Post Office Record Signals Growth For Area
Long Beach post office braces for a busy season with plans for two new branch stations by April 1952 and a potential 3 million dollar year. Officials cite rising Christmas mailing volumes, expansion in Lakewood Park and Bellflower Avenue areas, drive-in service, and continued growth despite defense material shortages.
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Long Beach
Howard K. Goodwin
Lakewood Park
Post Office Department
Bellflower Ave
Stearns St
State College
W. Anaheim St
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Lakewood
Fair Deal Clash With War Time Economy
The piece argues President Truman should tighten the belt as he prepares a State of the Union address. It critiques his push for costly welfare programs under the Fair Deal while inflation and taxes rise and the military budget grows. The author views this as inconsistent and politically risky for 1952.
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Truman
Discovery of uranium in phosphate rocks fuels atomic hope
A report from Atomic Energy Commission engineer Sheldon P Wimpton notes uranium may be present in phosphate rocks used for sodium phosphate. A Joliet Connecticut chemical firm has begun recovering uranium as a by product, tying detergent and dishwashing materials to potential atomic energy fuel.
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Atomic Energy
Commission
Sheldon
P. Wimpton
Wimpton
Joliet
Citizens Discuss Home Problems Over Foreign Policy
In the past two weeks the writer visited four states and found locals focused on immediate national issues. Inflation, taxes, and shortages affect families as they question leadership and the handling of appointments, with many citizens preferring a broad tour of the nation to learn public opinion.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
Egypt
Iran
Vatican
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Acee
Seni Tatt
Gen
Hisen“hower
Sen
Taft
Truman Sets on Sending Vatican Envoy
President Truman intends to name a representative to the Vatican despite possible congressional delays on Gen Mark Clark’s ambassadorial status. The pledge to the pope and options to use a personal representative are discussed amid broader debate on church state relations and Catholic influence in politics.
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Washington
Truman
Vatican
Mark Clark
Myron C. Taylor
Clark
Roosevelt
Congress
National Catholic Welfare Conference
The
Vatican City
Russia
China
United States of America
Free World
United States
Gen. Clark
Court of Publi
Massachusetts Senate
Myron Taylor
Golden Years depend on where you live and who you know
An elderly couple lament life after 65 and discover that retirement happiness hinges on local community. Neighbors shift as generations change, prompting moves to new areas like California or Florida where retirees find shared interests. Seek local clubs, churches, Red Cross, or other groups to stay connected.
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Becaiuse
California
Florida
Red Cross
General’ Features
Just Folks: A Mother's Fear for the Quarterback
A mother's vigil and pride frame a poem about a football player who endures fear during season play. She fears injuries from rough tackles yet beams with pride when he blocks a guard and performs well. The piece contrasts worry with parental support.
Long Beach Military Inductions and Parade Escort Named
A Long Beach official notice designates the Long Beach Mounted Police Patrol as escort for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Also noted is the Burnett School auditorium dedication tied to a $2,150,000 school bond issue, with a $30,000 renovation cost, set for tomorrow night. Community Chest reports two thirds in collections last week. Another Coast Artillery Corps unit may be formed in Long Beach from downtown residents if suitable personnel can be secured.
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Long Beach
Armed Services
Burnett School
Community Chest
Coast Artillery Corps
Beac Press Letters and City Budget Controversy
Beac Press urges legible forum letters under 50 words with signature. City budget figures show a four year rise from 8.93 million to 17.86 million, oil revenue 5.08 million, salaries up 1.89 million, and a dog mansion cost. Lynwood council sewer assessments criticized for uneven exemptions and tax manipulation before Nov 20 meeting.
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Press - Telegram
Beckman
Mansel
Kraeger
E. Curtis Clar
Forest service chief urges youth to pursue forestry careers
In a column attributed to H. V. Wade Sen. Soaper Says, the Forest Service chief urges young people to choose forestry as a career, noting tall timber is valuable and tax collectors loom. The piece also notes syndicated parental advice promoting gender equality and a broad, cautionary view of Asia related to Korea and a literary reference to Ah Sin.
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U.S. Forest Service
Thoughts on war and wisdom by Isaiah and Bonar Law
The excerpt presents Isaiah 2 4 urging peace and dismantling weapons with swords beaten into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks. It quotes Bonar Law insisting no war is inevitable and that war arises from failures of human wisdom.
God Guiding Grace Through Everyday Struggles
Poem reflecting on divine guidance beyond human plans. It portrays God understanding daily life, offering sympathy, and granting guiding grace to strengthen courage amid financial and emotional hardships. The piece notes free will and divine awareness of personal folly, pain, and perseverance.
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Bing Crosby
By David Lawrence
By Thomas Colins
E. A. Guest
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Padpoue
Gonikeln
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Y Sixth Street
Pine ‘Avenue
Beach i
Calif
Ee Om
Rayronsmatives
Cremmyr & Vinodwart, Inc
Mepresentatis Metropol
Hember Aualt Boreas
Cuesiaten
Daly
Forum
Lynwood
Burton
Banning
Peach Street
Bateman
Browning
Santa Fe Ave
George Clark
Sen. Soaper
H. V. Wade
Korea
Reds
Kaesong
Ah Sin
Bret Harte
North American Newspaper Alliance
Metcalfe
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