Public Works Program Brightens Economic Outlook in Coast Area
Editorial notes a wave of public works announcements boosting employment and regional growth. Highlights include a $22 million Todd Shipyards order for five cargo ships at San Pedro, Long Beach State College building programs, and hospital expansion in Long Beach and Norwalk. Also cited are city and harbor projects, a Navy Landing, Marina Extension, and Armed Services YMCA, signaling broad construction activity and rising confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Maritime Board
Todd Shipyard
San Pedro
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
West Coast
Long Beach State College
Long Beach Osteopathic Hospital
Norwalk
Metropolitan State Hospital
Dyceway
Tidelands
Navy Landing
Marina
Armed Services Ymca
A Boy's Message Inspires Confidence
A young newspaper carrier Richard Huffman selected a holiday greeting praising America’s future. The note expresses faith in progress and happiness, contrasting gloom among some scientists and educators. It urges confidence, citing America’s crises overcome and divine aid as bulwark for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Richard Huffman
Gunléry Ave
Fress-Telegram
America
America can win the cold war with mass production power
Douglas Larsen argues that U S industry can deter Khrushchev by rapid mass production of missiles. He cites Jupiter and Thor programs, Chrysler and Douglas Aircraft readiness, and a booming domestic electronics sector to support a rapid U S weapons output if funded, insisting a hot war remains unlikely so long as production stays ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Russia
U.S
Kaiser
Hitler
Khrushchev
Chrysler Corp
Jupiter
Chrysler
Russian Summit Proposal Debunked as Big Propaganda Hoax
David Lawrence argues the summit conference idea is a worldwide communist propaganda hoax. He notes diplomatic channels exist between Moscow and Washington, and between the United States and other free nations, making secrets or quick unilateral commitments unlikely. The piece contends that the Soviet Union uses talks as a propaganda tool to claim peace while preparing for war and urges the West to counter with clear, public statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moscow
Lawrence
United States
Povernment
Free World
Soviet Union
Congress
Dulles
Paris
Kremlin
Soviet Russia
Fredom
Senator Soaper on Christmas Traffic Jam at Post Office
A humorously critical column notes Christmas traditions imported from abroad and mocks New World traffic chaos around the post office. It jokes about stockings, extra week before Christmas, and a weary mother praising a line from the poem while merchants push practical gifts. It laments gifts like 24 karat gold back scratchers and notes pioneer tales to amuse youths.
Prayer of Linx by E A Guest
A reflective verse urging universal blessings in hard times. The speaker echoes Tiny Tim's plea for hope and strength, asking for blessing upon the sick, the weary, and the cheerful lives of children. It invites mercy, courage, love, and renewed light throughout the year.
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Tiny Tim
Tim
Long Beach reopens shipyard after strike tie
Ten years ago Long Beach saw a pre Christmas return of workers to Bethlehem shipyard as Shipyard Workers Union ratified a new contract proposal ending a six month strike. Twenty years ago winter sports fans enjoyed heavy snow at mountain resorts and city officials cleared hurdles for a police pistol range with an opinion on park property deed restrictions. The same period covered a conference in the City Manager's office where officials announced plans for a North Long Beach disincorporation election in January.
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Bethlehem Shipyard
George ‘Trammell
North Long Beach
Public Forum Letters on Space and Signatures
Readers urged to submit letters not exceeding 250 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors note letters may be edited to maintain taste or conserve space while preserving core viewpoints.
Christmas Significance and World Peace Appeals
A Christmas message references Jesus birth and life, urges prayer for the President and NATO unity against Soviet aggression, and contrasts temperate home comfort with high heat. The piece notes hope for peace, liberty, and a secure way of life, citing Abraham Lincoln and calling readers to align with divine will.
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Horn
Jesus
NATO
America
Santa Claus
Abraham Lincoln
Erias
Doc Williams
Lemon Ave
Long Beach
Pensioners Tax Brings Protest
A letter from Myrtle Miele of 1412 E. 14th St. denounces Long Beach pensioners tax, recounting an elderly woman of 78 facing a $1.87 furniture tax with threat of attachment, calling the city ashamed to impose such charges on those living on pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Myrtle
Miele
E. 14Th
St. Long Beach
Health Hint Warns of Winter Ills From Dry Air
The article notes many people fall ill in winter as heaters dry indoor air, drying mucus in nasal and throat membranes. It advises evaporating water during heating by placing a pan of water over a low burner on the kitchen range to moisten the home atmosphere.
Press Telegram front page criticism over children photo
Carl H Schrank denounces the Press Telegram’s front page image from Thursday December 19 1857 showing Mrs Jennie Abella’s children hearing of their parents’ death as in poor taste and intrusive, calling it embarrassing for readers.
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Press-Telegram
Jennie Abella
Carl H
Schrank
2Nd St
Long Beach
Names for minor planets and Easter’s calendar ask and answer
Questions and answers from the Discoverer information service discuss how minor planets are named by discoverers and the tradition behind the practice. It notes early planetoids were named for mythic women, later for wives children and places, and mentions Easter’s prominence in the Christian year and the age of Alben Barkley at vice presidential inauguration.
Tress Telegram Herman H Ridder and Staff Credits
fragmented OCR listing staff and office locations for The Press Telegram with names such as Harold Hines Samuel Cameron editor Malcolm Epley and office addresses in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul San Francisco and New York, indicating advertising representation and editorial hierarchy.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel S. Cameron
Ceni
LA. Colina Jr
Bus
H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Epley
Milea E. Sikes
Waabington
Alben Building
Aldder-dohna
No. Ee
New York
Shicaga
Wrigley Wilco
Detroit
Penabacet Bid
Minnespolta
Somay Toune
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Soaper
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