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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1959
Page
8
The piece argues that Mexican authorities treated 19 Americans in the Rosarito Beach raid harshly and questions enforcement, while warning Americans abroad to obey local laws. It contrasts foreign jail conditions with American ones and emphasizes that ignorance is no excuse.
Long Beach's League of Women Voters earns a city service award for leadership and broad civic activity. The group held public candidate meetings, prepared and distributed questionnaires, trained 10 speakers for ballot issues, registered 16027 voters, and answered numerous civic information requests while volunteering extensive hours.
A reader letter condemns harsh treatment of U S citizens detained in Mexico and warns against gambling and cross border tensions. The writer urges US retaliation and calls for dialogue, noting economic ties and the need for international cooperation to reduce armaments and promote disarmament. The letter is signed by L F Welch and Derwood M Dudley from Mammondsport NY.
Sydney J. Harris argues that social drinking at large cocktail parties masks boredom and social discomfort. He contrasts the squatter and flitter temperaments, describes his own habit of drifting between groups, and notes the bar’s popularity as a sign of social desperation rather than revelry.
Drew Pearson portrays Secretary of Defense McElroy as loyal and affable yet misled by mixed public statements on ballistic missiles and NATO bases. He highlights cuts to the Minute Man program, underuse of congressional funds, and discrepancies amid Cold War tensions.
Report notes the American Legion Auxiliary women tending poppy seed beds under Park Supt. Ernest R. Barker. Participants include Mrs. di S. Harris and Elsa Clark among others as they complete the annual planting. A related city defense of Long Beach title to harbor lands continues in state talks and a beacon memorial on Signal Hill receives club support and city funding steps.
The FTC warns price control may be in the hands of large manufacturers and retail chains. It wants to probe growth patterns, distribution, packaging, and prepared foods as drivers of higher home and restaurant food costs. Secretary Benson cites built in services as adding to the bill, while a bulletin notes rising demand for processed and convenient foods.
Brig Gen John A Barclay says space feats are farther off than some claim We will not send a man to the moon soon nor survey Mars and Venus near Tuesday Approval for outer galaxy sightseeing trips is not ready.
The Grocery Manufacturers of America argues that food prices have risen less than the consumer price index over the past decade. They cite weather, meat shortages, and processing advances as factors that kept meals affordable while total consumption rose due to marketing services and improved productivity.
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