Strong Policy Urged As Marshall Backs Tough Line
Secretary of State Marshall spoke bluntly on the eve of a Big Four Foreign Ministers conference. He warned that the Soviet Union has expanded frontiers since 1930 and annexed territory with 20 million people. He noted U S military strength lags soviet airpower and called for a strong foreign policy backed by public opinion and adequate defense.
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Marshall
London
Soviet Union
Washington
Dirkgen
Houss Armed Services Appropriations Committee
Europe
Carl Spaatz
U. S
Con. Spaatz
Soviet Russia
United States
Russia
European
Chicago Council On Foreign, Relations
Chamber of Commerce
France
Paul Ramadier
Blum
Reynaud
Long Beach News Seeks Accuracy In Coverage
Long Beach residents call for truthful reporting after Life magazine misplaces the Hughes flying boat in Los Angeles Harbor. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce urges wire services to accurately label events originating in Long Beach and to uphold honesty in local reporting.
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Life Magazine
Long Beach
Long Beach, Harbor
Los Angeles Harbor
San Diego Harbor
Golden Gate
Open Season for Shooting Bears I Am Noticed
The article notes California bear season opens with a limit of one per day and two per season. It questions hunter motives, contrasts bear meat taste with hunger, and reflects on hunting ethics amid modern times. It also reports Southern California Mining Association opposing reckless hot rod drivers in Mojave Desert.
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California
Membens
Southern California Mining Association
Mojave Desert Dry Lakes
Ilegal
Desert Lakes
Congressmen Well Informed on Real Conditions in Europe
Washington reports indicate Congress is informed about European strikes and riots and the implications for aid to France and Italy. Members traveled to Europe to gather data. the State Department cooperated closely with briefings and the Truman committee outlined the Communist strategy to disrupt aid. The record shows strong support in Congress for half a billion dollars to France and Italy to weather the winter.
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Washington
Congress
Europe
France
Jaly
Marseille
Rome
America
State Department
Italy
Bagdavirters
Moscow
Truman
Committee On Foreign Aid
N.Y
Tax Cut Plans Flourish Amid Partisan Delays
Washington reports new tax proposals from the Committee for Economic Development led by Paul Hoffman and other corporate figures. They push for targeted cuts and foreign aid allowances while noting current rates and the need for relief, though critics say relief may not reach lower income groups amid high prices.
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Washington
Joe
Martin
Committee For Economic Development
Paul’ Hoffman
Studebaker
S Beardisley Rumi
Macy's
Chester
Davis
Federal
Reserve
John D. Broggers
Toledo
Fred Lazarus
Cincimat
Philip D. Reed
Gen‘eral.Electric
Fowler McCormick
Chicago
Byg
le Alma
Sodowal Buelvat
Harold. Knutson
Roswell Magi
John Hanes
Wall Treet
CED
Magiis Group
Muglit
JUST FOLKS. A brief note on love and the future
A short verse about two young lovers confident their world will endure through life’s joys and sorrows. The piece contrasts hopeful romance with warnings from sages and hints at social debates such as women’s suffrage in a window hat cartoon. It includes a quote on men’s learning limits from Rebecca West.
Ten Years Ago Today and Other Local Notes
Ten years ago today Earl Luck of the U S Marines earned a silver medal for heroism in plunging from Silver Spray near Long Beach to save William Johannes, an unemployed butcher who had fallen into the ocean. Superintendent Kenneth E Oberholtzer started the earthwork for Polytechnic High School’s new music and arts building while Principal David Burcham watched. Twenty years ago today Miss Kurtess and Miss Kurtasa Kelley were praised for twin resemblance at the Moose Circus in Los Angeles, both seniors at Polytechnic High. Thirty years ago today Countess Sadie Sikorska from New York City visited Hotel Virginia, while Mr and Mrs G W Simpson and family returned to Long Beach after pilgrimages. George Brown, delegate to the Baptist Young People's Association convention in Ontario, was elected superintendent of junior and intermediate work at the convention.
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Pyt. Earl
U.S. Marines
Long ‘Beach
Nfe
William “Iohannes
Kenneth. ‘E. Oberholtzer
Polytechnic High School
David Burcham
Kurtess
Kurtasa Kelley
Cedar Ave
Moose Sircus
Los Angeles
NMNE
Sadie Sikorska
New York
Virginia
Long Beach
George Brown
Ontario
Baptist Young People's Association
McGrath urges bipartisan government in Democratic push
The article reports Senator J. Howard McGrath as new Democratic chairman advocating bipartisan government. He argues cooperation with Republicans to avoid pure partisan fights, framing progress as a shared effort rather than a polarized clash. The Kansas City Times notes his stance amid party dynamics.
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National
J. Howard McGrathng
Armeni
Kansas City-Timesin i
Ratte
AROUND THE PULPIT A preacher questions heartfelt prayers
A preacher asserts selfish prayers go unanswered while pondering if any prayers can be truly heartfelt and sincere. The remarks invite reflection on prayer motives and spiritual sincerity.
Ellen Myister Letter Sparks Bitter Public Critique
The letter from Ellen Myister draws sharp criticism and hints at hidden messages as readers search for meaning beyond the surface text. No explicit references to children are present in the visible portion.
European Communist pressure worsens Franco Italian crisis
In France and Italy the Communist dominated unions push strikes crippling industry and coal sectors. Premier de Gasperi vows firm action amid unrest, while the Cominform seeks to derail the Marshall plan and widen Soviet influence in Western Europe. Marshall and U.S. officials defend economic recovery to prevent Soviet expansion.
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France
Italy
Europe
Fbravice
England
Alcide de Casperi
Prone
Haly Die Bol
Nto
Cominform
Red International Organization
Belgrade
Pine Sountiies
Comintoum
Western
United
Marshall
Chicago
Dinner Stories And Quick Witted Exchanges
A humorous dialogue montage features a quarrel over undercooked meat and pie, a husband and wife debating cooking times, a child mispronouncing names, and a mother reading. A judge questions a speeding defendant who says his car tops at 55, and a quip about Africa closes the snippet with a pun about timing and departure.
Portraits by Metcalfa Wife on Vacation
A diary style note from a husband recounts the wife’s vacation leaving him with domestic duties. He describes guiding the two boys to school managing the growing appetites of the children and caring for their little girl while hoping the mother enjoys a carefree holiday. He admits feeling lost without his partner and manager.
Harrigan and the Sealed Reunion at Rudy's Bar
In a New York City club tale, Johnny Harrigan once famed for vaudeville seals visits Rudy's on 8 W 45th, where bartender Joe recalls Harrigan’s past acts and a starlet who helped him sober up. Harrigan now searches for the model and hopes to reform her as he drifts back into show business.
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New York
Rudy
W.45th St
Joe
Harrigan
Johnny ‘Hartigan
Fle
Palace
Warner Brothers
Brothers
Warner
Thio
Wwe
Elanshare
Legion
Gafih
Jac
Stork
Mercy
Johnny Powsers
Peta
Joe Harrigan
Luxor
Hareigair
Gal
Joy
Public Forum Letters on Democracy and Age Bias
Readers share views on Marshall Plan principles and U.S. foreign policy. A columnist urges Congress to back democracy and self defense while proposing overseas and domestic action. Another letter argues against age discrimination in employment and calls for investigations into group insurance practices and boycotts of firms with age limits.
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Press -Telegram
Russia
Europe
Greece
Turkey
China
Poland
Austria
Albania
Balkans
Congress
United Nations Assembly
Gerrany
Walu
Japan
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Della Mews
Mark Sullivan
Peter Edson
E. A. Guest
Arkansas Gazette
Rebeccs West
Harpeys’s Magazine
Myister
Ellen
Foreign Affairs
DEWITT MACKENZIE _ Associates
Anelgete
Bobby
Africa
By Billy Rose
Hdttor
Prese
Leliara
Press-Telegram
Piper
Lowell R. Bennett
George Clark
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