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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1952
Page
10
Editorial reflects on Armistice Day thirty four years after the WWI signing at Compiegne and the ongoing Korean conflict. It argues Ike must balance hopeful peace aims with realism, honors the fallen, and notes peace comes through many armistices, not a single moment.
The City Council faces a renewed push to acquire part of the Los Alamitos Park acreage along the San Gabriel River after voters rejected a full park purchase. Subdividers threaten the area north of the 246 acre tract, risking flood hazards and lost park potential. With tide lands funds improving due to new legislation, officials are urged to begin condemnation proceedings to preserve the northern park segment.
Local interpretations of the Masters Re port favor Long Beach while Masters Davis notes could favor an outer San Pedro bay line. Eisenhower pledges to sign a submerged lands quitclaim to states, raising prospects Congress will settle the tidelands dispute, potentially affirming California and Long Beach claims. Plainly, full victory for the states is most desirable.
Virginia Kelly notes Eisenhower's wins in four former Confederate states reflect strong personal popularity and southern discontent with Truman era policies. The piece cites patronage as a key factor and warns grass roots organizing remains, with Southern Republicans eyeing state gains to become a dominant regional force.
In a political column the evangelist claims contact with hell but gives no comparative condition data. It notes campaigning echoes Cromwell and Hoover while Sen Leaper critiques post mortem charges. Southern voters back Eisenhower, resent Democratic Senate loss, and discuss long odds for new leaders under the seniority system.
Senator McCarthy tells a correspondent that with a Republican Congress and President in place the government can thoroughly root out Communists. He cites loyal boards and potential investigations as the next steps, noting the election capped his drive but warning of possible future action if cover ups arise.
New, disruptive voices join Europe s tower of Babel as released war criminals flood Allied jails. Some unrepentant Nazis praise German and Italian nationalism while denying Hitler Mussolini teachings. Their rhetoric unsettles Germany and complicates Eisenhower s diplomacy. Prominent figures include Ramcke Falkenhausen Schepmann Remer and von Mannstein, whose public stance reshapes opinion.
Poem fragment notes gray skies and cold wind in November as a grate fire glows brightly, conveying seasonal mood and homey comfort. The text resembles a short verse by E. A. Guest with poetic imagery of warmth indoors against winter weather.
Retrospective notes recount ten, twenty, and thirty years of Long Beach Armistice Day observances. A 1930s parade, grand marshal Captain W. S. Anderson, and a Sherlock Holmes film in downtown celebrations are highlighted alongside reflections on winter fires and wartime duties.
Readers laments reckless California drivers on Pacific Avenue and across the state. Abel J Beach of Long Beach calls for tougher enforcement and safer roads, while Mervin D. Ranagan argues against Prop. No. 11 and critiques Democratic governance, citing a large vote for an IPP Senate candidate.
Reader Gertrude Ingham of Downey voices shock at the 1952 presidential results. She backs Adlai Stevenson, crediting him with integrity and consistent policy. She predicts a Democratic return after four years of Republican rule and notes Stevenson’s broad popular support.
Editor declares the recent election flawed and tainted by graft and corruption claims rather than reforms. It criticizes top Republicans for decades of undermining truth and honesty and calls for complete reform.
The Bress-Telegram presents publisher and staff credits including Hines and Buccaner with advertising reps from Metropolitan Stone. It lists circulation audits and pricing per week and month, with a note of entry on March 18, 1888 at Lohm Beach California under the 457 act.
A letter from Alfred E. Brighton urges timely memoing in a black book to dodge blame for upcoming unemployment after war production ends. He warns against shifting responsibility to the new administration and cautions about mortgages and debt as the nation nears economic danger.
Residents urge the Los Altos City Council to station a crossing guard in front of Florence Bixby Elementary School to improve morning traffic safety. Petition signed by Mrs Beverly J White Mrs Edythe Hall Mrs W R Bialorke and Mrs Muriel Prowten, presented for council consideration.
The text honors World War I dead and pledges national resilience. It expresses prayers for fallen sons and daughters, gratitude, and a vow to maintain liberty and principles, promising courage until peace is achieved. It reflects a wartime commemorative sentiment.
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