Editorial Invitation to Obscenity in Court Ruling
The Supreme Court’s LA ordinance ruling against keeping obscene books on shelves should not signal approval of pornography. It clarifies that mere possession can punish a dealer, risking restriction of constitutionally protected material. DA says enforcement remains strict against soliciting minors. Public opinion and moral suasion still guard against impropriety.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Los Angeles
Supreme Court
L. A
Time for unity on reapportionment debate
State Senator Richard Richards told the Long Beach Kiwanis Club that now is not the time to trigger a Northern Southern California civil war over Senate reapportionment. He warned that pressuring Bonelli’s plan amid a statewide water development push could split Californians and damage the entire state.
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Richard Richards
Long Beach Kiwanis Club
California
State Senate
Sen. Richards
Frank Bonelli
Southern
Bonelli
Senate
County Board curbs military service retirement benefits
The County Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation to curtail county retirement fund benefits for employees who remain in military service beyond their original enlistment terms. About 23 workers could have up to 576 years of combined military service, with county contributions near $986,000. ending underwriting for those who stay beyond their term reduces this by over $600,000. The move aims to balance liberal benefits with taxpayer interests.
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County Board of Supervisors
L. S. Hollinger
Hollinger
Eisenhower
Habib Bourguiba
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bourguiba
New York State
Paris
Nettru
Nixon Backers See Taft Paper Benefit From Loss
Washington report notes Taft’s prewar indictment of Eisenhower rivals. Nixon backers see reverse logic favorable to him, citing Eastern press, financiers, industrialists, and many governors. The piece contrasts Nixon’s appeal with Taft’s icy personality and outlines Congress members who backed Nixon over Rockefeller.
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Nixon
Taft
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Sen. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tucker
Eastern Press
Wall Street
Eisenhower
Columbia University
White House
Congress
House
Senate
Capitol Hill
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Sherman Adams
Nasser Chafes as Ike Skips Cairo Call on Nasser
DREW PEARSON reports President Eisenhower’s Cairo stopover omission angered Col. Nasser who demanded a visit. Hare explained the balance needed with Ben Gurion. Bourguiba of Tunisia emerges as a key US ally amid Franco-Tunisian tensions and North Africa future.
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Eisenhower
Cairo
Nasser
Bourguiba
Tunisia
Nile
Col
U.S
Raymond Hare
Hare
Ske
Ben Gurion
Israel
Boursguiba
Sala Ben Youssef
Vichy
France
Axis
Erto
Lebanon
United States
Africa
Tripoli
Patterson Field
Ohio
Hing Mohammad
Morocco
Tunisian
Algeria
Bour- Ruibaly
U.S.A
Arica
North Africa
Libya
Town Meeting Critiques Christmas Shop Advice
A reader from Magnolia Age criticizes an editor for urging shoppers to start six weeks before Christmas. The letter argues stores were unprepared, causing crowds and traffic hazards, and contends the advice created more disruption than it prevented.
Independent staff and addresses of The Independent
The text lists editorial staff and office locations for The Independent, naming Ridder, Ridde, McHines, Lane, Cameron, Gollins, Eplay, Sino, Fulton, and Ridder Johns Inc. with offices in New York Chicago San Francisco and Washington, noting the fire at these offices.
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Herman H. Ridder
Csora
Danial H. Ridde
Haroid Mc Hines
Lane
G. Cameron
Larry Calling Jr
L. A. Gollins Sr
Malcolm Eplay
Milas E. Sino
Harry Fulton
Berge Eqitor
National Advertising Representarivns Ridder Johns, Inc
Atilees
New
Clagnge
INGO
San Francisco
Sutter St
Washington
Albeo
Bible honesty shown in Old Testament critique by Harris
Sydney J. Harris argues the Old Testament's honesty lies in its unflinching portrayal of flaws. He notes prophets harshly criticize Israel, and editors include brutal wars and dishonest rulers, weighing sins of Israelites against those of pagans. He rejects view of scripture as mere propaganda.
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Acts Harris
Republican National Committee
Adlai Stevenson
Israel
Judges Reassigned as Long Beach Court Welcomes Veterans
Superior Judge Fred Miller transferred to preside over Long Beach branches by Presiding Judge Clarence L. Kintaid. Judge Mildred Lillie, first woman on a local bench since 1932, assigned for three months. Two fatal hit and run crashes push Long Beach traffic deaths to 46 for the year. Meanwhile 27,000 students enjoy Christmas vacation as 1,053 teachers host 1,250 visitors from nearby communities for an institute at Wilson High School.
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Fred Miller
Long Beach
Superior Court
Clarence L. Kintaid
Los Angeles
Mildred Lillie
Police Department
San Petro
Wilmington
Wilson High School
Leaders, quotes reflect postwar US climate and aid
Coal miner John Troyan lauds John L. Lewis for giving workers a living, respect, and dignity. Secretary of State Sector affirms continued NATO commitments and foreign aid. Press Secretary Hagerty praises Eisenhower’s stamina on the state visit. Missile expert Wernher von Braun reassures a boy about scarce funds for science club rockets.
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John Troyan
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Paris
U.S
Uss Essex
Janes C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Pete
Neosho
Wernher von Braun
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