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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1956
Page
16
A column argues for starting school integration at the lowest age levels to avoid resistance. It cites Walter Lippmann’s filter-down idea and claims gradual, early education will normalize equal rights. The piece contends that sustained effort will render opposition moot as generations grow up with legal protections for all students.
President Eisenhower designates September 12 as a national day of prayer in line with a 1952 congressional resolution. Citizens are urged to observe the day in business, worship, homes, and hearts to seek divine guidance for daily life and national affairs. The proclamation recalls historic faith foundations and pledges reliance on Divine Providence.
Walter Lippmann explains the 1956 battleground centers on Democrats and Eisenhower independents who backed him in 1952. Democrats seek to reclaim these voters while Republicans aim to keep both their base and the non Republican Eisenhower vote. The campaign hinges on how Ike and Stevenson appeal to moderates and to those who defected in 1952, with Ike pursuing a new Republicanism and Stevenson aiming to win back Democrats. General Eisenhower looms as the pivotal factor in a campaign where the opposition party holds the majority but Ike starts with a personal majority.
In Portland Morse battles intraparty and national forces as Eisenhower era politics collide with Oregon liberalism. McKay defends Morse while courting statewide support, with Democrats rallying to reelect Morse Green and a few Congress members as GOP drift hardens. Morse remains a major target amid a tightening Oregon political landscape.
Community letters must stay under 250 words with genuine signatures and addresses. Edits may be made for taste and space efficiency.
Mrs Laura Lawson recounts that despite Texas Medical Board actions canceling licenses at the Hoxsey Cancer Clinic in Dallas Hoxsey remains in business with patients reporting survival against cancer. She invites doctors to inspect his methods and interview cured patients, noting opposing views are underrepresented.
A letter criticizes a Press Telegram item claiming a merger between Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. It states the merger was voted by no local body and only the General Council is advisory, with actual union to be decided by delegates at Weld in Cleveland. It asserts the merger misrepresented and false.
A fragmented 1960s style column remarks on political campaign tactics and public budgets. It references Senator Soaper and a mock warning about trees shedding leaves as a metaphor for political favors. The piece also covers census predictions, wedding gifts, and National Farm City Week observances with scattered mentions of colleges and public perception.
The piece lists Press-Telegram staff including Herman Hy Ridder Harold M. Hines and others, with bureaus in Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and New York. It notes current files kept at offices and comic advertising reps Metropolitan Group. It mentions conditioning players receiving convertibles and the GI shoe color change. It ends with light observations about school safety and a pencil box.
E A Guest recalls longtime friend Grove, grateful for shared meetings and dinners. He notes Grove started programs with a word, offered support, and will be missed at future gatherings. The piece honors a final journey and enduring friendship.
A 20 year old note recalls former Long Beach mayor Charles Buffum in Seaside hospital with heat illness. It also mentions a 6 swimmer Long Beach to Catalina relay crossing, and a 1960s rail collision where a diesel truck was struck, injuring six. The item notes rabbit meat shortages due to federal limits and city officials debating gambling legislation.
A handwritten Q and A feature answers questions about telephone call peaks in cities and residential areas, Perle Mesta’s maiden name and birthplace, vitamins discovery, sugar beet yields and byproducts, and foreign value in imports. The piece quotes S.N. and G.L. with concise factual responses and context notes.
A fragment reflects a household political view where family loyalty shapes decisions. The speaker notes internal bargains, unity, and a single party approach guiding outcomes and projects. Children play roles and votes are recognized within the family group.
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