Long Beach Park Proposal Elicits Broad Support on June 3
The Press Telegram endorses Proposition K to authorize land acquisition for Alamitos Park with a projected $3.31 million purchase for 110 acres and potential tideland oil fund use. City officials urge timely action to prevent loss of the area and to allow later development decisions by voters and the Legislature.
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Long Beach
Alamitos Park
Park, Recreation and Planning Commissions
Tideland Oil Fund
Harbor Revenue Fund
Harbor Reserve Fund
Supreme Court
Irving M. Smith
Press-Telegram
Republicans Poised For Gains In Long Beach Area Elections
Analysis notes that Republicans have drawn strong Democratic votes in Long Beach and Lakewood, with incumbents Klockem and Grant Republicans. Past 1950 results show GOP strength with Hosmer, Warren, and Nixon, while Doyle shifted districts. Registration data show GOP gains and Democratic lead narrowing, signaling possible Republican victories if trends hold.
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Long Beach
Assembly
Herbert Klockstemn
Billa Grant
Lakewood
Congress
Clyde Doyle
18Th
Truman
Was? Side
Tunisia row tests Atlantic ties in Paris Washington clash
Paris reports renewed friction between United States and France over Tunisia. French officials warn of a sit-down strike in the United Nations and potential strain on European defense talks as Washington backs formal UN discussion of Tunisia. France aims for gradual self-rule in Tunisia within the French Union, while Tunisian nationalists push for immediate independence.
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United States
France
Tunisia
Acheson
Security Council
United Nations
U. N
U.N
Washington
Germany
North Africa
Tunis
Libya
Inurope
Department of State
Los Alamitos Park Necessity for Long Beach Growth
An open letter from Donna Louise Hoffer argues Los Alamitos Park is essential to Long Beach, urging a park to rival eastern city spaces. The piece portrays the park as a magnet to attract visitors, residents, and future growth, linking local recreation to broader western expansion.
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Press-Telegram
California
Mississippi River
Battle Range
Broadway
All Way
Los Alamitos Park
Long Beach
Donna Louise Hoffer
Chestnut St
Light outlets restored for Fishermen at Belmont Pier
Ira P Ludwick writes to the press Telegram urging restoration of lighted night fishing at Belmont Pier. He complains sockets were removed during recent pier expansion costing about 180000 and accuses city officials of looping through departments with no action. He appeals to a group to resolve the "little pleasure" for poor fishermen amid park and pool projects.
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press-Telegram
Belmont Pier
Truman Shaping Anti Eisenhower Plans At Convention
Joseph Alsop notes President Truman counsels a beat Taft plan to unify Democrats and attract moderates. He would nominate Stevenson and Russell, subdue civil rights, and rally diverse views with Save freedom in the world. A rival beat Eisenhower plan aims for party unity and southern votes, portraying Eisenhower as allied with big business, signaling a split strategy.
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Washington
Sen. Tatt
Gen
Eisenhower
Truman
Sen. Taft
Taft
Gov. Stevenson
Illinois
Sen
Richard Russell
Georgia
Guv. Stevenson
New Hampshire
Minnesota
South
Hubert Hum
Phrey
Humphrey
Frank McKinney
Chicago
Gov. Dever
Massachusetts
Gen. Eisenhower
JUST FOLKS by E. 4. GUEST THESE WILL REMAIN
Poem asserts constants through time with lines about sky and sea, trees, love, marriage, homes, prayer, and family. It envisions enduring values as kingdoms fall and change occurs. The speaker notes future needs for strength, skill, and steady affection amid changing years.
Long Beach Harbor Shipbuilding Praised On Tour
A House appropriations subcommittee praised shipbuilding tempo in the Long Beach Los Angeles harbor area after an all day inspection. The report highlighted local work in progress and expressed satisfaction with the area’s naval program and industrial activity.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
Naval Subcommittee
House Appropriations Committee
Thanks for Cancer Drive Aid Booster Letter
Editor Press Telegram thanks the newspaper for backing the 1952 Cancer Crusade. The note credits your support with raising public awareness and enabling a larger Los Angeles County program of cancer research, education, and service for the coming year. Vera M. Cox, Publicity Director, Los Angeles County Branch.
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American Cancer Society
Los Angeles County
Vera M. Cox
Stalin Bleeding American Economy Analysis
Editor letter questions whether Stalin and Communists undermine the US economy through wartime costs. Cites Truman about Korea and Lenin’s earlier warning of US overspending. Names B M Bradford of 1083 Cherry Ave as the signer.
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Truman
Korea
Nikolai Lenin
United States of America
Stalin
B. M. Bradford
Cherry Ave
All Things Are God's Portraits by Metcalia
A reflective verse exploring divine ownership of all life and nature. The poem meditates on God's design spanning earth sky sea and eternity, noting contrasts of joy and sorrow and urging mindfulness of divine sovereignty over human questions.
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Sun
Pine Avenue
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Uae
Syeo
Fost
Love Beach
Burr Spey
Fishers
Ira P
Ludwick
Cerritos
Joseph and Stewart Alsop
Joseph Alsof
American Legion Auxiliary
Eloise Dungan
Robert N. Dungan
Eloise
George L. Hoodenpyl
George Clark
Annie
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