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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1959

Page

7

Harmony or Rock nn' Roll in Long Beach Subsidence Fight

An editorial urges Long Beach, California and major oil producers including Union Pacific and General Petroleum to press repressuring the Wilmington Oil Field while protecting the naval shipyard. It calls for production curtailment to preserve pressures and save 6,500 jobs, noting private operators’ reluctance amid a federal suit and promising months of more steps before significant water injection begins.

Long Beach California Wilmington Long Beach Naval Shipyard Harmony Naval Shipyard Union Pacific General Petroleum Pihes Aew Navy Yard U.S

Doctor answers questions on child behavior tantrums and talkers

Dr Jordan discusses common child behavior questions. A grandmother worries about a four year old's temper when denied wants and a second family asks why a six year old talks constantly. He notes most issues fade with age, more activity, and recognition, and adds no proven link between mumps and diabetes.

Personal Psychology of Violent Taste in Art and Life

A discussion cites biographer Ilesbeth Pearson on Richelieu testing applicants with two picture sets, one violent and one sentimental, implying taste reveals character. It links cruel behavior to sentimentality and notes criminals often love pets and patriotic imagery, while Victorians produced celebrated murder mysteries.

Ilesbeth Pearson Richelieu Tie Mom

Washington Fix In Tax Case Ties To Alabama Politics

Drew Pearson reports a Washington tax case linked to ex governor Gordon Persons and his Alabama allies. Payoffs from northern liquor firms to Thrower and Solomon allegedly funded political favors. seven front men handled payments while Treasury urged prosecution but was blocked at high levels. Notes ongoing Senate lame duck turnover and staff shuffles.

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Oilmen to fight new depletion tax proposal

Oil and gas producers warned Congress they will oppose any new or emotional attempt to curb their 27 percent depletion allowance. They said the move would hit fuels supplies and jobs and vowed a strong fight in Washington.

Washington

Senate Budget Debate Voices Security Over Economy

Senator Mike Mansfield pledges to pursue the nation's best interests, asserting no sacrifice of security for economy, as Senate reviews President Eisenhower's budget. Fidel Castro criticizes U S policy in Latin America for aiding dictators while championing democracy. Mrs Rennie Thomas defends her husband’s actions to raise money, describing the loan repayment plan through chores for a pawnbroker.

Washington Mike Mansfield D-Mont Senate Eisenhower W York Fidel Castro U.S United States Latin America Binmingham, Enz Rennie Thomas Isband Lynton B. Johnson America

Town Meeting on Armaments and World Peace

An editor letter argues that fear and political hostility fuel arms races between America and Russia. It urges total disarmament by both nations to win global goodwill, warning that maintaining armaments corrupts Christian ethics and invites universal danger. Budle Mammondsport, N. Y. stands as signatory.

Amorica Russia Deewood Budle Mammondsport

Powers Goes to Brussels for Fair Data

Har old J. Powers, president of the California World Fair Inc, arrived in Brussels for conferences with 1958 Brussels World Fair officials. The former California lieutenant governor travels from Berlin with his wife to gather information for an Los Angeles World Fair plan and will later meet with International World Fair Organization leaders in Paris.

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Eisenhower Aides Criticize Opposing Factional Drift

Washington reports say Eisenhower era Republicans including Ray Tucker have shifted, abandoning the 1952 crusade and drifting on policy. Hal Leck succeeds Martin, Dirksen and Halleck labeled reactionary by colleagues. White House stance remains aloof amid reform debates and the Rockefeller inauguration boosts GOP insurgents.

White House Dirksen Halleck Capitol Midwest Chicago-Tribune Farm Belt

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