Editorial on restraint to avoid water state rift in California
A Southern California united front in water policy is urged to prevent a north south split. The piece argues restraint over hasty action, urges cooperation with other regions, and calls for a constitutional amendment to fix areas of origin rights. It warns that water disputes could fuel a damaging state division and emphasizes careful, broadly acceptable reform.
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State Assembly
California
Letus
Southland
Atty
Gen. Brown
Dark houses for spearing fish spark Minnesota petition
A Congressional Record note from Anoka Sportsman's Conservation Club petitions Minnesota lawmakers to oppose dark houses used for spearing fish in territorial waters. The item jeers at Sen Neuberger of Oregon for defending squirrels on the White House lawn and questions the secrecy surrounding the issue.
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U. S. Senate
Minnesota
Len Neuberger
Oregon
White House
Congressional Record
The
Anoka Sportsman's Conservation Club
House of Representatives
Senate
Sen. Neuberger
Menon Seen as Ally in Red China Talks
The piece portrays Krishna Menon as a pivotal ally of the Communists roaming the free world, alleging he engineered Indochina concessions at Geneva, influences Nehru, and moves between London, Moscow, and Washington. It warns his talks with Chou En-lai could pressure the United States, risk a new Munich or sell-out, and challenge Eisenhower’s stance on Formosa.
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Paris
Krishna Menon
Peiping
Chou En-jai
United States
Formosa
America
Menon
Free World
Indochina
Geneva
India
Jawsharlal Nehru
New Yor
State Department
Washington
Chou En-lai
Britain
Red China
United Nations
Eden
Far East
Olane
Krishna Menen
Eisenhower
Munich
Meron
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
Fallout and Salvation Army Q A in Holifax Columns
Readers submitted questions on fallout from nuclear tests and on The Salvation Army. Fallout is dust and debris lifted into the blast cloud with radioactive particles contaminating contact. The Army operates as a disciplined quasi military organization with 253,000 members under 5,000 officers since 1878.
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Earth
Salvation Army
W. A
Christian Mission
Why Discouraged Why Do We Get Discouraged
A reflective poem contemplates daily life as a calendar of sameness. It notes repeated disappointments and joys, laughter and tears, and creeping fear, but urges perseverance through faith and eternal hope. The piece ends by affirming that belief in God sustains purpose and courage.
Congress Sleuths Probe Big Hamburger Mystery
Virginia Kelly reports on a political huff over the Navy hamburger supply. Congressmen Dawson and Hebert announce hearings into Hoover Commission claims of excess stock. Navy Secretary Thomas counters with figures. the dispute centers on how long canned provisions would last under mobilization while noting different monthy consumption claims.
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U. S
Luxembourg
Perle Metza
Japan
Honolulu
Hawaii
Far East
Navy
House
Government Operations Subcommittee
William Dawson
D-Il
Hoover Commission
Hebert
D-Lal
Armed Services Subcommittee
Thomas
Drr. Thomas
Public Forum Letters for Publication
Public forum letters must not exceed fifty words and carry bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited in the interest of taste or to save space.
Neighborly Love vs Socialism Opinion Letter
PRESS-TELEGRAM readers debate socialism and social justice, arguing God’s law should shape laws to protect public welfare and aid the poor, while criticizing monopolies and the role of government in the economy. The letter cites Sen Kerr and Monopolies with figures on gas profits and consumer impact. James E Pink signs the missive from 432 F. 16th St.
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U. S
Mervin D. Ranagan
W. Broadway
Sen. Kerr
Okthema
Brage
James E. Pink
16Th St
Answers Bragg on Gas Price Fixing
A PRESS-TELEGRAM piece argues Mr H W Bragg rebuts Marquis Childs on gas price fixing. It recounts a transmitter's control of western Kansas Iowa and Dakota gas sales and a pattern of rate increases justified as higher costs but benefiting from monopoly leverage and large consumer impact.
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H. W. Bragg
Marquis Childs
Childs
Kansas
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Bao Dai Symbol of French Blundering in Indochina
James Marlow argues Bao Dai epitomizes French failure to adapt in Indochina as Vietnam fights for independence. He traces French missteps after World War II, Bao Dai’s pliant role, US backing for Ngo Dinh Diem, and a civil war with the Binh Xuyen. The piece questions US ability to salvage South Vietnam while France hinders progress.
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Ho Chi Minh
Bao Dai
Annam
France
United States
South Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Nan
Binh Xuyen
Viet Nam
French Riviera
Diem
Just Folks Poem Excerpt By E A Guest
A brief verse celebrates speed and pride in a car and driver. The speaker invites a stranger to race but declines pursuit, expressing contentment to clear the way and hope the other reaches home safely for dinner. The tone is confident and playful about horsepower and speed.
Long Beach brake check reveals faulty brakes in 20% of cars
Ten years ago in Long Beach police tested vehicles and found one fifth had faulty brakes. Twenty years ago a DCF passenger liner was in development at Douglas. Two hundred thousand feet of Pier A land was being surfaced for scrap iron shipments to the Orient. Thirty years ago an airplane dropped tickets at Harbor Industries Exposition. The city averaged 60 tons of garbage collected daily.
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Douglas
W. Ocean Bivd
Cooking School Praised At Long Beach Event
Mrs G F Hale of Santa Monica reports attending a cooking school in Long Beach last week. She praises the event as the best she has seen, noting a fashion show organ special and other entertainment. Miss Hogan and her assistants are commended.
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od-ThionuRam
Long Beach
Briefs From Sea and Screened Laughs In A Laughing World
Quirky bits range from a rainbow pot of gold funding a prospecting outfit to hunting for uranhyn. Vetted asides touch on ballpark chatter, damaged sashes blamed on kids, Nixon’s Ashing trip questions, heating without fuel, a town with a sports car club but no library, a heroic pigeon citation, and the paradox of knowledge from eyes.
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Uranhyn
Holdings of The Press Telegram Offices Listed
Publisher and staff credits for The Press Telegram appear with office locations in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul San Francisco and Salt Lake City. Advertising representation is handled by Ridder Johns Inc and Metropolitan Group with offices at prominent buildings across major cities.
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Wrigley
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Penobscot
Minneapolis
Foshsy Tower
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