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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1960

Page

5

Demagoguery and Hysteria Over Nuclear Waste Center

A Long Beach radio active waste storage project faced sudden political pressure as officials halted truck deliveries and sued Coastwise Marine Disposal for operating without a local license. The editorial argues fear and timing influenced action, noting four months of quiet approval followed by swift enforcement amid public alarm about nuclear waste.

Long Beach Atomic Energy Commission Weist Coastwise Marine Disposal Co Coastwise AEC Coastivise Fire Department

You Can't Have It Both Ways on Rebellion and Welfare

A retired 1930s rebel laments the loss of дух and spirit in modern dissent. He argues old rebels smothered genuine rebellion by self-preservation and public handouts, creating new conditions demanding protest. He warns against cries of reactionary from today’s reformers and insists you can’t have it both ways.

GOP Campaign Seeks Submersion of Hostilities in 1950s

President Eisenhower and the Republicans plan a campaign centered on tolerance and reducing federal domination. The approach calls for relief from wrangling and reforms, with a focus on industrial peace through voluntary agreements between labor and management. Officials argue such dialogue could ease U S Russian tensions and boost national security amid the Communist threat.

Washington Republican Party Congress Eisenhower Nixon White House Gettysburg Atlanta Golf Club Capitol Hill

Desegregation stance outlined by national editorials

The Independent publishes a column quoting President Eisenhower’s civil rights stance. He urges patience and tolerance, vows federal action to enforce school desegregation when defiance occurs, and stresses leaving implementation to courts and local authorities. He opposes NAACP violence and favors local funding for urban improvements with fiscal responsibility.

Uncle Sam Little Rock Supreme Court NAACP Washington

Administration Drops Suits Against Big Grain Diluters

Washington report by Drew Pearson alleges major grain firms slugged government wheat by mixing frost damaged stock with high quality grain and selling abroad. He cites reduced exports to Britain, West Germany, Italy, Belgium and says prosecutions were dropped under Benson while private elevators profited. The piece highlights big four firms Cargill Bunge Leval Continental and calls for congressional inquiry.

Washington Benson Carl Albert Oklahoma Albert Britain Oklahoma Democrat West Germany Italy Belgium Cargill Bunge Leval Continental Eisenhower Justice Department Bunge Corporation United States U.S Galveston Charlie Brannan M. Henderson Farwell Tex Tenner's Inc Cortez Cole Herman Dawson Fort Worth Q. L. Shannon Surlan William Farrell Dallas Tthe Agriculture Department Farrell

Parking ire at Long Beach State sparks broader critique

A reader letter rails against Long Beach State College for closing 7th Street to parking, urging better planning and enforcement. The missive links campus mobility to public school training quality and cites traffic control as a lifesaver, while criticizing registration and fee policies.

Long Beach State College 7Th Street LBSC Bellflower 7Th Streets Anaheim

Strictly Personal Good News Flavor Needs Real Quotes

The piece argues reporters fail to capture genuine speech, citing Sam Snead and Chesterton anecdotes. It condemns overpolished prose that strips flavor from interviews and sketches, urging reporters to preserve authentic cadence and off the cuff remarks while avoiding garbled or editorialized translations.

Tne Australia Sam Snead Harris Am Am Chesterton Berard Shaw Shaw

Long Beach seeks plan for airport, admin building set

Civic and taxpayer groups in Lakewood and nearby areas protest with the County Regional Planning Commission against the unincorporated house numbering master plan from First Street Los Angeles to Carson Street. City Council authorizes the City Manager to hire an architect for plans for a new administration building as Long Beach records 5.48 inches of rain this season, with 196 precipitation yesterday and last night and light showers today.

Long Beach

Quotes from world leaders and experts

United Press International reports mixed quotes from Lima Moscow and Cleveland. Alberto Malaga Munoz describes Arequipa earthquake devastation with panicked crowds and dust. Khrushchev touts a new Russian weapon. David Lilienthal criticizes atomic projects for excess secrecy and cost. Stanford Morse cites controversial reaction after a Mississippi lynching case.

United Press International Lima Peru Alberto Malaga Munoz Arequipa Merced Moscow Khrushchev West Cleveland Ohio Atomic Energy David Lilienthal ALC Biloxi Stanford Morse Mack Charles Parker

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