Metropolitan super government debate reaches Los Angeles
An assembly subcommittee discussed city and county consolidation as a solution to duplications. A Metropolitan Government Symposium in April will showcase Toronto and Dade County examples. The Miami article warns metro plans threaten local independence and sprawl conflicts.
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Los Angeles County
Assembly
Los Angeles
Toronto
Canada
Dade County
Florida
Wall Street Journal
Miami
Fila
Metro
Metra
Journal
Public Forum Former POW Praises Red Cross Aid
Former POW Ralph J. Cary recalls Red Cross parcels sustaining him during 40 below zero conditions at a Corregidor period camp near the Siberian border. He credits food parcels and morale boosts from cheeses, prunes, cigarettes, and other items for aiding his return to the United States. Mrs James R. Jones also thanks the Red Cross for aid during a November heart operation.
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Corregidor
Siberian
Red Cross
United States
Mukden
Manchuria
Ralph J. Cary
Anaheim St
Long Beach
James R. Jones
Caspian Ave
Immigration pity versus duty echoed in urging asylum
A letter from Larry Beatty of Lakewood argues the United States should feel ashamed for admitting only 35,000 Hungarian refugees after their uprising. He contends the U.S. ranked sixth among nations in offering asylum, criticizing European laughter at American talk of equality and opportunity.
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America
Larry Beatty
Blackthorne Ave
Lakewood
George Weller
Chicago Daily News Foreign Service
Weller
United States
Tunisia
India
Nehru
Little
Jordan
Hussein
Advanced Math Degree Ruins Alibi Says Senator Soaper
Bill Vaughan writes that pursuing higher mathematics can boost career prospects but erode an alibi for income tax collectors. Delinquency rises as adults rely on others while children demand constant attention. A scientist notes fish dislike rock n roll, prompting debate on cultural impact. Walter Tippy’s wife recalls a bearded suitor, yet the man appeared hairless with a lean face.
Portraits I Love You But I Too Like Sentiment
The speaker contrasts melodramatic heartbreak with a steadier love. They admit loneliness if the beloved leaves but reject theatrical self-pity. If refused, they would seek another partner rather than pretend a lasting tragic wound.
Sparkman Bill Aims to Expand Housing Aid Pace
Sen. Sparkman introduces a 4.9 billion dollar housing program to extend GI housing, cut down payments, and fund FNMA purchases. It seeks rapid starts, slum clearance, urban renewal, and college housing while surpassing Eisenhower’s recommendations and drawing NAHB backing.
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Washington
NEA
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Eisenhower
Sparkman
Sen. Sparkman
Housing Industry
Nels G. Severin
San Diego
Calif
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Asm
FNMA
Administration
Severin
Publisher credits and advertising rep list for Preas-Telegram
A fragmented OCR shows publisher Harold M. Hines and staff roles for the Preas-Telegram Herman 4. Ridder with executives and editors named. It also lists Ridder-Johns Inc advertising reps and multiple office addresses in New York Chicago Philadelphia Minneapolis and San Francisco.
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Ridder-Johns, Inc
New York
E. 50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley
Ostreit Nu
Penobscot
Winneapails
Craneyager
Questions and Answers from the Long Beach Press Telegram
The Information Bureau answers reader questions on George Meany’s U.N. salary status and U.S. passport rules for Canada. It notes Meany refused the usual U.N. delegation pay after being appointed by Eisenhower, and confirms Canadians require no passport for entry but may request proof of citizenship on return. It also covers burro pets for farm kids, describing size, temperament, training, and a quoted price of about $85.
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Long Beach
George Meany
DU. S
United Nations
Afl-Cio
U.S
U.N. General Assembly
Eisenhower
Just Folks Grippe Blues by E. A. Guest
A moody verse in which E. A. Guest laments a grim world overshadowed by a flu like grippe. The speaker, a self proclaimed pessimist, admits trouble finding joy as illness spreads, urging others to drop their guard and let rip at the gloom.
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Grippe
Joosé
Long Beach Power Outage Sparks Historic Radio Contact
Ten years ago in Long Beach two explosions in subterranean conduit chambers cut power downtown. The outages shook Third and Pine area, shattered store windows, and left the district without electricity. Amid the blackout, Don C Williams of WGAM made direct contact with Pitcairn Island station, a historic radio link to HMS Bounty mutineers.
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Long Beach
Southern California Edison Co
Third
Pine
Don C. Williams
WGAM
Pitcairn Island
HMS Bounty
Why Should U S Finance Foreign Trade Competition
Sylvia Porter argues foreign aid and an open trade policy will expand markets for U S goods. Critics note domestic manufacturers face foreign competition and high costs, questioning whether the U S should fund others to sell here. Eisenhower hints at party unity on big issues.
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U.S
Sylvia Porter
Washington
Eric Johnston
Eisenhower
Truman
Nixon
Stevenson
Dulles
Dean Acheson
Bishop Sheen
Rabbi Feldman
Cardinal Stritch
Sylvia
Congress
Miss Porter
United States
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NEA Service
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U. S
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
Nice
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Oxbeau
Wes Gee
Metcalf
Peter Edson
Ike
Preas-Telegram
Herman 4. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel_, Cameron
L. A. Colina Ips
Malcolm Epte
Albee Bus
Comic Advertising Representativ Metropolitan Group, Inc
Meany
U.N
E. A. Guest
John S. Knight
Porter
U.S. News & World Report
Iké
Air Force
William
Billy) Mitchell
Mitchell
Douglas
Air Force Board
Charles E. Volts
Downers Grove
Til
Reuther
Herbert Kohler
Kohler
Mr. Voltz
UAW
Kohler Co
Sheboygan
Voltz
Soviet Union
George Clark
Tog
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