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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1954
Page
11
An astrology snippet lists date ranges for sun signs and assigns numbers for each period. It presents a daily changing chart style with apparent instructions and a secret formula linked to birth dates, showing segments like Mar 21 to Apr 20 and Aug 22 to Sep 23 with corresponding numbers.
A columnist recalls a single Kansas City block and its wide human spectrum. Through moonlit porch memories he sketches lives from joy to tragedy, noting how nearby houses reflect universal human paths, temptations, and the faith that some find grace in their neighborhood.
In a bridge hand analysis, the author notes players may misplace cards to confuse opponents. He recalls a story of seven spades bid by a player with an ace of trumps unseen, and a playful response about misplacing spades and clubs.
In a bridge hand, East mistakes clubs for spades leading to a misplay. South wins with queen of spades and nine diamonds finesse, West overtrumps and cashes long spade winner. East earns praise for a mistaken but decisive turn that forced South’s issues later.
Excerpts show Chiang Kai-shek on peace with Communists and persuading others, a federal judge offering sentence changes to Reds, Senator Smith criticizing defense spending, and Hoover joking about depression expertise. The varied remarks reflect Cold War era tensions and political rhetoric.
A fragmentary notice notes family regret over not witnessing Uncle Tom wed a young widow as he shared his wealth, reflecting kinfolk concern about inheritance and social ties.
The speaker notes Pa prefers to hide away when ill while she seeks someone to show interest and stay nearby. She contrasts his wish for solitude with her desire for company and attention during illness.
A Long Beach Medical Association report notes 10,500 sailors were discharged from the Navy after World War I due to motion sickness. It explains how seasickness affects air crews, marines, and navigators, causes nausea and vomiting, and stems from vestibular input in the ear. The piece details symptoms, triggers, and the universal effect of rhythmic motion on the body.
A mixed article fragment discusses facial expression study results and social pension trends for widows, plus a psychologist's view on Navaho childrearing. It also advertises a booklet titled How to Improve Your Memory with a mail-order offer and price, hinting at broader human behavior topics.
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