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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1950
Page
14
In Long Beach a Tuesday special election tests whether Continental Consolidated’s costly propaganda can push voters to loosen oil drilling barriers. The editorial argues the campaign misleads, warns of subsidence, blight, and property depreciation, and urges turnout to defeat the amendment to protect the city.
Continetal Consolidated proposes lifting barriers at Flood Control Channel and Newport line to drill in mid city Long Beach. It has secured about 500 acres under private leases and seeks a 13.125 percent royalty. The plan aims to extend Wilmington oil field into an urban area despite blighting and nuisance concerns.
Continental proposes zero new wells on each one block drilling site with derricks to be removed as wells finish. The amendment would allow drilling only two wells at a time, extending the project duration.
A reader notes the Preamble of the U S Constitution read by 55 delegates from 12 states in Philadelphia, praising its brevity and lasting flexibility. The article recalls the document’s adoption date, Sept 17, and its enduring significance beyond its framers.
The Press Telegram urges opposition to an oil drilling ordinance. It argues drilling harms developed home and business districts, warns a repeal would erode protections, and calls voters to defeat the measure on Tuesday to maintain a protective line.
The report notes American troops have landed on Korea’s west coast and begun an offensive after a period of retreat. It contrasts the earlier perilous “coffin corner” defense with this renewed advance, citing improved morale and the shift in observers’ views from sarcasm to praise.
New York columnist notes a refreshed confidence around Secretary of State Dean Acheson following Louis Johnson’s resignation as Defense Secretary. The piece envisions a collaborative diplomatic military team with Acheson, General Marshall, and Robert Lovett to advance U.S. policy, while Johnson’s exit ends a damaging feud.
General MacArthur leads a major new offensive in Korea with coordinated west and east coast landings by U S Marines and South Korean forces. Analysts note the move could decide the war, but warn Chinese and Russian reactions and the risk of wider conflict remain uncertain as the operation develops.
Verse praising simple living and generosity. It reflects on money not equaling happiness, suggesting prudent, graceful living and sharing with others as true wealth. The poem emphasizes friendship, comfort, and contentment over wealth.
Ten years ago Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox arrived to inspect defense and repair facilities at Terminal Island in Long Beach. Robert L. Wright's pigeons won top places in competitive flights between Bakersfield and Long Beach.
Letters to the Frese Telegram invite public comment on general interest topics. The page prints editorials praising and critiquing government policy, Marine Corps representation, and Communist Party suppression, with readers from the Press Telegram community weighing in on atomic policy, security, and editorial stance, plus thanks to editors for event coverage.
A devotional verse prayer requests blessings for family and children. The speaker asks God to guide daily life, schooling, prayers, and enduring through hardship toward eternal blessedness. A personal expression of faith and gratitude closes the poem.
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