Arizona Project Still Alive Despite Talk of Dropping It
Phoenix report says sponsors have not abandoned the Central Arizona Project despite talk of dropping it. Legislature may fund a 125000 aerial survey of land near the Colorado River to assess irrigation viability. Arizona hopes for dual riverwater approaches while California opposes high costs and seeks cost sharing and a Supreme Court river-right adjudication.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Steve
Phoenix Gazette
Colorado
Arizona Group
Central Valley
Congress
Howard J. Smith
Central Arizona Project Association
Phoenix Dispatch
Stalin
Afblil
United States Senate
House
Senate
House Committee
John Murdock
California
Supreme Court of
Consolation for Storms Casualties and Drought Outlook
The piece cites Interior Secretary Oscar Chapman noting the Southwest drought as among the eight severest since the 13th century. Southern California has seen rain improve conditions, with Long Beach totaling over 17 inches for the season, but experts warn drought requires multiple above normal years to end. Relays were canceled and damage occurred, though less than in January. overall weather remains volatile and newsworthy.
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Long Beach
Oscar Chapman
Interior Department
Chapman
California
Drouth
Marguis Childs on Primary Politics and Oregon Entry
Washington writer critiques the chaotic Democratic primary scene. McKinney’s Florida trip after shuttle diplomacy. Kefauver’s New Hampshire win pressures Truman. Oregon entry for Stevenson reveals miscoordination at Washington HQ. Stevenson bound to keep name on ballot despite confusion.
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Frank McKinney
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Gen. McKinney
New Hampshire
Florida
Bost
Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Oregon
Stevenson
Ilinois
Washington
Ate
Frumran
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Coonskin Cop
Monroe
Sweetland
Gon
Pelor
Naval officer to Madrid retirement plan amid inflation
Retired USN officer Hillyer Hoolex Giang outlines a Madrid living option for inflation weary Americans. For about 5200 a month a person can live well, with food cheap and plentiful, transport affordable, and daily expenses including hotels and meals explained. Adm. Gearing notes Americans see no outward signs of a Spanish state while praising courtesy and charm.
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Didm
Hillyer
Hoolex Giang
USN
Fretired
Majch
Sain
Agia
Gearing
Navy Cross
U. S
Madrid
Tmeantle
Sane & Lass
Czechs Purge Deepens As Communist Power Surges
Newsom reports on a sweeping Czech party purge within Czechoslovakia affecting high officers and officials. Indications point to up to 15,000 fallen to the crackdown, including Vladimir Clementis and Rudolf Slansky, with mass trials looming after investigations and confessions.
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Lidice
Czechoslovakia
Reinhard Heydrich
Moravia
Bohemia
Schoors
United States
Czechoslovaki
Communist Party
Vladimir Clementis
Rudolf Slansky
Thoughts on harvest and Czech politics in 19th century view
The text blends biblical exhortations and aphorisms about prayer with commentary on Czech resistance to Russia. It notes Czechs as western-minded, industrious, with an efficient army and strong munitions industry, particularly Skoda, implying potential political maturity and resistance to Russian influence.
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Europe
Skoda
Russia
Eisenhower Moves Toward Relief From NATO Command
Walter Lippmann argues the New Hampshire landslide makes Eisenhower a declared presidential candidate and compels a relief from active duty. Truman’s stance and NATO interests are weighed as the President must arrange a smooth transition while preventing party or national division. He cautions against a military adventurer entering politics and urges unity to defend free institutions.
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New Hammshire
Elsinhower
New Hampshire
Gen
Eisenhower
Truman
Gen. Eisenhhower
NATO
Taft
Republic
Just Folks: Girl Scout Cookies Drive Experience
An elderly reader recalls supporting a Girl Scout cookie sale by buying three boxes for a dollar and fifty, receiving a trophy offer for top buyer. He cherishes the sight of girls in uniform and admits indulging in the cookies, hoping to endure the next nationwide drive.
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Girl Scout Coortes T
Gh Scouts of the Nation
Bazaar theme and club news from Long Beach
Long Beach notes recall past events with Bundles for Bluejackets bazaar at Villa Riviera and new Family Welfare Association president Will H. Winston. Earlier items mention a servicemen group with 100 members, kite flying at Virginia Hotel, and a Christian Endeavor convention trip by city youth.
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Villa Riviera
Will H. Winston
Family Welfare Association
Long Beach
Hollywood
Christian Endeavor
Chery Bel
Anahelm St
Letter to Utilities Commission Opposes Telecommunication Rate Hike
A letter from A V Aldrich and a second by O E Gaylord protests Intel Telephone Co. rate increases. They urge the Long Beach Utilities Commission to shield the public from higher operating costs and inflated profits, noting varied income brackets and the need for fair wages amid inflation.
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Utilities Commission
Intel Telephone Co., Ltd
Long Beach
A.V. Aldrich
Ocean Blvd
Democrat Won't Do It Again
Letter from Huntington Beach criticizes Truman era foreign policy and wartime decisions. The writer argues against sending U S troops without Congress and laments high taxes and mink coats while urging voters to reconsider the Democratic stance.
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Truman
Sun
Key West
Fla
New Hampshire
Alaska
Korea
U. S
Congress
Florida
Offers Rebuttal to Incentive Editorial in Press Telegram
A longtime union member counters a recent Press Telegram editorial alleging unions oppose profits. He asserts his 46 years in organized labor and argues that certain members spread disruption, not oppose the profit system, citing behavior of two so called "card carriers."
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O. E. Gaylord
Locust Ave
United States
Press-Telegram
Hoth
Organized Labor
Css
Caion
Ppe
Sen Soaper Talks on Hunger and Politics
The speaker mocks Hollywood pretensions and preprimary campaigning while reflecting on human hunger and fiscal ruin. He notes a washed up fighter settling tax issues and questions the sobriety of a famous British mathematician, contrasting real and perceived wisdom of financial wizards in government.
Shrewd Spending Signals in Purchasing Behavior
The text contrasts shoppers by appearance and demeanor to infer financial habits. A wary, conservative buyer with a low reserve or empty bank balance appears prudent, while a calm, price-aware person who hesitates after considering cost is likely better off and prompt with payments. The piece notes visible spending cues reveal thrift versus spendthrift tendencies.
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Virginia Kelly
Spain
Phil
Newsom
Biatthew
Leopold Schefer
Walter Lippmann
E. A. Guest
Virginia
Morray
Tverest
Moscow
Ste
Stelin
Gereig, AE
D. S. Rhea
Huntington Beach
Sen. Soaper
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Matcalfe
George Clark
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