Editorial Study Finds One Way Streets Benefit Businesses
A Long Beach editorial reports a DeLeuw-Cather survey backing one way streets from the Harbor Area to Alamitos Ave and Broadway to Eighth St. Sacramento’s experience shows higher traffic, faster speeds, fewer crashes, and a 26 percent sales tax rise on 16th St. Businesses on corner sites thrived, with many new firms opening. Local chambers support adoption.
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Long Beach
Midtown
Harbor
Alamitos Ave
Broadway
Eighth St
Chamber of Commerce
California Division of Highways
City of
Sacramento
16Th St
Sacramento County
We Can Have Peace With Prosperity
A Long Beach Retailers Association bulletin argues war is not essential to U S economic strength. Peace could cut the defense budget and taxes, shift funds to consumer goods, and foster steady, expansive growth under sane economic rules.
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U.S
America
Long Beach
Associated
Treasury
George Humphrey
U. S. News and World Report
German reunification dreams cloud Newsom article
South Germany faces a difficult path to unity as Moscow signals a possible four power conference while West Germany contemplates immediate food and clothing shortages. The piece weighs West German fears of rationing, refugee issues, and which state would control industry and policing after unification. It notes East German shortages, potential compensation disputes, and the risk of Soviet led security forces merging with western police.
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Moscow
Reds
Ger- Newsom
Germany
West Germany
East Germany
Soviet Zone
West
East
Korea
Soaper Sees Everest Rise Like Climbing Ancient Peak
Sen Morse faulted press for short coverage of a long speech, saying his 22 hour effort was trimmed. The column mocks grand claims and notes truth will out while propaganda lingers.
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Sen. Morse
Power Shift in JCS Plan Prompts Defense Debate
Washington sources report growing opposition to President Truman’s Defense reorganization plan. Adm. Nimitz supports it as an improvement while Thomas Finletter warns of a single service risk. Critics fear the Joint Chiefs chairman could gain unprecedented control over 200 Joint Staff officers and become a dominant military figure.
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Washington
Armed Services
Congress
Department of Defense
Cheater W. Nimitz
Naval Operations
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Thomas K. Finletter
Air Force
Army
Navy
Coollier’s
Commission
Pentagon
Joint Chiefs
Joint Staff
Secretary of Defense
United States
Gen. Bradley
Reorganization Plan Sparks Senate Debate on Military Power
A debate over a proposed military reform focuses on creating a single military chief and limiting Joint Chiefs of Staff duties. Critics warn the plan could consolidate power and invite military absolutism, urging legislative safeguards and careful scrutiny within 60 days. The discussion centers on civilian administration, expert analysts, and the balance between laws and appointed leaders.
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Ataf
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
Secretary of Defense
Congress
House
America
GOPs Patronage Problem Faces Eisenhower
Virginia Kelly notes the GOPs concern over federal appointments for the Eisenhower administration. President Eisenhower expects his cabinet to aid policies with fair treatment of career staff. Republicans warn the process is slow and want aggressive action, while civil service restrictions limit changes.
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Roosevelt Lin
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Leonard Hall
White House
Public Forum Letter Policy Summary
Public notice outlines that letters must be bona fide and addressed to the editor. Letters are limited to 2500 words and may be edited for taste or space. The item specifies acceptable format and editorial discretion for readability.
Give Kids a Break on City Mowing Licenses
Readers from Montana and Long Beach urge mercy for youths mowing lawns without licenses. They recall older times when kids earned small sums and warn against licensing that could push them toward theft or crime. The letter-writers call for practical oversight and less government overreach to help youths become productive citizens.
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Ess-Telegram
Montana
Deer Lodge
Mont
Long Beach
Limit Speed in Autos Urged to Cut Traffic Deaths
PRESS TELEGRAM argues that reducing allowed automobile speeds to 60 mph or less could greatly lower traffic fatalities and injuries. It blames manufacturers for promoting high horsepower and stresses addressing root causes, noting one in every family is affected by auto casualties and criticizing public trust.
Fartants by METCALFE My Song of Spring
Poem in lyric voice offers wishes for spring including sun shine flowers birds and fresh air. The speaker sends prayers for blessing and lighter cares and presents the song as a humble offering of heart despite modest art.
Just Folks Convalescence By E A Guest
A fragmentary verse note by E A Guest on convalescence. The speaker, praised by women for recovery, asserts patience and shouting as needed to obtain what he wants, and that neighbors are told of his improving health. The text ends abruptly with garbled punctuation and stray phrases.
Long Beach Military Baseball At Santa Ana Base Event
Ten years ago Pvt Joe DiMaggio was seen in action at Santa Ana Air Base as base teams played Long Beach Ferrying Command ball. The era mentions OPA price ceilings on hot dogs and sausage amid wartime controls and a reference to intercollegiate rowing events tied to regional cooperation with Los Angeles.
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Joe Dimaggio
Santa Ana Air Base
Long Beach
OPA
Poughkeepsie
Los Angeles
Marine Stadium
Mrs Houghton Named Assistant Director of MSA
A letter from the Secretary of State outlines Mrs Houghton’s appointment as assistant director of the Mutual Security Agency. The note says her role will focus on international affairs with broad contact across the agency’s economic aid program. It is described as a tribute to her and to women nationwide.
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Hiram Houghton
Secretary of State
United States
Houghton
Didrikson Skilled in 14 Sports
A reader quiz from the Long Beach Press Telegram notes Babe Didrikson Zaharias excelled in at least 14 sports including billiards, figure skating, rifle shooting, diving, and golf. The piece adds that golf was the toughest for her and lists unrelated trivia on living costs, mosquito bites, wedding gifts, and archival storage conditions.
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Babe” Didrikson
Fragmentary Telegram Mentions Election Figures and Groups
A garbled telegram fragment references Harman H and Harold M Hine with scattered names and groups. Mentions executive Easter rations and a representative ward, plus an unclear line about the Metropolitan Group Inc. The legible items imply political or organizational discussions but lack coherent context or complete details.
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Malcolm Epley
Qeetropelitan Group, Inc
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Bill Vaughan
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Everest
David Lawrence
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Malachi
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Saint Basil
Virginia Kelly
Gop
Public Forum
Glen D. Knodle
Meni D
Ranagan
Metcalfe
E. A. Guest
Ines
Eai
Squire F. DU Ree
Water Department
Jennie E. Pritchard
Keever Ave
Didrikson
Babery
Long Beach Press Telegram
N. W
Plasey
Bureau of Internal Revenue
T. HQ
National Archives and Records Service
Harman H. Middér
Harold M. Hine
Gamuel GC
Cameron—cenera
George Clark
Danters
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