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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1961
Page
9
An editorial foresees strong future for the Jet Trader cargo passenger liner by Douglas. Production starts with a demonstration line before next August, deliveries three months after. No immediate hiring gains but job stability improves as orders might grow to large volumes.
Opinion notes that a Los Angeles jury imposed two life terms on Dr. Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff for the murder of Finch’s estranged wife. All terms run concurrently with parole eligibility after seven years, prompting questions whether life imprisonment truly serves as a final, just penalty.
Senator Carton praises Kennedy's foreign stance against Khrushchev and Congo crises while warning against the expansive domestic program funded by debt. He supports some elements but fears a rushed, economy weakening path, urging gradual adoption and warning about reliance on dollar diplomacy.
Drew Pearson outlines tensions among allies over Laos policy. He notes British unease at potential American unilateral moves and France's reluctance to join a military stance, while De Gaulle clashes with Kennedy over consulting Paris. Nehru also criticizes U S meddling and urges neutrality as Moscow and Washington seek common ground.
Mrs Mildred Brown a housewife and juror comments on life imprisonment for Dr Bernard Finch and Carole Trepol saying a few wanted the death penalty but the jury was compassionate. A Minnesota student explains police treatment after a Fort Lauderdale disturbance and Senator Dirksen warns Kennedy against giving up power to Khrushchev.
STRAIGHT-LACED OPINION by SYDNEY J. HARRIS argues that harsher penalties fail to deter crime. History shows severity wanes while punishment remains ineffective due to slow processes and unequal outcomes. He contrasts U S. and English systems, urging rational, just, and swift justice.
My ruminations for Sydney Harts debate aging. Prevention of decadence stays central while mind spirit growth fuels happiness. Love profits from the heart and spiritual discipline over lusts. mature seniors in Long Beach illustrate the path, as I learned through reading and conversation. MYRLE CHANDLER 326-4 Temple Ave.
The Independent lists staff and office locations including publishers Daniel H. Ridder and Harold M. Hines Genl Manager Larry Collins Jr and executive editor Miles E. Lines with editing staff led by Malcolm Epley and Natl. Advertising Representatives Ridder Johns Inc. Offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles and Washington Bureau are named along with street addresses and building names.
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