Nature Rebels in March Drought and Dust Sweep Plains
The editorial warns that drought and wind caused big dust storms in the Plains last week, drawing parallels to 1934. It cautions farmers about soil erosion from repeated planting of a single crop like wheat, urges broader land use and soil conservation, and urges legislators to avoid overproduction-driven policies that harm long term stability.
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Wind
Plains States
Kansas City
Dreath
Plains
Knowland Bipartisan Appeal Draws 1952 Interest
In 1952 Senator William F. Knowland drew nearly four million votes, more than any candidate in any state. A People Today article argues his uncompromising stance helps unify Republicans and appealing to Democrats in primaries, signaling strong presidential timber potential at age 45 with 33 years in politics and a first speech at 32.
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William F. Knowland
Presdent
Eisenhower
People
Knowland
Clinton McKinnon
Sen
Nowland
White House
U. S. Senate
President Eyes Two-Platoon System As Administration Shuffles
Washington reports a wave of top resignations and reshuffles as the Eisenhower team contemplates a two platoon setup. Deputy Defense Secretary Roger M. Kyes will leave May 1 after helping Wilson reorganize the Defense Department with ten assistant secretaries. Health issues and political pressures drive exits from State and other agencies while Ezra Taft Benson sees most of his 12 top appointees depart.
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Risenhower
Roger M. Kyes
General Motors
Kyes
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
G. BM
Department of Defense
Wilson-Kyes
Robert L. Johnson
Eisenhower
Flo
U.S. Information Agency
Ast
Johnson
Temple University
Donald B. Lourie
D. Jackson
Mr. Lourie
Ing
Quaker Oats Co
Foreign Service
State Department
Sen. McCarthy
Scott McLeod
Jackson
Department of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Romeo Short
American Farm Bureau
Washington turmoil as top cabinet officials face resignations
A series of high level departures shakes the administration. John C. Davis and four information specialists resign from commerce and state posts. Benson Brownell Stevens face pressure amid policy battles as Washington endures continual change and slow replacements.
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Eration
John HY. Davis
Southern States Co-operative
Richmond
Marcus B. Braswell
Lionel C. Holm
Gordon
John C. Davis
Wreck
Johnny Davis
Washington
Hey
Craig R. Sheaffer
Allen ¥. Astin
Bureau of Standards
John M. Cabot
Sweden
Agriculture Benson
Herbert Brownell Jr
Army
Robert T. Stevens
Learm
Portraits of METCALFE taxes and democratic spirit
A reflective poem extols paying taxes as civic duty. It frames income, ledgers, and checks as funds supporting government and Uncle Sam. Citizens are urged to sweat over the process while recognizing taxes guard freedom and democracy.
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Sam
Berlin conference yields no shift in Soviet aims says Molotov
Bruce Biossat reports at Berlin that Western powers failed to obtain changes in Soviet attitudes toward Germany and Austria. Molotov indicated Moscow will keep current holdings and insist on puppet regimes with nearby Red Army presence, underscoring Russia’s unchanged strategic aims despite talks.
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Austria
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Europe
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Red Army
Britain
France
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Dulles
Geneva
Switzerland
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North Korea
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Korea
Indochina
Asia
Berlin and Geneva ties echo Cold War stance and talks
Sen. Soaper Says notes spiraling postwar tensions as Berlin and Geneva meetings test Western and Communist resolve. Observers see Berlin as reinforcing hard lines while Geneva offers procedural progress toward a Far Eastern conference.
Virginia Kelly McCarthy and the Vice Presidency Plot
A senator just returned from abroad reports European belief that Senator McCarthy seeks control of the government. Washington interprets vary on his attacks on the President and defense and state departments. Republicans think he aims for the vice presidency in 1956 if Nixon is party nominee.
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State Department
Washington
gSen
Merelly Carthy
Nixon
McCarthy Overplays Hand in 1954 Election Power Struggle
The text argues McCarthy seeks to force White House backing through self evaluation while warning Republicans the 1955 Senate organization could strip him of chairmanship. It notes Rus sell’s Miami remark about controlling a chairman, and that President Wilson’s leadership view remains pivotal. Some see the administration awaiting public opinion to deliver a decisive blow before sweeping action.
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Sen. McCarthy
Senate
Sen. Russell
Miami
Wilson
Something to Boast By E A Guest
At dinner I said I met Clyde Beatty yesterday, prompting the children to exclaim Wow and ask where and how. The snippet reflects a light anecdote from a column by E A Guest about meeting the famous showman.
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Clyde Beatty
Long Beach Echoes Grandpa Tales And Local Growth
LONG BEACH marks ten years since a fair warm forecast by Weather Bureau. Population up 52 percent since 1940 as residents boast of grandfathers knowing Clyde Beatty well. The city observes Commodore Perry’s opening of Japan, six locals join the Marine Corps, eleventh anniversary of the Municipal Market, and land bought for a new Long Beach Country Club golf course.
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Long Beach
Weather Bureau
CYTY
Commodore Perry
Japan
Marine Corps
Long Beach Country Club
Public Forum Letters for Publication
Community members are advised that letters to the editor must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may edit letters for good taste or to save space while preserving the author’s meaning and intent.
Let Taxpayer Take a Peek at Park Report Presentation
A Long Beach council discussion urges simultaneous public presentation of F Elwood Allen's upcoming city beautification report. Four key stakeholders the City Council City Manager Allen organization and taxpayers deserve full access. The Women's Council proposes a concert hall session with audit and broad civic attendance.
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Wagner
F. Elwood Allen
Elwood Allen
Chambers of Commerce
Civic Committee For Public Improvements
The
Taxpayers Association
Long Beach
Women's Council For
Thurlyne Waite
Suzanne Mingus
McCarthy Hearings Critique From a Reader
Richard Ashcraft argues that McCarthy’s hearings are flawed and unproven, noting the FBI already holds many names and urging more thorough research to avoid unfounded accusations, while affirming belief in America and faith.
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McCarthy
FBI
America
Richard Ashcraft
Killdec St
Why Sales Tax on Medicine Declares McCarthy Not Rough Enough
Letters from readers criticize tax policy and political views. W P Morgan and MRS H Brown argue against taxing medicine, asserting its necessity and calling for abolition of the sales tax on medical items.
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H. Brown
Sixth St
Seal Beach
Answers from the Remote Region Q and A
A collection of Q and A items including the world’s most remote region in Sinkiang described, England stage censorship by the Lord Chamberlain noted, Lewis Carroll pseudonym reason, Civil War general bishop Leonidas Polk, and a linoleum repair remedy for a floor bubble.
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China
Bay of Bengal
England
Elizabeth
Revels
Episcopal Church
F. F.A. Leonidas Polk
West Point
Louisiana
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