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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1964
Page
9
The editorial argues Khrushchev’s claim not to interfere in others’ internal affairs is hypocritical. It cites Soviet presence in Hungary and Zanzibar, with troops, air bases, and advisers, arguing Western belief is unlikely.
The article notes Henry Cabot Lodge leading in a California poll of Republican voters and a nationwide poll mirroring that result. It discusses disbelief at poll effects, wonders if New Hampshire’s influence caused a nationwide swell, and suggests the phenomenon is theory rather than poll manipulation.
WESTBROOK PEGLER, once a contributor to American Opinion published by the John Birch Society, has fallen out over censorship. He is so conservative he calls Alf London a wild-eyed Uberalpment. The clash raises whether Pegler or the Birch Society sits farther to the right and prompts the question, how far right can one go.
Readers learn of a surge at the Treasury in Washington as people exchange paper for silver dollars minted between 1878 and 1921. Crowds haul away coins in large bags and a single man reportedly carries 42,000 dollars. The piece notes the Morgan and Liberty Head dollars evoke Western era authority and ponders if Congress should mint more of these romance coins.
Washington reports that President Johnson resented Secret Service scrutiny during a Texas ranch visit. The piece notes public and press interest in his relaxed holiday mood and reflects on presidential protection, past fatalities, and the pressure of continuing duties in a high profile year. The tone contrasts personal ease with security obligations.
Washington column reports Bobby Baker faced political attacks harming Irving Lichtman, DC National Bank chairman, who suffered a heart attack amid revived charges from old lawsuits. The piece notes Lichtman’s condition, the bank’s charter, and political figures involved in the controversy. It also mentions former CIA defector Michal Goleniewski and reactions from Sen. Strom Thurmond and Rep. Michael Feighan.
The author promotes Garst's view that food scarcity can be solved with existing technology and resources. He cites advances in crop breeding and soil improvement, arguing hunger fuels Communism and that population growth concentrates in underfed nations. The piece urges utilizing knowledge to end starvation and give hope of abundance.
Editor Irving Engel questions the choice to aid Hungary in 1956 and implies that keeping promises might have harmed Hungarians with deceased relatives, reflecting on Radio Free Europe’s role and U.S. restraint. He mentions his address at 105 E Del Amo Blvd.
Readers critique El Dorado Golf Clubhouse bid and relocation plan. Citizens urge reexamination of bids, warn against wasting money, and question municipal borrowing for the project.
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