Skeleton in the Closet Editorial Reexamines Truman Years
The piece argues that former president Truman used public exposure of rivals to embarrass opponents, now paralleled by Brownell. It debates White’s loyalty, FBI notices, and whether Truman fired or accepted resignation, noting political motives and urging readers to weigh the arguments and memory.
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Marty Truman
Truman
Brownell
Trueman
Harry Dexter White
White
FBI
International Monetary Fund
Gen. Vaughan
Treasury
Fund
Vaughan
Justice Department
Lamar Caudle
Tom Clark
White House
Mr. Truman
Washington
Elizabeth Bentley
Whittaker Chambers
France 1953 in Deep Political Change Like America 1952
Walter Lippmann argues France in 1953 undergoes a deep political phase akin to the United States in 1952. He notes an incoming administration, constitutional reform struggles, and a government with limited power to act. He warns hard decisions lie ahead, especially regarding Europe, urging allied comprehension to ease the transition and stabilize democracy.
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France
Gyuel
America
Jong
Truman
Eisenhower
United States
Congress
Atlantic
Dulles
Tne
Europe
Far East
Germany
Grand Alliance
Washington
London
Bonn
Pinss
Warren
Guy Cordon
Rove
Cordon
Wayne Morse
Morse
Adlai Stevenson
Dangerous Gaps Opening in GOP
MARQUIS CHILDS assesses GOP weaknesses after recent elections. He identifies three potential gaps: Taft’s death leaving unity tests unresolved, Warren’s California surge affecting party cohesion, and a possible Dewey retirement creating a major leadership void. The piece notes Knowland’s loyalty, Morse’s independence, and NAM pressure for policy shifts.
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Washington
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Taft-Hadley
Senate
Knowland
William Knowland
California
Earl Warren
McAlls
West
Warren
Governor seeks 53.5 million drought relief from legislature
Senator Soaper reports Governor asks Missouri lawmakers to appropriate 53,500,000 for drought relief. If funds are unavailable, the statement hints at consequences. The column also honors Clarence Saunders for pioneering the supermarket, noting the open pickle barrel and a cat atop crackers as playful imagery.
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Missouri
Bebo Rockefeller
Clarence Saunders
Public Forum Letter Policy and Signatures
Public forum notices require letters not to exceed 260 words and to include genuine signatures and full addresses. Letters may be edited to remove excess or improve taste while preserving core viewpoint.
Fifth Amendment a Protects Individual
A LETTER TO THE EDITOR argues the Fifth Amendment shields individuals from testifying to self incrimination and cannot be punished for refusing to answer questions in legal probes. The piece contends altering the Constitution to remove this protection would erode individual rights, warning against majority rule erasing fundamental freedoms.
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Monte Ray Munsair
Coldbrook Ave
To Keep My Friends and Lost Ties Reflections
A reflective verse questions how many friendships endure and how many still care as the world shifts. The speaker ponders blame for broken ties and whether they neglected others or were careless with hearts.
Vandalism strikes Washington zoo as Bambi is killed
A seven foot fence breach at the National Zoo leads to the killing of Bambi the deer. Investigators pursue the case as part of a wave of juvenile vandalism in the capital. A psychiatrist links vandalism to emotional illness and calls for firm guidance by parents and communities.
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Washington
Dick Tracy
National Zoological Gardens
Bambi
White House
Washington Monument
Yellowstone
Nation
Just Folks by E A Guest
A reflective poem urges the youth to seize the future, stressing that progress never ends and the fates of today’s young depend on what they make of tomorrow. The piece emphasizes belief in potential, effort, and ongoing possibility for achievement.
Long Beach Local Education Receipts and War Effort Drive
Ten years ago Long Beach funded education from state gasoline taxes totaling 68 575 45 dollars for the year. Washington Junior High pupils contributed 2636 pounds of grease and 87 156 pounds of scrap metal to supporting the war effort. Ten years prior Poly High debated National Recovery Act views before the Optimist Club. Water Street harbor district would be renamed Constitution Way in honor of the U S Frigate Constitution. Thirty years ago the Broadway Building demolition prompted the Press to relocate to 434 Pine after November 45.
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Long Beach
Washington Junior High
Poly High
Optimist Club
Water St
Harbor District
Constitution Way
Broadway
Pine
Lincoln Letter Prompts Defense of American Tolerance
A reader-letter in PRESS-TELEGRAM defends Lincoln and argues for hearing opposing views. The writer condemns Cold War era policies, accuses Truman of suppressing Gen Wedemeyer’s South Korea warning, cites 25,009 dead and 150,000 casualties, and voices broad critique of past presidents in urging national accountability. Vinton Holbrook of 5602 L B Blvd signs the letter.
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America
Lincoln
Hitler
Franklin Roosevelt
Alger Hiss
Statin
Euurope
Asia
Truman
Vinton Holbrook
L. B. Blvd
Man o War Defeated in 1915 Saratoga Race
Readers asked about Man o War's only defeat in the Sanford Stokes at Saratoga on Friday August 13 1915 to Upset. The Q&A covers race details and related historical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Stokes
Saratoga
Press elearam Herman H Ridder and publishers details
The text provides names and titles of newspaper staff including publisher Harald M. Hines assistant Samuel C. Cameron general manager H. F. Burmester and others. It appears as a promotional or masthead snippet with advertising affiliates listed by Meatropolitan Group, inc.
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Herman H- Ridder
Harald M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
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ARS
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Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
National Associatief Manufacturers
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Pewey
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New York State
Sen. Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
Virginia Kelly
V. Kelly
E. A. Guest
George Clark
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H. F. Burmester
Es Matleaim Epley
Eshtor
Fidder-dehas, Inc
Conle Anvertising Representatives
Meatropolitan Group, Inc
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