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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1954
Page
12
Our editorial argues voters tire of endless campaign rhetoric yet recognize democracy’s value. Politicians must explain to the people, who vote, then judge at the ballot box. The piece lauds peaceful, intellectual discourse, urging citizens to hold steady until Tuesday next.
A new passenger helicopter service with six daily round trips between Long Beach and the International Airport begins November 19. The move addresses Southern California transport pressures, offering a modest impact now while potentially spurring future mass rapid transit. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce aviation committee advocated the project, earning significant recognition.
Bruce Biossat argues Aneurin Bevan remains blind to reality, favoring Soviet disarmament talk and socialist experiments. He says Bevan ignores Western defense needs, links socialism to Europe’s fate, and rejects strong measures against communism.
Bill Vaughan remarks mock the retired citizen told to take up four hobbies while quipping about GOP wings and boarding house chaos. He imagines future generations hearing tales of a childhood yard, a long walk to the garage, and driving to school as a joke on resilience. The piece notes farmers blaming poor harvests and leadership, while Americans cope with grasshoppers, drought, and Washington policies.
Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at multiple offices. Publisher Harold M Mines and Genl Manager H F Burmester are listed along with executive editors and national advertising representatives Ridder-Johna Inc. Offices span New York Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco area addresses.
Marquis Childs reports Andrei Vishinsky shapes a cautious Moscow stance at the United Nations. In a pivotal session he hints at accepting international inspection for peaceful atomic facilities, while opposing enforcement power. The debate mirrors broader sovereignty fears and Baruch era proposals.
By E. A. Guest Jimmy laments a nagging wife who asks for money for hats shoes dresses and more. He calls himself a tightwad and penny-pincher while Jennie swears love but seems unable to show it.
Ten years ago Long Beach opened an open house at the Naval Drydocks drawing 30000 visitors. Car dealers touted Automobiles Wanted in wartime vehicle shortages. Twenty years ago three city highway projects were in the winter State DPW program. Moving day at 2732 East St saw City Manager Derton and family settle in. Thirty years ago police nabbed about sixty youths during pre Halloween maneuvers and warned parents. Southern California Edison signaled potential electric curtailment end by mid December.
Portraits show a discussion of griping as a normal venting practice. It notes complaining about pay, transportation, weather, prices, merchandise, teachers and homework, taxes, and life’s struggles. It argues griping can coexist with diligence and kindness in pursuit of dreams.
Readers ask about the world coldest city with Vostok in Siberia claimed as the coldest regularly inhabited spot, with temperatures reaching as low as 93 degrees below zero. The quiz also covers who originated the drive yourself car rental system, post office parcel profit, and Bricker amendment attempts in Congress.
Washington column warns that a divided government risks partisan gridlock, citing Hoover and Wilson eras, 1920s isolationism, and 1933 GOP reforms. It argues party clashes delayed recovery measures, heightening danger to national welfare and future elections.
A Mammoth Lakes reader asks if the presidents McCarthy Army controversy helped gain votes in the upcoming election. The letter urges labor leaders Reuther and Meany to quantify lost workdays from strikes and questions who caused and ordered them. Signed by T A Stephens.
Brose Floyd of 6952 El Cedrah endorses forming the Society for the Stopping of Sob Sisters to counter reformers led by Mrs. Clara Logan. He argues media choices influence youth toward crime or lawfulness and suggests programs like Little Lord Fauntleroy or knitting to guide boys away from crime.
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