Vital Encouraging Factors Seen in Municipal Financial Outlook
Editorial argues Long Beach faces no immediate crisis despite Mallon vs Long Beach ruling. It notes uncertain revenue from tidelands oil and dry gas, new airport oil field yielding 3 million yearly, potential county sales tax bringing 2 million, and high bond capacity with low general debt. Overall, city finances are promising with adjustments ahead.
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Long Beach
Mallon
Tidelands
Supreme Court
Gas Department
General Fund
Superior Court
Eisenhower cautions on Big Four meeting amid cautious support
Washington reports strain between containment and hope as President Eisenhower and Britain France and Russia weigh the Big Four summit. Dulles resists hype while Nixon warns of one last chance to avert war. Senator George presses for a positive approach as leaders prepare for possible but guarded talks in Geneva.
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Washington
Iisenhower
Dulles
Geneva
Eisenhower
Britain
France
Russia
Nixon
State Department
Henry Suydant
Aikice
Sen. George
Georgia
Ray
Four Pawers
Dukes
George
Blakely Food For Peanuts Becomes World First Monument
In Blakely Georgia residents unveil what is claimed as the world’s first statue of a peanut. The piece notes a humorous line about a peanut not elected to public office and ties in with a collection of misc satirical items and light social commentary from the era.
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Blakely
Phony Cry of Anti Col onialism Blamed for Indonesia Plight
A Hague cable argues anti colonial rhetoric harmed Indonesia, detailing a nation torn by revolution under a Communist influenced dictatorship. It decries Western silence, UN inaction, and Dutch investments while accusing Soviet influence and colonialism replaced by Communist control in the Indonesian republic and the South Moluccas.
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Indonesia
Hague
Holland
Free World
East Indies
Netherlands
Britain
United States
United Nations Commission
Eiis
Thich
United Nations
Republic of the
South Moluccas
United States of Indonesia
Soekarno
Federal Union
Moluccas
Jean Wien
Europe
Hoto
Republic of Indonesia
United Nations Organization
Defense Accent on Youth in Navy Leadership Debate
Virginia Kelly surveys Navy leadership trends as four former chiefs face retirement pressures. Admirals Denfeld Fechteler Carney left due to outspoken views, while Sherman died before completing his tour. Civilians favor youth and lower retirement ages, with Burke expected to weigh senior officer considerations.
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Chairborne
Forrest Sherman
Denfeld
Fechteler
Carney
Eisenhower
Truman
Navy
Marine Corps
Marine ‘Corps
Defense Department
Defense
Admiral Burke
Ghosts and Blizzards on TV Folklore Tale
E A Guest-weaving poem recalls a friend’s act fading in a snowstorm as a TV broadcast. The speaker, told by a father that ghosts do not exist, watches a blizzard rage while doubting the unseen. He still believes in his father’s view yet notes ghosts dance on a television screen.
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Ney
Long Beach Memories Highlight City Pensions and Harbor Fire
Ten years ago the Chamber urged continued study of city employees retirement proposals. OPA announced more gasoline for ration book holders. Twenty years ago relief agents investigated liquor grocery orders by county relief clients. A parchment scroll honored Harry Buffum on resignation from the Chamber. Thirty years ago the city bought its first harbor boat the San Pedro for three thousand dollars, and the Famous store at 11 St and Pine Ave burned with a fifty thousand dollar loss.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Los Angeles
Harry Buffum
San Pedro
S11
Pine Ave
Theuahis Anté obit asks if faith can bridge ages
The fragment questions whether men unskilled in arts could weave such agreeing truths through faith while waiting an interrogation of heaven, invoking Dryden and Timely Buddha as examples of convergence across ages and places.
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Moscow Hopes and the Summit Agenda
A column by F. F. Callaghan analyzes Soviet expectations ahead of the conference. It outlines five aims attributed to Moscow: basing concessions abroad, U S disarmament, East-West trade to boost Soviet military, a neutral Europe as Soviet leverage, and American withdrawal from Asia posing risks after Korea.
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Moscow
United States
Europe
Formosa
South Korea
Pacific
F. &. Callaghan
el Jardin
California Editor Decries Bigotry In Times Of War
A reader letter questions California editorials about bigotry during wartime and recalls past leaders and policies. It cites Eisenhower and MacArthur and criticizes comments on racial integration and troop use, urging reflection on national standards and public responsibility.
Taxpayer Burden Questioned Over Foreign Aid Debates
Letter writer cites Sen Ellender criticizing government plans funded by U.S. taxpayers to aid foreign governments. Argues for questioning Austria’s dollar payments under a peace treaty and questions Dulles Molotov meeting optics amid alleged Soviet threat. Letter signed Gallaghan Jardin Street.
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Sen
Ellender
Lebanon
U.S
Pussia
Austria
John Foster Dulles
Russia
America
Press Gazette Staff and Advertising Representatives Listed
The Press lists personnel including Gelesram Herman HH Ridder om publisher Harold M Hines Assnt to Publisher Samuel C Cameron Gent Manager Malcolm Eptey Executive Editor and Washington News Bureau with Ridder Johns Inc offices in New York Chicago Detroit and other major cities. Metropolitan Group Inc cited as Cole Advertising Representatives.
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Herman HH. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
National Advertising Representatives
Ridder Johns, Inc
New York
E. 56Th St
Chicago
Lone Wrigity
Detroit
Penobscot
Micreapal
Foshay
Finn Case Contempt Claims Fuel Debate In Letters
The press telegram notes extenuating circumstances in the Finn case and questions impartiality. A letter cites potential bias from judges and likens contempt allegations to broader political tensions. GEORGE LIVESEY 419 W Fiti St is listed.
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Europe
U.S
George Livesey
Fiti
Questions Answers On Termites And Roaches Courted
Readers learn termites are not ants but distant kin to cockroaches. The Q and A cover termite relation, Interior policy on drilling in wildlife refuges, House Chaplain and Senate Chaplain details, and 1954 cigarette sales decline vs 1953 with 2 percent drop next year.
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Wal
Department of the Interior
To Each His Task in Life and Purpose
A reflective piece on social roles and life duties. It emphasizes that every person has a special place, whether in family, church, or work, and that honest effort plus faith will fulfill needs and guide us to our calling. The text promotes diligence, humility, and gratitude for innate talents.
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