Forces of Far East Can Be Marshalled for Democracy
An editorial argues Americans face a decisive choice amid Cold War tensions. It warns a Soviet and Chinese Communist bloc controlling the Far East could threaten the Western world, urging united Western defense, regional alliances, and a democratic leadership to marshal a noncommunist force for regional stability and U.S. safety.
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Atlantic
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Western Europe
Africa
Moscow
Kremlin
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General Macarthur
Red China
United Nations
Korea
Malaya
Indo- China
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Philippines
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Burma
Indo-China
Mediterranean
Pacific
Leason
Underground Water Worries Prompt Regional Plan
Warren W. Butler warned a Long Beach audience that underground water supplies are draining as the Central Basin sinks and saltwater intrudes. He urged forming a Central Basin Municipal Water District and joining the Metropolitan to secure Colorado River water and inject it back for storage while urging universal regional unity.
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Carson St
Union Pacific
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Alamitos Bay
Veterans Hospital
Warren W. Butler
Metropolitan Water District
Long Beach
California
Colorado River
Arizona
Butler
Colorado
Compton
Los Angeles
Central Basin Municipal Water District
Metropolitan
Indignant Over Senate Approval of Arizona Water Project
The Senate approved the 783 million Central Arizona Water and Power Project contingent on Supreme Court rulings about Arizona’s Colorado River entitlements. It shifts toward the House, where Interior Affairs may hold hearings. critics warn taxpayers nationwide face a 2.08 billion final outlay and urge grassroots opposition to the deal.
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U.S. Senate
Arizona
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Women men in a world run by females debate equality
New York column mocks feminist rhetoric and male grievance as a table talk marathon. A male reader salvages humor from a luncheon exchange where a woman argues for a feminist movement to aid men. The rowdy diners react with laughter and sobs as the speech critiques marriage and culture.
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New York
Free speech for women at lunch turns stirring affair
A luncheon scene unfolds with mixed views on gender roles. A businesswoman funds the bill after social chatter and a male waiter voices cynicism as the group questions fairness, power, and progress. The moment ends with a small win for feminist ideals.
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Dad
Russians Seen Raising Price of Peace in Korea
The piece argues Moscow seeks concessions in Europe as a condition for peace in Korea. It notes Russia’s aim to dissolve or limit NATO remilitarization and overseas bases, while United States policy favors sustained Korea fighting. It cites Dulles remarks on casualties and armament costs and discusses the risk of wider Soviet-Chinese involvement.
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Asia
Paris
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France
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Thhough
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America
China
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Russia
U.N
Senate
Common Sense May Prevail in Iran Oil Talks
The British company sends representatives to Teheran to negotiate a new contract after Iran nationalized its oil fields. The talks aim to permit operation by the company with compensation, recognizing Iran’s sovereignty and the need for practical, profitable cooperation. The process hinges on limited violence risks and hopes for a fair, generous agreement aligned with international standards.
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Iran
Mossadegh
Asia
West
United States
Britain
Middle East
Just Folks by E A Guest on War and Odds
War is a failure and the toll of death asks why. While statesmen vow honor, the dead prompt questions about victory. MacArthur notes inherent failure in war, and the piece argues for peace. In Springfield, Missouri, a bridge tournament proceeds despite a fire on the premises, while canasta boasts bold players.
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Springfield
Long Beach Ten Years Ago Army to Take Over Plant
A report recalls that ten years ago the Army planned to operate North American Aviation at Inglewood if workers did not return to work by Monday. Civil service board proposed changes in promotion rules submitted to the city attorney.
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North American Aviation
Inglewood
Civil Service Board
Public Forum Letters on Public Affairs
Readers send letters on vital issues, including defense, politics, and press coverage. A MacArthur critique praises the editorial stance on the bonus march while urging tougher anti-Communist rhetoric and a hard line on peace terms with Red China. The page includes a reply from Senator Pat McCarran and a correspondent reflecting concern over crime, policy, and national security.
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Press-‘Telegram
Gen. MacArthur
Washington
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MacArthy
Stalin
Red
Alger Hiss
Victor Kravchenko
New York
State Department
MacArthur
MYRAT
Mackler
Orange Ave
Positive Force Editor Press-Telegram Letter on Christianity
L L Dykes argues in a letter that Christianity has endured bloodshed through history and contrasts positive and negative Christianity. He condemns dwelling on crucifixion as human will overshadowing divine will and urges focus on constructive Christian democracy.
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Positive Force
Press-Telegram
Olive C. Pound
Jesus
L. L. Dykes
Orange Ave
Forced feeding and geese in ancient Rome
A historical note describes the practice of force feeding geese to enlarge the liver, stating that regular feeding causes a goose to develop a liver several pounds in weight. The account links the custom to Roman times and highlights the resulting organ enlargement from repeated feeding.
Sunshine Box Charity Poem for Community Aid
A poem celebrates a Sunshine Box charity that delivers daily gifts to sick or bedridden neighbors. It envisions a community effort where every neighborhood participates to bring joy, comfort, and hopeful calls or cards to brighten days. The box is a universal key to happiness in aiding those in illness or injury.
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