Editorial Case for Naval Power
Editorial argues for sustained naval strength amid service debates. It cites President Eisenhower and Defense Secretary Wilson backing naval aviation, cites Admiral Burke on sea control, and notes Project Vista findings favoring carriers. Details current force levels include 15 attack carriers, 9 support carriers, 3 battleships, 20 cruisers, 249 destroyers, 110 submarines, and 12,434 aircraft with about 9,000 combat planes.
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Eisenhower
Defense
Wilson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Adm
Burke
Chief of Naval Operations
Project Vista
Byo
Pacific
Navy
Controversies Spark Voter Interest in City Races
A local analysis argues that intraparty disputes and high profile clashes boost turnout. It notes that non controversial campaigns yield lighter votes while issues such as the Municipal Airport fight have driven record municipal election attendance. The piece compares Democratic and Republican contest dynamics ahead of June 5 and highlights cross filings and intra party attacks involving Raymond C. Simpson.
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Harry Wade
Raymond C. Simpson
Wiley Eyes Ike Aid In Wisconsin Primary Fight
Senator Alexander Wiley seeks President Eisenhower support after losing Wisconsin GOP endorsement. The veteran foreign policy advocate faces Rep. Davis backed by the Coleman faction, with money, party tensions, and age shaping a close race ahead of the state nominating primary.
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Washington
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Eisenhower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wiley
Bricker
Senate Judiciary Committee
Glenni R. Tavis
White House
Hall
Coleman
Davis
House
Nixon
Taft
Hrouse
Liim
GOP
Sen. Wiley
Pep. Davis
Senate
Walter Kohler
Wiley-Davis
Rep. Davis
United Feature
Plenty of Campaign Talk Fails to Hit Core Issues
A Washington assessment notes the 1950s political scene is topsy turvy as slogans trump substance. It examines Kefauver and Stevenson over legal work for RCA, the Harriman figure, and the risk of lawmakers voting on matters for former clients, with most talk still nebulous on fundamental policy.
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Washington
General Motors
Federal Reserve Board
Murray Chotiner
California
Messrs
Dixon, Knowland
Warren
Senate
AD. Chatiner
Kefauvec
Mr. Stevenson
RCA
Democratic Party
Stevenson
Zenith Radio Company
Burt
Kefauver
Harriman
New York
Mr. Harriman
New York State
Lehman
Wall Street
Capitol Hill
Congress
Senator Soaper Satires Lilly Dache Hat Prices
Bill Vaughan reports Lilly Dache hats designed to provoke laughter while price tags aim for hysteria. The piece argues for continuing foot soldiers surface fleet and conventional aircraft to sustain the war until a major bomb drop weather window. New York City's Coliseum critique notes lingering doubts from out of town visitors about its size and usefulness.
Man's Faults in Dinner Guests
Two faults of a man upset a wife in this verse by E. A. Guest. He brings home unannounced guests with a grin, ignoring plans and meals she prepared. He uses the telephone to cancel and stays out with business friends, leaving her to cope with the unplanned crowd and the scowl that follows.
Long Beach project blocked by steel shortage and delays
Washington denied permission to proceed with rocker shower and gymnasium at William Logan Stephens Junior High. Steel shortages halted construction on Long Beach Blvd and Willow St bridges over the Flood Control channel, delaying recovery efforts as May activity shows rapid housing authorizations.
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Civil Production Administration
Washington, D.C
William Logan Stephens
Long Beach Blvd
Willow St
Public Forum Letters Edit For Taste And Space
Public forum letters must carry bona fide signatures and addresses and are subject to editing to maintain good taste and save space. The policy requires letters to be concise and within a 259 word limit, ensuring authenticity and readability in the column.
Question on Residence Rule for City Council Seats
Paul B Wilcox argues residents of the old Fifth District should not face eligibility issues for the July 26 ballot and that a councilman represents the city, not a district. He notes Charter change in 1947 shields incumbents who move districts from vacancies and cautions against returning to district-only elections.
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Fifth District
Paul B
Wilcox
1100
Elm Ave
Urges All to Go to Polls sans ee
A civic appeal urging citizens to vote in June to decide if new blood is needed in administrative affairs. Author Alfred Ef from Brighton 2001 Cedar Ave stresses participation to steer the country and government.
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Alfred EF
Brighton
Cedar Ave
Advertising Representatives Listed for The Press Telegram
The Neighbors Press Telegram identifies Ridder, Johns Inc with offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, St Paul, and Los Angeles. Advertising representatives include Sam Fang and Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Ridder Johns, Inc
Shicaga
Detroit
Minneapol
St. Paul
Los Angels
Wilshire
Sam Fang
AIO
Surter Ste
Press-Telegram
Conic Advertising
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Crackpot Letter to the Editor on Egghead Traits
A reader from 135 Bonito challenges a May 24 editorial in the Press Telegram. He argues that egghead means great thinkers striving for mankind’s welfare, while labeling the editorial “egghead traits” as crackpot.
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E. T. Schroedl
Long Beach Band Wins Superior Trophy At Helldorado 1956
Edith Wilson of 3 W. Bert praises the Long Beach Junior Concert Band at Las Vegas Helldorado Days. The group won the Superior Harry Miller Revolving Trophy for outstanding performance, uniforms, and marching. They placed third in the Saturday concert behind two high school bands.
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Long Beach
Las Vegas
Edith Wilson
W. Bert
The Immature Radiats by Metcalfe
The piece notes growth is lifelong and schooling does not guarantee maturity. It warns that educated yet closed minds lack common sense and empathy. It contrasts prideful “know it alls” with inner reasoning and true personal growth.
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Colemen
David Lawrence
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Adlai Stevenson
Florida
Bill Vaughan
Soaper
Lilly Dache
Wim- Ci
New York City
E. A. Guest
Donald Murray
George Shibley
Poly High
Alhambra High School
John Stephen McGroarty
Municipal Auditorium
Dad
Trwiluome Ag
Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Aset
Samuel CG. Cameron
Washington News Bureau
Albee Building
George Clark
Metcalfe
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