Editorial on McCarthy Army hearings and public mood
The piece notes that early hopes for meaningful conclusions from the McCarthy Army hearings have faded. It criticizes quibbling and side issues, questions the impact on national prestige, and asks readers whether any significant progress is being made and what public mood the spectacle has shaped. It cites officials and observers, urging reflection on accountability and tone.
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United States
Sehine
Geneva
Indochina
Army
Asia
Laurilles
Mundt
Langard
Prop 2 targets city councilredistricting in Long Beach
Lakewood annexations added about 45 000 people to Long Beach pushing councils to uneven sizes, with no district reaching 10 000 residents needed for redistricting. Prop 2 would let the City Council order population surveys and redraw into nine roughly equal districts when unequal, maintaining near equality between redistributions and updating every few years.
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Lakewood
Long Beach
Price supports and war surplus notes in 1952 policy
The piece discusses section 608 FHA profits labeled windfall from housing developments funded by government guarantees, with estimated profits of 63 million across 1149 projects and potential tax outcomes. It also covers dairy price supports as a tool to offset other programs, and a Korea ammunition shortage scandle involving shell casings, stockpiling, and a miscommunication at a port leading to seized steel casings.
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Washington
S & Government
Federal Housing Administration
Con- FBI
O'S
U. S
Envernment
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Congress
Cine
U.S
Wilson
Sovea
Long Beach Echoes of Home and Sports Milestones
A reflection on home and happiness versus hardship contrasts with past local sports memory. Ten years ago tackle stores buzzed about a barracuda, twenty years ago efforts for recovery appeared, thirty years ago Morley Drury trained with USC at the Coliseum as Long Beach teams competed in Recreation Committee baseball.
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Balboa
Newport
Morley Drury
Long Beach High
USC
No Friend for Sale Portraits by Metcalfe
A reflective poem argues money cannot purchase true friendship or loyalty. It contrasts wealth with intangible bonds, noting honesty and faithfulness endure beyond riches and status. The piece suggests friendship remains priceless despite attempts to buy influence or affection.
Fair Chance of Mending Breach at Geneva Conference
David Lawrence argues for allied unity between Great Britain and the United States at Geneva. He asserts the Dulles plan for Southeast Asia remains a valid, vital path toward collective security, urging Congress and public opinion to support decisive, unified action to deter aggression in Indochina.
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Great Britain
United States
Tne Mindy
Washington
United Action
Stevey Failles
London
Serres Dary Dulles
Sonmors
Dulles
Ceylon
Southeast Asia
Mr. Dulles
America
Congress
Korea
Japan
Philippines
Dien Bien Phu
Jock
Indochina
Asia
Todey
Paris
Actics
Testimony Sparks Debate At Army McCarthy Hearing
The hearing filled with sharp exchanges as Senators Potter Dirksen and McCarthy weighed how many witnesses to hear. Army counsel Joseph Welch argued to include Roy Cohn and Francis Carr, while questions about limiting testimony reflected procedural tensions amid the rapid questioning atmosphere.
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Sen. Potter
R.mich
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McCarthy
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Aenevis
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Army
Stevens
Sen
Rwisty
Joseph Welch
Roy Cohn
Francis Carr
Senate Hearings Parade Among Quips And Speeches
A collection of remarks from senators including Symington Jackson and Potter during a long hearing. Rae Jenkins, committee counsel, praised by staff as the expositional backbone while critics note emotional undercurrents challenging reason.
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D-Ma
Symington
Sen. Jackson
de Wasa
Potter
Ray Jenkins
Tennessee
Public Forum Letters Edited for Taste and Space
A public forum notice announces that letters to the editor must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. The policy allows editing for good taste or to save space, emphasizing authentic community input within a concise format.
Murrow and McCarthy Debate Sparks Forum Reply
In response to Arthur E. Macartney we point out Murrow challenged McCarthy’s methods not his aims. Murrow’s supporters included prominent figures beyond Russia, backing summer sessions. McCarthy’s critique is lively but his methods appear questionable. Go Rimble 250 Fay Ave.
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Poet Este
Arthur E. Macartney
Murrow-McCarthy
Russia
Sen. McCarthy
Murrow
Ibeur
H Bomb Tests Debate Sparks Public Forum Letter
Felix Meza of 1832 Pacific Ave urges maintaining H bomb tests to outpace Communist Russia. He supports further Pacific experiments despite Mrs. E. Dawson describing concerns, aligning with David Lawrence as proponent.
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Felix Meza
Pacific Ave
That Stuff's for the Birds PR ESS-TELEGRAM
In a letter reply Mr Herrmann critiques military training harshly. Cadres mismanage basic drills and field exercises while troops face petty harassments from rules and gear loads. The writer notes seven percent in actual combat in Korea and argues for reform of absurd regulations.
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Ess-Telegram
Army
Korea
Tom
Untitled note from Duane R Robinson at 1895 Cedar Ave
A personal message from Duane R. Robinson at 1895 Cedar Avenue expressing a shared sentiment with others who feel the same. The note stands as a brief public feeling or statement.
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Duane R. Robinson
Cedar Ave
Wartime Marine Letters From Korea Rough Training Reflections
A reader share from a former marine, T. Miller of Campton, writes about the grit of Marine boot camp and combat duty in Korea. He defends toughness, recalls mail call, and asserts pride in being American and in having served.
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Mr. Wallace
Korea
Almerica
Tsay
Tam
We. T. Miller
Campton
Honesty Still Practiced Restores Faith in People
A reader from 825 Gladys Ave recounts two shopping trips with a six child family. She misplaced a purse containing money and valuable papers, and a friend found it. The manager returned the purse after proper identification, restoring her faith in honesty while reflecting on global experiences.
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Vm Press
Japan
Walter O'Hara
Gladys Ave
McCarthy Controversy Over Army Photo Ops Aims at Budget Cuts
Letter from F. B. Spitzer of Seal Beach alleges McCarthy sought to place a private in the Army on a pedestal to pose with senior officers. The correspondent says Army officials lack duties while McCarthy faces dwindling prospects and cuts in the budget across departments.
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Washington
McCarthy
Army
Press-Celeoram Ridder and Hines Editorial Contacts
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at the Ridder offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and Detroit agencies. Harold Hines and Samuel Cy are listed with editors Malcolm Epsey and H F Burmester and Washington News Bureau.
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