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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1954

Page

10

Editorial endorses Kuchel for U S Senate in California

Readers meet Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel at a reception and learn why editors praise his independence integrity and experience. The Sacramento Bee and The Press Telegram endorse Kuchel noting his liberal stance on human issues conservative on economics and strong support for Eisenhower. Californians urged to reelect Kuchel to the U S Senate.

U. S Thomas Kuchel Municipal Auditorium Kuchel Congress Dennis Chavez New Mexico The Sacramento Bee Adlai Stevenson Sacramento Ment the Bee Kuche Bee Thomas H. Kuchel United States Senate Press-Telegram Eisenhower California U. S. Senate

Eisenhower Testimony Rule Draws Fire From McCarthy

The president's order barring testimony about a top administration conference on Army-McCarthy talks draws sharp criticism from Senator McCarthy who says it creates an iron curtain between the committee and relevant facts. The White House defends the move as ensuring hearings stay on their topic of Army pressure on Pvt. Schine. Eisenhower cites historical precedents and asserts the conference details are not pertinent to the central issues.

Eisenhower McCarthy Sen. McCarthy Washington Press Corps White House Mary Jane MicCaffree McCaffree Washington Henry Wallace Henry Son Asia U. S Wallace Capitol Richard M. Nixon House Senate Joe Martin Martin

Gentlemen on the Hill War ren Truman Birthday Scene

Prime support in Washington appears as Chief Justice Earl Warren visits Truman for his 70th birthday. The gesture mirrors past courtesy, with Warren recalling Truman’s hospitable lunch welcome in San Francisco. Also noted are fashion questions, milk policy jokes, and Capitol tour anecdotes from Nixon and Martin.

Washington Supreme Court Earl Warren Harry Truman Truman San Francisco Warren United States California Boos

Sen Soaper Says Reflects on Seasons and TV Plans

In a nostalgic column, Sen Soaper remarks on changing times from grippe and zinnias to new diseases and flowers, notes Betty Hutton’s fall TV program boosting Uyerfest viewing, and mulls over public opinions on prune whip and McCarthy amid a garbled, hometown-style mix of thoughts.

Grippe Zinnias Betty. Hutton

Task of Ending Segregation Will Add to Crisis in U S Education

In the aftermath of the Civil War amendments to prohibit slavery and ensure equal protection laid the groundwork for desegregation. The 1896 Plessy decision justified separate but equal facilities, delaying true educational equality. Lipmann argues ending segregation will demand vast, costly reforms as schools remain unequal decades later and the nation braces for a major reallocation of educational resources.

U.S Congress United States Supreme Court Plessy Owen J. Roberts Census Bureau

Portraits by METCALFE A childhood view of change and faith

The author reflects on small memories fading as material progress shrinks the world. Nostalgia for childhood days collides with modern life marked by airplanes and radio. The piece ends with a prayer for guidance, affirming belief in God as master over all.

God

Just Folks by E A Guest Universal Beauty

Poem fragment notes beauty wandering through hills and fields, glimpsed by Jane and artists, with daisies and stars highlighting simple pleasures. The piece hints at beauty’s reach beyond sordid life and the joy it brings to the world.

Long Beach Echoes Past Conflicts and Local Incidents

Ten years ago Alaska and the Aleutians defense warned. Father Bernard Hutcard spoke to a local audience. Twenty years back Ocean fishing drew anglers. a collision at Broadway and Molina injured three. Also noted: six-volt batteries sold at Western Auto for 2.65 and plans to improve Alamitos Bay with a new ocean entrance.

Alaska Aleutians Bernard Hutcard Broadway Molina Ave Western Auto Alamitos Bay

Public Forum on Voter Registration Fee Proposal

In the Press Telegram editorial and the public letter by John M Relly, 1875 Cata Ave, a plan to charge a $2 registration fee and require voting to stay on the rolls is proposed to cut election costs and improve voter quality. The author argues this would deter nonvoters, encourage issue engagement, and fund polling operations.

John M. Relly Cata Ave

Underground Parking Urged For Oceanfront Beaches

Public editor argues for underground parking to protect beaches and shoreline from unsightly lots. Cites Luna Chicago plan for 2359 spaces at 7 million dollars. LA Pershing Square already underground. Local resident Williams at 53546 Atlantic Ave urges saving Rainbow Lagoon from parking encroachment.

Luna Chicago Los Angeles Pershing Square Long Beach Rainbow Lagoon

Ridder and Partners Advertising Directory Listing

Press staff and advertising executives listed for Ridder-Johns Inc and associated offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco with current office addresses and staff roles including publisher assistant to publisher executive editor and building representatives for national advertising.

Ridder-Johns, Inc Pitihes New York 50Th St Chicago Wegies Detroit Wee Penobscot

Reader Praises Rose Pores Sorenane and Local Writers

A reader thanks the Press-Telegram for Billy Rose's "Pitching Horseshoes" and lauds Dorothy Root for her "Unsolved Case" letter and a Mother's Day message. The writer, Dorothy Bladin Hill, praises Long Beach’s journalism and the paper's kindness.

Billy Rose Hirza Long Beach Dorothy Root Southland Dorothy Bladin Hill E. Plenty St

Reading Official Document PPOs and Government Reports

A reader urges Americans to obtain and read government House Document No. 156 and materials from the Committee on Un-American Activities. The writer condemns private publications creating discord and urges correspondence with representatives to mail the official documents. Address: Rosem Wear, 324 E Arlesia St.

Ars Lobnya House U. 5 Committee On Un-American Activities House of Representatives Washington, D.C

First Coed College: Oberlin Opens 1833 and Tornado Season

The Q A column from Long Brack Press Telegram presents Oberlin College as the first coeducational school in the United States noting its opening in 1833 with 44 students and later equal status for women in 1837. It also covers tornado season in the United States with March through May peak and 540 tornadoes in 1953, plus a note on the amount of air in a breath.

United States Oberlin College Sheetin Ohio Tnifdd Weather Bureau

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Editorial Peter Edson Kdson Suri Soaper Bill Vaughan Prune Whip Tio Walter Lippmann Metcalfe E. A. Guest Press Deloram Herman H. Ridder Harold M Hines Samuel Cameron_ Gant Burmestéfen Malcolm Epley Washington News Ureau BOD Albee Reader Sorenane Rosem Wear Arlesia St Oberlin Information Bureau Eye St M. TL D.C George Clark Chak
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