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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1957
Page
6
The editorial argues against a state tax cut while the budget is out of balance and urged expenditure cuts first. It notes revenue gaps, depletion of the rainy day fund, and rising costs for water resources, highway, and public buildings. Strong entities include LACE/L.A.C. and state government.
Independent editor reports on a campus service club at Long Beach General Hospital aiding patients. Volunteers aim to make the hospital stay more pleasant for all patients regardless of race color or creed, easing worries and anxiety during illness.
A fragment recounts a 70s era Southern California reception for Masonic officers in Long Beach, with mentions of a fighting figure Kid Mexico Falkner and various local venues. It shifts to notes about a library wing, an Exposition, hospital charity efforts, and a wartime political critique by Bernhard Cannard, all framed as memory pieces from decades past.
The text contrasts a nursery school for ages two to four focusing on physical and emotional health with a kindergarten for ages four to six emphasizing artistic and social interests. It outlines differing aims and age ranges for early childhood programs.
A fragmented report describes an elephant trapped in deep mud with swollen feet. When the weight is removed, the foot sizes reduce, allowing quicker freeing operations as rescuers pull the limb free. The text emphasizes how pressure impacts footprint size and mobility in the muddy condition.
This column discusses Cold War anxiety and Kremlin threats as Russia and the United States eye balance of power. It analyzes 2,500 mile missiles, long range weapons, and the possibility of a push toward all-out war, noting Allied vigilance and expected timelines for missile readiness. It also covers doubts about Hoover's presidential salary during White House years and a note from Mrs. L. Li of North Hollywood.
A historical note describes the U S government as the largest electric power producer, the largest tender and borrower, the largest warehouse operator, the largest ship owner, the largest landlord and the largest tenant, highlighting its expansive role across sectors. The claim emphasizes breadth of government activities and assets managed nationwide.
Bruce Biossat analyzes Congress during Easter recess as the atmosphere on Capital Hill shifts. The White House faces pressure to push key measures through amidst a wary economy and public sentiment. Domestic programs loom large with tax cuts and school aid under scrutiny while civil rights and immigration reforms look unlikely to pass.
A reader asks about surgery for the elderly and long standing ear drainage, the Hoxsey cancer medicines, fatty skin tumors, eye cautions, and regular enemas. Dr Jordan notes limited benefit from some procedures at advanced age and urges cautious consultation.
A readable Q and A item set covering Attu Island geography, a March 16 1810 NYSE record, Spanish conquest leaders, Clara Barton as first American Red Cross president, Niagara Falls ice jam stoppage on March 29, 1817, and the origin of the phrase Hitch your wagon to a star.
The text notes a preference for regular enemas and laxatives as common methods for regulating intestinal waste, with exercise and other measures also mentioned but less favored for the majority.
Fragmentary OCR shows crossword puzzle heading and staff credits. readable bits point to a Washington news page with editorial staff and advertising reps listed, but most text is garbled. Indicates a crossword puzzle section titled Evergress and a mixed newspaper masthead.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local item with numbers 14 48 33 47 53 and a stray reference to a furniture sale or auction. No clear names, places, or events emerge beyond partial scores or quantities.
Drew Pearson profiles Summerfield amid criticism from Congress and the public. He notes expanded mail volume with fewer staff, profit back to the treasury in some years, and sizable losses from magazine mail andWire service publishers. Pearson argues Summerfield faces political pressure but has resisted giving in to big magazine interests while defending recent reforms.
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