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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1964
Page
5
An editorial laments the loss of laughter and lightness since Chaplin’s era. It argues humor challenges tyranny and political zeal, praising Chaplin’s era of innocence while warning that current seriousness fuels oppression and fear. It urges rethinking attitudes toward laughter and protest.
In 1633 Galileo was convicted of heresy for arguing the earth’s orbit around the sun. The Vatican now marks his birth’s 400th anniversary, noting earlier judges acted within their times. The piece warns against harsh judgment of historical figures and cites Gamaliel’s caution.
The Ways and Means Committee approved Governor Brown's bill to ban billboards within 800 feet of both federal and state highways. Support cites driver distraction and scenery preservation, asserting safety is paramount and that advertisers have better channels. The measure argues freedom of expression should not endanger lives.
The Wallace vote in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary signals broad discontent with civil rights legislation. Arthur Krock notes Wallace’s strong showing reflects a national protest, with fears over new EEOC powers and perceived threats to employment and liberty.
Drew Pearson reports Senator Everett Dirksen faced pushback over disclosing outside income while linked to the Davis Morgan firm of Peoria. The piece notes Dirksen pressed a debt case for a client and tied an amendment to foreign aid, citing a $290,000 claim as leverage. The column also covers Humphrey scolding northern Democrats for hockey during a filibuster and quorum issues surrounding HR 7152.
Citizens argue the Rumford Act harms landlords more than it protects tenants and fuels hostility. Cases cited include tenants pressuring rents and misleading receipts, showing how administration biased outcomes against landowners amid wartime controls and shifting power dynamics.
A reader argues the Rumford Act fails to protect landlords and predicts rising racial tension. They discuss Goldwater and Rockefeller, praising Goldwater for clear stance while criticizing Rockefeller’s approach. The writer questions extremism, conservatism, and U S foreign policy, urging a distinct Republican program beyond slogans.
The piece surveys how titles influence reception, noting Shakespeare and Mitchell as case studies. It cites Macbeth, Measure for Measure, Othello, Gone with the Wind, Death of a Salesman, and Monster From the Deep as examples of titles shaped by publishers, critics, and public taste.
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