Economy in Government and the Politics of Cutbacks
An editorial argues that elected officials profess federal economy in principle but resist it when it targets their pet projects. It cites Sen Mundt Rep Davis and others, noting many offices and programs could be reduced without harming national security or services. Voters backed economy pledges, so the public should accept belt tightening now.
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Sen. Mundt
South Dakota
James Davis
Georgia
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Atlanta
Bonneville Power Administration
Harris Ellsworth
Oregon
District of Columbia
Howard University
Marguerite Church
Illinois
Negative legislature slows progress amid bill killing
Gov Warren called the just ended session negative in character as lawmakers killed many measures while approving a 14 cent gasoline tax hike for highways and trimming the state budget by about 33 million dollars. They failed to act on water department and liquor administration revisions, and balked at reform with too many bills and lengthy debate.
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Gov. Warren
Bill
Red moves in Europe challenge Bermuda talks
Walter Lippmann analyzes Soviet actions in Austria East Germany and Turkey as potential shifts in occupation policy and a bid to reset East West diplomacy. He notes Soviet concessions may aim to influence Bermuda and four power summits, shaping the agenda and risking a Western strategic mismatch.
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Europe
Bermuda
Liepmans
Dr. Rhee
Austria
Lower Austria
Red Army
Eastern Germany
Moscow
Turkey
East Germany
Calvin Coolidge
Soviet Union
Churchill
Sagerness
Marenkov
Eisenhower
U. S
Hermuda
State Department
White House
Eisenhower Ushers in Global Role Thought
In Minneapolis Ike argues U S security rests on global responsibility and keeping sea lanes open for essential minerals. But Felix Wormser, assistant secretary of interior, says metals are virtually inexhaustible and price stabilization efforts may be unnecessary.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Presient
Eisenhower
Ike
ATO
United States
SHAPE
Paris
America
Felix Edgar Wormser
Montana School of Mines
Butte
Wormser
Ezra Taft Benson
Publisher staff changes at Glebaram Press
The notice lists key editorial and management positions including General Manager Herman H Ridder Harold M Hine Samuels Came Editor H F Burmester Executive Editor Malcom Epley and national representation Cresmer Woodware Metropolitan Group in a press release style.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hine Samuels
H. F. Burmester
Malcom Epley
Cresmer & Woodware
Sfrpresentat -Metropolitan Group
Public Forum Letters for Publication Needs Signatures
Community leaders remind readers that letters to the editor must include bona fide signatures and addresses and stay within 250 words. Editors may edit for taste or space to fit the page and preserve readability and civility.
Council Putting Cart Before Horse in Park Plan
The Women's Council of Long Beach Beautiful condemns the City's move to hire a Park Director by August 1, arguing it ignores their June 2 recommendation for a neutral contract Park Consultant. They urge forming a long range beautification plan and proper financial outlines, stressing the consultant would provide objective guidance.
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Women's Council of
Long Beach
Park Department
Long Beach Beautiful
President Rhee's View Supported
John M. Kelly of 1875 Cote Ave condemns ridicule of South Korea's leader and warns that Munich led to war, Panmunjom could presage World War II. He laments lack of Asian support and says he opposed appeasement last November, expressing sorrow at voting choice.
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South Korea
Munich
Delegates Conclude Unanimous Vote in Long Beach May 2026
The General Council meeting held in Long Beach in May 2026 finished with a unanimous delegates vote. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but the decision pertains to council actions and future procedures. Further reporting will clarify the measure and its implications for member organizations.
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General Council
Long Beach
Defense split over Air Force cuts fuels mixed views
A Defense Department Air Force funding dispute highlights blame avoiding, with President and Defense Secretary backing smaller cuts while General Vandenberg warns of a second rate air force. Wilson defends 120 wing goal and notes budget balance limits, promising accountability for flawed base projects.
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Defense
Wilson
Kyes
Talbott
Vandenberg
Air Force
Reds
JCS
Congress
ICS
Presidential Golf Satire By E A Guest
A humorous verse notes presidents of clubs struggle with golf games and the endless complaints they face from members. It likens par scores and club problems to political weariness, suggesting even leaders fail to win during their terms.
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Saints
Wartime budget plan and city era notes in Long Beach
A wartime budget proposal of 6 613 101 for 1943 44 addresses city needs. Army Navy and civilian police discussed zoot suit rioting handling. Twenty years ago a Women's Symphony Orchestra grew from 12 to 60. Salaries for Long Beach Municipal Court judges stayed at 7500 as the governor vetoed a bill. Thirty years ago a room was set aside in City Hall for reporters and the first Long Beach Press Club formed with Frank Goss as president and Walter Case as vice president.
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Army
Navy
Woman's Symphony Orchestra
Long Beach
City Hall
Council Chamber
Long Beach Press Club
Frank Goss
Walter Case
Pipe Smoker Questions and Answers Look for Fact Qs
A Long Beach Telegram reader asks about nicotine absorption from pipe smoke and if trips to the moon may be possible. The Q&A covers tobacco intake, space travel optimism, farming labor share, Army athletics governance, airliner speeds, District tornado counts, and tax limitation movements.
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Hayden Planetarium
New York
Tials by METCALFE wedding vow note
Friendly verse expresses a love confession and hopes for a wedding day. The speaker pledges eternal affection and requests mutual feelings to set a wedding date. The sentiment centers on devotion and a pledged union.
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Straits
Lenin
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Canada
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Ways and Means Committee
Joseph E. Talbot
Talbot
Cailds
Glebaram
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W. F. Smalley
Rhee
John M. Kelly
Cote Ave
Virginia Kelly
Defense Department
Congress Rekee
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D.-Ark
W Wilson
E. A. Guest
George Clark
Korea
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Itou
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Canis
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Amateur Athletic Union
M. Ss
Weather Bureau
Metcalfe
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