Dulles Passes the Main Test His Country Is Not in a War
Washington article defends Secretary of State John Foster Dulles against liberal critics. It argues the press overstates opposition to his policy of massive retaliation and liberation through peaceful means, praising his restraint and deterrence in avoiding war.
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Dulles
Washington
John Foster Dulles
America
Truman
Stevenson
State Department
Moscow
Department of Defense
Strategic Air Command
Europe
Mr. Dulles
Eastern
United States
United Nations Forum
Waters Divide California Water Fight Described
Aty. Gen. Brown notes lost water in Sacramento River and Eel River flows. Northern and Southern California clash over dams and distribution while a constitutional change is debated. Governor Knight cites futility of a special session as sectionalism blocks progress.
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Pat Brown
Sacramento River
San Francisco Bay
Los Angeles
California
Eel River
Pacific
Ocean
North
Prin
Cinally
Knight
State Senate
Government Suggests Assembly Line Bank for Auto Surplus
A proposal argues for government purchases of surplus autos and subsidies to idle assembly lines to assure auto industry prosperity. It suggests exporting excess cars to underprivileged nations and endorses paying manufacturers to keep certain lines idle.
Truman and Stevenson duel in Democratic forum tone
The article reviews Truman and Stevenson positions at a foreign aid conference. It notes Truman pushes for bold, decisive action and Eisenhower critique, while Stevenson outlines a plan for a global free world conference and reciprocal trade. It highlights party divisions and expectations for 1960.
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Harry S. Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Foreign Aid Conference
Mr. Truman
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Portraits Promise Home Warmth Beyond Any Mansion
Poetic verse extols the unmatched comfort of home over grand houses and distant journeys. It speaks of loneliness for the lone resident and the enduring appeal of a cozy hearth, a welcoming smile, and dawn’s warmth found only at home.
Press Telegram Publisher and staff directory excerpt
Current files of The Press-Telegram are maintained at multiple offices including New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco Sutter Street. The text lists publishers editors and advertising representatives with addresses and offices.
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Washington News Bureau
Atbee Suliding
National Advertising
Ridder-Johns, Inc
New York
Esath St
Chicago
Public Forum Letters Endorse 1960 Change and Critique
Readers react to bias in editorials on Truman and 1960 politics. Daniel F Mahoney of Long Beach urges wiser votes, cites campaign financing and press influence, while Louee J Hougardy advocates voting Yes on the March 4 1958 Charter amendment. Both letters include full signatures and addresses.
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Republican Party
Daniel F. Mahoney
Home St. Long Beach
Press-Telegram
Urges Yes Vote on Amendment for Long Beach Charter
A reader urges Long Beach citizens to vote yes on March 4 1958 to approve a charter amendment aimed at stopping subsidence. The piece argues the city’s future hinges on the amendment providing officials the tools to protect homes businesses and investments from sinking under oil activity.
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Long Beach
Senator Soaper Says Another Good Way to Stay Young
Humor column notes ways to stay young by continuing work or avoiding it, jokes about Navy Vanguard, Lou Boudreau, tax cuts, foreign aid, and politicians. Critics poke at politics, diplomacy, and aging figures including Churchill, with light satirical quips on modern life and aviation speed of a wasp wing.
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NAVY
Lou Boudreau
The
Kansas City Athleties
Just Folks Poem Reflects Honor Over Gold
The poem by E A Guest speaks of preferring an honored name and kindness over riches or fame. It values a life marked by fairness and honesty, suggesting true worth lies in character rather than wealth. The speaker desires guests bearing proof of kindness when seeking admission to his door.
Long Beach Post Office takes over all mail for Naval Station
Ten years ago the Long Beach post office was to assume responsibility for handling all mail for the U S Naval Station Long Beach effective March 1. A separate note recalls the purchase of the original 50 year lease on the Central Building in 1919 by Central Estates Inc from Quimby Corp and others. Protestant churches planned a union evangelistic campaign began March 5 in a tent at First and Atlantic with Gypsy Smith as speaker.
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Howard K. Goodwin
Long Beach
U.S. Naval Station, Long Beach
Central Bldg
First and Pine
Central Estates, Int
Quimby Corp
First Union
Wes
First
Atlantic
Gypsy Smith
Tax Meet Produced Hot Air
JOAN FLINN from 2245 B. 14th St writes that a February 15 tax meeting at Wilson High School yielded only hot air from the middle class audience. She condemns rising windbag prices, warns voters to be awake at the polls next time, and laments higher taxes and public discontent.
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Wilson High School
Joan Flinn
14Th St
Long Beach
Optometrists Thank Public For Convention Coverage
Dr Hartle Tallman, president of the National Association of Optometrists, extends heartfelt thanks to the publication for coverage of the sixth annual statewide convention held last week at the Statler hotel. He cites appreciation from all association members.
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the Statler
National Association of Optometists
Hartle Tallman
Statue's Eye Size and Knights of Pythias Facts
Question and answer style column notes the Statue of Liberty eyes measure 2 feet 6 inches across. It explains the Knights of Pythias is nonsectarian with about 250000 members and that medieval style jousting remains popular in several states with safe modern twists. It also states about 25 cents of each food dollar goes to restaurants and public eating places.
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United States
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
West Virginia
America
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Samuel O. Camtron
Gén
L.A. Gallina Jr Bus
F. Burméster
Malcolm Epley
Miles E. Sines
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Louee J. Hougardy
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Soaper
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FBI
Churchill
E. A. Guest
George Clar
Sonny
Bashkin
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Plenge
Knights of Pythias
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