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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1961

Page

6

A Poser in Juvenile Bill Is It Right to Kill Facts

An editorial questions expunging juvenile police records after five years of good conduct. It discusses Assemblyman Kennick's proposal to destroy records and allow denials, arguing for rehabilitation versus erasing truth, and weighs whether society should erase past facts and harm.

Big Brother George Orwell Assemblyman Joseph M. Kennick Long Beach Kennick California Kenrick

Milestone at Lakewood as Chamber installs Nebaker president

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce marks a milestone with Gene Nebaker installed as president and officers named by County Supervisor Frank Bonelli. The ceremony highlights Lakewood’s progress driven by camaraderie among residents and strong ties with Long Beach, reflecting warm community spirit and optimism for the year ahead.

Lakewood

Taxpayers Report $1 in Federal Aid Costs $2.47

The New Jersey Taxpayers Association shows that for every dollar of federal aid, New Jersey paid 2.47 dollars in 1959. The editorial notes the huge gap persists and criticizes entangled federal grants as wasteful and illusory. It highlights Senator Byrd and Senator Goldwater criticisms and points to Kennedy administration plans for increased spending.

N.J Washington New Jersey Texas Louisiana Minnesota Oregon Colorado Utah New Hampshire Towa Nevada Uncle Sam Taxpayers House Senate Frank Thompson Jr Trenton Kennedy Clifford Case Case

Independent staff and office locations listed

The Independent newspaper lists staff positions including publisher Maraid M, Hines, Samuel C. Cameron as General Manager, Larry Gelling Jr as Bus Manager, and editors Milse E. Sings, Harry Fulton, Nath. Advertising reps Ridder Johng Inc. offices at New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco Washington and Currant tiles of The Independant are yqaintained at the ag officer.

Herman M. Ridder Ruouaner Daniel H. “Ridde Maraid M, Hines Samuel C. Cameron Larry Gelling Jr Bus L.A. Calling Br Malcolm Epley Milse E. Sings Harry Fulton Nath Ridder Johng Inc New York Yan Fifth Avenue Chicago

DREW PEARSON Rumbles Over JFK Navy Choice Connally

Washington reports stir over John Connally’s nomination as secretary of the Navy. The piece notes ties to Sid Richardson's contract, lobbying for the 1950 Gas Act, and a Case bribery incident. Lyndon Johnson’s swift moves to limit probes are highlighted, with Sen. Hennings pressing for broader inquiry.

Washington Kennedy Texas John Connally Navy Fortune Magazine Sid Richardson Lyndon Johnson Senate Texas Company Connally Senator Case Tom Hennings Missouri Johnson Nixon Hennings

Long Beach Hotel Burns Down in 1888 Fire Tragedy

In November 1888 the large hotel south of Lincoln Park in Long Beach was destroyed by fire after midnight. With no hoses or adequate water pressure, volunteers could not prevent the blaze. The fire started in a defective flue by the kitchen, leaving only charred remnants and a blow to the town’s prospects for winter guests and planned improvements.

Long Beach Lincoln Park

Strictly Personal Lower Priced Air Trip Is Possible

Sydney J Harris discusses a Chicago Daily News travel column proposing fair long distance air fares. He cites Trans-Canada Airlines rate system that charges by distance, highlighting a Chicago to Los Angeles example of 375 dollars, and argues mass affordability hinges on scientific per mile pricing and reducing subsidies for short trips. He urges private carriers to adopt proportional, long-haul pricing to boost mass air travel.

Sydney J. Harris Chicago Daily News Chicago Los Angeles Trans-Canada Air Lines U.S TCA Harris New York Detroit United States

Town Meeting Opposes Using Aged Care Fund For Other Uses

Letter writer FRANK Ax Winslow argues against diverting funds from the Social Security based care for the aged. He recalls Civil Service retirement as a model, noting separate accounting and large cash balances, urging a dedicated administration with matched employer and government contributions. He cites the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust as a parallel.

Civil Service Federal Mid-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust U.S. Treasury Civil Service Retirement Goyatch Frank Ax Winslow East 10Th St

Cuban official notes arrests rise in revolution era

United Press dispatch from Havana cites a Cuban official saying increased arrests are normal in a genuine revolutionary process under Batista. In Boston, Nazi leader George Lincoln Rockwell plans a national demonstration at a theater, later met with stones from protesters.

United Prese Canternational Havana

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