Should We Compel Voting In A Democratic Society
A Long Beach editorial argues voting should remain voluntary despite low turnout at the city primary. It questions mandatory fines like Switzerland and warns compulsion may not ensure informed choices. The piece praises Get Out The Vote drives but favors participation from genuinely interested citizens.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Long Beach Hosts National Highway 6 Meeting
The National Highway 6 Association holds a meeting in Long Beach highlighting the city's status as the western terminus of U S Highway 6 from Provincetown Massachusetts to the Pacific and its designation as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The city seeks benefits from travel promotion efforts and supports making U S 6 the best known and best traveled highway in the United States.
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Provincetown
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Cape Cod
American Ave
Pacific Coast Hwy
Atlantic Ave
Long Beach
United States
Move to U N action on Indochina may be required
The United Nations may order military steps by the United States and allied governments to stop Communist aggression in Indochina. A UN move would be separate from the long range Southeast Asia security treaty and could bolster near term UN efforts.
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U. N
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America
Laos
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Thas
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Security Council
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United Nations General Assembly
President must defend rights to end televised Army hearing brawl
Walter Lippmann argues a constitutional crisis grips Capitol hearings on McCarthy and the Army. He urges President Eisenhower to seize back prerogatives, boycott McCarthy, and restore balance, warning that failing to act deepens national shame and undermines executive authority.
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Sameone
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Armed Services
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Palm Springs
Science Briefe on Global Sex Ratios
The notice states that Australia New Zealand the Union of South Africa India Pakistan and the Philippine Islands are the remaining regions where males outnumber females. It frames the data as a worldwide demographic observation and mentions these regions as sole exceptions.
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Australia
New Zealand
Union of South Africa
India
Pakistan
Philippine Islands
Ridder and Hinea Advertise National Group Offices
Publisher Harman H Ridder and Harold M Hinea are listed with Samuel Camaron Ganl Manager in the Washington News Bureau. Ridder-Johns Inc maintains offices at New York Chicago Detroit and other buildings including Foxhay Tower Mingespotia 1308. Metropolitan Group Advertising Representativar Matropolitan Group is noted.
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Detroit
Penobscot
Mingespotia
Foxhay Tower
Thase
Cemle Advertising Representativar Matropolitan Group
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Sen Soaper Says Picks Bad Luck In Bets And Loans
A colleague frets over wagering losses in the Berby and misjudged credit needs at the bank choosing the wrong vice president. The remarks come from Sen Soaper in Bill Vaughan’s column.
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Soaper
Bill Vaughan
Berby
Senators McClellan and Welch Captivate Washington Press
Reporters admire Senator McClellan and Army Counsel Joseph Welch as old fashioned, plain gentlemen. McClellan's prophetic gaze unnerves witnesses while Welch's wit and courtesy charm the press, with Welch seen as humble and universally respectful in Washington hearings.
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Welch
George Apley
Pickwick Papers
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Counsel Jenkins
Just Folks by E A Guest
A short verse celebrating human cheer and communal joy. The poem reflects on smiles as a divine tool to share happiness with neighbors. It emphasizes lightheartedness in daily life and the moral value of spreading mirth through simple acts of kindness.
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Earth
Long Beach Chronicle Snippets Span Decades
Ten years ago Bud McKee agreed to coach St Anthony High footballers. Rainbow Pier sighted again after blackout. Twenty years ago gasoline prices rose. Waterfront strike slowed newsprint. Grunian off schedule. Thirty years ago motorists urged to heed laws. Gloria Swanson appeared at the Palace in A Society Scandal. Long Beach Choral Oratorio Society announced its last concert. Today’s second graders in the vaccine drive may be youngest to bear arms for country.
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St. Anthony High
Rainbow Pier
Pearl Harbor
Grunian
Gloria Swanson
Long Beach
Public Forum Letters and Signatures Guidance
Readers are advised that public letters must include bona fide signatures and addresses and be edited only for taste or to avoid offensive content. Submissions should not exceed 280 words and the publication may condense or edit while preserving the author’s identified name and location.
Don't Count Tax Chicks Until Hatched
A PRESS-TELEGRAM opinion cites President Eisenhower proposing wide tax changes to revise the federal structure since 1875. The House Bill H.R. 300 seeks relief from double taxation on dividends, opposed by Democratic Senators favoring higher personal exemptions. ARTHUR E. McCARTNEY, 28549 Granada Ave., comments.
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Eisenhower
House
Senate Finance Committee
Arthur E. McCartney
Granada Ave
Will Keep Serving Long Beach Councilman Max Livoni Statement
The public vote shows the community supports continued service by councilman Max Livoni. He thanks friends and supporters, pledges to serve the city in other fields, and to back causes benefiting Long Beach.
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America
Long Beach
Max Livoni
Thank You Voters For Their Confidence In Me
A brief candidate note thanks voters for support shown by casting ballots and affirms commitment to city issues and accountable leadership. The message expresses appreciation and a pledge to continue addressing citizens’ priorities in the city.
Portraits by Metcalfe We Keep Our Vows
The verse speaks of marriage vows kept through hard times and calm seas. It reflects on enduring faith, loyalty, and unity as the couple prays and remains together despite tempers and weather. The piece centers on commitment and mutual support in a shared life.
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Goff
Ahern Voices Gratitude After Victory Promises City Support
D Patrick Ahern thanks voters after electoral win and pledges to keep campaign promises, signaling a focus on city government as a key factor in his victory. He notes his pledge to serve residents and safeguard public interests.
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D. Patrick Ahern
Renee Ave
Oldest U S business firm the Perot Malting Co Philadelphia 1687
A Philadelphia firm the Perot Malting Co dates from 1687 and is said to be the oldest business in the United States. Now run by ninth generation descendants, it stands near its original site as of 1954. The Q&A covers varied topics from Braille to constitutional tax origin and historic facts.
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Perot Malting Co
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