Editorial Ballot Recommendations by The Press Telegram
The Press Telegram endorses Henry D. Lawrence for City Attorney and yes on all ballot propositions. It notes incumbents face strong opposition, urges nonincumbents be nominated in May, and marks its pre primary recommendations with explanations. The paper urges voters to go to the polls Tuesday and vote their convictions.
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Press-Telegram
Henry D. Lawrence
Raymond C. Kealer
Kealer
Press- Telegram
No Climate for Prophets of Doom in California Economy
A Department of Commerce report shows California last year posted a record income of 24.8 billion dollars with per capita wages up seven percent from the prior year. The state’s earning capacity exceeds the national average by about 20 percent, and California trails only New York in total income. It now leads in automobile ownership and has strong employment, challenging doom-laden forecasts.
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California
Department of Commerce
New York State
New York
Yes Urged on All Municipal Measures on Ballot
The Press Telegram urges voting Yes on Prop 1 to mail pamphlets with arguments. Prop 2 would require district reapportionment surveys if inequities appear. Prop 3 would place Harbor and Water Dept pay and benefits under council approval. Prop 4 gives final council budget approval for Water and Harbor.
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Lakewood
Citizens Respond To Prop 4 5 A and B on Harbor Votes
Public notices urge Yes on Prop 4 to keep city departments within the Central Purchasing Agency for purchases under 3500. Prop A seeks 360000 in tideland revenue to extend Magnolia Pier for temporary Navy landing, with salvageable costs. Prop B asks 890000 to build a new Armed Services YMCA to serve servicemen and avoid lapse of a key community service.
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Magnolia Pier
Pico St
Navy
Armed Services Ymca
Morehart
Portraits by Metcalfe Look Not to Sin
Poem advises readers to seek good knowledge while avoiding curiosity into evil, warning that delving into darkness tempts the soul. It emphasizes virtue over mystery and urges gratitude to God for His world, aiming to keep virtue as the goal.
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Metcalfe
Abuse of Power in Army McCarthy Hearings Analysis
The hearings reveal grave questions about the Senate committee s power and potential abuse of authority. They probe whether McCarthy and aides sought special treatment for Schine and used leverage to disrupt Army and executive duties. Congress must probe government operations while preserving constitutional balance.
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Indochina
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Sen. McCarthy
G. David Schine
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Booner
Hosmer Supports Medical Care Bill in Senate Move
Virginia Kelly reports that the long awaited Dependent Medical Care Bill based on Moulton Committee findings was reduced in the Senate by Armed Services Chairman Saltonstall. Hearings may be delayed weeks. the Defense Department backs the bill with Eisenhower's approval though no funds are budgeted yet. If enacted a supplemental appropriation of about 100 million dollars could be needed.
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Eisenhower
Craig Hosmer
Long Beach
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Dependents Medical Care Plan Debated by Congress
The draft describes Defense Secretary power to set emergency medical aid rules for armed forces dependents. It would cap civilian costs with a $10 first charge and up to 10 percent of total costs, include maternity care, and cover active and retired service members along with Coast Guard personnel on duty. It supports private insurance optional contracting and full use of military facilities.
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The Woman in the Garden by A Guest
A poem depicts a woman toiling in a sunlit garden with a spade and hoe to plant daisies for her children. She explains she works so beauty will be known, noting her husband's indifference to flowers and praising the woman’s quiet persistence. The verse honors women who cultivate beauty when men overlook it.
Long Beach News Fragments Highlight 1940s Local Happenings
A partially legible Long Beach page recalls Western Fire and Steel plans to build Coast Guard cutters, Camp Pendleton Marines facing Sgt Red Ruffing's Sixth Ferry Group, a six state GAR encampment arrival, and 377 teachers released to avoid permanent status. It mentions Lemon Ave paving plans and a sailor injured on the Jackrabbit Racer, plus scattered reflections on hydrogen bomb doubt and old speedometer numerals.
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Lemon Ave
11Th St
State St
Public Forum praises Long Beach Police for prompt arrest
A Long Beach Optimist letter commends the Police Department for quickly bringing justice to a recent child attacker, expressing gratitude and urging lawmakers to impose a fitting penalty. The executive board signature from Mrs. Hal A. Hunter is included.
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Long Beach
Long Beach Optimas
Hal A. Hunter
California
Army McCarthy hearings spark mixed voter letter
Irene M. Johnson of 728 Obispo Ave argues in favor of McCarthy and his investigations, saying the hearings will help root out communists in the Army and government. She contends Republicans backing McCarthy strengthen the party ahead of the next election.
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Army
Sen. McCarthy
Schine
McCarthy
Indochina
United States
Irene M. Johnson
McCarthy Hearings Spar With Army Names
A reader argues the hearings pit McCarthy against Army civilian leaders Stevens Hensel and Adams not the Army versus McCarthy. He criticizes Stevens evasiveness says McCarthy exposes Communists and laments interruptions while praising Mundt as next target.
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Army
McCarthy
Stevens
Hensel
Adams
Schine
Truman State Department
Russia
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Republican
McCarthy Deserves Applause in Army Hearings
Walter W. Strong asserts in a guest letter that McCarthy's charges expose Army officials shielding Communist sympathizers, condemns attempts to smear McCarthy and Att. Cohn over Schine, and urges officials to back McCarthy's fight against communists in government with vigorous support.
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McCarthy-Army
Army
Sen. McCarthy
Att. Cohn
David Schine
Stevens
Adams
Sen
Walter W. Strong
Garford St
Hearing Best Thing That Could Happen Editorial
Letter to the editor by Eugene Caton condemns Communist influence in the federal government and Army. He urges disclosure of officers and supports McCarthy era views, calling for removal of anyone who refuses to identify as Communist. Caton cites reformers Fulton Lewis and David Lawrence and targets Symington Lipmann and Murray.
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State Department
McCarthy
United States Army
Fulton
Lewises
David Lawrences
Symingtons
Lippmann
Murrows
Sunlight Creeping In on Army McCarthy Hearings
A letter from Syl Isaacs of 1984 Chestnut Ave urges that sunlight enter the Army McCarthy hearings to reveal McCarthy as a demagogue. The writer expresses hope that public scrutiny will benefit all Americans.
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Syl Isaacs
Chestnut Ave
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