Editorial Grim Facts Forbid Celebration of Truce
A sober nation views the Panmunjom armistice with caution not celebration. The piece argues the cease fire ends fighting but sets up new risks, urging realism about possible Chinese and Soviet moves, greater allied cohesion, and vigilance against concessions to Red China that could threaten South Korea and broader aims.
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Panmunjom
Korea
Free World
South Korea
Reds
SA. N
Free Nations
Europe
United States
Chi
Asia
China
Asian
Red China
United Nations
Bailing Out Cattle Growers Seen as Necessary Aid
Marquis Childs notes the Eisenhower administration seeks 150 million dollars for drought relief and cattle rescue, compares TVA to past rescue efforts, and argues federal aid stabilizes regions, with Cooper and Lester Hill backing TVA funding as national development.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Missouri Valley
Tennessee Valley Authority
John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
Senate
TVA
Lister Hill
Ala
Cooper
National Defense
Significant Gain in Red Air Power
Joseph Alsop reports hardened evidence that the Soviet Air Force has begun mass production of a six engine turboprop bomber with roughly 500 mile round trips. He notes updated Soviet factory output near Moscow and a new fighter, the MIG 15, boosting their night and all weather defense while the U S faces a weakened air shield and potential strategic parity with the B 36 and B 50 era.
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Washington
Moscow
Soviet Air Defense
United States
Pentagon
Kamschatken
Arctic
Soviet Union
Strategic Air Command
New York Herald Inc.j
Those Clever Saucer Fliers Visit California Gold Country
A strange flying saucer was expected to land near Brush Creek in California's gold country to take on water for its monthly needs. The craft failed to attract a reception committee, despite reports from prospectors John Black and John Van Allen about its landing.
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Brush Creek
California
John @. Black
John van Allen
The Road to Success and a Saucer Visit
A meditation on patience and achievement contrasts with a quirky tale about a stocky midget in Breen and a water fetching saucer visit. A May 20 June 20 July 20 sequence drew photographers and a bow armed watcher, but no landing occurred.
Just Folks Birthday Verse By E A Guest
Poet E A Guest notes his daughter Marjorie turns two on July twenty seventh and reflects on childhood fame. He recalls past birthdays and imagines future recognition of the verse when she is grown. The piece blends affection and wistful musing on growing up and public attention.
Long Beach City Plans Freeway Bridge Prep and Labor Shortage
City council asks for preliminary designs for freeways and bridges along the Los Angeles River flood control channel. Southland War Manpower Commission designates Los Angeles County including Long Beach as a critical labor shortage area. Bond ballot forms for school rehabilitation funds simplified by the Board of Education. Mail at Long Beach post office includes National Recovery Act campaign agreements. Municipal income this year exceeds spending by 495000 dollars per auditors. Harbor Board president pledges cooperation in joint harbor-building plans at Lions Club meeting.
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Los Angeles River
Southland War Manpower Commission
Los Angeles County
Long Beach
Board of Education
Auditors
Los Angeles Harbor Board
Long Beach Lions Club
Public Forum Letter Guidelines and Signatures
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures with addresses. Letters may be edited for good taste or to furnish spare copies.
Old-Timer Protests Lagoon Changes At Beach
E Callon of Sagel Delta Ave voices fear that converting the lagoon into a parking lot will ruin the city’s last tourist draw. He cites decades of beach pride and criticizes plans, urging restoration of existing attractions and better facilities like a bus terminal and a renovated library.
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C. Klopfel
Lincoln Park
E. Callon
Sagal Delta Ave
Red Arrogance Angers Veteran PRESS-TELEGRAM
A WW II veteran expresses anger at Russia and U S policy in a mailed letter to the PRESS-TELEGRAM. The writer recalls Normandy and frontline hospital service and urges hardline actions against Russia, including use of atomic weapons if needed. The veteran signs as Cc. SAMANIEGO.
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Press-Telegram
Russia
Normandy
France
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Uncle Sam
Cc. Samaniego
Scout Jamboree Gratitude from Boy Scouts Executive
Chief Scout Executive Arthur A. Schuck thanks the PRESS-TELEGRAM and its staff for generous coverage of the third national Boy Scout Jamboree. About 50,000 scouts completed the event in a patriotic educational venture.
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Boy Scouts of America
Arthur A, Schuck
Farmer Letters Urge Urban Expansion Of Agriculture
TOM RAY writes that readers from Corona Arlington Garden Grove and other towns urge taking in surrounding farms and orchards as Southern California grows. He argues progress demands space and wonders what can be done noting farmers may retreat to hills.
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Corona
Arlington
Garden Grove
California
Tom Ray
Custer's Last Stand Question Answer Feature
Readers submit questions on history science and geography. The column provides concise answers including Custer's Last Stand at Little Big Horn in 1876, Columbus death, space beginning, bread additives, 78 rpm groove length, Statue of Liberty hand, and global earthquake statistics with yearly death tolls and long term impacts.
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Custer
Whale
Crazy Horse
Little Big Horn River
Montana
Press-Telegram Loyal Staff Credits
A credit-style notice lists executive roles at the Press-Telegram including publisher Harold M. Hines and editor Malcolm Epley, with general manager H. F. Burmester, and national representatives Creamer and Woogwerd, plus ad reps Metropolitan Group.
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Herman 4. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Creamer & Woogwerd, Inc
Metropolitan Group, Inc
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