Adlai Stevenson Faces California Primary Decision in 1956
Adlai Stevenson leans toward entering the California Democratic presidential primary amid urging from state leaders and allies like Sen. Humphrey. The piece contrasts Stevenson’s 1952 non‑participation with Kefauver’s strong California showing and notes Brown’s Stevenson‑leaning delegation as an indirect bid. It concludes that both Stevenson and Kefauver must confront the California issue to avoid damaging perceptions of confidence.
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Adlai Stevenson
California
Adlai
Sen. Humphrey
Minnesota
Stevenson
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Adiai
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
Sen
Kefauver
Atty. Gen. Brown
Atty. Gen
Hart Warren
Dwight Eisenhower
Nofauver
Water Evacuation Via Boats Gains Civil Defense Backing
Federal Civil Defense Administration experts discuss using covered boats for waterborne evacuation in a nuclear attack. They argue fallout would sink in deep water, reducing surface radiation, with tests showing 26 000 motorboats could evacuate 100 000 Baltimore residents in three hours. Local areas like Alamites Bay Marina could boost civil defense by promoting private boat ownership.
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St. Paul
Adlai Stevenson's Challenge in 1958 Nomination Fight
Chicago reports show Democratic leaders optimistic about Adlai Stevenson securing the 1958 nomination but wary of undercurrents. Doubts center on his divorce and past losses, with concerns over his fit for top roles and intensity of his campaign style. Talks of a Stevenson Nefauver ticket circulate locally, while Harriman remains in the wings awaiting a chance if Stevenson falters. Truman’s neutrality complicates alliances as contenders position for advantage.
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Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Eleesus
Stevenson
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Harry
Lincoln
Truman
Stevenson-Nefauver
Ancient origins of eggplant and electric eel facts
The text notes that eggplant originated in remote antiquity in Southern Asia and that the electric eel is not a true eel, but belongs to the same family as carp and catfish.
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Asia
Dulles Signals United West Against Peace-at-Any-Price
In a speech returning from abroad, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles argues the United States and its allies will not concede to peace at any price. He frames 4 power talks as ongoing and stresses Western resolve to a genuine peace in Europe, warning the Soviets against misreading Western unity.
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Dulles
U.S
Washington
John Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
Moscow
Kremlin
Soviet Union
United States
Molotov
Stevenson
Harriman
Kefauver
Geneva
Europe
Britain
France
Great Britain
Messrs. Dulles
Macmillan
Pinay
Mr. Dulles
Soviet Russia
Russia
Natio
Toullas
Just Folks by E. A. Guest The Commoner
The poem speaks of walking life's humble path and learning from all people from rich to poor. It advocates staying open to others, sharing their thoughts, and hearing their troubles year by year, so wisdom from everyday folk reaches beyond rulers.
Hotel Robinson Sale in Long Beach Nets $234000
Long Beach broker Harry Jaffee facilitates the sale of Hotel Robinson for $234000 to an undisclosed client while a harbor ceremony honors Admiral William F. Halsey lowering his flag on the USS South Dakota marking forty three years of service.
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Hotel Robinson
Harry Jaffee
Long Beach Harbor
William F. Halsey
South Dakota
Joint session warns of state deficit driving taxes up
Twenty years ago Los Angeles and Orange County leagues held a joint session warning that an eightieth million dollar state deficit would boost taxes. Mayor Carl Firteke condemned the Probst rating system for city employees while the Council and Civil Service Commission met. City Council approved a ban on street vendors near public schools. Fire destroyed the power boat Iva on Channel 2 and police salvaged whisky cargo valued at $15,000.
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Los Angeles
Orange County
Carl Firteke
Council and Civil Service Commission
Iva
Channel 2
Press Telegram Ridder network and office listings
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at several offices including Detroit Penobscot Building Chicago Mergley Building Minneapolis Foshay Tower Los Angeles Wilshire Boulevard San Francisco Sutter Street. Advertising representative details and agency contacts are listed for national advertising Ridder Jonns Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Burmester
Easter Malcolm Epley
Washington News Bureau
Albee Yeing
Ridder-Jonns, Inc
Ettises
New
Telegram
Come Advertising
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Public Forum Letters for Community Voices
A public forum invites letters from residents, each must exceed 250 words and include bona fide signatures and addresses. Submissions may be edited for taste or to save space. The page seeks engaged local opinions on civic matters, with readers urged to provide clear arguments and verifiable contact details.
Wants to Fish on Chestnut
George Lively of 419 West Fifth Street appeals to city officials to exercise the tidelands fishing access right granted by 1911 California law. He cites Chestnut Avenue’s lack of convenient beach access south of West Seaside Boulevard due to seawall fences and sandbanks, urging improvements for fishing along tideland waters in Long Beach.
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Sacramento
Long Beach
Chestnut Ave
W. Seaside Blvd
George Lively
Fifth St
California
Award to Church Raises Questions
A Los Angeles paper reports the County Council of Community Relations awarded the Congregational Christian Conference of Southern California and the Southwest for meritorious actions. The piece notes concerns about possible Communist infiltration, citing names tied to fronts in annual reports and Senate committee disclosures.
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Los Angeles
County Council of Community Relations
Congregational Christian Confence
Southern
California
Southwest
Council
Sis An- Aual
California Senate
American Activities and Education
Portraits Metcalfe urges patience before action
The note advises ambition tempered by patience. It warns against haste that spoils steady aim and invites a measured approach before decisive steps. The text echoes the proverb haste makes waste and calls for common sense to guide progress.
Award from County Council draws religious body concern
The Congregational Conference has received an award from the County Council on Community Relations. It is a matter for concern that any religious body should be thought worthy of an award by an organization of this character. Roy W. Abel, 806 Ocean Center Bldg.
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Congregational Conference
County Council
Roy W. Abel
Ocean Center Bldg
Three Questions From Reader About Long Beach Parade
The reader asks why Long Beach girls should not compete for the Rose Parade float and why the city should advertise locally rather than abroad. She also questions bond votes for Douglas planes runways, urges keeping the municipal band, and cautions against penny wise spending.
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Long Beach
Douglas Company
Merton Moody
Walnut Ave
Marines Guard Embassies For State Department Posts
Question answer item explains that at request of the Secretary of State the Marine Corps assigns Marines to guard at 86 foreign posts in 74 countries. Guards are carefully selected and trained due to their representational role for the American people.
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Marine Corps Guard
United States
Secretary of State
Marine Corps
State Department
Florence Chadwick sets Channel crossing mark in 1955
Florence Chadwick swam England to France in October 1955 taking 13 hours 55 minutes, beating the prior best by 11 minutes and setting a new record for that direction. The discussion also notes cranberry quality tests involving bounce height and a bolineing machine separating good berries from bad.
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Florence Chadwick
English Channel
England
France
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E. A. Guest
Presselegram
Herman H. Ridder
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