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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1955

Page

8

Editorial urges Long Beach to hire continued special legal counsel

The editorial argues city officials must proceed with continued outside legal aid to resolve tidelands revenue disputes. It warns against neglecting the Mallon decision and urges an offensive, proactive policy, with the city attorney’s office cooperating with specialized counsel and swift planning for a fair state and city solution.

Long Beach Tidelands Long Beach Tidelands Lems Weihfred Jacobson Mallon Bruce Allen

Tito Plays Hard to Get in East West Standoff

James Marlow argues Tito remains strictly middle in the Cold War tug of war. He notes Tito’s neutral stance benefits Yugoslavia, explains why both Russia and the West want him aligned, and highlights his self serving calculus in leveraging aid and concessions from both sides.

Washington Marshall Tito Yugoslavia Russia West Moscow Tie Europe Tito

Press Telegram Internal Editorial and Advertising Mentions

The note lists staff positions at the Press Telegram including Herman H Ridder publisher Harold Fires assistant publisher Baluel Cameron general manager M Burmester and Malcolm Epley with a Washington News Bureau and offices in New York and Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Saint Paul and San Francisco, referencing current files and advertising representatives.

Herman H. Ridder Harold M. Fires Washington News Bureau Alb Johns, Inc New York Chicago Detroit Minneap St. Paul Sutter St Press-Telegram Metropolitan Grup The Gee

Senator Soaper Talks Big Four and Puzzling Topics

Bill Vaughan references a Big Four meeting raising questions about who holds influence in the Soviet Union. He jokes about television panelists and a mystery guest while noting a speech on concise government correspondence. A test pigeon outpaces a sports car in a race, prompting quips about public curiosity.

Sted Soviet Union

British election signals five years of Conservative stability

London reports a clear Conservative victory with a comfortable parliamentary majority and reduced Socialist margins. The result reflects a public preference for continuity, with polling within one percent of accuracy and analysis noting a shift toward conservatism and a high stay-at-home vote.

London England Lawrence Ameri+ca Britain Donald McLachlan London Daily Telegraphs America Gallup Socialist Labor Party

Jumping Frog Jubilee and Skulduggery at Angels Camp

Angel's Camp residents recall Mark Twain's tale of a fraudulent frog in the Jumping Frog Jubilee. Don Diego II missed the contest after a blackout caused by celebratory rockets. A stranger allegedly fed buckshot to the frog, ruining its leaps and sparking local suspicion.

Angels Angel San Diego County Mark Twain San

Beware of members golf humor by E A Guest

The poem mocks self proclaimed golf instructors who give free advice on the course. It contrasts pros and self appointed teachers who judge players and carpenters of clubs. It notes that their tips often confuse players more than help and ends urging players to seek a real pro.

Youngest Profession at Community Playhouse in Long Beach

Ten years ago in Long Beach sixty women mail carriers worked for the Post Office while the Community Playhouse at 840 Lime Ave staged The Youngest Profession. Local notes include fishing yields, relief roll changes, boardwalk construction rush, and other regional items amid a Baltimore pennant mention.

Community Playhouse Lime Ave

Public forum praises Long Beach band and culture

Robert Restau of 408 East Ist 6b argues that community bands deserve support alongside the Long Beach Philharmonic Orchestra and Singers Workshop. He cites Army and academy bands using orchestral instruments and urges civic pride to strengthen the city’s cultural assets.

Sanford M. Helm Long Beach State College Army Symphony Band United States Military Academy Pasadena Long Beach

Change for Better in British U S Relations

Walter Lippmann argues postwar shifts have strengthened the Atlantic Alliance. Britain resumes its great power role, Canada becomes a partner, and U S policy gains independence from Congress. He envisions Europe moving toward a common market and currency with Britain at the lead, aided by Germany and the United States.

Canada Great Britain Congress Eden France Asia Western Europe Far East Indo- China Formosa Atlantic Alliance Eisenhower Britain Attlee Gaitskell Anthony Eden Butler Economic Organization of Europe Labor Party M. Jean Monnet Europe M. Monnet Scandinavia Switzerland Germany United States eConyright Tribus

Questions Answers 8 Million Americans Own Stocks

Best estimates indicate that about one million Americans own stocks. The question notes a 20 percent rise in recent years. The Missouri battleship, decommissioned at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on February 26 1955, will be repurposed for Navy staff use at Bremerton.

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Karta by METCALFE Karta by METCALFE

Poem reflecting on class barriers between employees and customers in shops. The speaker questions who wears the crown and notes doors marked Employees Only and the sense of exclusion even for affluent shoppers.

Mr. Millionaire

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Editorial L.B James Marlow Marlosy Burmester Malcolm Epley Bill Vaughan Soaper Hay Mie Quenioy, Matsu Rubirosa Yale St NW Eve Chie Vemr Beotz Bree David Lawrence Angel's Camp San Diego Union E. A. Guest Charles King Players Mission Theater W. H. Wise Idyllwild Christian Dior Baltimore Robert Resta E. Ist Walter Lippmann U. S George Clark Metcalfe
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