Off Year Forecast Shows Tight GOP Edge in Congress
Editorial weighs 1954 off year politics with narrow GOP margins in the House 218 212 and Senate balance. It notes Look Magazine polls predicting House shift to Democrats while Republicans hope Eisenhower popularity and anti communism themes aid gains. The piece cites 1934 as a rare exception and urges Republicans to prove they deserve another turn.
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Ward Johnson New Chamber of Commerce President 1953 54
Ward Johnson chosen as president for the 1953 54 year of the Chamber of Commerce. He is an attorney who represented the district in Congress and has long worked with the Chamber, notably heading the Armed Services committee to strengthen ties with the Navy. Johnson succeeds Al Davis and is praised for his knowledge of Long Beach and its challenges.
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Navy
Lawrenses Predictions on Budget Stability in 1954
A hitherto unpublished 1954 letter from Ohio Senator Lawrence to Charles Kennath discusses faith in a balanced budget starting July 1, 1954. He contrasts Truman spending with Eisenhower aims, notes large past appropriations, and cautions about the scale of federal commitments and the slow pace of reform.
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Budget progress signals near balance despite tax cuts
The Treasury projects a smaller deficit for the current year than Truman predicted and aims for balance in the next fiscal year. Secretary Humphrey reports deficits around 3.2 to 6.6 billion, with progress toward a balanced budget despite planned corporate tax cuts and an income tax rate drop. This outlook could strengthen the dollar and U.S. prestige worldwide.
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Newspaper Staff Credits and Publishing Contacts
Press Melaram Herman H Ridder publishers and editors listed with Harold Mc Aast Samuel C Cantrton MF Burmaster Malcolm Ente executive Cresmer Woodeard Cresmer Woodeard Inc advertising representatives Metropolitan Group Inc national representatives and related roles shown.
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Harold Mc Aast
Samuel C- Canrtron
Malcolm Ente
Cresmer & Woodeard, Inc
Comb Advertising
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Stewart Alsop on Soviet reliance and a red army bargain
Stewart Alsop argues that Soviet satellites cannot free themselves while the Red Army remains. He warns Western policy faces ongoing war if aid to resistance is attempted and that Germany shows the Kremlin’s reluctance to withdraw troops. The piece contends a European settlement hinges on Red Army withdrawal and that the West can leverage this for responsibility over Europe’s division.
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Signs and Speed Rules Fall Short on Bayshore Freeway
California highway officials report that posting five and a half mile speed signs on Bayshore and U.S. 92 did not slow drivers. Tests showed speed averages rose, and enforcement by patrol cars and motorcycle officers produced immediate legal speeds. Road patrolling and swift penalties are deemed the most effective deterrent to speeding.
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California Division of Highways
Bayshore
U.S
Senator Soaper Says and Other Bits From Vaughan
Bill Vaughan muses on oddities of modern life and politics with satirical snippets. A penitentiary football coach laments poor material under new rules. Light jabs at luxury cars, college football shifts, and social quirks follow. The Kinsey report topic returns as a coffee club veteran comments on changing subject.
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JUST FOLKS
A short humorous verse by E A Guest recounts a writer surrendering to a child’s intrusion and broken promises to work. It ends with a quip about old fashioned baby names resurfacing in TV crime dramas as criminal aliases.
Boundary plans for Long Beach elementary districts announced
Ten years ago officials set school boundary lines for Long Beach elementary districts and warned enrollment would require half day sessions in five schools. War Manpower Commission reported 23 490 more workers needed in Southern California defense industries.
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California
Public Forum Letter Policy Cited By Don Macy
Public forum note states letters must stay under fifty words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for taste or to save space, claimed as foundational to the country’s way of life. Don Macy signs this submission.
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Don Macy
Cuilitor
Editorial Upset Over Stevenson Coverage Sparks Reader Letter
A Los Angeles reader criticizes a Press Telegram editorial on Adlai Stevenson and his post election world trip. He expresses disdain for perceived partisan bias and urges readers to explore local news and ads, while the editors respond by noting prior editorials and inviting further lecture.
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Maey
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Magnusson
Luitweiler
la Mirada
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Democratic Party
Vet Fraternity Issue Argued On College Campus
A Korean veteran recounts Long Beach City College policy that discouraged veterans from forming a general veterans club while promoting other student organizations. He notes about 200 veterans on campus last semester, with only a few in clubs, alleging authorities fear cohesion among veterans would influence campus governance.
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Priess-Telegra
Long Beach City College
Scnior
Rabid
Sphete
Harper
Wren
Report Praised Ben Zinser Stories On Traffic Control
Readers praise Ben Zinser for insightful traffic control coverage. The note hopes for investigation into causes and questions why Long Beach does not deploy 40 police officers for civil service duties associated with the incident.
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Ben Zinser
Long Beach
Cial
Anecdotes Wanted for Twain Forum by Editor Cyril Clemens
The Press Telegram invites readers to share Twain anecdotes and stories for the Mark Twain Quarterly Forum. Cyril Clemens, editor in Webster Groves Missouri, notes many letters lack signatures or addresses and urges proper submission with signature and return address.
Music critic George Bernard Shaw and gambling stories
Questions and answers from a wire service column reveal George Bernard Shaw wrote musical criticisms for two London papers, the Globe and the World, for five years starting in 1858 under the alias Cornelius Besseto. It also notes gambler Nick the Greek played Baccarat in French Riviera casinos, and credits Eddie Arcara and Dan Allison with developing a plastic saddle for jockeys.
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George Bernard Shaw
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Globe and the World
Hassel Horn
Nick
Yenally
Riviera
September Memories by Metcalfe
September is a fairy frame of memories of childhood days when school bells rang and flowers bloomed. The poem reflects on youthful joys and the sweet smiles that beguiled, noting September as a short month filled with enduring pleasures.
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