World population growth sparks concern over developing nations
A.C. column warns of rapid population increases in undeveloped regions, led by Southeast Asia and Latin America, with China and the United States illustrating stark contrasts. Advances in medicine and food aid from developed nations fuel higher birth rates, raising fears of strained global food supplies and potential natural checks unless fertility is limited.
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China
United States
Hertzler
University of Nebraska
Nature
Town Meeting on Teachers Union Bias Sparks Debate
The piece references a December Independent column titled Teachers Union and condemns anti union bias. It contrasts AFT with a rival group, praises labor ties, and echoes Senator Richard Richards urging teachers to engage in political and civic life to safeguard national interests.
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LAC
Teachers Union
AFT
Collins
Poli
Ivory
Richard Richards
United States
Water Meter Expansion and 1948 Convention Directory
Water department head Bréinug S. Thomas reports 1 986 meters installed in 1947, bringing total to 49 687. 1948 conventions numbered forty two at Municipal Auditorium per Dave Olmsted, convention bureau manager. Long Beach history notes earlier parking meter receipts and unemployment claims trends.
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Bréinug S. Thomas
Dave Olmsted
Convention Bureau
Herbert C.morse
Long Beach
Pacific Coast
Verne L. Rowey
Elder Woman Seeks Lost Cat in Junipero Neighborhood
An elderly resident, Mrs L M Knapp of 674 Stanley Ave, appeals for the return of her white and black long-haired cat with tassels on its paws. Lost Sunday December 22 near 645 Junipero Ave, the cat is said to be pregnant with kittens and the old woman is distraught, asking neighbors to help reunite them.
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Independent
Junipero Ave
Stanley Ave
Nixon on Own as Speaker
Washington reports that Vice President Nixon speaks without prior censorship by President Eisenhower or Sherman Adams. He has differed on Russia policy, aims to dramatize Eisenhower positions, and will headline GOP talks in 1959 as he eyes a 1960 presidential run. Critics warn of overexposure and shifting stances before the big bid.
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Washington
Nixon
Los Angeles
Calif
Eisenhower
Mora
Adams
Sherman Adams
H.O
Nationa
Meade Alcorn
Adame
Charles
Wilson
Democratic Natoral Committee
Ralph Lazrus
Besrus Watches
Senate
Lazrus
Paul Douglas
Dingis
Douglas
Douztas
Odds Against Stevenson for 1960 Public Outlook Shifts
Adlai Stevenson’s invitation to consult on Paris NATO plans revived debate among Washington observers about his 1960 prospects. Polls once showed wide opposition to another nomination, yet post duty in the capital has sparked renewed interest among delegates and Democrats. Observers caution he remains an outside possibility, with many still favoring fresh faces.
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Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Paris
Washington
Stevenson
Charles Cleveland
Chicago Daily News
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Jennings. Bryan
How Christian Church Began
The article discusses Paul the Apostle as the church’s greatest builder and critic. It notes his mission to spread the gospel, establish churches, and confront misuse of doctrine. It cites his confrontation with Peter and his epistles as guidance for building on the one Foundation with enduring materials.
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Apostle
Matthias
Judas
St. Paul
Preme
Asia Minor
Europe
Paul
Peter
Troreover
Dulles Deadlock Fears Split U S Business Leaders
In New York, leading Republicans including Paul Hoffman warn that U S policy under John Foster Dulles risks a drift as Russia gains the initiative. They discuss Bulganin notes, Adenauer talks, and a possible US negotiator to engage Moscow. President Eisenhower remains wary of circumnavigating Dulles.
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Washington
Paul Hoffman
Studebaker-Packard
New York
United States Go
Free World
Eisenhower
Russia
John Foster Dulles
Prender Bulganin
NATO
Bulganin
West
United States
Near East
Dulles
Adenauer
Bulgarin
Harold Stassen
Dulle
Nixon
Foster
Independent masthead and newsroom staff listing
Current files of The Independent are maintained at offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and Aust, with publishers editors and managers named and national advertising represented. This archival note outlines the masthead and office locations for the publication.
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel_C. Cameron
Gehl
Larry Collins Jr
Biss
Ia, Collins
St. Paul
East 4Th St
Los Angles
San Francisco
Sutter St
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