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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1957
Page
8
A public meeting decries gang influence and racketeering tied to liquor during a era of corruption. Citizens urged to engage, curb crime, and restore trust in local governance, stressing the community bears responsibility for reform.
A fragmented clipping recalls 20 years of city development and legal actions, naming Ant Pont and Charles S. Jones as agents, plus a writ of habeas corpus in Los Angeles. It also notes the death of Rascoo S. Milkox, former civic leader and bar trustee, and mentions Dale E. Bowen’s banking honor. A wall of text quotes Ernest Denning urging Christians to active service and social action.
Washington faces a stalled session with little focus on juvenile delinquency and security for aging retirees. The piece argues Congress neglects these matters to chase political gain, noting proposed earnings boosts and calls to raise the legal earnings cap while highlighting critics' view of unfair limits on retirees.
LA SAYS analyzes independent voters favoring Nixon 35 percent, Stassen 19, Knowland 9, noting the role of publicity in nominating campaigns. It questions Knowland’s national recognition versus low support, and predicts political chaos in 1980 with no clear party leader.
Postmaster General Summerfield warns quackery via the U S mails exceeds prior highs with an annual public loss over 50 million. He cites dietless schemes and sure cures for cancer arthritis skin disease baldness and impotence and notes that many doctors fail to tell patients the truth about anxiety and fatigue. The AMA and medical societies are criticized as trade unions, driving patients to miracle cures.
The State Department will permit some American correspondents to enter China after eight years of limited coverage. Observers expect reporters to dig beyond official lines and reveal life under Red rule despite Maoist control and propaganda. The move, paired with access in Russia, could yield fuller Eurasian insights.
Dr. Jordan discusses cirrhosis in the United States and Canada, noting it affects about two to three in every hundred people. Causes include heavy drinking and nutritional deficiency. early stages are hard to detect, but rest, abstinence from alcohol, and proper diet can improve prognosis. Preventive emphasis rests on adequate nutrition and reduced alcohol intake.
A brief page shows staff positions including MH Ridder as publisher, Harold M. Hines as publisher, Samuel C. Cameron as assistant to the publisher, Larry Colline Jr. as general manager, and a bus manager role listed.
Drew Pearson reports that the Teamsters probe stalled four years ago due to high level Republican interference, halting exposure of Hoffa’s loans, race track ventures, and extortion allegations. He cites lawmakers' denials, warnings, and claims that powerful figures guided the investigation’s end.
The hala eagle is described with a fully feathered head and white head feathers. The statement emphasizes the bird's distinctive plumage, noting the head is fully covered with feathers and appears white.
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