Three Weeks of Bickering Over Kaesong Armistice Talks
An editorial argues three weeks of bargaining at Kaesong have yielded only an agenda for further talks. It notes U N hopes for a cease-fire, but warns that real victory or settlement remains uncertain as fighting continues and both sides push for conditions, with prospects for a more favorable outcome unclear.
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United Nations
Korea
Kaesong
U. N
Europe
Germany
Gustaf Jodl
Pacific
Hirohito
Red
Reds
U.N
Free World
Navy to base large portion of Pacific Fleet in Long Beach
Navy Secretary Dan Kimball announces 53 ships assigned to Long Beach, restoring the port’s wartime status as a major Navy town. The move promises economic gains from personnel and families, plus benefits from hospitality, churches, recreation, and culture as the community supports naval operations and defense efforts.
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Long Beach
U. S. Navy
Navy
Dan Kimball
Navy Town
Clyde Doyle
Kimball
Long Beach Harbor
Old Navy Town
TRON CURTAIN Ties Aid Limits To Trade Rules
Congress re established reciprocal trade laws ending most favored nation treatment for Tron Curtain impacts after contracts expire. The same act bans fur imports from the Soviet Union and satellites. Measures aim to curb Communist access to American dollars for undercover financing.
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Tron Curtain
Congress
U. S
Soviet Union
Eddie Rickenbacker and the rise of jet-powered air travel
Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI ace and president of Eastern Air Lines, led a contract to spend 100 million dollars over two years to upgrade the fleet. The plan calls for 90 super transports to be converted to jet power when available to private carriers. The move marks a pivotal growth of the aviation industry and American leadership.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Issoudun Field
France
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Eastern Air Lines
Canada Prefers Indirect Inflation Controls in War Economy
Washington asked Canada to send experts on inflation controls who argued indirect measures work best during western rearmament. Canadian officials told Johnston and DiSalle’s team that despite big defense spending and rapid industrial growth, price controls are not urgently needed. Deputy Finance Minister Kenneth Taylor warned direct controls lack effectiveness, unity, and urgency to implement successfully.
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Washington
Eric Johnston
Price
Traiier
Michael DiSalle
Indus
Dex
United States
Kenneth W. Taylor
Where Are They Now and the Deepening Tax Drive
A nostalgic column recalls forgotten celebrities and a minor Bowen-like impersonator. It then critiques tighter postwar controls and rising prices as tools to curb spending. The piece notes 50 percent down payments for autos, 12 month terms, and heavy tax shifts funding defense, while pressure groups fail to sway policy.
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Congress
Washington
If Acheson Has Erred So Has Truman
A columnist argues that opposing Dean Acheson is an attack on President Truman. If Acheson erred, then Truman bears responsibility. the proper remedy is impeachment of the President, not cutting Acheson’s salary or ousting the secretary. The piece defends Covington & Burling and condemns an amendment aimed at Acheson, urging party unity and policy change instead.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Dean Acheson
United States
Truman
Acheson
Trueman
Congress
Korea
Canada
Britain
Senate
House
Department of State
Far East
Democratic Party
Quotes On Humility And Sorrow From Historic Preachers
A compact devotional note cites Moody and Robinson on humbling oneself before God, silence before Him, and mourning in sorrow. It weaves scripture from Youk 3 10 and James 4 9 with admonitions to admit sin and renounce self righteousness for divine response.
Russian report touts Georgian wine roots and methods
A Russian report cites a state winery director claiming Georgia birthplace of wine and that Georgians alone know the proper method. It notes green wine stored in casks then buried in sand vaults and compares Georgian variety to 500 types. Georgian growers delivered 71,000 tons of grapes last year under party control.
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Georgia
California
Georgian Communist Party
Just Folks by E A Guest and beach fashion note
Just Folks urges drivers to be cautious around the disabled and young pedestrians, arguing that if you are old enough to drive you must also be aware of safety burdens. A new beach fashion note mentions using leftover fabric from last year's Bikini model to make a bathing suit.
Long Beach ten years ago over aluminum drive ends soon
Long Beach prepares for the end of the local aluminum drive keep em flying with two days left. The Bay Shore Library site on Second St and Bay Shore Ave was selected by the City Council. Federal officers monitor a 2500 person Japanese colony in Terminal Island fish harbor.
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Bay Shore Library
Second St
Bay Shore Ave
Fish Harbor
Terminal Island
Readers defend Traffic Circle and urges driver education
Public readers respond to the Forum current affairs piece on the Traffic Circle. A Los Angeles driver cites bright signal cues and mirrors to advocate safer merging and calls for higher fines for careless driving while noting the high crash toll. A Long Beach reader criticizes harbor management after flood damage and argues for accountability and prevention funds. A Torrance bus stop clarification letter explains a designated stop on Pacific Avenue and Cedar Street, contrasting layover routes.
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Press-Telegram
U. S. 101
Texas
Los Angeles County
John Q
Ritz Miller
Los Angeles
Bureau of Franchises
A. M. Thomas
Torrance Municipal Motor Coach Lines
Fitt Street
Pacific Avenue
Cedar Street
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Fourthtreet
Bureau OF Franchises and Public Utilities
Henry E. Jorran
Find a Friend There Is No Need for Anyone to Be
Poem-like plea for companionship urges people to greet strangers and offer friendship. Emphasizes that loneliness is common in cities and communities should share love and sympathy. Encourages looking around and saying hello, promising friendship as reward. Copyright 1901 Field Raverprints.
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Nical
Congress
Mr. Acheson
Covington
Conyrignt
Moore R
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Arctic Circle
Hollywood
Anaheim Rd
Magnolia Ave
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PRISK
Neva Prisk Paddock
Vice Press
Conklin
Sixth Street
Pine Avenue
Creamer & Woodward, Inc
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Long Banc
Rile
At Paws
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Focal News
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Senceke
Metcalfe
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