Editorial: New Facts Exonerate General in Bonus March Affair
The piece argues that newly surfaced testimony from 1949 by two former Communist leaders supports Gen. Douglas MacArthur, claiming his 1932 dispersal of the Washington bonus march prevented a Communist riot. It notes he followed Hoover era orders, avoided veteran injuries, and deterred bloodshed, urging critics to stop misleading gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Washington
Communist Party
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Joseph Z. Kornfeder
John T. Pace
MacArthur
Rep. Velde
R-Ii
Rep. Moulder
D.mo
Hoover
Patrick J. Hurley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Truman
Pears
Fempenters
Marx
Europe
Asia
Karl Heinrich Marx
China
Brussels
Belgium
Brussels ‘Times
League of the Just
Communards
France
Zemstvo’s
Russia
Free Hegelians
Germany
Kuime’s
Poland
Bandgener Bewegun
London
Berneard Cannard
Radio Free Europe targets Czech misery with gossip tactics
The piece notes Radio Free Europe privileges sensational gossip in Czech language broadcasts to Czechoslovakia, naming informers and traitors to inflame public opinion. It cites Prague protests to the American embassy and a State Department spokesman saying the protest remains under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice of America
State Department
Iron Curtain
Radio Free Europe
New York City
Czechoslovakia
Bratislava
Red Secret Police
Europe
Prague
Radio Europe
Washington
Voters urged to cast ballots in city council races
An editorial argues Tuesday’s general city election will engage voters across all nine council contests. Primary turnout was around 30 percent, reflecting district-only interest. The piece contends that voting on every race should raise overall participation, despite some apathy.
Inflation Trends Falter Briefly Amid Controls and War Budget
The official price index rose only marginally through mid April, signaling no clear uptrend yet. Factors include price-wage enforcement, credit restraints, tighter Federal Reserve policy, and temporary budget balance due to muted defense spending. Experts warn inflation could resume as armament needs grow and civilian production tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Economics and Politics Merge in Cost of Living Debate
The article discusses how inflation links economics and politics, noting price cuts in New York stores offer only a temporary relief. It highlights the government index on living costs and the wage price spiral driven by labor and farmers, with President Truman's past deference to labor shaping current expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nary
Washington
Truman
Democratic Party
Labor
Economic tensions and wage controls cloud postwar policy
The piece surveys labor leaders pressuring for wage raises beyond 15 percent, risking a return to a wage price spiral. It notes Truman’s support for a price stabilization rollback for meat, agency opposition to farmer advantages, and farm bloc resistance, predicting sustained inflationary pressures if current policies persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wage Stabilization Board
Mr. Truman
Big Price Stabilization Board
Congress
U. S. Eyes French Election and Gaullist Rise
The United States weighs the June 17 French elections as a potential shift to the right with reduced Communist influence and possible Gaullist rise. De Gaulle’s leadership could affect NATO cohesion and Western defense strategy through France’s future role in West European military leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Free World
State Department
Chamber of Deputies
Charles de Gaulle
Free French
de Gaulle
America
Germany
Europe
NATO
European Defense Force
June Bride Advice for the Go Getter Woman
A humorous 1940s style piece urges women to pursue June brides by portraying men as shy and in need of security. It advises showing financial stability, bragging about prospects, and using charm and practical gifts, culminating in marriage proposals and romantic gesture at the doorstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cpi
Gogetter
Big Poy
Yil
Just Folks Readers Reflect On Peter Rabbit and McGregor
The piece recalls a warning in a nostalgic voice. The narrator recalls reading about Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor and confesses changing stance after a night raid on his tulips. The speaker moves from sympathy for Peter to understanding Mr. McGregor's anger and guilt for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Mr. McGregor
Rabbits
McGregor
Emergency swing span bridge planned over Cerritos Channel
Navy Department orders immediate four lane swing bridge across Cerritos Channel near the Ford Avenue drawbridge. Long Beach residents debate leash law for dogs outside yards as a local ordinance. Ten years ago the Louisville exited for Bremerton after acceptance trials. Thirty years ago a Long Beach Superior Court bill was signed by the governor. The county assessor reports fast growth and possible need for extra time to close books by July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy Department
Cerritos Channel
Ford Ave
Long Beach
Letters on public safety and wartime faith amidst red scare
A forum letter section discusses letter length limits and signatures, then presents excerpts urging harsher penalties for sex offenders and moral cautions. It cites voices from Olive C. Pound and Berneard Cannard, referencing War, religion, and global political tensions.
Baby-sitter portraits by Metcalfe
A verse extols babysitters as trusted figures who can be a sister, older brother, friend, or grandmother. It praises reliable care for cherished children, whether paid or as a favor, promising dependable protection and social peace for the family.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
By Mark Sullivan
God
Alain
U. S
Hal Boyle
Sonny Oy
Ohio
E. A. Guest
Louisville
Bremerton Navy Yard
Point Vicente
Lepithy Wurtttar
Patrica Hull
Buena Park
O. Henry
Long Beach Blvd
Patricia Hull
Alice van Hunnick
Bellflower
Nora E. Geiger
Gavota, S
E. F. Glaze
Montair_Ave
California
Gary
Ind
I. W. Johnson
Downey
Henry Allen
Bay Shore
Apr
Press-Telegram
Carlyle
Henry Watterson
Lloyd George
Bernard Shaw
Daniel Webster
Macauley
Wilson
Metcalfe
George Clark
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!