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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1957
Page
8
A.C. warns that rising benefits and higher payroll taxes strain the Social Security system. He notes more retirees and early claimants under new laws, with a $29 billion fund, projected to grow to $30 billion by 1960, financed by government bonds and future taxes. Public guard over government is urged to protect retirees.
The Arch State Righter argues that any state precedence over federal rights is returning. The piece urges immediate action to stop the now apparent “go away” system and preserve federal supremacy.
August memories reveal total assessed valuation for Long Beach at 305,224,963 with a 540,933,545 gap above the fixed tax base. City Auditor MyrtleLee Gunsul notes policy shifts on airport lease, while Officials in Washington discuss tides and oil deposits. aviation cadets, postal receipts, and a Tin Can Beach cleanup plan appear in this period snapshot.
Washington reports a Pentagon shift from conventional Army and Navy to nuclear defense, reshaping the manufacturing map. Michigan Illinois and Ohio face defense-order losses while California New York Ohio and New Jersey gain. Growth in electronic, aircraft and missile sectors expected. shipyards adapt to smaller yards and new demand. automation and atomic threat drive dispersion of industry.
Independent Herman H Ridder publisher Harold M Hines assistant publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager Larry Collins J Bus Manager L A Collins Sr editorial committee Wits E managing editor Weiningian News Bureau 108 Aide Building Ridder Johns offices listed in Detroit Penobscot Building Minneapolis Foshay Tower St Paul 56 East 43rd St Los Angeles 9242 W 8th St San Francisco 110 Sutter. Current firsts of The Independent are maintained at these offices.
A reader laments that modern English obscures Shakespeare’s meaning as language wildness grows, fearing future readers may require glossaries. The piece argues English vitality vs French precision, suggesting barbarian word influx could threaten the Bard’s accessibility.
The United States confronts a clash between curiosity and policy as about 40 young Americans travel to Red China against State Department warnings. Observers note reporters take risks, yet authorities argue travel bans reflect safety and national protection. The issue tests respect for regulations versus personal exploration.
Dr Jordan summarizes hemorrhoid basics from NEA Service noting enlarged rectal veins, common early signs of bleeding and itching, and risk factors such as constipation and heavy lifting. Surgery offers the most reliable cure for severe cases, with newer methods and better post operative care improving convalescence. He also notes hemorrhoids do not raise cancer risk.
J Edgar Hoover battles Congress to pass the FBI bill reversing the Supreme Court Jencks decision. He aligned with Attorney General Brownell in a broader political push, aiming to control overseas intelligence and protect the presidency, while lobbyists race to push through favored airline subsidies and bankruptcy protections in a bid to influence late legislative action.
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