Feather River project faces California Legislature debate
The Feather River plan a billion dollar dam and canal network to move water southward faces upcoming legislative scrutiny. State Engineer Edmonston's feasibility study could spur funding decisions while lawmakers weigh tax and financing constraints. Southern California benefits are distant, as Colorado River rights and supplies dominate California water policy.
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Feather River
A. D. Edmonston
Oroville
Bay Area
Santa Clara Valley
California
Colorado River
Arizona
Colorado
Vishinsky’s Death Shakes Soviet Policy But Keeps Kremlin Course
The death of Andrei Vishinsky robs the Kremlin of a key enforcer in world affairs yet signals little change in Russian aims. Gromyko and Malik are poised to continue the same blend of intimidation and diplomacy in the United Nations and beyond.
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Russia
Kremlin
Andrei Yanuakievitch
Vishninsky
Andrei Gromyko
Jacob Malik
U. N
Vishinsky
U.N
Censure of McCarthy May Move to New Congress
Washington dispatch outlines that Senate inaction on censuring Sen. McCarthy in 1954 could push the issue to the 84th Congress. A new resolution in 1955 might reopen debate, with possible hearings or reliance on the Watkins committee report.
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Washington
Senate
Sen. McCarthy
Congress
Wisconsin
McCarthy
MccCarthy
84Th
Sen
Watkins
Utah
B4th
Committee On Rules and Administration
Watkins Committee
Mamie Eisenhower Joins New York Hat Spree
Mamie Eisenhower flew from Washington to New York and arrived at the Waldorf Astoria to shop. She browsed with designers and hatters noting she bought a dozen hats while avoiding the era’s novelty items. The scene recalled distinctions from Hoover and Roosevelt eras, emphasizing Mamie’s hat purchase as simple decoration.
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Manu Eisenhower
Washington
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Mamie
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Vast Sea Covers Half the Earth Yet Yields Little Food
A science survey notes oceans cover over half the planet but supply only about one percent of global food. Totem Pole in Monument Valley rises 1000 feet, casting a 34 mile sunset shadow. Icebergs hide 85 percent of their bulk underwater and jagged edges are deadly. Tornadoes arise from a pressure jump in the atmosphere. An Arctic area of 4 million square miles awaits development.
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Monument Valley
Arizona
United States
American Arctic
Brief notes from Sen Soaper and city curiosities
Bill Vaughan surveys light headlines from the nation and St Louis. Items poke fun at comedians mimicking Jerry Lewis, tartan use in women’s undergarments, and Burns. A note on Sara Shane’s heat in New York after leaving St Louis. Car specs, a chrome fireplug in Portland, and a Los Angeles to Copenhagen airline route via the North Pole are mentioned in a breezy miscellany.
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Sara Shane
Ative
St. Louis
New York
Los Angeles
Copenhagen Dam
Way of the North Pole
Portraits of Vital Statistics Without Statistics
A reflective verse argues records do not prove birth or death yet remain essential for community growth. It contrasts personal existence with the absence of official entries and signatures on a page. The piece emphasizes the importance of vital statistics for societal record keeping.
Just Folks Weather Poem by E A Guest
A brief verse on how weather disregards human wishes. It notes that rain can spoil holidays, washings, or shine, and jokes that all forms of precipitation will arrive regardless of efforts or plans. The tone is light and philosophical about nature’s indifference.
Long Beach Echoes of a Decade Past in Brief Headlines
Ten years ago twenty one marriage licenses issued in a day. A chronic speeder fined two hundred thirty nine dollars. Navy Night at the Moto speedway drew crowds. The Kindergarten Primary Club discussed a fall on creative music. The Press Telegrams new building rose. Elevens from the USS Pennsylvania and USS Tennessee competed aboard.
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George and
Margaret
Motospeedway
Press-Telegram
USS
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Knowland Leadership Duties and Republican Unity Debate
The piece argues Knowland’s view of Senate leadership, stress on frankness with the administration, and the tension with Taft and McCarthy factions. It notes Knowland’s 1 percent alignment with Eisenhower on rolls, cites Taft’s Cincinnati speech, and defends Congress as an independent branch against depictions of subordination.
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Washington
Sen. Knowland
California
Senate
Eisenhower
Sen. Taft
Cincinnati
Mc. Taft
Sen
Knowland
U.S. News & World Report
House
Mix
Sen. Barkley
Roosevelt
Barkley
Taft
Republicans
United States
United Nations
House of Congress
Britain
France
Union
Congress
Executive
Thoughtful verse on the soul and spiritual bounds
A compact devotional line cites Job 38 22 and John Flayal, contrasting the soul s grave draw near with divine restraint. It frames Christ as the boundary of earthly desires and a stabilizing Sabbath for the soul in period voice and tone.
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Job
Christ
John Flayal
Public Forum Letters Edited for Space and Taste
A public forum notice states letters should not exceed 250 words and include only genuine signatures and addresses. It invites submissions from readers while noting they may be edited for taste or to save space.
Urges Offer of Food to China
United States faced a vast surplus of food as China suffered severe floods along the Yangtze, inundating 250000 square miles and leaving millions homeless. The letter urges the President to offer food aid to the Chinese government, arguing humanitarian duty despite potential refusals. The signer, Mrs. Eileen E. Folsom, calls readers to act immediately.
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Telegra
China
Yangtze
United States
Red Cross
Eileen E. Folsom
Hanbury St
National Pension Debate Echoes Across the State
RIPLEY JR. laments statewide pension issues arguing higher old age pensions benefit the nation, criticizing migration that strains jobs and taxes. He defends Prop. 4 and attacks opponents, mentioning Whittier and local life, voicing strong state focus on pension policy.
Mothers salute Long Beach press for publicity
Long Beach Chapter No 5 American War Mothers thank local newspapers for past year publicity aiding their carnation sale and hospital welfare work for veterans and families. Secretary Julia Wagner notes the help keeps the group and its charity efforts visible in the community.
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Long Beach
Julia Wagner
Harding St
Press details for Melcoram Hermann publication
The fragment describes press staff roles including publisher Samuel C. Cameron, editor Malcolm Eptey, executive editor, and H.F. Burmester as editor. It lists Washington News Bureau, national advertising reps Ridder Johns Inc, and multiple office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St. Paul Los Angeles San Francisco.
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National Advertising
Ridder,Johns, Inc
New York
E. Bcth Bt
Thicago Wripley
Detroit
Penobscot Bidg
Minneapolis
Foshay
St. Paul
Gast 4Th Bt
Don Angeles
Wilshire Bivo
San Francisco
Sutter St
Prese-Telegram
Theas
Comic Advertising Henresentetiver Metropolitan Group
Tne
Fans atop Mt Wilson urged to clear smog
Letter writer Kirk McCarrole asks scientists to install giant fans on Mt Wilson to disperse smog, arguing bold engineering beats slow measures as he waits for relief from polluted air. The note references his address at 2036 1 Third St. and critiques conventional methods.
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Mt. Wilson
Questions Answers Box Turtles and Explorations
Readers send questions answered by experts on topics from box turtle ages to Antarctic expeditions. Answers note a 129 year old turtle record near Kingston Jamaica? and a December 1954 start for American Antarctic studies, plus details on Teasing Norkey, car sales, women anglers, Arabian horse size, and the Diamond Sutra as the oldest printed book.
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Zoo Expeditions
William Bridges
New York Zoological Park
Kingston
R. L
Antarctic
U. S. Navy
National Geographic Society
United States
Antartica
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Sen Soaper
Jerry Lewis
Georgie Gobels
Bobbie Burns
Portland
Ore
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E. A. Guest
David Lawrence
Melcoram
Washington News Bureau
George Clark
Kirk
Jong Beac
Buresi
BU. M. Wo
5. C. Pleane
Norkey
Mt. Everest
Great Britain
S&s. P. RR
Darley
D.C. A
Gutenberg
A.D
Wang Chieh
British Museum
London
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