Editorial Totting Up the Score
Democratic leaders attack the Eisenhower era by labeling Humphrey a big business advocate. Lawrence claims the GOP should nominate him, but Humphrey presents a balanced view of achievements ending Korea's slaughter, stabilizing the dollar, cutting deficits and taxes, lifting wage and price controls, and restoring government integrity. If this is big business, may it prevail.
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Eisenhower
D. L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
GOP
Treasury
George Humphrey
Humphrey
Lawrence
Averell Harriman
Harriman
California
Mr. Humphrey
Korea
Safe Driving Day Emphasizes Traffic Health Warning
December 1 will be observed nationwide as Safe Driving Day to raise driver awareness of responsibility. The aim is to reduce highway casualties by promoting courtesy and caution and establishing safer driving patterns. Dr Elmer Hess of Erie says traffic injuries and deaths are the nation’s No 1 health problem.
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United States
American Medical Association
Elmer Hess
Erie
Ned H. Dearborn
National Safety Council
Doris Fleeson Adlai Sig Change From 52
Chicago column notes differences between the 1936 and 1952 Adlai Stevenson models. It describes Stevenson’s firmer campaign setup with Finnegan as manager and Raskin as deputy, amid Chicago power figures Arvey and Mitchell. The piece highlights his newer hard edge toward Eisenhower and expands intellectual staffing.
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Doris Fleeson
Adlai Sig
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Fleeson
Samos Finnegan
Philadelphia
Raskin
Steve Mitchell
Mitchell
Finnegan
Geneva Spirit Myth Revealed By Talks
James Marlow reports that the Geneva conference failed to move the East and West from their rigid, frozen positions. The Washington analysis says both sides remain armed and distrustful, with no real concessions likely for years. The piece labels the Geneva Spirit a myth and notes only busily polite chatter alongside entrenched aims on Germany and security.
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Washington
West
Russia
Geneva
Eisenhower
Bulganin
London
Paris
Moscow
Dulles
United States
Germany
Hfe
Molotov
The Promiser of Pups
Just Folks by E. A. Guest explores three life promises many make to others the promise of a fish a game catch and a pup. It questions the honesty of the generous pup promiser and notes the charm and risk of such pledges.
Long Beach Chronicle Snapshot from the Past Headlines
Feats from 40 years ago recount the USS West Virginia refloating after Fears Harbor and docking with 2,100 soldiers in Long Beach. Twenty years back Col Laurence H Daingerfield installed the weather station atop the Press Telegram building. A 30 year note mentions 30 blocks of Ocean Beach property accepted by the council for 190 dollars in assessment. Fifteen Poly High students were arrested for painting Crown City High School facade. Warnings on courtesy and city banter close with Molotov and Antoine references.
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West Virginia
Fears Harbor
Long Beach Harbor
Laurence H. Daingerfield
U. S. Weather Bureau
Los Angeles
Press-Telegram
Ocean Beach
Poly High
Pasadena
Crown City High School
Prohibition Party Still Functioning for 1956 Ticket
The Nation Prohibition Party remains active and has selected its 1956 presidential ticket. On September 6, 1955, Dr. Enoch A Halkwick, a Greenville Illinois retired professor, was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate. About 6 or 7 percent of car owners have two or more cars. Nearly 1 percent own three cars and about one tenth of 1 percent own more than three.
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Wilson Wyatt
Springfield
Wyatt
Mitchell
Stevenson
Dean Acheson
Tom Firlett Merry
Air Force
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Stevensson
Q. Ts
Prohibition Party
McL. A
the Nation Prohibition Party
Enoch A. Halkwick
Greenville, Ill
Portraits by Metcalfe at Reunions
Portraits by Metcalfe describes reunions as vibrant gatherings that revive memories and bonds. It celebrates conventions where familiar names appear, shared meals, and old friends renewing ties, sealing a lasting promise of lifelong friendship.
Stevenson Wise to Preempt Delegates Early in 1966
Adlai Stevenson should announce his presidential bid months before the convention to lock in state leaders and prevent rival favorites from securing delegates. The piece argues a pre con vention campaign shapes delegate loyalties, contrasts it with post convention campaigning, and notes Stevenson’s need to steer away from Trumanism while appealing to a broader Democratic base.
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Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Democratic Party
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Dewey
Truman
Bis
Eisenhower
Amish Bishops Seek Social Security Exemption
Seven Amish bishops from five states petition Congress to exempt followers from Social Security. They argue the duty to care for the needy within their faith conflicts with participating in the program. They oppose compulsory benefits and tax use for those not in need, proposing a bill to allow conscientious objection. R. J. Smoth. 7051 Tagrnion Ave, Anaheim.
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Congress
Washington
R. J. Smoth
Tagrnion Ave
Anaheim
Press favors the present administration, says critic
Mary Corey argues the press leans GOP while praising Truman and criticizing labor. She accuses Truman of misusing tax money, cites steel nationalization, and claims Ike helped Korea and achieved a strong foreign policy. The letter ends praising Eisenhower and Nixon, with RB Coffey of St. Regis Apts noting party switch.
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Cotume
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Truuman
Santa Claus
White House
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Orient
Ike
Korea
Eisenhower
Nixon
Coffey
Missouri
St. Regis
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