Editorial Too Great a Sacrifice for Wilson Nomination
The Hoover Commission critiques the Civil War era law barring government officials from owning stock in firms doing business with the government. It argues divestment should be unnecessary and that the rule deters capable leaders, while acknowledging debate over legality and fairness and noting contrasting views from Sen. Byrd and other critics.
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Charles E. Wilson
Hoover Commission
Defense Department
Wilson
Harry F. Byrd
Labor
Durkin
Hoover
Congress
Man Deserves Battle Medal for Gordon Larson
The County of Los Angeles should honor Gordon Larson resigning June 30 as research director of the Air Pollution Central District. Since 1947 he has faced harsh abuse and political pressure in a rough public office aimed at controlling smog. While public vigilance is healthy, boundaries against unreasonable harassment must be observed. Smog officials are human too.
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Los Angeles
Gordon Larson
Larson
Air Pollution Central District
APCD
Citi
Lawsan
Diplomats Seek Delay in World War III via Four Power Talks
A Western diplomatic strategy aims to postpone global conflict through Geneva and later centers. Churchill and U.S. Cabinet members discussed restraint, with emphasis on public opinion, communist actions near Alaska, and Molotov’s train journeys highlighting American living standards and the need for peace.
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San Francisco
Geneva
Winston Churchill
Bast
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Alaska
Dulles Coul
United Nations Assembly
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Molotov
Russia
New York
Washington
Molotoy
Europe
America
Moletay
Moscow
Admiral Opens Bag of Tomcats in Hoover Report
Washington reports that Admiral Ben Moreell, longtime Hoover Commission task force chair, outlined in St Louis a plan urging the federal government to exit power production and let private firms handle electricity. He said the commission will strike a compromise between political and economic factors in its forthcoming recommendations to the President and Congress.
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Ben Moreell
Hoover Commission
Hoover
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Commission
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Moreeli
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Moreell
Friends of Public Power
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Thoughtful musings mix piety and valor in old prose
A fragmented quotation invokes a divine messenger and knighthood, pairing Dryden’s line about blessed endeavors with a stray modern URL fragment. The text blends religious sentiment, martial valor, and garbled OCR remnants into a single, unclear historical snippet.
Defense leadership reshuffle rumors swirl at Eisenhower era Pentagon
The Republican National Committee has submitted names for Deputy Defense Secretary replacement as Anderson nears departure on Sept. 1. Rumors place Gordon Gray as a likely successor while Adm. Radford and Gov. Adams loom as influential figures in a reshaped Pentagon. Navy Secretary Thomas reportedly may resign amid tensions with senior admirals.
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Defense
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Anderson
Gordon Gray
Army
Truman
Gray
Eisenhower
Texas
Washington
Navy
Thomas
Pentagon
Hoover Commission
Chiefs of Naval Operations
Thoras Gates
Althy
Signs of Childhood by Guest
Poem notes that children play on worn lawns and in streets where bicycles lie about. A mother reflects that she would rather raise a child, praising care and grace to keep homes happy as children gather in neighborhoods.
Long Beach Notices From the Past Chronicle
Ten years ago contracts were awarded for cement work at Carson Street Christian Church 1245 E Carson St. An apartment burglar stole cigarettes cameras and jewelry. Ten years ago a festival opened with a street breakfast on Ocean Boulevard and 40 beauties competed in a bathing suit parade. Thirty years ago water main break near New York Style Shoppe flooded 523 Pine Ave damaged rugs and frightened staff.
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Carson St. Christian Church
Ocean Blvd
Windham
Thomas A. Holison
Hugh A. Marti Co
Pine Ave
Public Forum Letters Must Include Signatures and Addresses
Public forum letters must include bona fide signatures and addresses. They may be edited for taste or space to fit the column.
Debate over Local Bus System Sparks City Critique
Letters from readers critique city bus service and fare hikes. Eugene Creed praises changes, cites poor schedules and circuitous routes, and questions profitability and funding. Others warn against idleness and warn Molotov remarks underrate lack of free elections.
Long Beach Tax Comparisons With Oil Revenue Context
In comparing Long Beach tax rules with other cities, note few have oil revenue to help city expenses. San Francisco shows a lower combined city and county rate, while other cities like Glendale Pasadena Berkeley and San Diego have varying levels but lack oil revenue. Comparing assessed values is as essential as tax rates to gauge true cost.
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Pasadena
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Herkeley
San Diego
Publisher and staff brief from a newspaper masthead
The item lists personnel including Publisher Samuel G. Gameron Geol. Manager, and editors Press-Gebaram Herman H. Rinder Pupiener Harold mM. Hines with Asst. 19 and Geol. roles. It reflects a late era masthead detailing leadership and editorial staff.
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Herman H. Rinder
Pupiener
Harold mM. Hines
Samuel G. Gameron
Geol
National Advertising Representatives Offices Listed
The Press Telegram notes current flies of the publication are maintained at advertising representatives offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and other cities. Metropolitan Group Inc is listed as a continuing advertising representative.
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60Th St
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So Much in Love Lam and You Plea for Affection
A romantic verse style note expresses deep affection for a beloved, claiming to be overwhelmed by every telephone call and meeting. The writer pledges exclusive devotion and desire for reciprocation, asserting the loved one as the sole partner. The piece is intimate, poetic, and emotionally charged.
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