City County Incinerator Plan Faces Joint Action
The piece argues for joint city county action on a rubbish incinerator near Long Beach, noting two approved county sites and a proposed Long Beach addition. It advocates using a 1922 bond fund, warns against costly cut and cover methods, and urges negotiations with the Board of Supervisors for a jointly financed solution while limiting burial area and protecting nearby homes.
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135Th
Arlington Sta
Glendale
Long Beach
Long Beech
Nua
Tong Beach
Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors
State Cuts Traffic Deaths in California
California reports 322 fewer traffic deaths last year despite registrations rising by 445,271. Fatalities fell from 3820 to 3496 as 3,935,095 vehicles were registered, with Sheriff Biscailuz praising police and volunteers while new Institute of Transportation studies target mechanical and human factors to further reduce deaths.
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California
Eugene W. Biscailuz
California Safety Council
Biscailuz
Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering
University of California
Robert G. Sproul
State Council
Balance of Power Should Be War Aim Not Total Subjugation
Editorial argues against total war doctrine and for limited objectives to avoid committing the United States to a bloody, unrestricted conflict with Russia. It urges clear aims, restraint, and leadership from Marshall, Eisenhower, Bradley, and MacArthur to preserve balance of power and prevent a crusade mentality.
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Russia
Napoleon
Hier
Russian Empire
Jantera
Ike
Marshall
Ike Eisenhower
Bradley
MacArthur
Wilson
Sades
Biobe
Just Folks Spring On The Way By E A Guest
The poem speaks of coming spring as winds blow and clouds part. Robins return, ice and snow recede, and grass, snowdrops, crocuses, tulips, violets, and ferns reappear. The warming sun and gentle rain promise renewal and bloom at last.
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Robins Hill
Ten Years Ago in Long Beach Highlights and Birthday Traditions
Ten years ago Long Beach units of the List Coast Artillery and U S National Guard impressed on federal inspection night. Captain J F Gamber 63rd Coast Artillery D S A presided as Maj Gen Walter P Story 40th Division inspected Company C 115th Medical Regiment U S National Guard. Joshua L Cole toasted friends on his 96th birthday. Dr J Whitcomb-Brougher delivered humorous lecture Keys and Keyholes at First Methodist Church. Attorney George M Spicer spoke to Long Beach firemen as a War Savings Society formed with Fire Chief Clarence Craw president and John R Buchanan secretary. Frank L Vanderlip president of National City Bank addressed the Chamber of Commerce banquet. When a girl keeps a fellow guessing she usually keeps him guessing.
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Long Beach
List Coast Artillery
U.S. National Guard
J. F. Gamber
63Rd Coast Artillery
D. S.A
J. Whitcombrougher
First’ Methodist Church
George M. Spicer
Clarence Craw
John R. Buchanan
Frank L. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Chamber of Commerce
Underground Red Foes May Get Aid
In Congress a plan to fund a broad program to aid democratic elements in Communist-influenced countries is discussed. The approach mirrors lend lease and suggests arming underground movements to deter Soviet aggression, aiming to prevent a broader war as Cold War tensions intensify.
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Washington
Congress
State Department
United States
Ruasig
Moscow
America
Aunt Het T Never Bought Eu O Diack Market Meat
A fragment notes a buyer warning about pork from a packer, stating the hog was killed on purpose, reflecting a cautionary view on meat sourcing and market practices.
Brief Kiss Sparks Family Tussle Over Playtime
A misinterpreted greeting between a narrator and Aunt Sue leads to a sharp rebuke about boundaries between work and leisure within a family setting. The narrator reflects on the clash of roles and affectionate display.
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Aunt Sue
Battle Over Italy's Vote Tests Red and Anti-Communist Front
DoWitt Mackenzie notes the Italian election as a pivotal test between communists and anti communists. The outcome could shape a Mediterranean base and Europe’s cold war balance as church state clash and papal statements influence Catholic voters ahead of about three weeks of decisive polling.
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Dowitt MacKenzie
Seay
Altairy Amalyat
Ainges
Europe
Pavarsia
Ant B
Chris- Han
Siege de Gasperk
Reda
Popular Front
Victoy
Meraserntia
Church of Rome
Pius
Thelia Catholica
Gardidates
Eugene Cardinal ‘Tisserant
Archdioces
Rome
The Last Straw by JM Griffit
A congressional report claims 70 percent of air force and navy aircraft are obsolete. The piece laments slow development, suggests a planeless pilot rumor, and notes speedily advancing experiments in aviation before an election year.
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Jm.griffit
Congress
Air Force
Navy
Bled
Ind
I Like to Listen to People for Company
A speaker expresses pleasure in talking with others to pass time and enjoy both wise and foolish remarks. The writer appreciates polite conversations as companionship, preferring friendly dialogue to loneliness, and desires to hear others' thoughts.
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Tim
The Only Queen I Ever Met Died on March Seventh
Billy Rose recalls meeting Josie De Mott Rob, a famed bareback rider from circus lore. Born in a circus dynasty, she rode into fame with Barnum and Bailey, survived a 15 year layoff, and returned to glory after injuries. Rose highlights her persistence, long NYC hotel routine, and central box presence at the Garden opening season.
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Josie de Matt Rob
Josie
Aut Napaty
de Mott
Diavolo
Hippodrome
Core
Tennet
Duke of Cumberland
Isle
Eircus
Dick Maney
Okay
Durante
Whiteman
Josie de Mott
Bourbon
Hapsburg
Napoleon I
Toaie
Barnum and Bailey
Tequilin
Paris
Paterson
Jouls
Charley Robinson
Robinson Brothers
Circod
Jasin
Robinson
Bailey
Barnum Circus
Circus Nation
Old Garden
Fort Worth
Madison Square Garden
Merle Evans
Jt Wan
Pat Waldo
Waldo
Pat
23Rd Street
Mexico
Edward
Eng Ind
Evi
New York
ENE
Shy Billy
Rae
Bull Avadientes
Public Forum Letters on Policy and City Dump Plans
Readers discuss U S foreign policy over 30 years and warn of a third world war while noting failures of treaties. Letters from FRANK FITZGERALD and MARTHA GODFREY urge public awareness of a proposed Long Beach city dump and critique hearing time, traffic risk, and visual impact near Carson and Pioneer.
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Press-Telegram
U. S
League of Nations
Hull
United Nations
Truman
Congress
Russia
Frank Fitzgerald
W. S2nd St
Long Beach
Alonz Carson St
Long Brach City
Martha Godfrey
Pioneer Blvd
Artesia
Carson
Pioneer
Carson Ave
Seat
Albert
Eggleston
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Orange Ave
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