresses. They may be edited for good taste or to save space.
Letter writers clash over unions and disarmament debates
Edits letters discuss unions using strikes to gain benefits and label free riders as criminals, plus a second letter advocating universal disarmament under United Nations enforcement. Names include Edmund J. Wianeki and Ernest Denning with addresses listed.
Callous Indifference by City Officials Cited by George Livesey
George Livesey of 419 W Fifth St writes that Long Beach officials display callous indifference to complaints and public library newspaper service. He says newspapers arriving by afternoon should be usable within an hour, not the next morning, and urges grand jury scrutiny to improve service and expand subscriptions for 20 more cities. He cites 600 old copies in files and calls for self service and timely access for library patrons.
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Fress-Telegram
Long Beach
World Law and Peace Hope in a Lawless World
An article argues that the United States must maintain military strength for defense as world law alone cannot guarantee safety. It suggests a UN led world police force to enforce treaties and deter international aggression, warning against reliance on conferences and promises to be good.
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Ical Party
United Nations
Aps
United States
Press Telegram Ridder H Surname Masthead
The Press Telegram masthead lists publisher Harold A Hines assistant to publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager H F Burmester editor Malcolm Epsey executive editor and Washington news bureau with advertising representatives Ridder John s Inc offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and current files kept at these offices
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold ¢A. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Manaper H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Epsey
Washington News
Burest
Albee
National Advertising Representatives
Ridder-Johns, Inc
New York
50Th St
Chicago
Wrigity
Detroi
Penobscot
Minneapolis
Foshay
St. Paul
New
East 4Th St
Los Angeles
Wilshire Blvd
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
Comic Advertising Representatives
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Protest Over Russell Jokes At Miss Universe Ceremony
Louise L. De Vries of Conant Street objects to Rob Russell hosting the Miss Universe ceremony. She claims his TV jokes offend religious viewers, says he blesses God then mocks God’s servants, and urges chaperons for listeners. Bill Welch is praised as announcer.
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Selda Leg Ray
Rob Russell
Russell
Bill Welch
MLC
Louise L. DE Vries
Conant St
Questions Answers From Cities Increase In Area
A Long Beach Press Telegram Information Bureau Q and A notes that 410 U.S. cities expanded areas in 1954 totaling 325.2 square miles. Examples include Kansas City Missouri 48, El Paso Texas 27, Palm Springs California 15, and Corpus Christi Texas 14. Other items cover brainwashing term origin in 1951, Conscience Fund receipts of 44,248 from unknown taxpayers, Melbourne Australia Armistice Day sun ray monument, and wrestling title contenders led by Lou Thesz with Leo Nomellini Vera Gagne Pat OConnor and Argentina Rocca.
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W. L.A
Kansas City
el Paso
Texas
Palm Springs
Calif
Corpus Christi
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