Reversing His Field Adlai Stevenson Warns Of Prosperity Risks
Adlai Stevenson, in speeches in Philadelphia and Austin, warned that the nation could face instability amid a booming economy. He urged less focus on booms and more on maintaining stable growth, contrasting with President Eisenhower’s push for private enterprise and economic restraint. The piece notes Stevenson’s shift in critique and questions whether his concerns stem from political motives.
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Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Philadelphia
America
Austin
Tex
Eisenhower
Congress
Truman to attend three West Coast benefit dinners in November
Ex president Harry Truman plans three West Coast benefit dinners in November to support the Truman Library. He canceled two prior West Coast engagements this month on the doctor’s advice, prompting talk of lingering feuds but supporters say health guided his decisions and loyalty to the party remains clear.
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Harry Truman
West Coast
Truman Library
TruMan
Ed Pauley
Richard Nixon
Mr. Truman
Will GOP Change 56 Convention Site?
Washington report notes the Republican National Committee plans a January meeting to call the 1955 GOP presidential nominating convention. Analysts debate whether the San Francisco site will stand or shift to Chicago, with party unity, Eisenhower health, and post convention dynamics shaping the decision. The piece cites Knight Knowland and Nixon as California flashpoints and highlights a potential tougher convention.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
GOF
Jong
Chicago
Traore
San Francisco
Tieis Wtith
California
Goodwin Knight
William F. Knowland
Nixon
Eisenhower
Flower Vendor Ee Sells His Flowers on the Street
A street florist sells blooms to passersby without inquiry, offering carnations roses violets and other fragrances to lift mood. The vendor provides simple beauty to brighten days for couples, shoppers, and passersby, without probing personal motives.
Egyot-Israel issue Looms in Politics
Washington reports the Egypt arms sale debate shapes the 1956 campaign with Israel as a political hinge. Dulles and British ministers seek to block Communist arms to Egypt while Truman’s 1948 Israel support reshaped fundraising and party positions. Calls grow for limits until Middle East tensions clarify aims and regional security.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Department of State
Soviet Russia
Egypt
New York State
America
Ireland
Israel
Republic
New York
New Jersey
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Truman
Dewey
United States
State Department
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Middle East
Great Britain
Dulles
MacMillan
Cairo
Dukes
Molotov
Russia
WATO
Just Folks by E A Guest on Age and Wisdom
A reflective verse on aging contrasts age with youth, noting wisdom and a bright spirit as true measures. It imagines friends advising stepping aside for the aged, yet asserts age is not counted by years but by the vitality of the spirit.
Long Beach 1925 Fire Destroys Harlow Kent Derrick
Reported loss of thirty thousand dollars from a fire that destroyed the Harlow Kent No 2 derrick and pumphouse on the General Petroleum lease at Signal Hill. Olga Steck and Jack Benny appeared at the West Coast theater. Mr and Mrs John F Craig marked their 55th anniversary.
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Signal Hill
General Petroleum Lease
Olga Steck
Jack Benny
West Coast
Los Cerritos
Virginia Country Club
Jotham Bixbys
Long Head
John F. Craig
Government Still Uses Dollar Men Readers Ask Why
A Long Beach Press-Telegram question answer feature explains the federal government employs many executives on a loan or token salary. Known as "Without compensation" workers, they get $1 yearly under a 1905 law that bars fully voluntary service except in emergencies. Caodaism emerges as the world’s newest religion, founded in French Indo-China in 1927 and spreading across Asia. Its creed emphasizes human affection over wealth, immortality of the soul, and communication with spirits through planchette, symbolized by a blue globe with an eye in the Caodist temple near Saigon.
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Long, Beach Press
Terroram
Formation Burewit
Eyent
N. W
Washington & DC
M/T.L. A
Asi. G. FY
Asia
Tayninh
Saigon
Press Telegram Advertising and Editorial Staff List
The text names executives and offices for The Press Telegram and Ridder-Johnna Inc. including publishers, assistants, managers, and advertising representatives. It lists locations in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and notes current files are kept at multiple offices.
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National Advertising
Ridder-Johnna, Inc
New York
Both
Chitage
Wrigley
Detroit
Loon
Penobscet
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
Paonance
East
4Th St
Los Angeles
Wiltshire Blvd
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
Comic Advertising
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Why Retailers Are Against Green Zones
A Long Beach Retailers Association letter criticizes a city editorial supporting free green zones. It cites a director poll showing 12 of 17 favor eliminating green zones for revenue and turnover gains from meters, arguing meters would monetize parking and address abuse. Signed by Frederick A. Sykes and J. Smith with addresses.
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Long Beach
Frederick A. Sykes
What Demos Did in Government
PRESS l EGRAM critiques Democrats by listing tenures under Roosevelt and Truman, noting Russia recognition, beer repeal, bank reorganization, rising debt, Korea casualties, corruption moments, tax scandal, and ends praising Eisenhower while warning of a wrecked country if voters delay.
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Press-L'Elegram
Roosevelt
Russia
Harry Truman
Korea
Truman
Stevenson
Eisenhower
White House
Royal Pictures Raise His Ire
A reader condemns printing a German prince and princess on the front page, arguing Americans once valued equality, asserts princes live off government funds, and calls for not honoring royal figures in future editions. The letter cites class disparity and critiques media choices as wasteful.
Editorial Praise for Nixon Arnautoff Cartoon Critique
A reader from 521 Pine Ave commends the PRESS-TELEGRAM editorial Pumpkin Ja Arnautoff and other pieces praising Vice President Nixon. The letter lauds Nixon's telegram to Zellerbach as clever and deep, praising the truth and predicting Nixon will go far.
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Nixon-Arnautoff Ee
Press-Telegram
Arnautoff
Nixon
Arnautolf
Zellerbach
Alice L, Young
Pine Ave
War Veterans Encampment Officials Thank Local Press
The United Spanish War Veterans Encampment committee in Long Beach expresses gratitude for citizens and local newspapers cooperation before and during the Sept 18 22 event. Signed by TL Frank Higley Chairman T W Fatherson and J R Miller Co Chairs.
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ESS
United Spanish War Veterans
Long Beach
United States
Frank Higley
T. W. Fatherson
J. R. Miller
Ann Carlson blasts at smug ignorant men in civil defense letter
Ann Carlson denounces men for shirking civic duties in a Civil Defense Volunteer letter. She cites wardens training attendance with women vastly outnumbering men, urges men to act, and warns they would cry for help in disasters. The Lakewood resident signs from 5929 Fairman.
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Press-Telegram
Civil Defense
PTA
Riley School
MacArthur School
Ann Carlson
Fairman, Lakewood
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