Papier-Mache Bear Tale Sheds Light On Soviet Power
An editorial cites Prof. G Warren Nutter to argue Soviet Russia lags the United States in industrial production per capita by decades. It notes Russia trails in steel, ore, freight cars, power, coal, lumber, and consumer goods, questioning the scope of Soviet military strength and foreign aid impact.
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Soviet Russia
Lawrence Sullivan
Sullivan
House of Representatives
G. Warren Nutter
University of Virginia
U. S
Nutter
Russia
United States
U.S
Kremlin
Messrs
Truman
Stevenson
Acheson
Eisenhower
Nixon
Dulles
Long Beach Voter Foresight Spurs Airport Upgrade
Two years after a 5.5 million vote for airport improvements Long Beach prepares tangible progress. The Lakewood Boulevard underpass opens this weekend as part of an effort to lengthen the diagonal runway to 10 000 feet to accommodate Douglas Aircraft jets. A second underpass is due in May.
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Long Beach
Lakewood Blvd
DCS
Douglas Aircraft Co
Trouble Seen in Congress for Foreign Aid and Trade
Washington observers warn Congress faces political hurdles for foreign aid and reciprocal trade extensions. Voters fear job losses from tariffs while unemployment dominates concern ahead of elections. proponents push for broader economic aims and world peace through aid programs amid a tough political climate.
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Congress
Washington
Russia
Eisenhower
Thoughts and Moses Quote on Patience and Salvation
A fragmentary devotional piece cites biblical lines and a paraphrase urging believers to fear not and endure. It references Moses and the Lord's salvation while noting patience as genuine, attributed to George L. Leclerc.
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Moses
George L. Leclerc
Egypt Syria union may hinder Russia in Middle East
United Press dispatches report that the Egypt Syria merger could limit Soviet penetration. Sources friendly to Egypt's Nasser claim the move was driven by fear of Communist influence in Syria and army splits, with anti Russian sentiment rising. Russians reportedly welcomed the merger to counter Iraqi Jordan unity and deny direct Soviet control.
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Egypt
Syria
Middle East
United Arab Republic
Russia
United States
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Shukri Al-Kuwaily
Iraq
Jordan
JUST FOLKS by E A Guest
A poem urging courage against trouble and doubt with lines about facing fear and standing tall. The piece contrasts bravery with cowardice and ends with a remark about language learning and English spelling.
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E. A. Guest
Long Beach highlights from a century of civic events
Ten years past the Junior Chamber seeded clouds over Long Beach triggering a two minute rain. The Freedom Train arrived and a ceremony was led by Mayor Burton W. Chace at the Union Pacific depot. Twenty years ago a citizens group formed in Compton to widen Santa Fe Ave with leaders from nearby cities. Thirty years ago a settlement with Petroleum Securities Co settled at 8 percent gas metered, the city paid $30,000 and the contract ended.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Long Beach
Union Pacific
Carson St
Cherry Ave
Burton W. Chace
Compton
Santa Fe Ave
Lynwood
South Gate
Huntington Park
North Long Beach
Dominguez
Leonard Roach
Roy Adams
Petroleum Securities Co
Why 400 Symbolized High Society in 19th Century
Readers asked about the number 400 used to designate social elite. Ward McAllister in 1889 defined a circle of about 400 who could claim admission to New York's best society, a figure echoed by Newport's Mrs Astor ballroom capacity.
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Ward McAllister
New York
William Astor
Newport
Rhode Island
Public Forum letters on economy and cruelty debate
Readers clash over economic policy and Unites States wage trends. A letter cites unemployment at 5.8 percent in January, contrasting with 1941 highs, while another argues U S slaughter methods should stop animal cruelty and urges senators to back S 149%.
Hair breadth Harry T editorial slams Truman
Readers praise a harsh piece on Truman calling him a former president who should deliver truth with dignity. One letter says his “naturalness” hides boneheaded tweets while another suggests sabotage explains missile failures. Included notes question polar bacteria discovery and comment on isolation.
Humane Bill Urges Support in Congress
Advocates press for enacting humane legislation to curb slaughterhouse cruelties. They urge all humane-minded people to help pass the law this year, noting other nations have already outlawed cruel slaughter practices.
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Congress
Senator Soaper and the Brussels Fair Exhibit Money Idea
A bus rider voices humor about displaying money at the Brussels Fair and notes time constraints for a United States pavilion exhibit. A desk neighbor jokes about secretary of state choices, while a father favors toll television for better seating and control.
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United States
Portraits SOME DO PROPOSE Not a leap year proposal rules
A verse notes that this year is not a leap year and women should not propose. It describes how gowns look and charm, yet the prerogative to ask remains with men. Some ladies defy convention by guiding a courtship while staying calm and collected.
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Ming
Ridder Newspaper Staff and Advertising Offices Listed
The press release names Herman H Ridder publisher Harold M Hines assistant to publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager L A Collins Jr business manager H F Burmester editor Malcolm Epley executive editor Milea E Sines managing editor Washington News Bureau noted with HG Albee Building Ridder John a Inc national advertising representatives with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Panobscot Building.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
L.A. Collins Jr
H. F. Burmester
Malcolm Epley
Milea E. Sines
National Advertising
Ridder-Johna, Inc
New York
5Th St
Shieago Weriging
Detroit
Panobscot
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Ey St. N. W
Washeington
D. C
Alexander the Great
Alexander
Chesapeake Bay
Bay
Chesepiook
Big Tiver
George Clark
Press-Telegram
Me Bowman
Atlantic Ave
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Senate
Amy Spano
6Th St
Harry T
Dunlop
Ocean
Long Beach 2
Peter
Rosen Box
Garbo Complex
South Pole
Larry Beatty
Blackthorne
Lakewood 11
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
Old Man Winter
Stalin
Joe
Toll
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Washington News Bureau
HG Albee
Metropolitan Group, Inc
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