Bricker Amendment debate roils Congress and public
The Bricker Amendment would curb presidential treaty powers by letting Congress regulate executive agreements and render treaties subject to constitutional limits. Supporters insist on clear rules to curb secret diplomacy, while opponents warn it could hamper foreign policy and limit vital treaties. Public debate urges thorough discussion and reader input.
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Stassen to urge country by country foreign aid cuts
Foreign Operations Administrator Carl E Stassen is expected to ask Congress next year to trim the U S aid program on a country by country basis while opposing an abrupt end to aid. Europe may see reductions while Latin America holdings stay near present levels and Near and Far East aid may expand. The plan includes more technical aid for Latin America and the Middle East, with new money earmarked for Europe Latin America Far East Near East and Indo China military and economic aid totals quoted. OEEC SEEC and European economic recovery are discussed as influences on decisions.
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Nuclear weapons reshape policy says Lipmann
Walter Lipmann argues nuclear arms are useless for coercive policy and force a shift to conventional forces. He warns total war weapons hinder limited conflicts, drive rising costs, and push disengagement that weakens American influence in Europe and Asia, altering political policies and diplomacy.
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Sen Soaper Says on Signs and Sports Jokes
A humorous column mocks a town stop sign dilemma and a Wisconsin remark. It jokes about Charlie Dressen in the Pacific Coast League and dismisses scientific colorization of autumn leaves while praising past painter Jack Frost.
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FBI to Head Juvenile Delinquency Hearings in November
The Senate judiciary subcommittee will open hearings in November with J Edgar Hoover as lead witness to study juvenile delinquency. The investigation will cover extent causes controls and the role of narcotics, with cities nationwide and a February 1 report deadline. Youth crime shares include 37 percent of larcenies and 53 percent of auto thefts by under 17s, and 15 percent of rape arrests.
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Envy and Talent in a Poem by E. A. Guest
JUST FOLKS by E. A. Guest reflects on envy as a common human feeling. The speaker describes longing for others gifts, such as musical talent, while acknowledging wealth and fame are not envied. The poem suggests envy fades as life proceeds and is a shared human fate.
Long Beach Notes Reflecting Decades of Local Events
Ten years ago Impetus spurred city service clubs to supply books and games for USS Long Beach recreation rooms while a War Production Board ban on patch pockets in wool garments was lifted. Twenty years ago Wilsons junior varsity beat Poly at Stephens Field and the Long Beach Chamber prepared for a Los Angeles meeting. Thirty years ago permits were issued for three large apartment buildings costing 770 dollars in total and the Los Cerritos Virginia City area annexation was set for a December 7 vote.
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Virginia City
Public Forum Letter Standards for Submissions
Public forum letters should be within 250 words and include genuine signatures and addresses. Editors may edit for taste or space to fit available column inches.
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Attack on Lincoln Called Red Line
Doris L. Cole criticizes Dolores Hitchens and CP propaganda in a letter arguing Lincoln embodies strength and unity, claiming radical groups seek to undermine heroes and erode national confidence while Lincoln’s legacy stands as enduring national greatness.
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C. P. Fine
Doris L. Cole
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Huntington Beach
Buy and Run City Buses Urged for Long Beach
A Long Beach reader blasts the City Council Mayor and City Manager as rubber stamps for the State Public Utilities Commission. He questions why the city cannot use its funds to buy and operate its own buses and accuses the PUC of siding with utilities. He urges an investigation and notes city funds could finance better service. F. J. Smith 1825 E Third St.
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State Public Utilities Commission
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F. J. Smith
E. Third St
FDR Greatest and Lincoln Criticism Debate
Olivette Mason argues that Lincoln’s death does not end criticism and asserts Franklin D Roosevelt as the greatest president, challenging Republican presses in a provocative opinion piece from the Press Telegram.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Olivette Mason
Gaviota
Vorbnous by METCALFE a lonely love note in verse
A poem titled Vorbnous by METCALFE expresses deep longing and devotion. The speaker laments loneliness when apart, cherishing the beloved and seeking progress and joy through love, with repeated assurances of closeness and need.
Editorial and advertising staff listings at Ridder firm
The notice lists key personnel including Press Melcoram Herman Hy Ridder as publisher Harold M. Hines assistant Samuel G Cameron gent. manager H. F. Burmester and ELC Editor Malcolm Eple. It also notes executives and advertising reps such as National Repreceptars RidderJobas, Inc. and Metropolitan Group, Inc.
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Lincoln praised for humanity despite wartime errors
A letter to the Lincoln press telegram argues that Lincoln’s simple humility and universal compassion endeared him to the people, even as it notes serious wartime errors. Dolores Hitchens authored the initial letter and the writer, L Ewoop of Compton, adds that Lincoln’s place remains secure.
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Dolores Hitchens
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Compton
Headache Roosevelt last words and quick trivia Q&A
Questions and answers cover Franklin D Roosevelt’s reported last words I have a terrific headache along with general knowledge quizzes on premature births the Jones flag remark the Black Hills store of paint and lamp smoke, bittersweet flower color and rat jumping ability.
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