Marina Project Would Be Major Benefit to Entire Community
The editorial urges voters to back Proposition A on Fridays ballot, arguing a Marina project would boost the local economy and provide diverse recreation. It outlines a $10 million expenditure from the tideland oil fund for a 1900-boat harbor, plus highways, parking, and landscaping, projecting a $613,000 annual gross revenue with modest operating costs and school tax gains.
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Tideland Oil Fund
Alamitos Bay
U. S. Army Engineers
Long Beach
Careful Consideration Of Korea Peace Developments Questioned
The piece notes widespread skepticism toward Red China and Russia, asking whether Mao's offer signals genuine change or is a tactic. It cites Malenkov and Gen. Clark, urging UN leaders to give the proposal only careful consideration when officially received.
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West
Russia
Mao
Red
Chou En-Lai
India
Reds
Korea
Malenkov
Mark Clark
United Nations
Call for a special White House war staff for Korea
A columnist argues Washington lacks a wartime command setup in Korea. He urges a direct, seven-general advisory staff reporting to the President, with rapid ammunition and equipment access, to accelerate decisions and support for U.S. forces in Korea amid ongoing casualties.
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United States
White House
James van Fleet
Mark Clark
Maxwell Taylor
Armed Services
Washington
Korea
Redemption through Christ’s blood in Hebrews reflections
The text discusses salvation through Christ’s blood rather than animal sacrifice. It cites Hebrews 9 12 onward and notes two effects of Christ's purchase: satisfaction freeing from misery and merit securing our happiness, emphasizing atonement and title to grace.
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Christ
Edwards
What Others Are Saying In Wartime Echoes
A compilation of quotes from figures such as Canadian labor leader David Archer and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. The remarks touch on U S aid to Britain, Churchill, and fears of a divided Europe. Also noted are statements on Manchuria bombing and a warning of rising tuberculosis figures cited by You Chan Yang.
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U. S
Britain
Eisenhower
Churchill
David Archer
United States
Europe
John Foster Dulles
Ike and Taft indispensable to each other
Walter Lippmann argues that Ike and Taft must work together for a broad bipartisan coalition. He traces long standing Republican and Democratic factional splits, notes Eisenhower’s ability to unite diverse groups, and warns that loss of Taft’s support would weaken his presidency. The piece analyzes leadership dynamics in Congress and party unity.
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Bohlen
Bryan
al Smith
Congress
Chicago
Eisenhower
Sen. Taft
Taft
Min
Republian
Isenhower
Wal Truman
iCosvrgat
New York
Hecath ‘Tribune
Symington Ambitions Hint at Presidential Bid
Missouri Democrat Stuart Symington faces mixed signals on a possible White House run. He angered Truman Democrats with criticism of the Defense Department and pledged bold reforms for minority voters in Missouri, while courting favor from Georgia Senator Richard Russell and Senate Leader Lyndon Johnson.
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Missouri
Stuart Symington
Philadelphia
Defense Department
Georgia
Richard Russell
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Sen
Russell
Symington
Air Force
Hennings
Truman
Mr. Truman
Sen. Symington
Soaper Sarcasm on Jobs and World Woes
A humorous column notes the burden of pleasing all, compares UN secretary general and boardinghouse cook, mocks Czechoslovakia’s Zapotocky ex-stonecutter, and glances at Japan’s crises, spring bets, a traffic queen fined, and rumors of Nariman divorcing Farouk for a commoner.
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United Nations
Just Folks by E A Guest reflects on human grace
Poem contrasts God given beauty with human flaws and greed. It laments easy access to historic moments via telecast and suggests humanity should use strength for nobler aims rather than regurgitated fame. The piece encourages humility and purposeful living.
Long Beach memories span POW, theater, and growth
Ten years ago Col James C Hughes was announced as a prisoner of war of Japan. He headed Poly High ROTC. Long Beach meat supply grew more liberal with limited variety. Twenty years ago benefit shows at State Theater raised funds for community gardens amid gloom. Milk prices fell two cents a quart as Charles W Paddock became Press Telegram business manager. Thirty years ago Gloria Swanson starred in My American Wife at the Palace Theater. March 1923 bank clearings reached 536,945,665.21. Compton Downey Lynwood Huntington Park Watts sought a sewage outlet to the sea.
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James C. Hughes
Poly
Long Beach
State Theater
Charles W. Paddock
Press-Telegram
Gloria Swanson
Palace Theater
Compton
Downey
Lynwood
Huntington Park
Watts
Public Forum Letters Need Signatures and Addresses
Public forum letters must include bona fide signatures and addresses and are limited to 250 words. They may be edited for taste or to adve space.
School Board Needs New Blood Says Readers
A Press Telegram letter urges voters to oust incumbents on the Board of Education who back progressive policies. Readers J A Campbell and Ethel Kane rail against current schooling and funding, calling for a return to fundamentals and warning about taxes and tidelands oil fund use.
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Washington
Board of Education
City Public Improvement Fund
Ethel V. Kane
Fourth St
Why Do They Want T H Repealed
R J Smith of Anaheim Calif argues that criticism of Taft and McCarthy stems from political motives rather than proof. He notes the T H law and McCarthy investigations remain controversial yet not debilitating, asking why repeal is pursued by critics amid ongoing debate.
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Sen
Taft
Congress
Sen. McCarthy
McCarthy
Questions on Civic Center BRIA TE Hon Trane
A Long Beach reader criticizes the Civic Center project plan and the Planning Commission for pressuring property offers or evictions. She notes wartime service by her husband and sons, protests a $10,000,000 appropriation as insufficient, and complains the sample ballot omits city tideland details.
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Civic Center
Bria
Trane
Planning Commission
Long Beach
South Seas
Hospital Corps
Philadelphia
City Tideland
Local Press-Telegram staff dashboard note
Publisher and editor credits listed with names Harold M Hines H F Burmester and others. National representatives Creamer Woodward and Metropol group appear in a terse newsroom staff line.
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H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Epsey
Creamer & Woodward, Inc
Metropeli Roup, Inc
Questions and Answers for Readers of the Press Telegram
Readers can mail questions to the Press Telegram for factual answers. Topics include whether any states have never had earthquakes, female versus male driving safety, locations of three skies senator state capitols, and length of the moon’s dark phase. Answers note possible minor tremors in some states and that women generally show better safety records in driving.
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U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
North Dakota
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Social Secretary The trusted guide for time and task
A compact ode to the social secretary as a private aide who handles mail travel calls and calendars, fields inquiries, guards time, and manages books and diaries. It extols a loyal, efficient companion who protects privacy and sustains a smooth schedule, demanding trust and affordable service.
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