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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1957
Page
14
A light note from Hal Cochran about vacationing kids and missing homework. The piece playfully suggests gum as a remedy and mentions Wrigley Spearmint Gum as refreshingly flavorful and enjoyable to chew while driving.
Public safety notice promotes gum chewing to reduce driving strain and maintain alertness. Advises drivers to chew any brand while behind the wheel to help stay calm and focused for safer driving.
Air Force chief Gen. White told an Air Force Association gathering that budget cuts and future force reductions may pare tactical air units at home and overseas. He said allied training and weapons allow recognizing allied military potential and plan accordingly, with possible withdrawal of U.S. air units from Europe. Rep. Mahon and John McVone echoed calls for restraint and efficiency in defense spending.
The White House rejected requests from Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut governors to declare drought disaster areas. Drought conditions were deemed not severe enough for emergency status, with federal aid possible through existing programs and agencies. Governors were advised to monitor conditions and report if they deteriorate.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said on a TV program he would have stumbled like ambassador designate to Ceylon Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Banadaranaike if asked for the Ceylonese premier's name. Maxwell H. Gluck, chosen as envoy, could not name the premier during Senate questioning.
In Los Angeles County officials denied that County Manager Arthur J. Will faced ouster. Chairman John Anson Ford and First District supervisor Herbert C. Legg expressed strong support for Will as rumors spread of a potential move by Supervisors Kenneth Hahn Warren Dorn and others to remove him over policy disputes in the Civic Auditorium building program and jet condemnation. Will has been away two weeks reportedly due to heart illness. other supervisors offered no immediate comment.
A new Dutch pastime mixes rollerskating with street hockey in a game using a wandelstok stick. Players skate on sidewalks, pursuing a ralschaatshockey goal, as the sport spreads among children and blends into casual outdoor play.
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