Building straw men in politics and public rhetoric
The editorial decries straw man tactics used by politicians. It cites Sen Wayne Morse and Gov G Mennen Williams, argues distortions weaponize criticism, and warns readers not to swallow opponents’ misrepresentations. It urges verification before reacting to rivals' claims and warns against partisan mischaracterization.
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Sen. Morse
Yeho
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Harlow, Curtice
General Motors Corp
General Motors Corporation
Curtice
Williams
Civil rights stalling slows Eisenhower plan in Senate and House
James Marlow reports both parties back a civil rights program to protect Black voters but southern Democrats block progress in committees and push amendments. House action looms next week while Senate fate remains tied to Eastland and filibuster threats potentially delaying action until 1958.
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Bath House
Senate
Washington
House
Marlow
Eisenhower
Judiciary Committee
Rep. Celler
Weeks
Howard W. Smith
D-Vad
Ser. Eastland
Miss
Smith
Eastland
Justice Department
Press-Telegram Contact and Advertising Directory
Publisher Harold M Hinas and General Manager 1 A Gotlina Jr lead the Press Telegram staff with executive editors and a nationwide advertising representative network. Offices are listed in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and other major cities.
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Hernan H. Aldder
Harold M. Hinas
Asette
Samuel C. Cameron
A Gotlina Jr
Hi. F. Burmester
Malcolm Eplegg
Miles E Sinex
Washington News
National Advertising Repracentative Ridder-Johna, Inc
New York
al E
30Th St
Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
Penobscot_Bug
Tinneapolis
Fosnay Tower
St. Paul
East 4Th’ St
Los Angeles
W. 8Th Bt
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Communique on Cold War Could Be Written Today
A mock daily communique outlines Communist victories in Formosa and the United States, with calls for U.S. budget cuts, withdrawal from overseas posts, and slowed nuclear testing. It contrasts Middle East policy gains with congressional cuts to the U.S. Information Agency, warning of Communist propaganda impact and urging continued countermeasures by America.
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Washington
Formosa
China
United States
Moscow
Peiping
American Congress
America
Britain
Macmillan
Lloyd
Middle East
State Department
Paris
Egypt
Syria
Israel
Dulles
Wio
Congress
Formosas
Bookless Civil War Centennial Probed in Congress
A senator suggests observing the Civil War centennial without publishing books on it. Congress weighs a suitable method while mock renaming streets for brands nears. A British correspondent mocks American consumer trends and media costs, and a Tennessee softball team wears KKK on uniforms amid broader social critique.
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Tennessee
Klar
KKK
Digger Toiler and the Easy Path to Wealth
A poem by E. A. Guest questions the fate of the laboring class. It contrasts hard underground work with the lure of wealth and ease, implying few are needed to dig and many dream of better days. The speaker remarks that some accept their lot while others aspire.
Long Beach Obituary and Local Notes Highlight Former Clerk
Long Beach mourns Barry Clyde Waup former city clerk and councilman who died at his home and had lived in the city since 1906. The item also notes three local school safes cracked two at Wilson and one at Wetterson and mentions historical military ship movements and a past election of Charles H. Tucker as president of the California State Building and Loan League.
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Barry Clyde Waup
Wilson
Wetterson’ Ayre Bish
Charles H. Tucker
The
Mutual Building & Loan Aren
California State Building Loan League
San Francisco
Public Forum Letters Edit for Taste and Space
Public forum letters must be under 250 words with genuine signatures and addresses. The editor may edit for good taste or to save space.
Vote for new men for city council in May election
Curtis Claric urges 400,000 registered voters to vote next Tuesday for city council change. He criticizes the incumbent council for large budgets and tax hikes, citing a 24 cent tax increase and a $100,000,000 bonded debt, insisting a single vote can tip outcomes and curb future spending.
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Clark
Independent Ahern Denies Campaign Tie to Billboard Endorsements
Councilman D Patrick Ahern of the 6th District says he is unaware of and not allied with billboards praising incumbents and one nonincumbent in the 4th District. He reiterates he will run independently, has not been contacted by the donor, and thanks the Press Telegram for three years of coverage. He emphasizes maintaining independence and not influencing other candidates.
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Long Beach
Indépendent, Press-Telegram
George Weeks
Harry Fulton
Lee Craig
D. Patrick Ahern
Status of Forces Treaty Deplored by Letter Writer
A reader denounces the Status of Forces Treaty as a dangerous surrender of constitutional rights for American service members abroad. The letter recalls its July 15 1953 enactment and alleges it subjects servicemen and dependents to foreign courts and jails, urging repeal and invoking patriotic sentiment.
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United Nations
State Department
Truman
Ike
Anne Fickes
Livingston
Questions on Fluoridation Polls and Salvage Pay
A reader's questions about fluoride water fluoridation and salvage ship payments are answered. The polling data from May 22, 1953 shows 68 of 100 heard of fluoridation, with 7 in areas using it and 61 not, leading to 36 yes 10 no and 35 with no opinion among the 61 who would consider their own community. Salvage payments depend on successful work and are based on risks and established court or international traditions or agreements between salvage firms and underwriters.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
I Am in Love with You Keeps Saying I Love You
A lyrical note proclaims enduring affection, repeating the line I love you with unaging sentiment. The speaker vows never to say goodbye, insisting their love remains true and constant.
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