Editorial on blood and ballots in the Hungarian uprising
A reflective editorial ties voting in the United States to the Hungarian revolt. It contrasts democratic freedoms with Kremlin oppression, noting bloodshed, fear, and the enduring demand for liberty as Hungarians faced tanks and troops while refugees lament aid that did not arrive.
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Budapest
Kremlin
Steles
NATO
Red
Lus
Associated Press
London
Nathan Polowetzky
Hungary
California Population Leads Nation in Five Year Gain
California added 2 574 000 people from 1950 to 1954 according to a Census Bureau report. Immigration contributed 1 443 000 and natural increase 931 000, with about 60 percent of the rise in the Los Angeles area. The surge signals growing school enrollments and expanded demand for clothing, food and related goods, while merchants note more new businesses and employment opportunities in the Southland.
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California
U. S. Census Bureau
Golden State
Union
Census Bureau
Clifornia
Los Angeles
Orange
Los Angeles-Lone Land
Southland
Anet
Global news from United Press hints at a heads up baby plan
Charles M. McCann United Press reports world correspondents hint at a forthcoming announcement about a baby and nuclear concerns. It notes a potential United States pose on clean bombs, mentions Russia and NATO dynamics, and forecasts higher consumer prices and continued high food and clothing costs into 1987.
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Hisenhower
Jacksonville
Ila
Seiance
Conscience debates and North Korea hopes amid Cold War talk
Fragmented notes discuss conscience as a divine deputy, North Korea’s leadership and Titoist concerns, and a view that Soviet arms to Egypt may taper. It mentions North Korean sentiment toward Stalinist rule and U S and British reactions to Nasser’s use of Russian weapons.
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Russia
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Red
Hiz
Nimats by Metcalfe Reflects on Past Ashamed Achievements
The narrator recalls school days and peers, noting a mix of success, prominence, and average ranks. Face with their current scores and lives, the speaker feels shame at what might have been, wishing for stronger effort and better outcomes. The piece reflects on growth, memory, and personal ambition.
James Marlow Presidential Campaign Began With a Roar
Washington dispatch reviews the 1952 campaign as it opened with vigor and ended muted amid health concerns and foreign policy focus. Eisenhower, Stevenson, and allies faced polls showing mixed support while debates over farmers’ incomes and national health lingered.
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Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Amine Tity
Jai Leiders
Whimsical Fragments From A Cheeky Newspaper Page
A collage of satirical snippets covers barbecues from ancient days, hungry publics, highway smuggling, hefty scholarships, car headlights, thefts, baseball and football quips, and jokes about the army, Elvis Presley, and international intrigue. The misaligned notes blend humor with social comment, signature lines, and playful absurdities.
Just Folks Poem Promotes Voting Day For All
A verse by E A Guest calls May as a day for free men and the public to vote. It recalls sacrifices of young brave souls who fought and died for freedoms and urges citizens to stand in line at the polls and exercise their privilege.
Long Beach memorial stadium bond approved with large margin
A Long Beach ballot measure for Memorial Stadium bond passed by 49 573 to 23, far exceeding the required two thirds. The site lies south of Carlson Street near Lakewood Village.
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Municipal Memorial Stadium
Carlson St
Lakewood Village
Public Forum Letter Policy Summary
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and include bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited to maintain good taste or save space.
Discrimination in Long Beach Rentals Cited by Resident
Mrs. Jack Lowe of 416 Plymouth St cites repeated refusals to rent to families with three small children in Long Beach. She describes ads for two-bedroom homes with fenced yards met with “we don’t take children,” while larger places accept adults and pets but not kids. She argues the practice excludes children and seeks fair housing.
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Long Beach
Sory
Jack Lowe
Plymouth St
Britain Declares Suez War A Police Action View
England and France face bitter experience with dictators as Nasser sits on trial before the world. The piece argues the Suez crisis is a police action, noting UN limits and calling for restraint and self interest, while cautioning America to avoid meddling in a friend's affairs. Doris & Cole, 50 Rhea St.
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England
France
Kant
Nasser 'Pe
Suez Canal
Eden
United Nations
U. S
Doris & Cole
Rhea St
Recreation Dept Seeks New Director As Payne Leads Band
A fragmentary notice from 1920 mentions the Recreation Department seeking a new director while paying tribute to Mr. Payne who has led the band since Mr. LeBarre left. It notes Payne as a capable director, wood arranger, and baritone, with J. Smith of 1920 Temple Ave as an observer or signer.
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Payne
LeBarre
Kom
J. Smith
Temple Ave
Questions Answers Scenes Paper Attention Tops TV
A survey shows a daily national newspaper readership of over 76 percent versus about 55 percent for television and 55 percent for radio. Magazines are read by 26 percent of adults, while print dominates among readers compared with TV.
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AVRA
United States
Press Telegram Advertising Representatives Note Locations
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul with Ridder Johns and Harold NM as publisher and executive. The chain lists offices including 202 Foshay Tower and 58 East 4th Street plus Sutter Street in San Francisco for comic advertising representatives.
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Ridder-Johns, Inc
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