Editorial calls for specific program before tidelands oil funding
The Long Beach Press Telegram urges the City Council to require a detailed plan with cost estimates from oil consultants before using the Tideland Oil Fund. It argues for a special election on up to 5.6 million dollars for offshore exploration only after a precise program is presented, or delay to May or June elections.
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Tideland Oil Fund
Tidelands
Tidelands Oil Fund
Long Beach
Harbor Board
Press-Telegram
Longe Beach
Budget Clash Looms Over Defense Spending outlook
President Eisenhower warns a balanced budget is not possible amid an unsettled world. Military planners reassess needs, with possible Air Force expansion and Navy shore establishment cuts. JCS review contemplates continental defense while Rep Read plans tax cuts, all shaping the unbalanced budget.
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Eisenhower
ICS
JCS
U. S
Daniel A. Read
House
Ways and Means Committee
Publisher credits and staff roles listing likely in press archive
A fragmented roster lists publisher Harold M. Hines and assistant Samuel C. Cameron with general manager and editor credits, plus national representative and advertising roles at Metropolitan Group and related entities. The text is incomplete and reads as a staff directory entry from a newspaper archive.
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Herman R. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Urmester
Enley
Wolderstowns, Inc
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Direct split on Trieste settlement blocks Rome Belgrade
Walter Lippmann argues direct Rome Belgrade agreement is impossible for Trieste. He supports partition as the only workable compromise, urges Allied guarantees to end territorial claims, and proposes NATO backing to uphold the present Zone A Zone B frontier.
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Rome
Belgrade
Trieste
Eet
Atc
Beliude
Zone A
United Nations
Zone B
Europe
Italy
Yugoslavia
NATO
California poll backs license revocation for drunk driving
The California Safety Council released a poll showing over 80 percent of leading citizens favor license revocation and higher fees with conviction for drunk driving. More than 20 percent call for stronger penalties beyond revoking licenses to keep highways safe.
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California Safety Council
Soaper Says Labor Row Shows Need for Drastic Action
Sen Soaper comments that labor relations are poor and cites Hagerty and John L Lewis. He notes Soviet spinach claims and argues for severe penalties for repeat drunk driving offenses. A council poll finds broad support for jail sentences or weekend terms to curb dangerous driving.
Just Folks by E A Guest on humble tasks
A compact reflection on the value of every job though small the task. The piece argues no work is unimportant and every role supports happiness and peace of mind, noting that all comfort rests on the steady hands of those who perform daily duties.
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Carlessness
Long Beach memories span war housing to voter counts
Ten years ago Long Beach housed 3000 wartime workers in 31 auto and 6 trailer courts. GPA denied gasoline for shopping. A tanker named Paul Laurence Duibar honored a Black poet. Twenty years ago voter rolls show 44162 men and 40543 women. Bond issues totaling 1626500 approved in a Nov special election. City telephone exchange trunks faced overload. Tax collections on season tipped to exceed 100000 in first ten days. Glidden tour across Ohio featured over 200 pre 1915 cars, a rare sight to miss.
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GPA
Paul Laurence Duibar
Long Beach
Jno
City Hall
Public Forum Letters Policy Note
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited to save space or improve readability.
Pension politics and McLain's California rise
MERVIN D. RANAGAN cites McLain's Democrat pension plan raising California old age aid from $45 to $83 monthly, while Warren supporters softened gains. Editor contrasts Republican stance with Democratic growth and urges public gratitude during Oct 23 observance. Local names include Freeman Lusk and Oct 11 forum remarks.
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McLain
Freeman Lusk
Freedom Forum
California
George McLain
Earl Warren
Mervin D. Ranagan
W. Broadway
Their Friend Acknowledges Boston Travelers Aid Society Help
Mr and Mrs Sultan Kutza recount arriving in Fooston after leaving Germany with no money and no English. Travelers Aid arranged their journey with station-by-station support and continued check-ins after arrival, encouraging ongoing community help and support for the Community Chest. They urge others to contribute.
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Fooston
Boston Travelers Aid Society
Germany
Long Beach
Traveler's Aid
Europe
United States
Sultan Kuatza
Pacific Ave
Protest Against UN Day Plan In Los Angeles
A writer objects to creating a United Nations day funded by taxpayers. He warns the move endangers freedom and cites Los Angeles city booths and local marks as examples of government spending and foreign influence.
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U. S
Press-Telegram
United Nations
L. A
Why Worry? A Poem About Facing Tomorrow Calmly
A reflective verse urges resilience as worry proves unwarranted. It notes yesterday's fears faded with time while weather forecasts doubt the worst. The speaker counsels living life boldly, doing one’s best, and avoiding alarm since tragedy or accident may never arrive.
Boys Town proposed for Long Beach area for restless teens
Boris Williamson suggests a Boys Town style home in Long Beach to help numerous broken homes and working parents. He argues teens lack adult mentors who care and support could curb unhappiness and restlessness among youths.
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Long Beach
Boris Williamson
RFC Okayed 10 Billion Loans by RFC in 20 Years
This Q and A column outlines key facts from the Reconstruction Finance Corp. period. It notes a total authorized lending of 10 billion dollars and RFC expiration at midnight September 28, 1953. It also covers topics from Stephen Collins Foster papers to graphoanalysis and military flags.
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Reconstruction Finance Corp
F. McK. A
RFC
Stephen Collins Foster
University of Pittsburgh
Foster
America
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Virginia Kelly
Partment
Navy
Seriour
Gruenther
Marine Corps
Army
Abol Aabal
Yin
Preess-Geresram
WALTER _LIPPMANN
Poland
Eippmans
Oakland Tribune
Soaper
Bill Vaughan
Dke
Hagerty
Shakespeare
John L. Lewis
I: Ing
E. A. Guest
Ohio
Republic of the United States of America
Madge Brown
Loinita
George Clark
Dasein
Long Beach Press-Telegram, Information Bureau
Sye St
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Washington, D.C
Stephen Colins Foster
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