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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1960

Page

3

Editorial: Teachers Disagree With Educational Theorists

A San Fernando Valley State College professor Dr Gustave Albrecht tests the value of education courses in credential programs. Questionnaires show most high school and junior college teachers find these courses of little to no importance, urging more academic study of subject matter and teaching methods over theory. The piece argues for practical training, warning of jargon and overextended theory shaping laws and norms in education.

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Pasadena Tournament Parade Links Local Pride With Smog Sorry

Luster on the Roses spotlights Pasadena as the Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl events draw attention Monday. Long Beach joins in tradition, sharing in parade prizes and regional publicity while noting smog impacts from inland air movement. Local residents express pride amid concerns over air quality and its reach across the Los Angeles Basin.

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Kennedy faces trouble with party leaders before inauguration

Kennedy's relations with incoming Congress grow tense as Democratic leaders in Palm Beach question his policies. Rayburn and Johnson clash over school funding and party platform adherence, while liberals fear civil rights delays and top appointments. The Democratic faction is split on reform, finance, and loyalty to the Los Angeles platform.

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Van Cliburn declines inaugural concert in Washington

Plans for Kennedy inauguration reveal Van Cliburn will not perform due to political stance. Committee reports the program shaping up with numerous artists eager to participate, while liberal factions within both parties court strategy ahead of a contentious session.

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Long Beach Receives Its Name After Vote In 1884

Real estate moves led to forming a syndicate that chose the town name Crescent City but Long Beach won after a secret ballot tipped by Mrs. W. W. Lowe. Mr Lowe arrived with family in 1884 and opened the first general store on Pine Avenue near Ocean Boulevard. He later pushed for a post office and became the first postmaster.

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Metropolitan Districts urged for California planning

A governor’s commission urges creation of areawide metropolitan districts in California to provide planning and services such as water, transit, and fire protection. The nine metro areas would be governed by a council and gain taxing powers, with Sacramento, Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego among those named. The plan targets rapid growth and shifting population to urban centers, and mentions cross-border areas like Tijuana in San Diego’s region.

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Town Meeting Letters On Kennedy Family Choice Critique

R F Tynch on Kennedy brothers as Attorney General choice draws letters of mixed support. He notes campaign sniping at rivals, defends Hoffa amid Kennedy investigations, compares Hoffa to Reuther, questions electoral board findings, and hints at a broader Chicago story yet to unfold.

John Kennedy Robert Kennedy Ike Minnis Fox Sally Dapples Chicago

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