Legacy of McCarthy Admiring Yet Flawed Figure in U S History
A reflective tribute discusses Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s career and polarized reception. It calls him a fighter who exposed communism’s perceived threat, while noting his zeal, lack of restraint, and the lasting impact of his rhetoric, including terms like McCarthyism. The piece weighs his service against critics and peers in the evolving political climate.
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Joseph McCarthy
Sen. McCarthy
David
Joe McCarthy
U. S
McCarthy
America
Noy
Budget Reform Logical First Step
The drive for lower federal expenditures and taxes highlights the need for budget reform and moving to an annual accrued expenditure basis. About 70 billion dollars in unexpended funds sit in government pipelines, while new appropriations are requested. President Eisenhower and leaders back the reform. Hoover warns current budgeting obscures actual spending and weakens congressional purse control.
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Congress
Herbert Hoover
Ing
Hisenhower
the Treasury
Congressional
Senate
House
Navy disputes brag that 6th Fleet is greatest ever
Virginia Kelly reports officials told the Navy a TV network would announce the 6th Fleet as the greatest naval force, but the Navy countered that the 7th Fleet in the Pacific is larger and more capable. Navy officers cite the 7th Fleet’s WWII and Vietnam contributions and note Atlantic vessels and 8th Fleet assets differ, while 6th Fleet houses undisclosed A3D nuclear bombers and Regulus launching subs during historic long-range flights.
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Pacific
7Th Fleet
Viet-Nam
Tachen Islands
Navy
Adm
Wallace
M. Bourdley
California
Mexico
Washington
Oklahoma City
Jacksonsville
West Germany
Fleet chiefs discuss sixth fleet balance to deter Russia
Press-Telegram outlines a view by staffer on the 6th Fleet as a key counter-balance to Russian power in the Near East. It lists the 6th Fleet’s ships and units including the Forrestal and other carriers, Wisconsin, Des Moines, Salem, destroyers, transports, and Marines in Beirut. The piece notes the Beirut mission, with the Second Marine Division’s Sixth Battalion on shore duty and a failed May X relief attempt by the First Battalion.
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6Th Fleet
Near East
Charles R. “Cat” Brown
Navy
Forrestal
Lake Champlain
Wisconsin
Des Moines
Salem
Sea Leopard
Entemedor
Second Marine Division
Jin Beirut
Lebaing Beirut
11Th Fleet
Eisenhower Must Lead GOP Free of Internal Feuds
A column argues President Eisenhower must unite the Republican Party, manage rifts with Congress, and mobilize energy against radical Democrats. It urges White House strategy, renewed unity, and a strong public message to sustain the party through 1958 and 1960, praising Eisenhower as the party’s key asset.
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Eisenhower
Lawrence
Congress
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Republican Party
North
West
White House
Public Forum Letters for Community Space Policy
Readers submit letters with signatures and addresses for forum inclusion. Letters must be bona fide and may be edited to fit space or editorial standards.
Fluoridation Letter Excerpts Stir City Debate
Excerpts show hundreds of medical professionals nationwide opposing fluoridation with over 800 signatures. Letters from Dr Granville F Knight and Dr Dy Waters co chair California group against fluoridation. Recipients urged voters to evaluate health groups versus self styled experts and sensational writers before voting.
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Granville F. Knight
Santa Barbara
E. Waters
DDS
San Diego
California
Fanchon Battelle
American Medical Assn
American Dental Assn
National Research Council
American Public Health Assn
Thomas EB. Sperry
Redondo Ave
Opposition to Fluoride in City Water Sparks Debate
A letter from Edward N. Punlap argues about fluoride use citing limited drinking water exposure, high installation and annual costs. He references Maj. George R. Jordan’s claim that fluorides have a tranquilizing effect and questions funding for $40,000 installation and $310,000 yearly supervision, proposing a $1,800 yearly alternative.
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George R. Jordan
Edward N. Punlap
1St St
President faces big fight over foreign aid funds
Doris Fleeson notes the 1950s style battle ahead as Eisenhower, returning from Georgia, aims to push Congress for his budget and foreign aid, with a resistant southern minority and limited internal leadership. Nixon cannot fully lead, risking public misreadings and continued pressure to cut appropriations. The administration must cultivate broad public understanding to sustain foreign aid.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Georgia
Congress
BHS
Capitol Hill
Nixon
Bac
Just Folks by E A Guest Garden Faith
A reflective poem about trust in seed labels and labels on bouquets. The speaker questions certainty in gardening promises, noting color expectations depend on labels, while personal pride grows as red roses bloom and a small plant climbs, proving faith justified.
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Hegins
Long Beach Hosts Shrine Session and City Plans
The 53rd annual session of the Supreme Shrine, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, opened in Municipal Auditorium with over 5,000 delegates from Canada, Hawaii, Scotland and the U S. Nellie J Combellack of Long Beach was supreme high priestess. Santa Catalina Island Co executives planned to move to Long Beach. Breakers Hotel renovation discussed with architects hired to remodel entrance lobbies lounge and add cocktail rooms and convert part of rooms into apartments. Public banquet honoring Herbert L Clarke, Municipal Band director, was in planning. Municipal election dominated city politics with the Gaad Government League opposing The People’s Ticket in a heated contest.
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Order of the White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Municipal Auditorium
Canada
Hawaii
Scotland
United States
Nellie J. Combellack
Long Beach
Santa Catalina Island
Benquét
Herbert L. Clarke
Gaad_ Government League
People's Ticket
Do You Like Your Postman Do You Like Your Postman
A 1930s press telegraph urging readers to write to Senators and Congressmen for postal worker pay raises. It highlights stagnant wages for postal carriers and clerks against rising living costs and compares with average family income. Names Viola M. Dutra and Pauline Long are shown as leaders of the National Assn. of Letter Carriers Auxiliary No. 1391 in Salinas California.
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J. A. Campbell
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Leon J.pinkler
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E. Curtis Clark
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Ruth’ L. Evans
Panama Ave
Doris Fleeson
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