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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1964
Page
9
The piece argues national defense and the economy are closely linked. It warns against overemphasizing defense cuts while urging plans for economic conversion to cushion shocks. It stresses that industry, labor, and private local leaders must drive meaningful economic adjustment, not federal gimmicks.
The Mississippi State Senate moves to amend election laws to bar Republicans from qualifying as a legal party. The plan would effectively limit ballot access to Democrats, with enforcement backed by police power, reinforcing white Democratic dominance in the state. The article contrasts this with broader state repression and cites racial exclusion as central to the move.
Dr George Dotson announced plans to retire at the end of the coming summer after twenty years leading Long Beach City College. He guided the institution through its formative Forties era and established it as a widely recognized community college. He retires at age 60 and plans an active career in his sixties.
California public health and welfare figures note alcoholism costs Los Angeles County taxpayers about 154 million dollars annually for medical and rehabilitation services. The figure excludes losses from unemployment and broken homes as policy debate grows on federal studies and warnings on whisky labeling.
Doris Fleeson reports that Wallace’s presidential bid disrupts Southern stance on Johnson. Senators fear Wallace’s influence in Wisconsin and other states could weaken civil rights unity and Republican support, complicating party balance and regional power in Congress.
The article lauds Fulbright for foresight in U S foreign policy, praising his early push for Fulbright scholarships and Voice of America reforms. It cites his sparring with Kennedy over Cuba and brinkmanship with Dulles, and notes his warnings about Soviet progress, Sputniks, and the need for urgency in policy. The piece highlights his impact on education, media, and U S awareness during the 1950s thrusts in world affairs.
Margaret T. Stock urges a return to constitutional dignity for every citizen. She condemns tolerance as mere endurance and calls for charity, unity, and living in peace, affirming that all men are created equal and endowed with rights. Beliefflower, California.
A Long Beach reader questions why Finch and Thiele avoided prison, suggesting attorney delays and possible ties to judges with lenient attitudes. The letter critiques court delays, judges, and defense tactics, asking for remedies and accountability in the justice system.
A columnist criticizes reliance on cholesterol as the sole heart risk, noting triglycerides and diet composition matter. It argues weight reduction beats obsessive dieting, condemns atmospheric pollution yet downplays personal smoking, and mocks past fads like chlorophyll colorants while lampooning health industry hype.
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