America Out of Step on Trade With China
The piece argues Sen. Magnuson overstates liberal appeals by urging freer trade with Red China, noting U N Korean War casualties and communist abuses. It says America stays right to prohibit trade, as other nations overlook history and choose expediency, while warning that yielding to China invites recognition issues.
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Warren G. Magnuson
China
United States
At New
Sen. Magnuson
America
Red China
United Nations
North Korea
Pacific
U. S
Walker Stone
Scripps-Itoward
Rangoon
U.S
Washington
Why LADY CALLED US On Doorstep Fund Drive Confusion
A reader cites many groups calling for donations, asking why Community Chest can’t cover all requests. She notes some groups aren’t Chest members, and the Chest lacks funds because the public under contributes. The result is widespread solicitation and complaints about multiple drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeen
Community Chest
Ike Faces Storm of Criticism Unruffled and Confident
President Eisenhower remains calm and confident amid criticism over federal spending and policy. He defends the 1956 Republican platform, rejects punitive actions toward critics, and relies on clear facts to sway public opinion. The press notes his health, diligence, and patient demeanor as support for his leadership.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Heve
White House
Lincoln
Dwight Eisenhower
Unity of Spirit and Hearts in Peace
A brief reflection urges believers to keep unity in the Spirit and bond of peace. It contrasts hearts set against each other with hearts aligned together against common evils, citing Ephesians 4 8 and Carlyle to stress shared purpose over division.
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Eydeavoring
Carlyle
Doris Fleeson Anderson in Line for Humphrey Post
Washington report outlines the Treasury plan with George Humphrey and W Randolph Burgess defending fiscal policy before Byrd’s committee. Robert B. Anderson of Texas is poised to become secretary, inheriting a debt crisis as Treasury debt limits face reauthorization. Anderson, an Eisenhower ally and former Navy/Defense official, has ties to Lyndon Johnson and Congress, while Burgess has no successor named. Byrd aims to start hearings in June as debt ceilings and Fed independence stir debate.
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Washington
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
W Randolph Burgess
Congress
Byrd Committee
Robert B. Anderson
Texas
Humphrey
Anderson
Eisenhower
Navy
Defense
Ventures, Ltd
Burgess
Harry .F. Byrd
Humphrey-Burgess
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Defense Department
Byrd
Senate Finance Committee
Federal Reserve Board
William McC. Martin
Europe
Federal Reserve
Paul Douglas
Reserve
Douglas
Transit patronage falls. some systems see rise
A public information bulletin notes a general decline in local intracity transit rides since 1946, with 11 billion rides in 1956. The drop is easing compared with past years, while some systems modernize and add express routes to retain riders and attract new ones.
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Ty Local Etrecteur
Golny
U. S
Kristina and the Music Stand Recall a Lost Clarinet
A reflective poem describes Kristina setting aside her clarinet and its stand. The speaker mourns the loss of her music yet finds value in the stand as a tool to rehearse a speech and memorize lines for a forthcoming play, hoping Kristina will resume playing someday.
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Kristina
Public Forum on unfenced flood ditches near homes
Mary Stowell of 5333 Linden Ave urges authorities to fence flood control ditches to prevent child fatalities in wells and pools. The letter calls for accountability for those permitting hazards and notes the need for careful policing and humane treatment. The contributor also reflects on criminal justice and capital punishment.
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Neeile
Mary Stowell
Linden Ave
Denio Critiques GOP in Forum Letter War
A reader letter from James Millsap at 1610 Parade St rails against Mervin D. Ranagan’s Forum letters, accusing Democrats of Marxist spirit and partisan bias. He argues history shows depressions under Democrat presidents and questions Ranagan’s critique of Republicans.
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Mervin D. Ranagan
Democrat Party
Karl Marx
Thomas Jefferson
MR. Kranagan
Cleveland
Hoover
al Smith
Ranagan
James Millsap
1610
Parade St
Lawmen Should Shoot Straighter Says Caution in Policing
A public reflection argues that law enforcement officers frequently shoot to kill and calls for greater caution and accuracy in policing. The piece suggests reevaluating training and rules of engagement to reduce fatal outcomes and protect civilians.
Praises Editorial on Education in Tuesday Edition
Letter from Markham Bryant at Stanley Ave compliments Wengham for the editorial For Balanced Education. He highlights the balance of science and the arts, noting happiness from tests has limits and art and social studies keep humanity grounded. He thanks the editor for speaking necessary truths.
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Wengham
Markham Bryant
Los
Stanley Ave
Editorial thanks Harbor District Dental Society support
Edwin R. Harvey DDS president of Harbor District Dental Society extends thanks for a fine editorial supporting the Children's Dental Health Center. The letter expresses appreciation that factual information will help the community understand the need to prevent and cope with dental disease and acknowledges the editor's understanding and aid.
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Harbor District Dental Society
Children’s Dental Health Center
Edwin R. Harvey
DDS
Senator Soaper Sees Baseball Amid Aging Desk Life
A collection of quips ties aging workers to baseball dreams and politics. Musial and Slaughter inspire thoughts of post desk careers in sport. The piece riffs on whisky laws, Russian aerials, a NY crime figure’s attire, and light political satire. It ends noting a pleasant outdoor season with biting mosquitoes.
Ridder Publicner and Hines Assist Publichar Column
The Penobscot Bid sareeabile 202 and related references note Harald M Hines as assistant to publichar Samuel Cameron Gen s Manager Ay Colina and H F Burmester editor with Malcolm Ephyen executive editor Warrington News Bureau. Ridder-Johnn KC offices are listed in New York and Chicago with ads by Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harald M. Hines
Samuel
Cameron
Ay Colina Jtene Bum
Ridder-Johnn
New York Et E
Ste
Chicago
Wrigley Bids
Detroit
Penobscot
Fouhayne Ft
Pau
Pren-Telegram
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Just Folks by E A Guest and John N Garner fact
The poem portrays persistence through repeated failures leading to eventual victory. It praises steady effort and a stern teacher guiding learners back to the right path. It then notes John N Garner as the only U S figure to hold speaker and vice president roles on the same day, taking office at noon on March 4 1933.
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John Nance Garner
U.S
House
Long Beach transit expansion and historic naval milestones
Long Beach marks a decade since a new bus began service in North Long Beach, operating on Cherry Ave and Artesia St in a loop via Long Beach Blvd Cedar Ave Market St. The USS Kearsage, oldest battleship in commission, docked at Terminal Island Naval Shipyard. Plans for a Long Beach merchant marine training center were revealed by the Harbor Commission 29 years ago. Permission sought to build a sewer system to serve Ford Motor Co property and nearby industries west of Seventh St flood control. The Disabled American Veterans and American War Mothers held their sixth annual convention at Municipal Auditorium with state and local leaders in attendance.
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Long Beach
Cherry Ave
Artesia St
Long Beach Blvd
Cedar Ave
Market St
Artesia
Terminal Island Naval Shipyard
Long Beach Harbor
State Board of Health
Ford Motor Co
Seventh St
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Timothy
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Aloysius
Theo Semi
Denio
Soaper
Bill Vaughn
Jike
Sean Musial
Zinos Slaughter
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Malcolm Ephyen
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