Production Increase Real Key to Prosperity of Nation's Workers
The Committee for Economic Development argues that real wages rise with higher output per worker and greater capital investment. It cites historic wage growth, four main production drivers, and a fifth factor "more interested workers" as essential to maintain prosperity and avert costly strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee For Economic Development
United States
Marion B. Folsom
Eastman Kodak Co
William A. Patterson
United Air Lines
CED
Recipe for Longer Living in California Traffic
A lighthearted piece links highway courtesy to safer driving and longer life. It cites scenarios from right of way to hand signals, urging care on crowded summer roads, occasional drinking limits, and pre-trip checks to keep brakes and horns in good order for safer travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
National Safety Council
A Friendly Sound From Long Beach Air Reserve Training
Night training by Air Force reservists of the 448th Bomb Wing at the Air Force Reserve Training Center Long Beach Municipal Airport runs 7 30 p m to midnight. The program, through June 24, strengthens night operation proficiency and patrol readiness with wartime trained personnel who are civilians and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
448Th
Air Force Reserve Training Center
Long Beach Municipal
The Road to Nowhere A Hoover Warning Speech
Former President Herbert Hoover spoke in Chicago to the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce about deficits and taxes. He warned that financing deficits by borrowing leads to inflation and will erode real purchasing power, endangering lasting prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Hoover
U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
West Germany May Abolish War Toys
The Bonn Parliament considers a measure to ban warlike toys in Western Germany and to urge Allied authorities to stop distributing such toys to German children. The column argues Prussian militarism influenced toy culture and politics, praising the proposal as a hopeful sign for future youths.
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West Germany
Germany
Adenatter
Christu Democratic Party
Allied High Commission
Pru
Bonn
Dewey Voices Opposition to Farm Price Support
The New York governor and GOP presidential candidate challenged current price support for farm crops at a Watertown dairymen gathering, saying eastern dairy farmers face hardship while grain prices keep high. Senate votes showed Republican support limits, with regional and consumer concerns shaping a shifting party stance on price support.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Watertown
N. Y
Truman
Midwest
Washington
Senate
Department of Agriculture
John J. Williams
Delaware
Republian
Sen
Saltonstall
Massachusetts
New England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Congress
New Phase in Postwar Europe Urges End to Occupations
An essay argues that converging postwar trends hint at a new European phase driven by a Japan peace settlement, potential Soviet gains from U.S. withdrawals, and a push to end military occupation. It urges leveraging Japanese sovereignty as a model to press for German unity and independence, warning against bureaucratic resistance and vested occupation interests.
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Europe
Japan
Far East
Pentagon
Iron Curtain
Germany
United States
Soviet Union
Soviet Siberia
Stalin
Yalta
Coppin
Mr. Klopfel
Berlin
Mr.ackson
Bernadette Doyle
Harold Gray
Big Boys
Fiat
Leland M
Cari
Long Ago in Long Beach Heartbeat Forgiveness Appeal
Poem and notes recall Heartbeat figures and a forgiveness plea by E A A Guest. Items cover War Department repair funding for Long Beach-San Pedro breakwater, rail strike at Consolidated Steel, local saboteur defense plans, and harbor improvements. Also 1919 1920 Long Beach housing boom and local graduates from Occidental College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A A. Guest
Long Beach
San Pedro
War Department
Consolidated Steel Corporation
Margaret Buell
Elizabeth Iredell
Calvin Mullen
Beulah Mullen
Russell Alider
Occidental College
Readers' Opinions on Forum Current Affairs
Letters to the editor discuss reader concerns about Communists influencing schools and political campaigns. Citizens cite polls, moral questions, and foreign policy, with names such as Blanche Champion William B Monks Roland C Casad H A Arnold and Leland M Cari.
Floating Population Debate Over Census Data
Letter to the Press Telegram criticizes the Census Bureau for counting only permanent residents in Long Beach and neglecting the average annual transient population. The writer argues that tourists and short-term visitors conduct comparable spending and should be included for accurate market and forecast analyses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press‘Telegram
Al-Year Club
Bureau of Census
Long Beach
United States
Census Bureau
Merlen
Alderm
In My Remorse Portraits by Metcalfe
A reflective poem where the speaker confesses past wrongs and guilt. Conscience haunts deeds done long ago yet offers a chance for repentance. Through humility and resolve the speaker seeks to build a better day and renewed courage.
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Metcalfe
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Hitler
By Mark Sullivan
Herala
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Press-Telegram
Blanche Champion
San Jose
Jesus Christ
William B. Monks
Roland C. Casad
Escondido
Hraquaton
RS. H. A. Arnold
Press - Telegram
Jackson
Chamberlain
Joe Emit
George Clark
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