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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1954
Page
10
The Lakewood March 9 vote on incorporation is the sole issue. Propaganda and “newsletters” have clouded the matter, with some confusing annexation and incorporation. Lakewood residents alone decide incorporation or maintaining status, and outside interests are not involved.
Peter Edson reports a Washington convention of 230 militant women delegates from 27 patriotic groups urged Congress to withdraw the United States from the United Nations before the 1953 charter revision. The rift split longstanding alliances among Legion and VFW auxiliaries and smaller societies over pro or anti world government stances.
The Legion backs reform within the UN and US stay, while two women’s groups in Washington clash. The Women’s Form, addressed by Defense Secretary Wilson, supports bipartisan defense policy and strong armed forces. The rival Women’s Patriotic group, led by Knowland ally voices, calls for U.S. withdrawal from the UN.
Konrad Adenauer spoke in Berlin for an hour and five minutes delivering a forceful address calling for German reunification within a European Community framework. He criticized Molotov's European security plan, praised Western ministers, and stressed Germany’s pivotal role in Western defense amid talks on EDC and Geneva.
Montagu crafts a daring deception that kept German forces from defending Sicily by using a fake British officer and forged documents. The plan diverted attention to Corsica Sardinia and Greece, saving Allied lives as the Sicily landings proceeded with relatively light resistance.
A motivational poem urging self belief and confidence in one's mind, hands, and eyes to accomplish tasks and overcome doubt. It emphasizes divine design, personal potential, and perseverance through danger and pain to achieve success.
February postal receipts stood at 124508.32 with 105593.45 for 1943. The season’s rainfall reached 15.50 inches. The Chamber of Commerce urged West Coast cities to help retain the U S Fleet in Pacific waters. Barbers were briefed on NRA codes. Sixty seven worthless checks totaling 3236 18 were cashed locally. City building records and post office stamp sales both shattered February records. Mars neared Earth as a major blast loomed, with distant observers hearing a possible planetary signal.
Community members may submit letters to the public forum limited to 250 words each. Each submission must include bona fide signatures and full mailing addresses. Editors may edit letters for clarity, taste, or to fit space constraints.
Opinion piece arguing that communists win at negotiations and urging decisive action. Author John W. Kelly cites Korean and Indo China issues, warns of appeasement, and calls for a clear policy shift. Letters from readers McCarthy critics Mrs. D E Seuffert countering communism.
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Bulah R Thomas of 367 Mira Mar Ave thanks the press for publishing a letter proposing surplus food be sent to Korea’s hungry. She notes several agencies in Korea could distribute aid, citing the American Friends Service Committee and church missions as examples.
Letter by W S Worth L Wiswall of Tybo Nevada endorses a December 17 newspaper editorial calling for higher congressional pay. He cites the Nixon campaign fund spotlight and cites past elections noting many congressmen would not seek re election due to salaries, urging adequate pay to recruit and retain capable legislators.
Faculty Club president Edward Wagner thanks the Long Beach Press Telegram for its unfailing support of public schools. The letter notes the paper's influence beyond Long Beach in Southern California communities and lauds its leadership and commitment to public education.
A reflective verse by METCALFE expresses longing for home and family. The speaker enjoys travel and companionship but laments time apart from wife and children and recalls those without homes or loved ones. The poem contrasts happiness with loneliness and social need.
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