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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1953
Page
10
Columnist Bruce Biossat argues youth violence stems from home training. He cites a Paramount area incident ending in a bystander’s death. The piece warns that teens imitate “smart” daring with guns and brass knacks, urging discipline at home to teach values.
Column Seven notes that automobile thefts are among the most frequent offenses in American cities. It attributes the prevalence to motorists leaving keys in ignitions and doors unlocked, urging drivers to adopt safer habits to prevent loss.
In a Washington speech Mrs. Roosevelt argues Americans lack global knowledge and urges school reform to teach world affairs. She contrasts European views on Soviet communism with Japanese perceptions of communism, suggesting Americans largely understand world politics but can improve.
Washington report details congressional trips to Panama on Panama Line ships with subsidized fares for members and families. It notes invitations require approval from top lawmakers and outlines costs to the line, including losses and discounts. The piece lists lawmakers who traveled, with dates and companion family members aboard in 1952 1953.
A biblical quotation recounts Caleb's vow to seize Hebron if the Lord is with him, citing Anakim threats and great fortified cities as context for his resolve. The passage contrasts Joshua's exhortation with Beecher's reflection on longing for nobler aims.
Press-Geboram Herman four Ridder editors and publishers are named with roles. Harold M. Hines is assistant to Samuel C. Gameron. H. F. Burmester serves as general manager and Malcolm Epsey as editor. Ridder-Jotes, Inc. and Metropolitan Group, Inc. are noted for national representation and comic advertising.
Marquis Childs analyzes how the Joint Chiefs of Staff confront a shrinking pool of trained manpower and rising costs as they seek a "new look" for U.S. defense. Adm. Arthur Radford weighs higher reenlistment bonuses while balancing conventional forces with atomic age realities amid postwar unease.
Bruce Biossat notes a surge of city troubles from teen car crashes in a Somerville lot to a Hollywood actor's fatal collapse after a prank. He cites rising urban tension, crowded population, and weak discipline, urging home-based training to curb youth unrest before society grows harsher.
Wow we cross the children neatly. Every garment washed and mended. Life for them has changed completely. School's beginning, summer's ended. No more blue jeans needing patching. No more damp hair left unparted. No more bites of insects scratching. Summer's over, school has started. No more wet feet tracking stairways. No more wild uncared for tresses. Summer's over. No more bare ways. Back to town and suits and dresses. Lite girls in frocks appearing. Boys with shirts on bodies upper. This from mothers 21] are nearing Go and wash yourselves for supper.
Ten years ago bids opened for a dike enclosing a two acre fill in the outer harbor with estimates near 256 000 dollars. A separate ten-year note cites Recreation Park as no longer water bearing and wasteful to drill for water per the engineer’s City Council report. Thirty years ago jitneys were to run to Ocean Blvd near American and Pacific Aves, with rerouting details left to a special committee. Sen Hiram Johnson spoke at a Virginia Hotel dinner.
A reader urges composting destroyed produce from city warehouses as a park department project to conserve fertilizer costs. The letter cites Associated Property Owners history, sanitation district by products, and urges lawmakers to adopt provincial health insurance and public health measures. It is signed by I. M. Larkey, 1163 Chestnut Ave.
A Press Telegram summary discusses Alberta Canada health measures as an indirect answer to socialized medicine. It notes two main parties, the C C and the Social Credit party, and mentions costs of their public health welfare programs totaling 12 467 880 dollars in Alberta.
A parent reflects on constant interruptions from children during study time and work deadlines. The piece contrasts the need to meet schedules with the desires of Kristina, Jim, and Don, illustrating the tug between family life and professional obligations.
Readers submit Q A pairs covering topics from White House stone color to forest fire clouds and Noah Webster’s dictionary work. Included are details on Delaware River width at Washington’s crossing and leading livestock markets by total receipts for 1952 with city rankings.
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