Are Americans Militaristic and Unfeeling in Newsweek Letter
A Heinz Krasschuszki from Berlin argues Americans are unpopular due to lack of respect for other nations and militarism. The letter recalls World War II and Korea, noting American sacrifice and aid while defending U S actions as protection of freedom. It questions whether America’s influence earns respect or breeds disdain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Information Service
Mir. Kraschuteki
Adolph Hitler
World Freedom
U. S
Audacious ignorance in nuclear diplomacy noted
The text criticizes individuals advising the U S President on nuclear test diplomacy despite lacking expertise in science or international relations. It calls such guidance a sign of ignorance and contrasts complexity with supposed insight.
Budget Reform Bill Gains Ground in Senate Push
Senate moves to curb unexpended appropriations by limiting yearly funding to project estimates. With $70 billion unspent across departments, Congress could assess needs and adjust next year’s budget. Byrd Kennedy Paine sponsors the measure, Eisenhower supports it, urging House action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Hoover Commission
Sen
Byrd
Virginia
Eisenhower
Sens
Kennedy
Paine
House
Forecasts of Things to Come in World News
United Press correspondents survey looming headlines from Khrushchev to Eisenhower. Western diplomats see no immediate shift in Soviet policy despite the Kremlin shake-up while Khrushchev and Bulganin shape foreign policy. President Eisenhower may vacation in the East. Cape Cod hosts possible secret service site. Messerschmitt renews aircraft production with French licensed parts. House debate on foreign courts for soldiers stirs noise, likely vetoed by Eisenhower. European chatter forecasts Rossellini revival amid a public children’s reconciliation. Nuclear weapons planning proceeds. a London breakdown could trigger tests. Senate Rackets Committee shifts focus to New York unions as Hoffa faces trial. Minor league realignments loom with Dodgers and Giants potentially moving west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Communist Party
Nikita S Khrushchev
Nikolai A. Bulganin
Fragmentary Thought on Divine Work and Natural Power
A scattered excerpt contemplates the work of God and the power seen in nature. It references scripture and speaks of dew on hills, rain moistening roots, sunshine, and a babbling brook as evidence of beneficent power. The passage blends biblical allusion with natural imagery to reflect on creation’s order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
Way of a dissenter proves hard in Eisenhower era
Doris Fleeson examines how dissents within statutory independent offices and establishments irritate the Eisenhower administration. The article cites rejections of renomination to key commissions such as the Atomic Energy Commission and TVA, arguing the President selects loyal, less experienced successors and that regulatory bodies wield broad congressional power while remaining insulated from partisan pressure.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
Eisenhower
Thomas E. Murray
Sen
Harry Cain
Acctivities Control Board
Dewey Adams
Civil Aeronautics Board
Ferit
Congress
Gress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Power Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
AEC
Sherman Adams
Senator Soaper on Small Town Banks and Trends
Senator Soaper argues bank presence is easy to spot in any small town amid broader themes of national decline. The piece mocks consumer ads and media, notes architectural trends and silences, and mentions Col. Nickerson paying for silence. It also lampoons an atomic expert and hints at a presidential candidate advocating water ski campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architeovure Moderne
Garden Greed and Selfish Flowers by E A Guest
A short poem contrasts selfish flowers in a garden with human selfishness. It warns that pursuing beauty and endless growth crowds out others and burdens neighbors. The piece likens iris blooms to burdensome desire and notes how the owl feathers’ quiet edge aids silent flight.
Long Beach Memories Span Decades and Local Events
A collage recalls Long Beach history with notes on 10 years ago absentee ballots in a special municipal election, 20 years ago plans for a new Motor Vehicle Dept. building, and a 30 year remembrance of Armistice Day. Also mentioned is a major 1918 fire, church ceremonies, and notable local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beggs
Motor Vehicle Dept
Howard E. Deoms
State
Registrar of Vehicles
Sacramento
Dana
Urian Oil, Co
San Pedro’ Road
Emmanuel “Presbyterian Ith
F. Ensign
Frank F. Merriam
J. G. Klene
Calvary Church
Los Angeles
Public Forum Letters for Community Feedback
Public forum letters must remain under 250 words and include bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may edit for space and taste to preserve decency and readability, ensuring voices remain representative while trimming extraneous material.
Is orthodox Marxism dying in the Soviet Union
In a reader letter Arthur Barsley argues that Lenin predicted a shift toward democracy within communism but notes that the USSR remains controlled. He cites American prosperity as a contrast to Communist regimes and expects mass pressure to loosen one party rule. Marshall questions Justice Barsky’s stance while criticizing one worldism.
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Stalin
Soviet Union
Lenin
Ton
United States
Wrong About Warren Letter to Earl Warren
In March or April 1951 while governor of California I wrote Earl Warren praising his state work and hoping he would be the 1952 presidential candidate. The letter, recalling Warren’s later appointment as Chief Justice, notes the author’s belief that his judgment proved mistaken.
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Supreme Court
California
Earl Warren
Jeter
Whenever I Must Leave You Forever In My Heart
A lyric lines poem expresses deep longing and steadfast love across distance. The speaker vows devotion despite separation, feeling the beloved's presence in wind sounds and memories, asserting no other voice or touch can replace them. The passage emphasizes enduring emotion and longing.
Fragmented Telegram Masthead With Multiple Names
Press telegram listing publishers editors and advertising reps for The Press Telegram. Contains names such as Herman H Ridder Harold M Hines Samuel C Cameron and others with address fragments and a note about current sites.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Asstro
Samuel C. Cameron
Lal
Garrison Derby Question and Ips Hurley Meaning
Readers learn if jockey B J A Edward M Garrison ever won the Kentucky Derby. The article notes he did not win a Derby but won the 1886 Kentucky Oaks on Pure Rye and coined the term Garrison finish. It also explains ips as inches per second for tape replay and Hurley as a surname from places in England meaning home stead or one from Hurley.
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Hurley
Berkshire
Warwickshire
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Editorial
Heinz Kraschutzki
Berlin
Germany
Newsweek
MR. Kraschuszki
House of Representatives
Charles M. M'Cann
United’ Press
Ziseny Rower
Cape Cod
Messerschmitt Company
France
Messerschmitt
Roberto Rosselini
Arid
Rossellini
London
New York City
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
St. Louis
Dodgers
Giants
San Franisco
Pacific Coast League
International League
American Association
Southern’ Association
Texas League
Doris. Fleeson
Tom
Thomas Murray
Harily Cain
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
Ponder
Col
Nickerson
E. A. Guest
Tet
Long Beach
Russia
Red China
Arthur Barsey
E. Carson St
Contra Costa County
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lester L. Marshall
Pasen de la
Warren
Press-Telegram
Supreme Court of the United States
Ardionita' Ua
Metcalee
H. Fs
Burmester
Malcolm Epley
Miles Sint
Washington News
Bure
Sie Athos
Pidder-Jonns, Inc
Minneapolie
Foshay Tower
Pru
Eat
Angeler
Ste
San_Francisco
Suter St
Tha Prese-Telegram
Mie
Ine
Garrison
George Clark
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