Misinformation and Russian science in Cold War view
Editorial discusses Dr. Killian's deer fly anecdote on scientific illiteracy and compares it to claims that Russia leads in science. It cites Dr. Hughes's interview noting U S leads in basic research while Russia translates American texts, copies US work, and pursues space travel with limited cost awareness.
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Rusia
James R. Killian Jr
Eisenhower
Killian
Irving Langmuir
Russia
United States
Donald J. Hughes
AEC
Brookhaven National Laboratory
U. S. News & World Report
Hughes
U. S
G. S
Russia Are At About the Same Level. Now, It Could Be That Dr. Hughes
Ike Signals Summit Only If Talks Prove Real Gain
Eisenhower indicates a summit with the Soviets could occur if clear progress is promised. He rejects a meeting that offers only declarations of peace and insists on separate, verifiable steps. He stresses real disarmament, reduced weapon budgets, and avoiding Soviet military dominance in Western Europe.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Dulles
Geneva
United States
Summit talk seen as possible only with concrete agreement
The article argues a summit on Europe’s security hinges on a real disarmament and control plan. It notes the Kremlin is jockeying for position while the West demands visible concessions on strategic points before agreeing to a conference.
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Europe
Kremlin
West
Save on taxes by lending paintings to galleries
James Marlow explains a tax dodge where a wealthy individual like Mortimer Mistletac uses art donations and fractional ownership to maximize charitable deductions. By leasing or deeding paintings to galleries for parts of the year, the donor can offset income with up to 20 percent in deductions, potentially repeating annual cycles until full ownership transfers to the museum, with estate deductions on death.
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Washington
Mortimer Mistletac
Marlow
Mortimer
Internal Revenue Service
Joan
Public Forum Letters Spar Over City Projects and Ideologies
Public letters criticize Lakewood Flora nine fire station delay and park plans in Lederer Park, urging constructive community projects like a swimming pool and oil well. Long Beach readers question city leadership, call for action, and reference Wayne Elliott and local political views. Roy W. Abel notes critique of Sinn Knowland era policy and Union Theological Seminary debates, labeling aid as potentially communist influence.
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Lakewood Flora
Lederer Park
Long Beach
Wayne Elliott
Yandia Ave
Reinhold Niebuhr
Uoion Theological Seminary
New York City
Union Theological Seminary
Roy W. Abel
Ocean Center
Names Ring Alarm Bell PRE Names Ring Alarm Bell PRE
A church pamphlet distribution pushing more foreign aid has drawn attention to the National Council of Churches and Reinhold Niebuhr. The piece claims broad Protestant backing, but critics say it reflects a small group of ministers and some officials with suspected communist ties, including past president Eugene Carlson.
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National Council of Churches
Reinhold Iiebehr
Eugené Car
Senator Smith objects to Idaho potatoes used in Maine camp
Senator Smith of Maine denounces the Army for serving Idaho potatoes at a camp in Maine potato country. The senator decries subversive elements and argues the choice harms American identity amid Cold War fears.
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Senator Smith
Maine
Idaho
Sen
Smith
Portraits and Hospitality Across Towns and Times
A collage of quirky notes on entertaining visitors, Hollywood lists, cigarette filters, and public life. It mentions out-of-town guests, home hospitality, and keeping friends happy regardless of means, plus satirical asides on industry trends and politics.
Publisher and staff roles in a newspaper masthead
The document lists press positions including Publisher Harold M Hines Assistant to Publisher Samuel C Cameron and General Manager L A Gotlins Jr Bus Manager Ridder Press Gelegram servant.
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Ridder
Harold M-Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Gen
L.A. Gotlins Jr
Bus
Just Folks by E A Guest and Staff
An intimate narrative recounts a meeting between a woman and an acquaintance on a street at night as they chat and she promises to call. The piece reflects the person-to-person tone of the periodical with editor credits and city office listings.
Long Beach History Snippet and City Milestones
A compact Long Beach item recalls a comic advertisement meeting with social promises, notes a weekly promise to call, and reflects on the idea of seven days with a humorous line about calls. It also lists past notes across decades: 10 years ago clearing skies after a 60 hour storm. 20 years ago a preliminary injunction dissolving a tideland oil case. 80 years ago Long Beach partners to open Atlantic Ave to connect Pasadena and Long Beach via Monterey Park area.
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Long Beach
Tideland
Westgate- Greenland Oil Co
Emmet Wilson
Los Angeles
Eastside Organization
Atlantic Ave
Monterey Park
Pasadena
Long Beech
Pennsylvania Blue Law and Pearl Grain Facts
A reader asks about Pennsylvania Sunday laws and pet topics. The exchange confirms Pennsylvania Public Law 872 of 1794, the meaning of a pearl grain equal to a quarter carat, fingerprint stability, and how a cloudburst forms with warm moist air meeting cold air.
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Pennsylvania
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