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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1960
Page
3
An editorial argues the United States has answered Sputnik with rapid, impressive space achievements including the X-15 flight, a 10-story satellite, and a recoverable capsule. It dismisses Soviet bragging on space lag while noting divergent national approaches and cautions against simplistic competition.
The International Beauty Congress honors Stella Marquez Miss Colombia as the first in a long line of reigning beauties at Long Beach. Latin America dominates with three wins in four years while Europe and the Far East also contribute top contenders.
Sturgis Michigan voters in the August primary backed Gov. Paul D Bagwell for governor and Rep Alvin Bentley for senator as the strongest GOP slate since Arthur Vandenberg's era. Democrats failed to nominate a standout gubernatorial candidate, boosting Bagwell's strong showing with 477,355 votes, nearly matching Democratic totals in a three way race.
Radio Vientiane reports Premier Tian Somsanith’s pro Western government has resigned under pressure from Lao army rebels seeking a Neutral regime. Capt. Kong Le says a government resignation was transmitted to King Savang Vathana and an envoy will seek a new premier. Rebels await confirmation Monday from revolutionary headquarters in Vientiane. Also: Rep. Alvin M. Bentley wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, defeating Donald Leonard. Bentley, 41, based in Owosso, served four terms and holds a strong legislative record.
Directory style listing names of people and offices for The Independent including publisher, editors, managers, and advertising representatives with office locations in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington.
Drew Pearson argues U S prestige suffers as Latin American nations move closer to the Soviet bloc amid a Trujillo era scandal. He accuses Eisenhower and Dulles relatives of aiding Trujillo’s regime, cites his bomb plot in Caracas, and lists U S officials and lawmakers who vacationed with the dictator while condemning his regime.
Sydney J. Harris argues that dissatisfaction with a good husband reflects inner emptiness rather than a real fault in the spouse. He notes many unhappy wives blame no external defect and reach despair, suggesting boredom, not vice, drives most dissolutions.
Letter from T. E. Blackwell of 2623 Gardenia Ave arguing that prior to 1932 the Old Deal favored big business and conservatives, contrasting it with 1930s-1950s reforms under FDR and Democrats, noting Democratic gains and mixed U.S. governance trends since 1952.
Announcement by Bishop James Chambers Lain Baker notes pastors swap with Rev. James H. Hughes moving to California Heights Community Church and Rev. Ernest Clayton Burgess to West Los Angeles Church. Joseph M. Kenrick named social welfare superintendent by City Manager JW Charleville, succeeding resigning Willard Golden. State and city projects include Hathaway road, Anaheim Street to Seal Beach, a San Gabriel River bridge near Seal Beach, and Coast Highway widening from Seal Beach to Sunset Beach.
United Press International reports from Hyde Park and Washington on Democratic nominee Kennedy proposing an eight point program to aid the aged as part of a broader fight against poverty. Senator Humphrey cautions a political fight in Congress over restoring Social Security and medical care provisions. In Minnesota a local community aids nine survivors of a two car collision, emphasizing residents' readiness to help.
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