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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1960
Page
5
Citizens of Japan observed a minute of silent prayer for those who died in 1945 when the atomic bombs fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The piece notes the horror of war, the sinking of ships, and the loss of young American lives, urging prayers for no future wars and retaliation.
In the nervous season before November 8, readers accuse the press of bias toward Kennedy or Nixon. The newspaper defends its coverage, saying it reports both candidates fairly and rejects religion or geography as judging factors. Readers on both sides send missives while the editors note the public battle lines.
A Long Beach council member argued for citywide duties over district boundaries, citing the city charter bylaw on nine councilmen elected citywide. The issue traces to past rulings on district representation during vacancies and affirms that councilmen should address the city as a whole.
Ray Tucker writes from Cookeville on Tennessee voting impact in 1960s era. Kefauver wins big against Taylor amid debates over segregation and federal spending. Kennedy and Johnson viewed as stronger national figures. Kefauver cites progress for the South while welfare vs rights sparks debate. Religious divides loom as a potential hurdle for a Democratic sweep.
Washington reports Republicans set a trap for Democrats at a special session as Eisenhower nominates two top anti trust and big business busting figures. Democrats have stalled confirmation amid party control battles, while the Antarctic Treaty debates prompt concern from Senators Engle and Gruening over Russia relations and inspection provisions.
James Watson of Ward 103 Long Beach General Hospital commends Congressman Hosmer for his impartial help with a personal matter involving Mr Delahy and urges voters to back Hosmer in the forthcoming election. A reader letter from A C Westby of 3208 Kaikan Ave advocates a Nixon and Republican ticket victory to support Eisenhower era goals.
A harsh retrospective recalls King Leopold of Belgium as ruthless and cruel in Africa, citing amputations of natives who failed to meet rubber quotas. The piece argues the cruelty is passed down through generations and laments ongoing hatred.
The essay argues true patriotism loves a country for its potential and the people of all nations, while nationalism hates outsiders. It condemns equating government tyranny with whole populations and urges respect across cultures. It notes notable figures like Niebuhr and Buber as examples of shared human bonds across borders.
Public Beach Improvement group members circulated petitions calling for changes in the master shore line development plan after their group’s meeting last night at the Pacific Coast Club. Police radio rules reflect a new order requiring a first or second class operator on duty at all times. A 250 watt broadcasting set was to be installed replacing the old set. Twenty years of effort to move the Union Pacific tracks from Ocean Blvd Alamitos and California Avenues gained definite momentum with a negotiated city railroad company agreement proposed by City Manager C C Lewis and accepted by U P president Carl Gray.
United Press international reports State Department criticism of Soviet actions as arming its allies while opposing U S plans to arm West Germany with the Polaris missile. The Soviet government allegedly pursues this in secrecy, denying NATO partners the right to common defense. In New York, John Cully, after polio left him lifelong paralysis, and his wife welcomed a baby girl, saying they feel better together and he has hardly left her side.
A local notice states the proposed name change for Leopold Ville is tied to the figure described as a beard ed sadist. Addressed to Adolphus Weschler at 244 Elm Ave, the filing outlines intent and related public interest.
Current files of The Independent are maintained at these offices. Publisher Danie H. Bidder and co publishers Harold M. Hints and Samuel G. Cameron lead the operation with Miles E. Lines as executive editor and Natl. Advertising Representatives Ridder Johns Inc. The staff and offices span New York Chicago Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco and Minneapolis with addresses in each city.
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