Einstein and the politics of intellectual freedom
The piece debates Einstein's views on intellectual freedom amid society’s pressures. It weighs liberal scholars against perceived snobbery and calls for caution regarding who may speak or teach in public life. It cites Oppenheimer and Churchill to illustrate tensions between private belief and public trust, warning against sophistry and secrecy.
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2 Magazine
America
Dr. Einstein
Mr. Einstein
Einstein
Lipstein
Oppenheimer
David Lawrence
Dr. Oppenheimer
McCarthy
China
Department of State
Paris
Mendes- Brance
France
Europe
Plan- Limumasn
Latimore Case and DOJ Power Shape 1950s Politics
The piece surveys how the Latimore indictments and alleged DOJ political use influenced the 1950s campaign. It notes Sen. Joseph O Mahoney defending Latimore, opposition critics, and the push to probe DOJ actions. It cites the American Bar Association stance on legal defense and contemplates broader inquiries into prosecutorial use for politics.
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Lattimore
Sens
Joseph McCarthy
O'Mahoney
Lutti- More
American Bar Assn
Washington
Thomas C. Henningsom
William E. Langer
R-Nd
Youngdahl
Department of Justice
Calvin Coolidge
Harlin Fiske Stone
Columbia University
Stone
Eisenhower
Atty. Cen
Herb Brownell
Mendes-France government signals new generation in France
Walter Lippmann argues the Mendes-France leadership marks a generational shift rather than a radical new social doctrine. The plan favors liberal economy, reduced subsidies, and solvency while clashing with vested interests as France navigates constitutional questions and a handover to a future mandate amid a buoyant economy.
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Mendes-France
Bau
Menzies
France
Eisenhower
Ger. de Gaulle
Mendes- Prange
Assembly
Franee Wn
North Africa
Eisenhower breaks precedent with Harlan Supreme Court pick
The piece argues President Eisenhower's nomination of John Marshall Harlan to the Supreme Court shifts the court’s balance from 7-2 Democrat majority to 6-3, notes his brief eight month bench tenure but strong legal background, and praises returning some judicial seats to the bench rather than party politics. It also reflects on the historic pattern of appointing from the Attorney General role.
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Supreme Court
Isenhower
Jackson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
High Court
Anyobe
United States
Eisenhower
John Marshall Harlan
U. S. Circuit Court, of Appeals
Harlai
New York State Crime Commission
Harvian
Sane
Harlan
Senate
Earl Warren
JUST FOLKS FAMILY WEATHER PROPHECY BY GRANDPA
A poem in verse by E. A. Guest presents a family weather prophet who uses rheumatism as a forecast tool. The narrator notes Grandpa often claimed he could predict rain without maps or charts, yet admits uncertainty about weather accuracy as he grows old.
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Grandpa
Long Beach Memories From Past Decades
Ten years ago Xavier Cugat entertained about 2590 Port of Embarkation employees at Municipal Auditorium. Ten years back the city noted a large payroll while the year’s total stood at 28,268,120 dollars. Twenty years ago a polo field and clubhouse were nearing completion at Bryant’s Ranch. A deputy superintendent of schools and a group of principals visited Walt Disney studios. A woman lost 175 while running to catch a bus. Philip C Brown became choir leader at Immanuel Baptist Church.
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Xavier Cugat
Municipal Auditorium
Douglas A. Newcomb
Walt Disney Studios
Bryant
Philip C
Brown
Immanuel Baptist Church
Public Forum Letters for Space and Style Restriction
Readers are invited to submit letters within a strict format. Letters must include a clear title, signatures, and addresses. Submissions may be edited for taste and space.
False Pride Is Peace Barrier Speech by Helen Matus
A short front-page opinion notes that false pride blocks peace and urges individuals to make the first friendly gesture rather than wait for others to change. It argues that 2000 years of talk have yielded little, blaming both sides for waiting. The author signs as Helen Matus from 630 E. 21st St.
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Helen Matus
21St St
Change from Armistice Day to Veterans Day Sparks Letter
Floyd Lofthus and Jack dispute the renaming of Armistice Day to Veterans Day on November 11, 1918. They claim neither was consulted about the change and express concern that Blucl, Jacl would be horrified by the alteration.
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Jack
Blucl
Jacl
McCarthy Story in Eight Words
Peress promoted McCarthy degraded Communists comforted. Opposition intimidated JOHN 0 CROWE 2203 W Eighth St Los Angeles 17
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McCarthy
Peress
John
Crowe
Eighth St
Los Angeles
Not Enough Light at the Polls
Blanche Anonley notes poor lighting at home voting sites and neighborhood booths, causing ballot reading errors and calls for brighter fixtures and possible second ballots. She cites 1940 Chestnut Ave as her address.
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Proparty
Blanche Anonley
Chestnut Ave
Provoke Not Thy Brother Prejudice Plea Letter
A reader at Ninth Street urges restraint after a recent aircraft downing. The letter cites a biblical warning and asks leaders to avoid hatred by directing the President to instruct the Defense Department to keep planes out of dangerous areas.
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Defense Department
Jennie Mae Newman
Ninth St
Press-Celearam Hernan H. Ridder W Publisher Harold Hines
Current files of The Press-Tojedham are maintained at these offices. Washington News Bureau lists staff and office addresses including Ridder-Jones, Inc. New York Chicago Detroit St. Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Mateo area agencies and representatives.
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National Advertising
Ridder-Jones, Inc
New Yok
St Chicado Everemronen Wrigley
Detroit
Ern Penotscat
Foshay
Civilians Also Pitched In at Marines Memorial
A reader praises civilian contributors to the Marines Memorial Foundation and urges accountability for voting against a small $20 monthly pension. The letter mentions pensioners as tenants and argues the need to support those who pay rent and buy essentials.
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Los-Felegram
U. S
Marine Corps Memorial Foundation
Fred Deichler
Eighth St
Ethel Sguza
Questions and Answers on Labor and Science History
A scanned 1950s quiz text asks about the Amelia Federation of Labor membership, noting 9 600 000 members in September 1954 and an increase since 1953. It also includes a crime brief about Guryt Chessazin, once convicted of drive by robberies and rape, on death row with stays of execution, and a science note about Hans Geiger, co-creator of counters for radiation and cosmic rays and the Geiger counter.
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Amelia Federation of Labor
M. McB. A
A. F. of L
Guryt Chessazin
Heath Staw
San Quentin
California
Cys A. Vos
Hans Geiger
Wih Mueller
Portraits by Metcalfe Scribbles on Advertising
The excerpt contrasts masculine and feminine ad writing. It argues male copy favors cold, direct appeal while a female voice uses soft, inviting language to lower sales resistance and persuade even the poorest family to buy at bargain prices.
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Franke
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