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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1959
Page
9
An editorial condemns Castro's crackdown after Batista's departure, criticizing mass trials and executions as barbarous. It argues purging Cuba cannot justify anti democratic methods, questioning whether Castro offers freedom or a new dictatorship.
Congressional Record lists 2,422 entities including John W. Baughman Farms of Liberal Kansas and Garvey Furs of Colby Kansas as receiving over 10 000 each from the federal government for services not rendered in 1958. Payments for not growing major commodities spark debate over budget stinginess and government largesse.
A letter from residents urging U S policy changes. They criticize welfare cuts to medical aid, call for universal food and health care, and urge Congress to press for a peaceful end to the Cold War. They advocate impartial diplomacy and better aid to the poor.
The piece critiques mental health care funding and echoes concerns about mental institutions and rocket programs. It highlights the Seventh District Council race with candidates spending unusually large sums for a $200 monthly salary, hinting at possible undisclosed compensations and voter impact.
A fragmented, dated remark questions how newspapers inform readers about world events. It references Russia, the Yalta agreement, Germany, and perceived gaps in truth and reporting. The passage notes an impression of violations and a lack of clarity on what was agreed.
A columnist extols Wheat Chex for promising no premiums and questions gimmicks in marketing. He argues premiums distort quality, inflame greed, and erode consumer trust, urging firms to focus on integrity and product excellence to build lasting loyalty.
Nixon seeks to downplay Soviet supremacy in missiles and satellites while pressuring for faster U.S. progress. The piece claims ICBM and intermediate missile gaps favor Russia, cites Saturn-like moon rocket contrasts, and notes Nixon’s mixed signals to public and policymakers. It also covers Lyndon Johnson’s meeting with Negro bishops, a senator’s housing tale, and Nixon’s Moscow trip plans.
In Long Beach, 10 years ago, Cassedy at the North Long Beach branch received a diamond studded pin and the quarter-century emblem at a luncheon at the Jonathan Club after 23 years with Bank of America. A letter opposed city bills on garbage costs shifting from counties to cities, warned by City Manager Dorton. Earlier, Willian H. Davey took over the Tong Beach power department identification bureau and traffic set moved in City Hall.
In Washington and other cities Anastas Mikoyan draws praise from industry leaders while critics warn his visit signals a global economic clash. He is portrayed as orchestrating a Moscow backed plan to isolate the United States financially, pressuring neutrals, and shaping markets.
Washington A Democrat Rep Ashley accuses northern Democrats of losing voice in policy and warns that silence harms grace. Princeton Sen Smathers urges tighter Supreme Court qualifications, arguing the court needs tested experienced legal minds, not philosophers or political favorites.
Soviet Deputy Anastay J. Mikoyan discusses the visit to the United States and addresses criticism of Fidel Castro. He says he will not betray his stance or be driven by American pressure.
The Independent credits publishers and editors including Herman Hy Biddaruenque Daniel H Bidder Harald Hines Samuel Cameron Gent. Manager Carey Collins Mitch Sines Managing Editor Marcy Fuitorial Page Editor and Malcolm Epley Executive Editor with national advertising reps Ridder Johns Inc offices in New York Chicago Detroit and Los Angeles listed.
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