The Price of Leadership in Global Economics
An editorial argues the United States bears the bulk of defense costs while allies cut taxes or delay European defense funding. It warns that continued American leadership requires proportionate allied contributions, criticizing Western Europe and other regions for apathy despite global Communist threats and heavy U.S. aid.
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U. S
Britain
Canada
United States
Western
Europe
Industrious Youth Face City Law On Lawn Mowing
Long Beach residents react strongly to a city ordinance that bans paid lawn mowing with personal equipment without a $20 annual license. Letters urge revisions to allow youth earners, with the City Council directing its ordinance committee to consider exceptions. Public sentiment and council sympathy push for a rapid, workable amendment to avoid hindering juvenile enterprise.
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Long Beach
Mountains as defense collapse in Indo China tale
Joseph and Stewart Alsop assess the Ferguson doctrine on mountains, noting how Laos and Indo-Chinese fronts reveal their unreliability. The piece recalls Ferguson’s Burma dialogue with Duff Cooper and Chennault, then contrasts with a Bangkok ex-prime minister who dryly says, “We cave in,” if communism wins nearby.
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Indo-China
Mr. Ferguson
Laos
Joseraa
Toungoo
Burma
Pearl Harbor
C. L. Chennault
Flying Tigers
War Cabinet
Far East
Duchy of Lancaster
Duff Cooper
Gen. Chennault
Ferguson
Dier
Pritedier
Kunming
China
South East Asia
Bangkok
Indo- China
Senator Soaper Comments On Filibusters And Tradeoffs
Senator Soaper discusses filibusters likening them to the word ain't noting there is little alternative. Writer quips about car tire life while a colleague jokes about trading days and finances. A salute to Jose Ferrer for his Moulin Rouge performance as a rare star to lead a film in his time.
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Jose Ferrer
al Jolson
Defense Reorganization Plan Raises Congress Concerns
Law makers in both houses express unease over a Defense Department reorganization plan that would boost the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman’s power. Critics call it a move toward a Prussian style staff, while procedural questions about amending the National Security Act spark further debate. Rep. Short plans hearings. Senate scrutiny via Government Operations committees questions constitutional method.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Lawrence
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Senate
Joint Chiefs
Gen. Bradley
Dewey Short
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Elections critical for Republicans in 1954
Bruce Biossat argues the 1954 congressional elections are pivotal for the GOP. Senate 48 47 with Morse independent. House 221 210 with three vacancies. Democrats could gain control if GOP loses seats, especially in Illinois South Carolina Kentucky districts. Eisenhower’s popularity may influence results, but proof of lawmakers earning his aid is unclear.
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Senate
Sen. Morse
Illinois
South Carolina
Kentucky
GOP
House
Virginia
North Carolina
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Louis Hean
House Democrats
IEE
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Leonard W. Hall
Those Amateur Pros Fail To Master The Slice
Those amateur pros never mastered the rough going slice. My golf game was spoiled by free advice from volunteer teachers I played with. They never agreed how the shot should be made. Now I say with ease the President's golf seems no better than mine.
Long Beach reminiscence and local history notes
A nostalgic piece recalls a presidential caution against taking free golf advice and contrasts it with local Long Beach memories. It covers ten, twenty, and thirty years of regional events including hotel transfers, engineering college gatherings, breakwater work, a beach district church convention, and a knee injury affecting Long Beach athletes. An 11-year Jefferson study is mentioned with humorous framing.
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Stork
Long Beach
Kennebec
Pacific Ave
Constance Hotel Co
Pasadena
San Pedro
Public Forum Letters on lawnwork laws draw mixed views
A collection of letters from Long Beach readers criticizes licensing rules that prohibit youths from mowing lawns for money. Contributors urge exemptions for small, lawful earners and cite personal anecdotes about industry, education, and public space usage. The forum notes editorial discussion in today’s column.
City Debate Over Public Financing Raises Free Speech Divide
A reader argues against city funding for a University of the Sea site hosting the Spit and Argue Club, claiming radicals address government, corporations, and religion publicly. The note notes the blurred line between private home discussion and public platform speech, citing Pershing Square gatherings with two speakers.
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University By the Sea
Pershing Square
Why Do We Listen A Reflective Verse on Gossip
A reflective poem questions why people swallow rumors and condemn others without understanding. It argues for patience, self-critique, and giving others a second chance, urging readers to slow down and reassess judgments.
Front Line Contrast From Korea Letter Home
PFC William Turnbeay writes from Korea about life on the front lines vs. home life in the states. He notes a lack of luxuries, mentions receiving a few letters, and requests more mail and pen pals. He provides his unit and APO mailing address for correspondence.
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Korea
States
William Turnbeay
U.S
APO 7
San Francisco
Questions Answers in CWO Top Non Com Army Rank
A Long Beach reader asks how high a drafted or enlisted man can rise without officer training. The answer: Chief Warrant Officer is the highest noncommissioned rank. The column covers multiple trivia Q and A items with brief factual statements on aviation history a star star.
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CWO
Publisher and editorial names from period notice
A fragmented listing shows publishers editors and advertising reps including Herman 4 Riddar Harald M Hinen Samuel C Cameron F Burmester Jeplin Epley and agency references Cresmer Woodward Metropolitan Group. The text reads as a masthead style attribution from a historical newspaper page.
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Herman 4
Riddar
Harald M. Hinen
Samuel C. Cameron
Neval Manager
Egitor F. Burmester
Jeplin Epley
Mu Executl National Representatin
Cresmer & Woodward, Inc
Metropolitan Group, Inc
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Havana Ave
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Kay
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Canal Ave
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June Stanford
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