A Courageous Decision in Truman A-bomb Defense
The editorial defends Truman's order to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, arguing the Pearl Harbor attack made the decision morally and militarily necessary to end the war quickly with minimal American casualties, and notes the mixed public reaction as survivors and Japanese civilians faced lasting impacts.
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Harry Truman
Hiroshima
Mr. Truman
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Pacific
Truman
Japan
That's What Television Says The TV survey debate
According to unverified industry surveys Americans average over five hours daily in front of TV seven days a week. The piece argues advertisers push interruptions and that viewers are bored by long commercials and claptrap. It questions measurability of time and attention and notes readers can choose to read or ignore ads and news.
Weighing the Times with Wry Sage and Snappy Lines
A collage of witty quips and social observations on aging plans, female labor, retirement promises, and consumer trends. The piece riffs on progress myths, economics, gender roles, and media, peppered with playful references to Paul Revere and everyday gadgets. The tone is satirical and period-voice.
Questions Answers College Enrollments 3 Million
The U.S. Office of Education reports a record 3,068,000 students enrolled in 1,890 colleges and universities in fall 1957, up 4.1 percent from the prior year. An increase expected with second semester registrations.
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U.S. Office of Education
Long Beach Harbor Bond Talks Prompt City Officials
Lt wallsam 2. Kummer named captain in uniform division while remaining traffic chief. Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt visits Long Beach addressing Municipal Auditorium, presented by Gov Frank F Merriam. City council and harbor board meet with Mayor Oscar Hauger to harmonize conflict on harbor bond issue.
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Wallsam
Kummer
Police Dept
Eleanor Roosevelt
Land
Long Beach
Municipal Auditorium
Frank F. Merriam
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Oscar Hauger
Nixon Breaks Cadence With Bold Personal Views
Stewart Alsop notes Vice President Nixon growing independence within the Eisenhower administration. Nixon urged immediate massive tax cuts, clashed with Humphrey's balanced budget stance, and pressed serious responses to Sputnik and recession signals. The piece portrays Nixon as a leading debater shaping policy while remaining loyal to the President.
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Washington
Nixon
Eisenhower
Boy
White House
Humphrey
Georgia
George Humphrey
Secretary of the Treasury
San Francisco
Sputnixs
Portraits of Saint Patrick and Irish Virtues
Portraits praise Patrick as more than an inspiration to Ireland. He served God, aided the poor, and uplifted lonely hearts. The piece honors him and the Irish, especially those in the United States, on St Patrick's Day with blessings and cheer.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
U.S.A
Metropolitan Group Ad Rep Seeks Press Clearears
A Metropolitan Group advertising representative, described as press-electee or press-elearam, is listed as seeking clarification or assignment for comic advertising duties. No further details on location or duties are provided.
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Metropolitan Group, Inc
Public Forum letter guidelines and submission details
The Long Beach Press Telegram invites readers to submit letters not exceeding 250 words with genuine signatures and addresses. Edits may be made for space. prize of $5 is awarded for the weekly Letter of the Week. other letters may be printed without payment. Send to Public Forum Editor at Long Beach Press Telegram Sixth and Nine Long Beach 12 Calif.
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Press-Telegram
Public Forum
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Long Beach 12
Calif
How to Qualify for Americas Aid
Acolumnist shares anecdotes on foreign aid and income tax, then shifts to local traffic woes in Long Beach. ANNE FICKES argues that city signals and one way streets create long cycles, forcing extra turns, increasing smog and accidents. She blames local merchants for tolerating such traffic issues.
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Long Beach
He Doesn't Like Scramble System
A reader complains about downtown Long Beach scramble traffic with one way streets and no left turns. The writer recalls past trials of such systems and notes the hazards and confusion for pedestrians and drivers.
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Long Beach
Right to Work Threat to Union
Patrick James Reno argues against right to work laws, urging union participation to gain seniority wages and protection. He states federal law guarantees a union shop only if employees vote for it and calls right to work laws union busting, advocating support for unions and paying costs.
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Patrick James Reno
Cedar Ave
Long Beach
Foreign aid spent mainly in the United States
U S senators and analysts note that about 850 percent of foreign aid funds have been used domestically over the past decade. The Marshall Plan has totaled nearly 70 billion dollars since 1948, with 45 billion military and 25 billion economic aid. Offshore procurement for military supplies has risen then fallen, while farm products account for over nine billion of economic aid.
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U. S
United States
U.S
Should State Economize or Go in Debt
California faces a funding dilemma as Gov. Goodwin Knight pushes a 200 million dollar bond plan for a state building program. The piece argues for belt-tightening and avoiding further debt, warning that additional bonds threaten future tax burdens and potential bankruptcy, urging cuts rather than expanding obligations.
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Goodwin
Knight
California
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