Ocean as a source of fresh water: editorial view
The editorial argues that oceans offer a viable direct source of fresh water and cites solar distillation, freezing methods, electrical membranes, and atomic energy as promising avenues. It urges California and other states to study ocean-derived supplies and align water projects with advancing science to avoid obsolete investments. It emphasizes prudent, ongoing evaluation by the Legislature.
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Colorado River
California
France
University of Washington
Department of Interior
A Peak in Bigotry and Demagogy Versus Court Ruling
The piece condemns southern officials threatening to close schools rather than desegregate after a Supreme Court ruling. It contrasts this with Senator Eastland of Mississippi calling the Court decision a target of investigation tied to a supposed world communist conspiracy. The author labels such demagogy as foolish and notes the contrast with American liberty.
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U. S. Supreme Court
James O. Eastland
Mississippi
Sen. Eastland
Supreme Court
Warren
Sen. Fastland
America
Eastlands
Khrushchev the Real Boss of Russia
James Marlow suggests Khrushchev and fellow Kremlin leaders are the real power in Moscow not Bulganin, arguing Stalin’s methods are outmoded. The piece notes a shift toward smoother tactics, while Russia’s long term aim remains a Communist world, tempered by cautious cooperation with the West.
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Khrushchev
Mikoyan
Nikolai A. Bungenin
Rusia
Russia Communist Party
Bulganin
Stalin
Kremlin
Tope
Briefs From Sea Spaper on Cosmetic Science
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists says wrinkles may be eliminated soon by new processes. The note hints at public interest for readable books with blank pages and pokes at shaky car financing. It questions radical politics’ decline in America tied to cardboard soapboxes and tops of soapbox speeches. It mentions the Georgia senator’s rising prestige amid booster chatter.
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the Society of Cosmetic Scientists
America
Confort
Eisenhower and the Four-Power Summit Debate
David Lawrence analyzes where a four power conference could best be held to shape European opinion. Canada offers flexibility for presidential participation while Switzerland limits visits. A UK and France stop could boost public opinion across Europe and reinforce the western alliance before the summit.
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London
Canada
Quebec
Vancouver
Switzerland
Eisenere
Great Britain
France
Lawrence
United States
Eisenhower
England
Europe
America
Wilson
Great Brigade
Britain
Eisehower
Normandy
Soviet Union
West Germany
Italy
Paris
Refreshments Draw Crowds to Meetings Across Groups
An old verse extols the simple lure of "Refreshments will be served" to attract attendees to gatherings. It notes cakes and coffee after business, drawing members of churches clubs and schools with the friendly phrase.
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Chile
Long Beach Softball Round Two Opens as Clubs Advance
Ten years ago seventy city softball clubs reach the second round while public library funding gets City Manager Vickers approval. Ten years later Catalina Moonlight trips resume with a four hour coast voyage. Mogui Maru ships scrap iron. arc lights go up on the Jet at Atlantic Ave. and 1st St. A health note prompts housing rent concerns and a city attorney opinion request. Bandung Conference analyses are cited as a great victory though winners remain unclear.
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Public Library
Vickers
Catalina
Salbos
Atantic Ave
1St St
James Lavery
Termites Feed on Wood and Wells Fringed for 1954
A government Q and A explains termites feed on cellulose in wood. It notes about 58 oil wells were drilled in 1954 costing over 2 billion dollars and predicts higher drilling activity in 1955. The Star Spangled Banner origin is traced to Francis Scott Key, with Roger B. Taney cited in the 1857 preface as the reliable account.
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United States
Mek
Averard
WB. A
Samuel Sands
Francis Sort Key
Roger B. Taney
Taney
Key
Balticmore
Ort McHenry
Handbill
Benjamin Baés
Baltimore
Press staff and bureau offices listed in current files
The Press Telegram current files list staff and editors including Herman Ridder, Hines, Samuel & Camere, and Washington Bureau. It notes MF Burmester, Malcolm Epley, and Frank Francesco among editors, with advertising reps at Ridder-Johns and offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis St. Paul Los Angeles and Wilshire Boulevard.
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National Advertising Representatives
Ridder-Johns
York
Evien
Chicago Wrntney
Getrait
Penobscar
Bidg- Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
St. Paul
Last
Los Annelaa
Wilshire Blvd
SBN
Francesco Runin
Lutter
Telegram
Cable
Metropolitan Group
Ine
Eisenhower Rules Out Knowland Vice Presidential Tie
President Eisenhower rejected a 1956 right wing compromise that would pair Senator William F Knowland with him as running mate He indicated he would not run with Knowland as of today and stressed the need for unity between the top two on a ticket Nixon earns a strong public endorsement as a capable partner for a potential renomination and appears favored for the running mate role if Eisenhower seeks a second term The piece notes Knowlands independent stance within the party and his high profile as a potential compromise candidate.
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Washington
Eisenhower
William F. Knowland
Knowland
Chicago
Nixon
Richard M. Mixon
St. Also
Fbisenhower
Senate
Joseph FR
McCarthy
R-Wis
California
Vice Presi
Public Forum Letter on Presbyterians and Liberty of Belief
Presbyterians are urged to respect religious freedom and avoid criticizing Catholic beliefs. Mrs F M Wear of 324 E Artesia St defends tolerance, cites Theodore Roosevelt on Oct 4 1915, and condemns sectarian intolerance as a threat to American principles. The letter stresses individuals may believe as they choose and calls for unity among faiths.
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America
Ife
Presbyterian Church
Theodore Roosevelt
American Institute
Will Alway
F. M. Wear
Artesia St
Variation of Old Sales Pitch Noted
A telegram style note describes a dubious door to door appeal targeting veterans and youths under 18. The purported salesman promotes magazines and easy payment subscriptions while lacking clear authority from veterans or youth groups. Public officials urged to require proper permit applications and clear credentials.
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Hell Ringer
Lester. L. Marshall
Camino de la Costa Redondo Beach
Karnak May Return Metcalfe Metcalfe May All Return You can see them running now
The text paints a school’s summer end scene with students returning, books reshelved, and teachers cautioning on streets and in the swimming pool. It reflects hopes for safety and a full school reopening with no casualties or vacancies as bells ring again.
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Herman H. Ridder
Herold M. Hines
Samuel &. Camere
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