Unions Under Scrutiny in Senate Hearings
LA C SAYS Beck Hotta Bridges continues to dominate the West Coast unions led by the same men blamed for expulsions. The piece argues both racketeering and communism threaten national transportation and urges restrictive laws to curb union power. The column voices an independent stance opposing union corruption without reflecting the paper's formal opinion.
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AFL
Harty Bridges
West Coast
Hawaii
Teamsters
Beck-Holle
Senate
Bridges
AFE
CTO
La.c
Town Meeting Debate on Right to Work Stirs Runaway Dissent
The Independent letter writer condemns right to work laws arguing they favor employers, strip unions of power, and threaten labor gains. He cites decades in labor, recalls Russian parallels, and questions Senator Knowland's stance on workers’ rights to organize, negotiate, and strike.
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Knowland
Russia
United States
Let all get the same pension at age sixty five
ROY DANCE of Long Beach argues in a public letter that all citizens should receive the same pension amount at age 65. He cites the county manager’s 12 000 yearly pension and Social Security payments, urging equality regardless of prior income or taxes.
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L.A.C
Long Breach
Jasy
Public Forum
Roy Dance
E. Burnett
Long Seach
Calif
Accord in Paris faces hurdles for NATO alliance
The Eisenhower Dulles plan for a stronger Western alliance against the Soviet threat meets practical and constitutional obstacles. NATO members would need to surrender some sovereignty, while atomic defense roles divide along major powers and smaller nations, risking delayed retaliation and failed cohesion before the Paris conference.
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NATO
Europe
Paris
Tuoter Niyon
Dulles
London
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Versailles
Yalta
Potsdam
U. S
Britain
France
Meaning of Good Samaritan in theparables deeper ethics
A reflective essay argues the term Good Samaritan should not be a cliche. It stresses that the parable honors a despised alien from Samaria as the true neighbor who helps the wounded, illustrating love across creed and nation. Jesus’ message demands action for anyone in need, beyond duty or loyalty.
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Jesus
Samaria
Kingdom of Heaven
Researchers Hopeful on Psoriasis Cure Yet to Be Found
Dr. Jordan reports many inquiries about psoriasis. Studies show no known cause or universal cure, but the Psoriasis Research Foundation in San Francisco accelerates clues. Psoriasis sometimes runs in families, links with arthritis, and often mystifies with itching during onset and thick scales with chronic cases. Treatments include coal tar nutrients, UV exposure, and x-rays, yet none fully effective for all patients.
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Psoriasis Research Foundation
Page St
San Francisco
Calif
President compared to boxing champ in White House clash
Drew Pearson portraits the White House struggle as a fading champion urged by managers to return to the ring. He recalls budget fights with George Humphrey, wage and price controls, and cabinet clashes as Jim Hagerty uses a megaphone to push the president forward amid fatigue and pressure.
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Washington
White House
Jck
Craisox
Jim ‘Hagerty
Paris
Anne Wheaton
Madison Ave
Jim
Panama
Brazil
Jim Hagerty
United Press
Merrimsa Smith
Smith
Yen
Fin
Champ
Little Rock
Treasury
George Humphrey
Humphrey
Georgia
Secretary of Commerce
Charlie Wilson
UN Dev
National Guard
Charlie
Tartan Patterns Tied to Scottish Clans and History
The word tartan identifies woolen cloth woven in crossbar patterns, each set named for the Scottish clans it represents. Clans formed ancient social groups in the Highlands, shaping tartan designs and their distinctive colors.
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Scotland
Highlands
Thinking It Over Tea Towels and Moral Use
The piece notes tea towels serve many roles beyond drying dishes. It observes polishing off debris, ornamenting kitchens, and removing dust and fingerprints. It cautions people use religion as a quick fix for unexpected needs rather than for steady, daily living.
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God
Independent Publisher and Editorial Staff Listing
Publisher and editorial staff details for The Independent are listed with executive names and office locations in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Saint Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and other cities. The notice confirms current titles and office addresses for advertising and management personnel in the newspaper network.
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Herman H. Fieder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Larry Calling Jr
Colifex Se
Caipmalet
Wiles_E
Sinesi
Washington News
Albee
National Advertising Representatives
Ridder Johns, Inc
Chicago
Wrigley Bigg
Getroit
Penobsco
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