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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1958
Page
10
LAC argues that GNP measures all products and services, citing Venezuela Denmark Germany and Japan. He warns restrictive tariffs threaten the US as a major export market and could trigger a Congress fight over reciprocal trade agreements, urging merit over demagoguery.
Frank A Winslow of Long Beach California writes to editor praising Judge Younger and defending the TV Traffic Court program. He questions the committee of California judges decision on ethics violations and urges replacement of less educational shows with advertiser-supported content.
Recollections from Feb 26 recall the National Association of Home Builders convention in Chicago electing Col. William H. Evans and Lloyd S. Whaley to the board and alternate director roles. Cadets from Massachusetts and Maine arriving aboard the training ship American Mariner anchored in Long Beach harbor. Ten years earlier Toseve Whitley claimed marble shooting title at Lincoln elementary grounds with Paul Nodice in second and Rod Ballard officiating. Thirty years past, C. C. Carl put 50 ft frontage at 441-445 Pine Ave in escrow for about 192 000 with buyer tied to San Francisco Seals owner. Citizens Auditorium Committee members Slatt and Mer riam to press city on tideland fill for 20 acre auditorium site.
A Long Beach resident urges a high voter turnout for the March 4 special election to support a Charter Amendment aimed at preventing subsidence in the oil subsidence zone. Frank J. Bailey, resident of 239 Western Avenue, Long Beach, California, writes from apartment 12.
Questions and Answers snippet reports J Frank Duryea built the first successful gasoline propelled motor vehicle in America. It notes a first test in Springfield Massachusetts on September 21 1893. It also includes a Q A about the first Vice President under two Presidents and about the largest independent country in the Western Hemisphere Brazil.
The piece analyzes Senator John F Kennedy's presidential prospects in 1980, noting rivals like Richard Nixon and Adlai Stevenson. It discusses Kennedy's leads, campaign pacing adjustments, and perceived liabilities including ultraliberal associations with Walter Reuther, Kennedy's Catholic religion, and the political landscape of the Democratic Party. It also cites factional dynamics and regional voting patterns shaping his appeal.
An ancient biblical fortress at Megiddo, located 18 miles southeast of Haifa in Israel, is cited by some authorities as the site of Armageddon. The reference notes the historical and religious significance tied to the location.
Foot doctor critiques fashion in women's shoes and argues for selling shoes singly to fit each foot. He notes toe clamp, heelless support, and ventilation issues in the new trends, cites dozens of lasts causing misfit, and blames manufacturers for lack of uniform fittings. The piece ends with the author preparing to tell readers and expecting pushback from trade groups.
Dr Jordan notes emotional factors can trigger sinusitis and headaches for some patients while acknowledging medical discussions often cite emotion in headaches. Readers ask about thyroid adenoma, scoliosis, and plantar warts with doctors explaining thyroid tumors vary, scoliosis origins from posture to congenital causes, and plantar warts being hard to treat despite X rays surgery and chemical applications.
Washington dispatch details friction between Ezra Taft Benson and Republican lawmakers over farm price supports and policy, citing blunt warnings from Reps. Miller and Judd and party leaders. Benson defends policies as vital to markets with less government cost while critics warn of a looming slump and electoral risks. Trump era Truman remarks and Stevenson praise at the Democratic gathering are also noted.
Herman Melville, famed author of Moby Dick, ran away to sea at eighteen. In 1841 he sailed around Cape Horn on a voyage to the South Pacific lasting a year and a half. He deserted the ship on Nukahiva after harsh treatment, was captured by cannibals, held four months, and escaped in a hail of spears to an Australian vessel.
Robert L Dieffenbacher reflects on Frank Gifford’s remark that prayer relieves nervousness. He argues prayer brings peace, eases fears, calms nerves, clears the mind, and strengthens the body. The piece urges forming a habit of prayer to gain divine strength in all pressures and routines.
Listing fragment lists staff and office addresses for The Independent including General Manager Larry Colin and Managing Editor Miles E. Stives, with national advertising reps Ridder-Johnson and offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles and San Francisco at various buildings.
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