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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1957

Page

6

Los Angeles County Officials Criticized Over Koehler Boycott

In a column LA.C. argues the Koehler secondary boycott harmed the firm and public, noting unions may picket but cannot intimidate buyers. It cites union pressure, $1 million in strike benefits, and tax impacts, urging harsher restraint on such practices. The piece condemns county officials for backing the action and calls for respect for Taft-Hartley law.

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Town Meeting Urges Police Boost After Rising Crime

Independent editor lamented rising traffic deaths on Long Head Street and overall crime in the city. The Superior Court controversy and City Council debate showed murder and grand theft auto rates up sharply, while police officers count rose by less than 2 percent. Calls grew for at least a 20 percent police increase and immediate funding.

Long Head Superior Court Iime

Pan American Day observance tied to Lakewood HS

The article recalls the first annual observance of Pan American Day sponsored by Lakewood High School and residents of the Lakewood area. It notes a flag exchange with Costa Rica, increased police duties to combat banditry, and reserve police mobilization from wartime. A 20 year-ago School Week observance is mentioned, plus other local notes on church events, property claims on Memorial Island, and Wilson High School students halting a luncheon program. The writer, F. L. Holloway, questions council reluctance to act before budget talks and public safety concerns.

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Contention Over Fluoridation Of Public Water

R J Smith questions the fluoride issue in public drinking water and defends the view that fluoride is already present in all public supplies. He notes not all doctors or dentists agree with fluoridation and argues opponents cannot remove fluoride once tax-funded water is distributed.

Nate Mattre Jess R. J. Smith

Thinking It Over By Rabbitedacter BD

When Jesus faced legalists He answered with focus on personal relationships with God notMerit conduct He rose above legal traps to stress spiritual verities We should examine our own sincerity as Holy Week begins and consider if we remain faithful or deserted Christ amid materialistic crowds

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Political Bastion Totters in New York Turmoil

Washington reports reflect a strong link between Congressional probes and New York power figures Harriman Wagner and Mall. The piece argues public perception, not fact, drives political fortunes as the Deck inquiry eyes Capitol Hill and state graft. It notes Labor, Tammany Hall connections, and De Sapio’s influence shaping shifts in GOP and Democratic paths toward 1980.

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Southern Paper Mills Built for Newsprint in the South

The first southern paper mills produced newsprint and, during the Civil War, a mill near Avanta Georgia also produced Confederate currency paper, reflecting wartime industrial shifts and currency production needs.

South Avanta

Editorial Column From Washington News Bureau Clash

Independent pages feature Herman Ak Hareia and M Knny Ine in an editorial column from the Washington News Bureau. Advertising representative Jonna Bre is listed with offices at Wrigley Bay and Penobytet.

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Earthquakes as equalizers and human reactions

A columnist reflects on a Jamaica quake and a disaster psychology book. It cites Ignazio Silone on earthquakes leveling society and a tornado-impacted Arkansas farm woman noting that wealth reshapes fear and loss. The piece argues modern affluence increases panic when faced with nature’s power.

Flexible Farm Price Aid Burned Doubt on Policy Change

President Eisenhower and Secretary Bennett outlined a flexible farm price support program likely to end formal price supports. They warned Congress about high costs and exploring surplus disposal abroad, with calls for review of crop prices and mandatory provisions. The administration emphasized aid benefits skew toward larger farmers, while questioning small farmer relief and political impacts of price drops.

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Population growth seen as global concern warns Dr Jordan

Dr Jordan notes a boom in world and U S populations from 1956 figures, projecting 220 million U S and 268 million globally by 1975 in the wake of rising birthrates. He cautions about farm land loss to suburbs and the strain on food supplies, warning of possible food shortages, epidemics, or nuclear threats impacting future generations.

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Questions and Answers from a trivia page

Questions and Answers cover random topics and historical names. Answers include references to Decature Gay Westmen three wheeled Mallaters March 20 and a claim of the first city with one percent motorized mail delivery. It also notes Pompey Caesar Julia marriage and Iwo Jima meaning sulfur island. The rest mentions stingray injuries and Ellery Queen pen name.

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