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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1953
Page
12
Editorial argues that California Republicans balance factions as Nixon and Knowland pledge harmony. It credits unity to support for Gov Goodwin Knight’s 1954 bid, warning intraparty fights could harm the party before crucial tests.
J Herbert Davies a respected structural and consulting engineer is praised for national reputation and deep Long Beach community work. He led emergency relief after the 1933 earthquake and spent two decades in disaster prevention. His death is noted as a major loss to the city.
General Mark W. Clark, famed for danger filled missions and high command in three wars, will retire from the U.S. Army after 86 years of service. He led occupation forces in Europe after World War II and commanded in Korea, earning enduring recognition for his courage and leadership.
Marquis Childs reviews the Washington tax and defense spending discussion. President Eisenhower backs a modest defense rise near 590 million dollars while Canada favors expanding the radar net across North America rather than a costly Arctic picket line. Ottawa signals up to 600 million for extending the current radar network as a balanced budget approach guides policy.
Seven prominent Americans including Sparkman McCormack Edison Grew Hoover and Judd sign a petition urging President Truman to deny recognition of the Chinese Communist government as China in the United Nations. The appeal argues that the Chinese People's Republic is a dictatorship and unfit for U.N. membership, warning it would harm U.S. prestige and the goals of the U.N. charter.
British forces rushed to Georgestown to quell Communist intrigues and thwart a move toward a Communist dominated state in British Guiana, where Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan lead a reforming government amid cold war tensions. The article notes British fears of Soviet influence and the Jagans’ alleged Communist sympathies.
The poem contrasts Mrs Smith and Mrs Jones who want everything the other owns including the same hat and gown. Women envy identical items while men favor common blue suits though women object to matching attire. The piece humorously explores rivalry in accessories and entertaining.
Ten years ago the Army eased Long Beach dimout rules on the coast. Twenty years ago the Long Beach Board of Realtors earned a California Real Estate Association merit certificate. Thirty years ago the Southern Council of religious education planned a Municipal Auditorium meeting. Rainbow Pier reopened to car traffic. The City Council urged Pacific Electric Railroad to accelerate paving at intersections. The new John Muir School drew attention.
Fragmentary press note lists Ridder staff including publisher, editor, executives, and advertising reps. Mentions Celestam Herman Hi Ridder and Harold NM, Hines as assistant to the publisher, with Samel G. Cameron and H. F. Burmester as managers and editors respectively.
Public forum notices invite letters not to exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or space to fit the page constraints.
Mrs A M Fisher voices support for the Douglas C 124 and Air Force protection near Long Beach, arguing critics fear noise and danger while children’s safety matters. She urges constructive input to address juvenile concerns and assures residents sleep under protection.
Long Beach residents begin signing petitions urging city and state leaders to devise a four point defense plan. Chain letters circulate urging public officials to act, with signer L. H. Martens at 6501 Lime Avenue.
Q A ca the American people eating more or less meat now than in recent years The Civilian Defense Administration shows 141 primary target areas and 110 120 secondary targets What became at Capt Joshua Slocum who sailed Spray around the world 1890s No one knows Slocum sailed from New York 1895 98 covering 46600 miles in three years two months two days Are there any ants that rot to be as much as an inch in length A Yes there is a species known as The Terrible Ant fully an inch long What present day language is most closely allied to English Dutch is the nearest relative Did Abraham Lincoln win the only case he ever argued before the Supreme Court Lincoln lost the suit March 7 8 1849 How do the British pay for their national health service and what does it cost The service is paid for out of taxes 439 million pounds in 1952 roughly 144 billion dollars.
A reader from Claudius Street in Anaheim argues for strict traffic enforcement after a tragedy. He would make offenders pay full penalties, arrest drinkers while driving, penalize speeders, and warn drivers about passengers on laps. He urges reporting reckless drivers to police to protect lives.
A brief urging defense readiness notes the importance of air power should hostile submarines surface and attack Long Beach. The text urges residents to support swift action and readiness as a defense measure. The message underscores the need for Jets and planes to deter or respond to an atomic threat.
A compact reflection on praise to God for redemption and joy. The text invokes Isaiah and Browning to urge desire for joy, while also noting the duty to renounce joy if needed for others. It frames faith as a source of universal gratitude and virtuous restraint.
A morale prompting verse urges readers to support the Chest via Red Feather gifts. It emphasizes aiding the blind, deaf, dumb, and lame and other needy townsfolk, urging gifts only to the fullest extent one can afford to help the very poor serve the town and earn a higher grade.
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