Russia Still Following Old Line in Disarmament Push
Editorial argues the Soviet stance is a tactic to gain advantage by demands, noting increased defense budgets, vast allied forces, and extensive base networks. It contends Ike’s plan is a genuine first step, while Moscow seeks to "give an inch and demand a mile" and evade real disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Molotov
Bulgarin
Eisenhower
Ike
Finland
Soviet Union
East Germany
Vakia
Poland
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Albania
Red China
North Korea
Black Sea
Archangel
Siberia
Alaska
Siberian
Bulganin
Reds
Good Neighbors Will Be Rewarded In Long Beach
The United Neighbors campaign invites Long Beach residents to nominate good neighbors for prizes. Nominating letters of 300 words must be received by Sept. 30. Letters must name the neighbor and explain why they deserve recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
II Ling
Community Chest
United Neighbors Campaign Committee
Ness
United Neighbors
Nixon Emerges as Strongest If Eisenhower Sits Out
News of Eisenhower's heart attack reshapes 1956 race. Republicans face a possible withdrawal, forcing rethinking of strategy as Nixon emerges as the strongest potential candidate while Democrats gain leverage for a challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Denver
White House
GOP
Richard M. Mixon
Nixon
Houston Port Near Gulf Despite Inland Location
Questions and answers from the Information Bureau discuss Houston’s distance from the open sea, noting it sits about 50 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston. The piece highlights the ship channel’s role in turning Houston into a major salt water port with about 250 world ports sending ships to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
United States
Cushan in afflictions and curtains of Midian tremble
A compact reflection noting Cushan and Midian tremors as a metaphor for divine affliction. The text frames affliction as a school of virtue that corrects levity and interrupts confidence in sin, citing Atterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushan
Midian
Hetbe Khatke
Atterbury
Press Telegraph Masthead and Advertising Contacts
The document lists staff roles and publisher details for The Presa Telegram including publishers, editors, and executive staff. It also notes multiple advertising representatives with offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul San Francisco and San Francisco addresses for national advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Ridder Jans, Inc
New York
Ste Gnicago
Enenens Wrighey
Detroit
Penobscot
Minneapolis
Foshay
St. Paul
St. Lou Annales
Wilshire Blvd
San Francisco
Sutter St
Presa-Telegram
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Public mood shifts as Eisenhower faces health scare
The article reflects on Dwight Eisenhower's health concerns and their political impact. It notes the nation's hope for continuity, discusses past leaders' recoveries, and argues future policy would adapt to any successor. It cites Dulles, Wilson, Roosevelt, and Johnson, framing a presidential race amid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dwight Lisenhower
America
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
White House
Just Folks and Home Warnings Amid School Reopenings
Poet E A Guest contemplates longing for greeting and home warmth. The piece notes that even fine furnishings fail without loved ones at the door. A public safety warning accompanies lingering concerns as schools reopen and drivers are urged to watch for children crossing streets.
Sender Soaper Says TV phone closer to reality
Bill Vaughan jokes that the television telephone is nearer to reality and will require a change to you answer it you're dressed. An expert notes the Venetian blind was invented in China, not by Italian inventors as once believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Vaughan
China
Gueck Hunter
Long Beach harbor hosts dreadnaughts and draft plan
The 1925 Long Beach horizon was marked by the USS Arizona and dreadnaughts from multiple states in the harbor. A 1933 floating drydock intended for Pearl Harbor was to be built at Cerritos channel tidelands north of the turning basin at a cost of 10 million dollars. The Boer Louis fight pictures played at a West Coast theater two nights after the bout, while the Books for Russia campaign in Long Beach, led by Douglas A. Newcomb and Flora Greerhoot, announced a voluminous climax. Robert H. Lewis was elected director of the California State Firemen's Association at the San Jose convention with Mrs. Lewis named southern district director of the CSFA Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Long Beach
California
Pennsylvania
Nevada
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Tennessee
New Mexico
Mississippi
Pearl Harbor
Cerritos Channel
Long Beach Turning Basin
Boer Louis
West Coast
Douglas A. Newcomb
Flora Greerhoot
Robert H. Lewis
California State Firemen’s Association
San Jose
Lewis
CSFA
Public Forum Letters Must Include Signatures and Addresses
A public forum note states that letters to the paper must include genuine signatures and complete addresses. Editors may edit for taste or space. The policy caps letters at 259 words and requires bona fide authors.
Defends Citing of Fifth Amendment in a News Letter
A reader argues the Fifth Amendment defends individual rights against government overreach, contending government employment is a privilege with due protections. He criticizes the spoils system and asserts that using the Fifth Amendment should not bar a fair trial or confession, urging consistent press and civil service standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En-Lellonam
United States
Civil Service
Jhey
Senate
David FE. Williams
Coralite St
Christmas lights on oil derricks in Long Beach proposal
Edward P. Carpenter of 6060 Fairbrook St calls oil concerns in Long Beach and Signal Hill to install Christmas lights on derricks and rockers. He envisions towers lit like trees, creating a festive, visually striking display visible from Huntington Beach and beyond during the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yule
Long Beach
Signal Hill
Huntington Beach
Edward P. Carpenter
Fairbrook St
Rep Holt praised for steadfast stance against Russian foes
Letter writer from California lauds Rep Holt for resisting Russian threats, calls him to be honored, and shares thanks from veterans of the Third Winds Volunteers Infantry for publicity of their reunion. Address included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Winds Volunteers Infantry
Carletn C, Taylor
Magnolia Ave
Farm Stability and Prosperity in the Agricultural Economy
A social commentary argues that farm income losses reveal broader economic weaknesses as industry and labor capture more farmer wealth. It contends farmers absorb declines slowly, while industrial workers face harsher cuts, and notes Britain and Germany’s high living standards stem from smaller farm populations. The author warns about systemic risk if agriculture is undervalued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Germany
Ukraine
Soviet Union
Union
John F. Schibor
Ranchito
Anaheira
Presidents Should Stay Home Opinion Letter
Francis Wright of 212 Bell Ave South Gate argues that U S presidents should relax at home to reduce strain. He notes Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower traveled or vacationed and asserts staying on the job would prevent exhaustion and supports supporting Ike in the next race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Harry
Truman
Florida
Ike
Colorado
Tike
Wil
Francis Wright
Bell. Ave
South Gate
Letter Plea Delayed By Sleepy Regret
The speaker recalls writing a letter to the government and sealing it, then waking to find the note torn up. After reconsidering, a new version is drafted but delayed by exhaustion. They vow to post no word until rested, preferring sleep before sending any message.
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Editorial
Don Whitehead
Lis and
ONE Sas
A Amy
Gulf
Eradera
White Lone Beach Press
Telegram
Information Bureau
Tan
L.ile
New Zealland
Belle Hail
Rumph
Lewis A. Rumph
Marshallville, Ga
Elearam
Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
H. F. Burmestera
Malcolm Epley
Albee
Fuera
David Lawrence
John Foster Dulles
Geneva
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lyndon Johnson
Congress
Paul White
Boston
Lawrence
E. A. Guest
Rep. Holt
Mr. Holt
Anne Tickes
Livingston
Atta Metcalfe
George Clark
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