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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1958

Page

6

Pope Views Twisted in Nuclear Debate

Washington reports highlight alleged misrepresentations by Moscow regarding Pope Pius XI and the Russian stance on nuclear disarmament. Father Edward Conway refutes Kremlin distortions, noting the Pope seeks a three-part package for banning tests with verification and emphasizes a conscience-based global obligation.

Washington Moscow Pius XI Eisenhower Vaulean White House State Department Hhurch Wwe Wwe ‘Efforts To aUypellt Rome Lord Cherwell Winston Churchill House of Commons Cherivell Vatican Lv.osservatore Romano Edward A. Conway Creighton University Omaha Holy Father Conway Father Conway Catholic ‘Messenger Davenport Iava Hubert M. Humphrey Minnesota Kremlin Cherwell Russia Dulles United States Free World Ang Iron Curtain Voice America Els. Holiness

Long Beach sees bright year for public works and jobs

LA C says public building and private projects will gain from easing money policy. Labor and material shortages in past years raise costs, but new contracts and increased labor supply may improve efficiency. Public Safety Building hospitals and libraries have financing ready. local spending should circulate through the economy.

Long Beach L.ac

East German War Warnings and Sputnik Warfare Claims

Editor claims postwar East Germany fell to Red warlords and Russian suppression spreads via sputnik warfare. He asserts mass deportations to Siberia and systemic slave labor under Moscow influence, warning of broader global enslavement. Bernhard Cannard.

East Germany Geman Russia Siberia Bernhard Cannard

LA builders win bid for Hyperion plant and outfall sewer

WAEN 2 ME 2 sy FEBRUARY 12 10 YEARS 460 THE GUY F. ATKINSON CO LONG BEACH submitted the low bid of 6 295 518 for filters and other units of Los Angeles new stage disposal plant at Hyperion the firm also won the contract for a mile long outfall sewer Long Beach Board of Education approves a plan to send sixth grade to a summer camp with a director and student counselors partly funded by the city.

GUY F. Atkinson ‘Co Long Beach Los Angeles Hyperion

Foreign car owners defend tiny imports in pro and con note

In a letter to the editor Frank Sandeen objects to small foreign cars as traffic nuisances. The writer argues lighter weight, faster response, and safer impact, praising unitized construction and noting parking woes and tax and license parity.

Ditor Independent Frank Sandeen Detroit Sandeen

Northern Cross in Cygnus a four-star cross figure

The Northern Cross is a star pattern in Cygnus with Arided at the head and four dimmer stars forming a cross. It notes the constellation and the shape, confirming the asterism in early Q and A format.

Cygnus

Best Listener As Good Talker Says Nev Harris

The piece argues that true listening needs discriminating, well-timed interruptions from a skilled listener. It praises listeners who hear tone and meaning, likening a good talker to Socrates and a competent psychiatrist, offering midwife help to nascent ideas.

Nev. J. Harris Socrates Pape Aba Ion

Dr Jordan on newborn congenital defects and early treatment

Dr Jordan notes that inborn malformations need not blight a child's life and urges early, proactive care. He explains parental concerns, outlines treatment timing for conditions like hare lip and club foot, and emphasizes mental resilience and support from parents and teachers for better outcomes.

History origin of the word inquiry in Herodotus

The article notes that the word history derives from a Greek term meaning inquiry Herodotus first used the modern sense in his History a study into causes of the Persian wars written in the fifth century B C The text emphasizes how the form revived interest in past events.

Herodo“tug

Independent’s Publisher and Staff Listings Fragment

Fragment of a newspaper staff listing for The Independent includes names such as Herman Ridder as Publisher Harold Hines as Assistant to Publisher Samuel Cameron as General Manager Larry Collins Jr as Bum Manat with advertising representatives Ridder Johnna Inc offices listed in New York Minneapolis Chicago and San Francisco addresses Omar details show several city locations and tower addresses including Foshay Tower and Sutter Street Reflects a masthead fragment with multiple roles and offices.

Herman H. Ridder Harold M.jhines Samuel C. Cameron Genl Larry Collins, Jr Bum Manat L.A. Collins Miles €. Sines Ridder-Johnna, Inc New York Ste Wrigley Penabacot Minneapokte Foshay’ Tower Los Angeles San Francisco Sutter Hexa Chicago

Early freight costs before railroads shape pricing

Before rail expansion freight moved overland at 20 to 25 cents per ton mile. A ton shipped from New York City to Buffalo, about 425 miles, cost roughly $100. The significant difference in transport costs illustrates how railroads transformed commerce and regional economies.

New York City Buffalo

Schwartz Turmoil Ties to White House meddling

Washington column details internal clashes as Dr. Bernard Schwartz probes regulatory agencies and alleged White House meddling. It cites vouchers, travel expenses, and favors tied to Congressman Harris of Arkansas, plus other lawmakers accused of improper per diem and travel practices.

Washington Bernard Schwartz Maulder Committee Oren Harris Arkansas Schwartz Hartis Barbon White House Boston Boston Herald Traveler Sherman Adams Sinclair Weeks Leverett Saltonstall Campbell Morgan Whig Wee Beasley Harris Les Carpenter Arkansas Gazette Tulsa Tribune Maris C.h.,murphy, Jr Murphy Oil Company Murphy St Ailegun John Bennett R-Mich Bennett Mary Basciianelli John Heselton

Measuring rope in Great Pyramid built with precision

A knotted string served as a measuring tool in constructing the Great Pyramid of Egypt. Despite its simplicity, the rope measured with surprising accuracy, with modern instruments indicating only about a half inch error along the 755 foot side.

Egypt

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