Editorial: Reds Can't Deliver Goods
A London dispatch notes a 4 billion public bond issue by the Soviet government to ease cash for consumer goods, but the piece argues peasants lack cash and essentials. It condemns Communist output as failing to meet basic needs, highlights agricultural shortfalls, and warns satellites are economically drained. It frames freedom versus Communist resilience amid a prolonged cold war.
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London
Georgi Malenkov
Russia
Eisenhower
Time of Transition for New City Council Members
Newly elected City Council members sat in with retiring officials at Wednesday's meeting though their term starts July 6. The session examined streamlining rules to cut committee-of-the-whole time, moving more to public meetings, a change seen as sensible but needing caution given the stakes for long term city welfare.
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Wnewly
Council
United States Senate
Stanley
Poles Defy Russians in Warsaw Through Practical Pranks
Reports to the U S Free Europe Committee describe Warsaw Poles using quick Polish in replies to Russians and misdirected streetcar rides. Other acts include giving poor buying advice, and Poles staring at passing Soviet cars to provoke reaction as a form of subtle defiance. In Washington a debate over coffee versus tea hosting etiquette mocks formal protocol.
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Warsaw
U. S. Free Europe Committee
Washington
State Department
Tocol
White House
Edith Benham Helm
Carolyn Hagner Shaw
Green Book and Social Register
Atoutly
Kite
Nika Inte
Iemon
Larson Rejects Claim Social Security Erodes Ambition
Undersecretary Arthur Larson addressed Chicago Economic Club rebutting fears that Social Security dulls initiative. He cited a hypothetical case of a worker earning 200 dollars monthly who, upon learning entitlement to 85 dollars a month at age 65 and 26 dollars weekly while unemployed, loses drive and becomes a bum.
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Arthur Larson
Americ¢a
Chicago Economic Club
Larson
Nee
Meding Saudi grows over 100 date varieties
In Meding Saudi Arabia orchardists cultivate more than 100 varieties of dates demonstrating the crop's diversity. The notable abundance underscores the region's date industry and agricultural expertise.
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Meding
Saudi Arabia
Europeans Misunderstand United States Motives En Route Washington
A European observer argues Western publics misread American aims amid postwar materialism and defence fears. He notes Europeans fear big armaments yet misunderstand U.S. generosity and aims. Strong emphasis on psychological leadership to rebuild trust and unity in Europe.
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Washington
Europe
United States
America
Free Nations
Germany
France
Moscow
Linking Mexico City rate and double star fact questions
Readers inquire about the rate of Mexico City linking and the discovery timeline of the double star Epsilon Aurigae. Engineers estimate annual ground sinking near 11 percent and warn drastic measures may be needed to prevent significant land loss. A meteor/astronomical history details how the star’s binary nature was identified from 1821 observations to 1938 publications, with key contributions from Frost Kuiper Stromgren and Struve.
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Mexico City
American Museum- Hayden Planetarium
Friitach
E. B. Frost
Yerkes Obseratory
G. P. Kuiper
B. Stromgren
O. Struve
Dr. Struve
Yerkes Observatory
Portraits of a DLMETCALFE Friendship Declares A Pact
A busy friend and I promise to stay connected through one letter each year. Each message will refresh our bond, keep our hearts in touch, and honor our commitments while distance and duties pull us apart.
Freedom over bullets in hate driven tyranny
E. A. Guest argues for freedom over state control and the danger of tyrants silencing a free people. He emphasizes that true liberty surpasses coercive power and warns against those who would suppress the desire for freedom.
Long Beach News Aims for Peace and Community Strength
Long Beach reflects on war and faith while noting war loan efforts and community activities. The column recalls past shocks and celebrates Veterans Memorial plans, Junior Chamber signups, and a growing harbor role. A brief history section highlights local education milestones and a naval engineer’s vision for the harbor as a regional gateway.
Public Forum Letters on Voting Rights and Local Streets
Readers argue about nonpartisan voting rights versus party nominees and urge clarification of voter eligibility. A letter notes dangerous buck holes at a street dip, calling for widening with concrete to prevent accidents and preserve sleep for nearby residents.
Dangerous dips plague Lakewood Village corner
A reader describes repeated dangerous potholes at the Clark Ave and Harvey Way intersection in Lakewood Village. The area, alternately patched by county and city, remains filled with bucked holes that fling cars, with hubcaps and panels torn, even a car door lifting and flying off during incidents.
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Clark Ave
Harvey Way
Lakewood Village
Thanks to Voters From Mrs Bach For Council Role
Mrs H M Bach thanks voters for her councilwoman election in Long Beach. She pledges to serve all citizens, welcome ideas, discuss issues, respect differing opinions, and act as a conscientious public servant on the City Council. Located at 4256 Heather Road.
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Long Beach
Council
Auth Cms
H. Bach
Heather Road
Reese Writes Appreciation PRO 4 Councilman-elect Reese
Lewis D Reese thanks supporters in the primary and general elections and pledges service on the council. He praises Long Beach potentialities and asks the council and people to make them real. He congratulates opponent Don May on a clean campaign.
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