Eisenhower peace policies defended against critics
An editorial note by Doris Freeson challenges claims that the Eisenhower administration lacks a rational search for peace. It argues that 1952 era moves like the Korea settlement and the Bermuda atom for peace proposal show candor and effectiveness. The piece defends Ike against critics and asserts keeping out of war is what matters to families.
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Doris Freeson
Mike Mansfield
Eisenhower
Miss Fleeson
Sen. Mansfield
Dukes
Bermuda
Geneva
Britain
France
Israel
Middle East
America
London
Ike
Korea
Egypt
Carpers
A Song and a Man Named Jones Caseys Death in the Cannon Ball Express
The death of fireman Sim Webb at 53 followed engineer Casey Jones on the Cannon Ball Express near Vaughn Mississippi. Webb jumped as Casey slowed the collision to spare passengers, an act memorialized in the Casey Jones song. The tale helped keep Casey alive in American railroad lore.
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Memphis
Sim” Webb
Casey Jones
Ilinois Central
Vaughn
Miss
Casey
Western Mail
Webb
Political Trees Block View of Economy in Eisenhower Spenders Plan
Washington analysts say the president’s directive to curb federal outlays aims to slow inflation by restraining government spending and delaying large budget surpluses. It stresses a possible recession cautions and notes a fiscal plan targeting seventy billion dollars for the upcoming year with long range consistency.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Mansfield Urges Bipartisan Search for Peace
Washington reports Sen. Mike Mansfield outlines a sober review of foreign policy urging the Eisenhower administration to pursue a rational, frank peace initiative with bipartisan support. He stresses concrete actions, critiques public relations tactics, and warns Congress will shape the peace agenda in the months ahead.
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Washington
Mike Mansfield
Eisenhower
Mansfield
Congress
Senate
Just Folks by E A Guest reflects on love and friendship
A short verse extols bearing burdens through caring friends and faith. It notes laughter as tonic and asserts contentment comes from loved ones, not money. The piece ends with a miscellany of trivia about ordinary glue, Noah's ark wood, and Michigan library laws.
Long Beach events mix labor dispute and civic turnover
The Connally Case Kiewit Co removed 3250 dynamite cases from the Harbor to Catalina by order of firemen and harbor authorities amid CIO AFL tensions. Voters elected six new city councilors, ousting the Solid Five administration. County funds of 11 million dollars were allocated for mood control works on local rivers. Territorial improvements include bluff terracing and a beachfront donation offer of 247 feet by George Marsh at Club California dinner.
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Connally-Case-Kiewit CO
Catalina Island
CIO
AFL
A. Lynn Parmley
Joseph R. Ramsey
Raymond C. Kesler
George 2. Exell
Herbert R. Klockstein
and Bazil A. Carleson
20Th Pl
Belmont
Oscar Hauger
Henry Callahan
Club
California
George E. Marsh
Few Die and None Resign Quote Tied to Jefferson Letter
The piece cites Thomas Jefferson's 1801 remark on vacancies in office and asks who claimed that few officeholders die and none resign. It notes the widely repeated line and discusses its use in political and orchestral contexts, mentioning the bassoon as a principal bass voice in woodwinds and its limited solo repertoire.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Ofsshat
In By Metcalfe Good To Find You Ok
In a nostalgic message the writer recalls meeting an old love and expressing enduring affection. The note references shared joys past and questions whether rekindled love might be possible, though the sender does not press for reasons for departure. It closes with enduring devotion.
Public Forum Letter Policy and Editorial Standards
Public forum letters must not exceed 250 words and require bona fide signatures and addresses. Letters may be edited for good taste or to fit sane space, ensuring readability while preserving the author’s core message and signature details.
Refutes Criticism of Girard Marriage
A letter from G. Miles of Long Beach defends Girard against claims the marriage to a Japanese woman humiliated the country. The writer argues servicemen wed foreign partners, notes large age gaps in marriages in the U.S., asserts religious faith is not at stake, and upholds constitutional rights.
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Steve Leal Jr
Girard
Seabright Ave
Long Beach
Aren't We Suckers Ali License Debate Sparks Dissent
A PRESS-TELEGRAM essay criticizes widespread licensing costs and transfers. It contrasts automobile licenses with liquor licenses, noting nonrefundable annual fees, pro rata renewals, and substantial resales values. The author questions state control and calls for reform.
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Ali
Letter to the editor on state revenue fairness
A reader argues the state collects little, claiming the city gets far more and calls residents "suckers." Lester L. Marshall of Redondo Beach questions taxation fairness and the perceived disparity in revenue sharing.
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Lester L. Marshall
Paseo de la Concha
Redondo Beach
Time to Elect GOP Governor
A reader from California criticizes the Committee for Republican Victory and Senator Knowland. He questions Warren and Godwin Knight, doubts a Republican governor in 22 years, and warns of public apathy while expressing readiness to vote for a candidate he believes in. He signs John M. Keely of Lakewood.
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Committee For Reepublican Victory
Sen
Knowland
Senate
California
Eisenhower
Warren
Godwin Knight
John M. Kecly
Greentop St
Lakewood
Editor's Note Sparks Reader Debate In Public Forum
Reader letters echo Genieve Mann questions about editor commentary in the Public Forum. Mann from 6459 Denmead St Lakewood challenges frequent editor notes and urges readers to judge opinions themselves.
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Lelegrass
Genevieve Mann
Denmead St
Lakewood
Editor's Note on Privileges for Commies
PRESS telegram argues the editor's note replying to a previous letter is timely. It questions whether subversive Commies should receive the same privileges as a loyal American host. Edw. 5, Davidson 61 W. 5th St, Long Beach.
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Davidson
Slst St
Long Beach
Americans Want A Typical U S Home At The Fair
Senator Soaper remarks on a display of a typical American home at the Potehan fair, noting the appeal as readers are priced out of markets by rising post office rates. He questions Russian progress while referencing Molotov Malenkov and popular culture icons Pat Boone and Elvis Presley.
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Pote Han
Post Office
Press-Telegram masthead and staff listing
The fragment shows the Press Telegram masthead with names and titles including Hermen H Rideer publisher Harold M Hinex asst to publisher Samuel G Cameron gen manager Leo Collink UP en BU manager H F Buemetter editor Malcolm Enleyir executive editor Mike E Sinet managing editor and Washington News Bureau office details at the Albert Building with Ridder Johns ads reps and other city offices.
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Hermen H. Rideer
Harold M. HinexAsit
Samuel G. Cameron
Gen’t
Leo Collink
En BU
H. F. Buemetter
Malcolm Enleyir
Mike E Sinet
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