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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1959

Page

8

Scientists Object to Strauss Honor Draws Two Dinners

Washington diplomat Admiral Lewis Strauss faces two dinner invitations this week as opposition from scientists rises. The American Good Government Society hosts a April 30 medal dinner with Senator McClellan. the American Physical Society hosts a May 1 event where Strauss is the guest. A protest group and notable scientists condemn the honors, citing Strauss’s anti-science stance and conflicts over atomic policy and funding.

Washington Lewis Strauss Senate Interstate Commerce Committee American Good Government Society Admiral Strauss McClellan Arkansas American Physical Society Strauss Robert Huntoon Bureau of Standards Huntoon American Telephone and Telegraph Co National Association of Manufacturers Calime Pe Ed Gossett Texas The Telephone Company Grover Sellers Wester Electric Sandia Corp Albuquerque N. M Atomic Energy Commission Arctic Allan Shivers Ralph Yarborough Howard Smith Virginia Bill Colmer Mississippi Smith Karl Mundt South Dakota Pion Jos McCarthy Jay Crear Cornell John de Wire William Higanbotham Brookhaven ‘Laboratories Edwin Salpeter Hartland Snyder Brookhaven George Vineyard Robert R. Wilson America J. R. Oppenheimer Sen Joseph McCarthy Ft. Monmouth

Editorial Time to Press for Bridge Financing

The editorial argues for state financing of a San Pedro to Terminal Island bridge, praising Assemblyman Vincent Thomas for seeking funds beyond Long Beach avenues. It notes earlier proposals, including LA county and city money, were rejected, and endorses a plan by allocating state funds via the Highway Commission with Lt Gov Anderson’s backing. It urges replacing the Pontoon Bridge with a high level structure and suggests using tidelands oil money.

San Pedro Vincent Thomas Long Beach Terminal Island Thomas Glenn M. Anderson Toll Bridge Authority Highway Commission Seaside Blvd San Pedro Terminal Island Tidelands

How Can You Stay Aloof Dodgers Fans

The writer confesses effort to stay detached from the Los Angeles Dodgers after their arrival in Southern California. He notes his child collecting ball cards and reciting statistics, then recalls the dramatic series with the Cardinals and Erskine Hodges Fairly. The piece ends with a jovial rallying cry to Dodgers fans to join in the excitement.

Los Angeles Dodgers California Unified Cardinals Erskine Hodges Gray Bob Dodgers

Town Meeting Urges Leniency Over 1400 Keys Incident

Letter argues boys found with 1400 keys should not be severely punished, blaming careless key losses and urging lessons for many, including the mayor. The writer questions crime definitions and recalls personal wrongdoing.

Strictly Personal Wife Wins By Trivial Attentions

Sydney J. Harris argues that small concessions in marriage and parenting build cooperation. He notes that gentle, fair responses to minor requests foster harmony in couples and families, while refusals create patterns of resentment. He cites daily attentions as leverage for long term stability.

Sydney J. Harris

Open house marks Lafayette Hotel wing addition on Broadway

Ten years ago the Lafayette Hotel on E Broadway and Linden Ave hosted open house to unveil a 1 5 million wing with a drive in auto port and Supper Room. Twenty years ago Methodist students from 19 colleges gathered at California Heights Church for a seminar led by Herman Blomfohr of UCLA. Thirty years ago a proposed branch of the County Clerk's office in Long Beach faced illegality under state law, delaying marriage licenses and local facilities pending legislative action.

Lafayette E. Broadway Linden Ave Long Beach California Utah Arizona California Heights Methodist Church Hernan Blomfohr Ucla Wesley Club

Reds Shun Gaudy in Trade Attack

Washington reports Allen Dulles analyses contrast Soviet and U.S. growth. Khrushchev’s aim to surpass the United States by 1970 is dismissed as boast. Despite higher Soviet growth, Russia lags, and main danger lies in war industry focus. U.S. can stay ahead by defense build-up and trimming nonessential luxuries.

Washington Allen W. Dulles Khrushcchev United States Tucker Central Intelligence Agency Russia Khrushchev Britain South America Europe Free World

Quotes From Truman Franco Controversy and South American Outlook

Former President Truman criticizes Franco while urging equal burial rights for Baptists. Gen Willian P. Rogers notes the Miss Poplarville abduction reveals law’s vital role in democracy. Arturo Frondizi calls for higher economic standards in South America as a path to freedom.

Washington Willian P. Rogers Ville Miss America Buenos Aires Arturo Frondizi Rio Grande

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