Pep Talks for Russians Seem Like Homegrown Morale Boosters
The article notes Molotov and Bulganin spoke in Moscow on the Bolshevik anniversary and broadcast to the West. It argues their speeches were propaganda to bolster domestic morale rather than reflect true democracy or peace aims. It cautions against overestimating Soviet political strength and notes no clear signs of mass revolt.
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Byrnes
Molotov
Bulganin
Moscow
United States
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Russia
Germany
Japan
Rus@a
City tours for Boy Scouts promote civic knowledge and vigilance
Everyone Should Know His City argues a city tour program for Scout troops. Tours to fire stations police departments post offices hospitals libraries and city offices teach democracy and civic responsibility to future citizens.
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Scouting
Boy Scouts of America
Poultry Ban Abandoned as Public Opinion Wins
The Citizens Food Committee lifts the poultry ban on Thursdays amid a public push against the policy. Producers flood city markets while grain conservation goals and egg price supports loom, hinting at a price drop if Congress acts to curb government aid.
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Citizens Food Committee
Congress
Special Session Signals New World Status for United States
Washington Nov. 10 President Truman’s call for a special session is hailed as dramatic and historic. The session will formalize the United States shift in world role after eight months of revolution in policy toward Greece and European affairs and the broader commitment to support free nations. The three key dates outline a changed U.S. stance on international responsibility and aid.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
United States
Vnva
United’ States
Greece
United State
Marshall Plan Pitfalls Are Listed
Washington, Nov. 10. The article surveys the Marshall Plan reports from Paris and Washington, noting risk of overlong argument, outlines four volumes, and highlights two aims for Congress: immediate aid to ease European distress and steps to sustain long term recovery. It cites remarks by Under Secretary Acheson and Secretary Marshall on Russia’s opposition and the need for a unified European strategy.
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Washington
Fnally
Committee of European Economic Co-Operation
Paris
Commercce Harriman
Congress
President's Council, of Economic Advisers
Council of Economic Advisers
Europe
Acheson
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan
Soviet Union
Marshall
Harvard University
Greece
Russia
United States
Britain
France
Pate
Italy
Ialy
Hereid Tribune Tne
The Chin Up a Bit Poem by E A Guest
A humorous verse depicting a photographer’s constant command to “chin up a bit” as subjects pose for portraits. The speaker recalls tugging coats, adjusting neckties, and steadying wary models while the shutter waits. The piece laments living daily under a fixed, camera ready pose.
Ten Years Ago Today Named for W L Stephens in Long Beach
Ten years ago today the W L Stephens reading room at Jefferson Junior High was dedicated and plans were announced to cut golf course fees at Recreation Park. Oil drilling was planned on 10 acres of private land near the park. Mrs Ernestine Cricly, chip maker at 420 Pine Ave, learned her brother Claude Wood, 26, serving in France, was aboard a vessel sunk by a German sub during a crossing of the Atlantic.
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W.L. Stephens
Long Beach
William Uogan ™ Stephens
Jefferson Junior High School
Hbrary
Seventh St
Euclid Ave
Long Beach City
Henry’ Callahan
Ernestine Cricly
Pine Ave
Claude Wood
France
Atlantic
Wood
Aunt Het Says A Woman’s Misdeeds Look Worse
A satirical quip notes that a woman, like a preacher, earns higher expectations and thus her faults appear more severe to the public.
Daughter and Son-in-Law Borrow Money for Trip
A poor parish note says the couple borrowed funds to travel and left their baby with the writer and spouse as security. The text reflects family trust and financial strain in a domestic context.
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Ma An
Cold War Still Warm in Spots Says Mackenzie
In this column Dewitt Mackenzie argues the cold war is not cooler despite its label. He cites Greece China and eastern Europe to show Soviet pressure and police action. He notes the London ministers conference and warns a Germany division could spark a broader clash with the United States and Britain seeking balance of power to avert war.
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Dewitt MacKenzie Aaskinied
Forel
Anniyet
Greece
Athena
United Nations Committee of Investigation
Moscow
Europe
James K. Pallock
U. S
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Pollock
Foreign Policy Association
Foreign Ministers
London
Ufe
Russia
America
New Statesman
England
English Channel
Kiss It Well Portraits by Metcalfe
Poem fragment describing soothing hurt through a kiss to heal injuries. Mentions Kristina, crying spell, bruises, swelling, and a wish for a kinder grownup world. Evokes easing pain by the magic of lips and gentle hands.
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Kristina
Gambling, Monte Carlo Lessons and a Yorkshire Wheelman
The writer rails against gambling houses while recounting a Monte Carlo roulette tale. Jaggers the Yorkshire mechanic exposed wheel flaws, then bosses at the casino shifted wheels to erase his edge. The piece blends anecdotes on house percentages in roulette, black jack, craps and chemin de fer with a warning about chasing losses.
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New York
Gambing House
Doh von Neumann
Oskar Morgenstern
Princeton University
Foulette
Honest John Shaughnessy
John
Shaughnessy
Monte Carlo
Hhe
Winging
Jaggers
Abe Martin
Billy Rose
Public Forum Letters On Current Affairs And Appreciation Notes
Readers send opinions on general topics and editor notes invite concise letters under 40 words. Several readers thank the Press Telegram for publicity and collaboration with groups including Victory Chapter 43 American War Mothers Alamitos Bay Garden Club and Girl Scout Convention.
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Victory
Marie Millington
Press-Telegram
Alamitos Bay Garden Cluir
Ruth Reece
H. S. Melvin
Joseph Read
Robert Chubb
Rein
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