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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
8
The editorial urges vigilance after Pearl Harbor while warning against overzealous defense spending. It argues for a sane mix of defense plus prudent cuts to avoid economic damage, noting critics demand crash programs yet resist trimming other government costs. It emphasizes sustaining readiness without wrecking the nation’s economy.
A boss learns that a firm handshake does not guarantee reliability while a limp grip does not prove weakness. The tale shows casual judgments miss the truth of character and work ethic, urging understanding and empathy over appearance.
The 1958 vote looms as a test of U S prosperity with unemployment feared to rise. AFL-CIO official J Gray warns of wage stagnation and labor strife while corporate profits come under scrutiny. Republicans face downturn pressures as unions and politics collide in a fragile economy.
A reflective piece compares the ladder to success with patience and balance, then shifts to a critique of economic power and inflation. It argues recession stems from capital formation shortfalls and high prices, with profit margins squeezed by labor costs and taxes. It notes wage push as a key inflation driver and the Fed’s response via tighter money.
Doris Fleeson surveys Washington power plays as Congress and the White House maneuver over leadership and bipartisanship in foreign policy. Nixon looms, Dulles defends authority, and Stevenson weighs his stance amid a shifting, cautious cabinet and press.
A columnist notes a Chicago theft of 910,000 worth of doilies as startling evidence of large losses. Jokes about talking to oneself, space messages, and a 1930 Ross Bowl result interrupt the chatter. The piece lampoons media headlines and public figures while hinting at broader social comicalities.
A mother frets over how soon Christmas and the Yvnetide season arrive. She reflects on time passing quickly and urges her children to prepare, promising to write to Uncle John as plans unfold.
A column notes holiday reflections and urges children to write to Aunty Jen. It reports Bank of America expanding its American Ave branch and a two story rear addition to its Long Beach Blvd location, Farmers & Merchants Bank expanding at 1401 American Ave. Harbor Commissioners defend the city oil claim in harbor mineral rights disputes. Union Pacific station site questions and bascule bridge conversion to vehicle traffic are referred to city officials after a conference on Ocean Blvd track removal.
A letters page discusses spending, taxes, and wage issues with sarcasm about spend and save. Writers Ern ie Mesle and Anna Lilli Baum defend Webster's definition of hero, while E and Leslie critique Russia, communism, and American prestige.
A fragment discusses the capture of German scientists for rocket and satellite work, accusing the Reds of using slave labor in missile know-how. It questions home loyalties, media coverage, and the promise of freedom while criticizing scientific prestige in the Cold War context.
Readers can mail for facts to Long Mead Telegram Information Borer at 1200 Eye St. NW. West annion, Mexia, for 3 cents postage. The US House Rules Committee, with 12 members, decides which proposed laws reach the floor for debate and vote. It may advance or delay bills reported favorably by committees, making it a powerful gatekeeper. A snake handler question notes no immunity to venom in humans, with bite effects varying by venom depth and individual factors.
The text lists staff roles and office locations for a publisher and multiple newspapers. It names Harald M Hines as assistant to the publisher, Samuel S Camaron as general manager, L A Collins Jr as business manager, H F Burmester and Malcolm Epsey Miles E Lines as editors, and notes a Washington News Bureau in the 808 Albee Building with Ridder Johns as national advertising representative, plus offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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