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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1957

Page

6

Tax burden rise through hidden levies urged by LA.C.

L.A.C. argues that sales and income taxes should finance government, reducing reliance on property taxes. He notes taxes hidden in multiple fees push families toward 30 percent of income, urging citizens to awaken to overall government spending and demand fiscal reform.

L.A.C Odd Fellows Temple Elm Ave Woman's City Club Ebel A. A. Pollay Yy House Committee Long Beach Bixby Park Claud Robberson Jor McClelland Facker

Los Altos Voices against Los Coyotes Diagonal name change

Los Altos Association led by William J. Neptune appeals to Long Beach City Council to reconsider renaming Los Coyotes Diagonal as a memorial for Judge Desmond. The letter argues for public input, memorial honoring, and preserving street name to avoid inconvenience for residents and agencies.

Veterans Memorial City Mann Rirkdand Council Los Altos Association Aia Mehul Los Coyales Dugge Desmond Gether Dalessi Gar Los Altos Fishmenk Dismond Los Coyotes Desmond LOS Altos Assgc William J. Neptune

Independent fire bureaus network offices listed

The Independent fire bureaus network is described with office locations in Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco. The text lists Ridder Johns Inc as national advertising representatives and provides address details for multiple offices. Specific street names include Wrigley Building Brackscat Building and 36 Earath Street.

Gton Albee National Advertising Representatives Ridder Johns, Inc Wrigley Brackscat Minneapolis Fashay St. Paul Earath St Los Angeles Wath St San Francisco Sutter St

Eisenhower Signals Active Role in 1958 GOP Battles

President Eisenhower pledges an active campaign against Democratic gains in the 1958 races to reverse trends and safeguard party prospects for 1960. He will target key states New Jersey Pennsylvania Michigan Wisconsin California, with hopes to influence governor and Senate contests and leave a lasting party imprint. Hoover distant rebuke of Supreme Court over sealed files cited as boosting reform-minded informants' role.

Washington Eisenhower House Senate GOP New Jersey Pennsyl Nepple Ite Congress Theodore Roosevelt Nun Old Party Ultraa Iaisenhower Western Alliance Walter J. Robles Wisconsin Repubicans Malcolm & Forbes Forbes Capitol Hill White House J. Edgar Supreme Court F. Edgar Hoover FBI Ing Hoover

Displayed Craft At Eighteenth Century Map Fairs

In map fairs eighteenth century laborers displayed their craft by carrying sme em blem to attract year long farm work. Farmers selected workers based on visible skill and suitability for ongoing duties.

Lamprey Uses Chemical to Block Blood Clotting

A lamprey feeds by injecting a chemical into a fish wound that prevents blood coagulation enabling the parasite to gorge on the fish’s blood. The description notes the lamprey’s round sucker mouth and feeding method.

STRICTLY PERSONAL Why I Putt No Stock in Stocks

Sydney Harris argues against stock market investing, citing nature and temperament. He notes money puzzles him, prefers lived experiences over finance, and warns against forcing talents into unfamiliar fields. He cites Mark Twain’s losses as cautionary examples and reflects on diverse human strengths.

Sydney J. Harris General Motors Tam

Nixon Faces 1958 Primary Dilemma Between Knight and Knowland

Political analysis suggests Nixon must decide whether to back William Knowland for governor of California or stay neutral as the 1960 presidential field forms. Knowland hints at a gubernatorial bid, Knight weighs a Senate run, and Nixon’s influence could shape a rare early power move in a pivotal party fight.

Nixon Knight Knowland

Dropsy treatment depends on underlying cause says Dr Jordan

Dr Jordan explains edema is a symptom not a disease and stressed death occurs from the treatable underlying cause. He notes heart failure and kidneys, specifically Bright's disease, as common origins and outlines diet and diuretics as possible management, with drainage possible in certain accumulations.

Edwin P. Jordan NEA

Justice Dept. Slow About Civil Rights Actions

Drew Pearson notes the Justice Department delays on Civil Rights matters over two years. He cites multiple instances from 1953 to 1955 where opinions on Senate bills were deferred or noncommittal. He quotes lawmakers implying political motives behind inaction and potential gains from delay.

Justice Dept Wasthington Justice Department Tom Hennings Missouri Senate Dusilree Department of Aussies Hannings Opi Department of Justice Pussyfoot Hennings The Justice de Partment Henings Hrnnings

King Edward I Bans Coal Burning in London Parliaments

Ban targets smoke during parliamentary sessions as Edward I issues first antismoke ordinance. Prohibits coal burning in London to curb pollution while Parliament sits. Stake includes improving air quality and reducing smoke impact on officials and residents. Historic move marks early regulation of city emissions.

Edward I London

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