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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1959

Page

7

California Assembly Urges Strong Action on Organized Crime

After two years and 129 witnesses, the California assembly subcommittee reports organized crime exists in the state and is alarming. It cites massive gains from graft gambling narcotics and prostitution and recommends expanding Franchise Tax Board fraud investigations stronger law enforcement arrests searches seizures and new information units.

California California Assembly Interim Committee On Judiciary Franchise Tax Board

State Colleges Seek Unified Management and Better Liaison

Long Beach State College observers argue California needs centralized oversight for its 11 state colleges, now under the Department of Education. They urge improved coordination with the University of California to reduce rivalry and provide stronger administration for 55 000 students.

Fersons Long Beach State College California Bert Levit Foundling State Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction Department of Education University of California Board of Regents State College State College System State University

Renegades Car Club Met Sparks Conversion on Lowered Rides

A reader reports a morning behind a Renegade in Spring Street traffic. The car was drastically lowered and slowed traffic at every intersection, blocking both lanes for half a block. The writer praises the club for their work and calls for limits on lowering to avoid traffic standstills.

Renegades Spring St Coun George

Use of Schools Sparks Debate on Teaching Methods

Editor LAC argues the major ill of civilization is fear to think for oneself and faults the top down system of teaching. He calls for halting new school buildings until current facilities are better utilized to curb racketeering and communism in the community. He notes Hitler boasted of shaping belief through repetition.

Lac Hitler

Independent Rotary Advertise Representat ive Ridder Jofee Inc

Fragmented OCR note from New York ad agency at 621 Fifth Avenue mentions prices and corporate positions. Correa Pies of Tere Incizencesd is noted in relation to pricing, with unclear ownership and duties.

Ry Rotaril Advertecg Representatorey Ridder Jofee, Inc Wim Cttcee New York Correa

Landrum Griffins Labor Bill Hides Civil Rights Sleeper

Washington reports Georgia Congressman Phil Landrum embeds in the Landrum Griffin Labor Bill provisions that would allow Negroes to meet with white union members and grant federal injunctive power to enforce union member rights. Southern lawmakers worry these clauses echo Civil Rights protections once defeated in prior bills.

Landrum-Griffin Washington Phil Landrum Georgia Landrum Congress Landnim

Top Level Exchange Trips Serve Both Peace and GOP

Ray Tucker surveys Eisenhower Khrushchev exchanges as not surrender but potential peace victory. He notes Democrats avoid harsh criticism, while public reaction could aid Nixon and GOP prospects in 1950s elections. Khrushchev’s stance shows Russia’s fragile hold in satellite states, with East Germany and Hungary signaling desire for freedom.

Washington Eixsenhower-Khrushchev Kremlin Eisenhower Korea Nixon Republican Party Gierhower Moscow Canossa Roosevelt-Trumas Poland Khrushchev Russia Germany Hungary

Strictly Personal Reflections On Repetition And Growth

The piece argues that change excites but repetition powers learning, noting children imitate familiar patterns. It compares campus columns across generations, suggesting humor and attitudes recur as youth preserve core personality traits. It ends noting today’s youth become tomorrow’s traditionalists.

Carolyn Birh

Yu Qua nae Conegheldrnid Wits brava ace

Yu Qua nae Conegheldrnid Wits brava ace.

Conegheldrnid Wits

California Lawmakers Split Over Acreage and Defense Bills

California senators Kuchel and Engle voted yes on several appropriations and authorization measures in Congress, including HR 5674, HR 6769, HR 7978, HR 8233, and HR 7454, all passed unanimously. In the Senate debate HR 69450 failed 32 to 55 on a recommit vote to increase oil and gas acreage in Alaska. House actions included HR 7740 to limit planting, passing 208 to 90 with Doyle and King voting for and Hosmer opposed. President did not state a position on these measures.

Senate Alaska Kuchel Engle Beth California Clair Engle Thomas Kuchel Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare Atomic Energy Commission Department of Defense House OF Representatives Clyde Doyle South Gate Cecil King San Pedro Craig Hosmer Long Beach James 5 Utz Santa Ana

Long Beach Harbor to host vast naval vessel concentration

Ten years ago the Long Beach Harbor was set to stage one of the world's largest ship gatherings during the California American Legion convention from August 13 to 17. Lead vessels included aircraft carriers Boxer Valley Forge Rendova and Redberg Strait.

Long Beach Harbor Department of California American Legion Boxer Valley Forge Rendova Redberg Strait

Steel negotiators push back at UAW leader remarks

New York Donald Cooper, chief negotiator for steel companies, defends the bargaining team against David J. McDonald who charged they lack authority. McDonald says the stance downgrades the team but Cooper argues the union leader must bargain with the full group. Mazkalo notes visitors favor peace and mutually beneficial cooperation between the United States and Soviet Union.

New York R. Donald Cooper David J. McDonald United Steelworkers Union Alerei N. Mazkalo Sovitt

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