Bridges and unions draw sharp critique in TV interview
The piece condemns Harry Bridges head of ILWU for endorsing Communist officeholding and aligning with dissenting figures. It notes his union controls 65,000 families and could threaten national welfare in crisis. It questions his loyalty, cites a judge’s claim he is a Communist, and contrasts Bridges with Hoffa while urging vigilance against his influence.
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Harry Bridges
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
Bridges
Red China
Barry Bridges
Communist Party
T’ta
America
United States of America
Ban on alcohol aboard planes urged by Rep Lane
Rep Thomas J Lane of Massachusetts urges a ban on serving or consuming alcohol on commercial and service airliners. He argues safety overrides personal rights, noting liquor service complicates crew duties and could trigger a disaster despite airline safety records. Lane expects backing from abstaining passengers who fund drinks and hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Lane
Massachusetts
Ren. Lane
Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Lane
California Income Taxes Drive State Revenue Growth
Sacramento reports show California's fiscal year ending June 30 1937 revenue from a 3 percent sales tax totaling 603 436 933. Personal income tax revenues rose 12.06 percent with the franchise tax commission collecting 143 339 329. Debt remains heavy though, with 1 039 762 000 in general obligation bonds, while school bond debt is 436 600 000 and a Rainy Day fund holds 75 million.
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Henry C. MacArthur
Sacramento
ONS
Bry
Robert C. Kirkwood
California
Counoiler
Franchise Tax Commission
Kirkwood
Counter-spy Morros warns of Soviet espionage in America
Boris Morros a former FBI undercover agent stated that Soviet espionage has infiltrated the United States with agents who hold high status and credibility. He accused Supreme Court justices and liberal supporters of aiding cover for Communist activity and described 55 firms as espionage covers. The remarks, presented to Congress, urge awakening of the American public to the extent of internal spy networks and the challenges faced by investigative agencies.
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Washington
FBI
America
Ché Ayer
Boris Morros
U.S
New York
Russia
United States
Supreme Court
Cnntacc
Moscow
Morros
Morris
House Committee On the American Activities
Mollywood
Morsroe
Wes
Tirra
Pai
Washington Did It Hard Way By Bilt
A jumble of opinion and gossip items notes Washington, Boston fans, and a Ted Will parody with George Washington. The piece mentions the Tallers, Westy All and a powder horn, Newsmaker takes. it hints at a talk on candidates and a Tak at a Rotary meeting. A Hollywood figure is cited as a counter spy against Communists, and a friend defends a speechless parakeet as a thinker.
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Bilt. Vaughan
Boston
Ted Will
George Washington
Just Folks Memories and Public Funds Joke
A poetic reminiscence by E. A. Guest laments bygone friendships and faith in hard times. The piece pivots to a satirical note about vending machines that dispense worms and a joke about Secretary Humphrey acknowledging $200 from two citizens to help with the budget.
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Humphrey
Long Beach Snippet Recalls Historic Airport Radar Aid
Long Beach record notes the completion of the blind landing radar at Municipal Airport to aid landings in bad visibility. It also references royal visitors, a Yemen crown prince, a collision injuring Gov and Mrs Merriam and a CHP chauffeur, plus county flood damage claims totaling 40 458 rejected after Feb 14 flooding in Hamilton Bowl.
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Prince Pahlavi
Iran
Persia
Paul Henfren
Yemen
Frank F. Merriam
Jack Jarvis
California Highway Patrol
Soledad Bridge
Everett W. Mattoon
Hamilton Bowl
Public Forum Letter Policy Notice
Public forum notice states letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. It allows letters to be added in the cause of good taste or to save face.
Postal Pay Editorial Timely
Readers urge action on postal pay HR 2474 to raise wages for postal workers. L M Roberts from Long Beach and Lena Turk from Lang Beach note tax and school costs while supporting tax-free education and urge public letters to President Eisenhower to sign the bill.
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Press-Telegram
Elsehower
L. M. Roberts
Delta Ave
Long Beach
Favors Legal Action in Alley Case
Curtis Clark of 817 Walays Ave calls for legal action to stop transferring the East West alley in the Lafayette Hotel block to hotel owners. He urges a restraining order to prevent title passage, argues public thoroughfares belong to the city, and offers to support court action financially and otherwise.
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Namerene Tas TC
Lafayette
Church. Schools Pay Own Way
There is a drive to sign a petition to restore a tax on nonprofit church operated schools. The effort cites past elections and court rulings while noting a front group called Californians for the Public School seeks to undo 1953 legislature actions and 1952 voters decisions. The piece emphasizes parents of church schools.
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State Supreme Court
Californians For
Supreme Court
Postman Wage Fight Across Political Web
THOMAS P. MATTHEWS argues postal workers face a political game as Congress motions to grant raises while President Eisenhower is expected to veto. The piece claims payouts hinge on last minute votes with postmen remaining underpaid and exploited. Matthews cites Norwalk address.
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Congress
Ine
Lince
Tke
Ike
Thomas P. Matthews
Leibacher
Norwalk
Unions Cause of Inflation Press Telegram Letter
An opinion letter argues unions push up prices through higher wages and urges prudent economic thinking. The writer, GW A Campbell of Long Beach, calls for restraint and a national discussion on inflation and labor wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Campbell
Press Celegram-Herm Ridder Publisher and staff heads
A garbled newspaper masthead lists Publisher Harald M. Hines and Samuel C. Cameron Gen's Manager L. A. Collins Jr. Bus. Manager BLOF. Editor Malcolm Epseecutive Editor Miles E. Sinea. Washington News Bureau staff and advertising reps across New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis San Francisco with Metropolitan Group as national ad rep. The text is a damaged OCR fragment detailing office locations and roles.
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Herm Ridder
Harald M. Hines
Asat
Samuel C. Cameron
L. A. Collins Jr
Blof. Bupmedter
Malcolm
National Advertising
Riddarohne,ng
New York
S0th St
Chicago
Wrigley Gidg
Detroit
Penobacht Bida
Minneapolia
Fashay Tower
Ste Faut Wen
Ath
Ste Y
Ste
San Francisco
Sutter St
Curent
the Press-Telegram
Comié
Metropolitan _Group
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Europe
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E. A. Guest
Lena
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