Voters back proven officials in Long Beach election
Long Beach voters signaled confidence in incumbents and strong civic service across offices in a broad municipal and district vote. The 18th Congressional District and city council results show continued support for trusted leaders and a move toward a council-manager government in Long Beach.
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Long Besth
18Th Congressional District
Los Angeles County
Bradley
Republica
Congress
Wiliam S. Grant
Sacramento
Carl Fletcher
California
Long Beach
County Budget Faces Public Hearings Amid Rising Costs
Public hearings begin on a proposed Los Angeles County budget of 220,740,188 dollars, up from 178,438,606. After excluding special funds the figure is 192,557,850, with increases driven by inflation and a 5.9 percent population gain. Expenditures for charities, hospitals, and corrections total 124,265,174, led by old age assistance and aid to needy groups as relief costs rise with unemployment and demand.
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Wayne Allen
Los Angeles
California Delegation May Hold Key to Eisenhower Nomination
Washington report outlines a veteran political observer's forecast that Eisenhower will not be drafted and Truman will win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot. Alabama Arizona and Arkansas are cited as early Eisenhower supporters before regular party voting shifts Truman to renomination.
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California
Eisenhower
Marquis Childs
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
Truman
Philadelphia
Alabama
Gen
Arizona
Arkansas
White House
Columbia
Colorado
West
Arthur H Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Low Memorial Library
Pattern in Auto Wage Talks Still Elusive
Washington General Motors and Chrysler Corp clash over cost of living wage plans. GM favors a fixed rate plus the living cost measure, while Chrysler prefers a flat 13 cent rise, sparking debate among unions and employers about productivity, profits, and potential inflation.
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Washington
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
C. IO
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers Journal
John L. Lewis
Chrysler
Rotor
Heritage or Imitation in a Child’s Echo
A three year old repeats phrases from her elders about clothes, beauty shops, and grooming. The scene contrasts memory with imitation across generations as the child mimics an older woman’s talk of dresses, manicures, rinses, and finger waves.
Ten years ago hospitality for Lt. Col. George Oertly at Long Beach
Ten years ago today Lt. Col. George W. Oertly the senior National Guard officer in Long Beach hosted a barbecue at his home 1050 E Burnett St Long Beach where about 100 Reserve Officers Association members gathered. A preview of the Navy’s new destroyer S S Henley rode at anchor in Long Beach Harbor. Twenty years ago today cancellation of sailing orders for carriers Lexington and Saratoga to Hawaii surprised naval officials. Few men held more jobs than Judge Irving P Austin conducting court in three towns daily. Thirty years ago today Ralph James Stow Oregon volunteer arrived overseas with the 42nd Engineers. He helped rebuild roads and bridges in France.
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George W. Oertly
National Guard
Long Beach
Reserve Officers Association
E. Burnett St
Navy
U. S. S. Henley
Long Beach Harbor
Lexington
Saratoga
Hawaii
San Pedro
Compton
Ralph
James Stow
Oregon
42Nd Engineers
Washington, D. C
American University
France
Poor Pa Believes Betty’s Situation Is Serious
A reader mocks a father who says his daughter Betty is in a grave condition. The speaker suspects the father is more focused on Ma’s costly ham sandwiches than Betty’s welfare. The piece uses a humorous, dialect tone to critique misplaced parental priorities.
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Betty
Smuts Returns to Politics as South Africa Moves to New Clash
Field Marshal Jan Smuts, 78, reclaimed a parliamentary seat after the Nationalists led by Dr. Francois Malan won a narrow majority. The struggle centers on South Africa’s isolationist stance versus the British Commonwealth solidarity, with Smuts rallying for imperial ties and continued leadership as Solves seeks a party comeback.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Jan Christiaan
Smuts
Dr. Malan
South Africa
Britain
Malan
Commonwealth
England
Enelanc
Oth
Perambulating spectrum painter Juby in Billy Rose era
A memoir vignette recalls Judy the poet nicknamed Juby at Harry's Bar on Manhattan's E 10th St. He speaks in rhymes, boasts of a life as a jockey, and charms patrons with puns while the narrator drafts jokes for the production Jumbo.
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Duby
Harry
E. 10Th St
Juby
Judy
Billy Rose
The Last Straw and Radio Prize Glut
A column frets that Americans won two million dollars on radio shows last year. A winner reportedly claimed vast prizes weekly by shouting the word HELLO on air. The piece notes Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gifts ranking second in history and mocks prize excess.
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Elizabeth
Grand Canyon
Only Wish I Wish I Had the Privilege Now
A lyrical passion expresses longing to love comfort and fulfill a partner's dreams. The speaker vows to keep them in care offer paradise and cherish them forever, hoping for a chance to never part and share lasting devotion.
Public Forum Raises Housing Issues Over Children and Pets
Readers’ Opinions decry rental bans on families with children and pets. Letter writer argues intolerance harms youth, dignity, and community welfare, urging fair housing practices and affordable living for families.
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Spavio Lawrence
E. A. Guest
Foreign Affairs
By Billy Rose
Harry's
Rose
Hess Bata
Toby
The
Belt Syndicate
By Jim Griffith
Metcalfe
Press-Telegram
Edith Dickinson
Frederick H. Mitchell
Worman
ICYM
R. ‘J. Booth
George Newland
the Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America
R. J. Booth
George Clark
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