Editorial on tidelands oil lobbying and special interests
The piece argues the claim that federal tidelands legislation is a sell-out to oil companies is flawed. It notes oil lobbies supported both sides at times, cites 1953 Senate Interior hearings, and stresses industry lobbying is a political reality regardless of which party governs.
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Tidelands
Tidelands Oil
Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Clayton L. Orn
Ohio Oil Company
Houston, ‘Tex
Oil Company
Gulf
Orn
Sen. Holland
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Sen. Anderson
Anderson
Holland
Florida
Eisenhower
Mona Lisa and the upside down world of art
A satirical piece notes how old masters convey meaning in their work and contrasts with modern art. It discusses Miss Anna P Baker of Cleveland who won a Chicago prize with High Frequency Ping, a piece she prefers upside down, and explains how her signature appears inverted when she considers right side up. It ends with a Scrabble reference.
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Anna P. Baker
Cleveland
Miss Baker
Chicago Art Institute
Public Forum Urges Airport Advisory Committee
ED JONES of the Airport Boosters Assn urges Long Beach to form an airport advisory committee to plan the airport’s future. The panel would study five to nine aviation experts to address facilities, terminals, zoning, runways, and integration with air rail and highway systems.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
ED Jones
Psalm and Poem Echoes in Early Prayer Text
A fragmentary literary collage includes Psalms 10431 sentiment praising God’s greatness and a quotation asserting harmony in the world. It blends biblical cadence with a line from a poem or devotional. The tone reflects reverent worship and hopeful assurance in divinity.
New Hampshire Primary Reveals Voter Disdain for Halfhearted Strategy
In New Hampshire the electorate shows little appetite for half in half out tactics. Kefauver and Stevenson gain from Stevenson’s absence, while Nixon write ins surprise, signaling GOP right wing sympathy. Eisenhower’s camp keeps Nixon in play but cautious until the convention.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Adlai Stevenson
Sen. Estes Kefanger
Eiserhower
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Kefauver-Stevenson
Untitled Press Telegram Motive Unknown
Fragmentary telegram mentions Herman H Ridder publisher Harold Hinen Aset and Samuel Cameron manager, unclear context or action.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hinen
Aset
Samuel
Cameron
Eni
Where are the robin and the daffodil this spring
In this reflective note E A Guest Laggard laments the delayed signs of spring. He says he has seen no robins or blooming daffodils despite watching daily, while noting the White House receives much mail and that only Bulganin and young girls get quick replies.
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White House
Bulganin
Long Beach Builds Sanctuary and Church Tower
Long Beach opens sanctuary and church tower at Bay Shore Community Congregational Church for public worship. Six airline representatives confer at Municipal Airport. Pursed seiner Satrania runs aground at Daisy Ave beach, five rescued by fishermen. County seat status eyed for branch office in Los Angeles County. State Street area may see oil drilling as recreation park alternative. City Council moves to purchase municipal bus system.
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Bay Shore Community
Satrania
Daisy Ave
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Board of Supervisors
St Loma Ave
Recreation Park
H. §. Callahan
Portraits by Metcalfe Easter Seal Appeal
A nostalgic appeal urges support for Easter Seals to aid crippled children who cannot run or take part in activities. It encourages buying seals to light a hopeful lamp and help boys and girls regain mobility, promising gratitude and blessings in return.
Nixon Renomination Backed by Eisenhower After NH Support
In Washington, Eisenhower publicly endorses Nixon as his running mate, citing trust and readiness to assume the presidency if needed. The New Hampshire primary demonstrated strong voter confidence in Nixon, with thousands writing in his name, signaling broad support within the Republican base and a desire to maintain the 1952 ticket. The President’s backing frames the vice presidency as settled, while Democrats face an uphill fight over policy and leadership.
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Washington
Nixon
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Sen. Kefauver
America
Mr. Nixon
Waite House
Truman
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