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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1959

Page

3

Fee for Telephone Advice Is Doctor's Own Business

Opinion piece arguing doctors should set their own policies on charging for telephone medical advice. Critiques AMA and local societies for pressuring physicians to conform, contending personal judgment and patient context should guide whether to charge. Ends with a sports vignette about a middle aged man attending an All-Star game and a garbled standings snippet.

American Medical Assn AMA Long Beach Medical Society CF AP Marty

Lawmaker Sees Flaw in Burglary Evidence Rule

Legislative oversight risks a Penal Code tweak by Assemblyman Bruce F Allen tying up evidence in burglary cases until final determination. The measure which becomes effective Sept 18 delays release of recovered property as trial exhibits until the convict finishes prison and parole, potentially impounding items for life in some sentences. Allen concedes the error and calls for corrective legislation in the next special session.

Bruce F. Allen Los Gatos Allen

Inflation Fight Pushes U S Toward Soviet Style Controls

Washington writers warn inflation could drive U S toward federal controls like Russia. Unions gain power via collective bargaining risk, while labor and management face government oversight. Ike signals possible statements on strike effects as officials weigh reforms and transparency. Blough warns against government intervention. labor vows hearings on wage price dynamics.

Washington United States Russia Roger Blough United States Steel Eisenhower Blough Sam Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Admiral Carney Iron Works Contracts Shake Senate Panel

Former Navy chief Admiral Robert Carney testified before a House Munitions Lobby Committee about his postretirement roles with Bath Iron Works and other firms. He disclosed private income and substantial defense contracts flowing to Bath Iron Works after he became chairman, asserting minimal duties beyond presiding at board meetings.

Washington Channing Adm Robert Mick Bert Louisiana Admiral Carney Bath Iron Works Maine Hebert Carney Congressman Hebert Navy Department Naval Operations Bath Porter Hardy Virginia

Retaliatory Letter Targets Miss Universe Pageant Controversy

Local readers debate the Miss Universe Pageant labeling it political farce yet noting its role in fostering international ties and tourism that may ease tax burdens. The writer asks why critics won’t oppose Nixon’s Russia visit while defending the pageant. Another reader urges vigilant surveillance of school grounds to deter child molesters, urging reports to police.

Nixon Russia

Bohlen Named Special Assistant to Secretary Herter

Washington sources said Charles E. Bohlen will become a special assistant to Secretary of State Christian A. Herter focusing on Soviet affairs. Bohlen, former ambassador to Moscow, is currently ambassador to the Philippines.

Washington State Department Charles E Chis) Bohlen Christian A. Herter Bohlen Moscow Philippines

Civilian Defense a Farce Says Syd Periodically

A columnist argues that Civilian Defense drills and helmets are useless against a nuclear onslaught. He contends the public is realistic, not lethargic, and that hydrogen bomb victory wisdom hinges on diplomacy, planning, and prayer rather than costly, panic-driven preparation.

Washington Harris Niagara Falls

David F Burdette Elected Nimrod Post Commander

Fire Dept captain David F Burdette was elected commander of Nimrod Post 416 American Legion, succeeding Hugo Carleton Jacobson, with George E Serviss as first vice commander and Earl Warren as second vice commander, joined by Albert W Mueller as chaplain. Safeblowers shattered the 7 foot safe at Smith & Benson Billiard Parlor Arcade, Locust Ave, with preliminary loss estimated at 3000 dollars, in a second burglary within 10 days after a Woolworth store hit at 1500 dollars. Municipal railroad belt line construction to serve Long Beach harbors began, aiming to connect Pacific Electric and Union Pacific with the municipal wharf in 30 days.

David Fred Burdette Nimrod American Legion Hugo Carleton Jacobson George E Serviss Earl Warren Albert W. Mueller Smith & Benson Locust Ave Woolworth Municipal Railroad Long Beach Pacific Electric Union Pacific Municipal Wharf

Warsaw monument speech warns of atomic war risk

Vice President Richard M. Williamson warns at an unfinished Warsaw ghetto monument that failures in statesmanship could invite another war, saying atomic bombs would destroy major cities. In San Francisco, ex Senator Knowland says Khrushchev’s U.S. visit will trigger Soviet propaganda and convey moral support to the Kremlin.

Warsaw Richard M. Wiiton Ghetto San Francisco William F. Knowland Nikita S. Khrushchev United States New York United Nations Washington Kremlin Soviet Union

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