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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1959
Page
4
The Long Beach newspaper urges voters in the 7th District special election to back Robert F. Crow. It notes strong public interest, a crowded field of 13 candidates, and favorable assessment of Crow’s integrity and readiness to serve. The piece stresses broad participation and responsible governance for the city.
Citizens urge enforcement of roadside litter and neon sign concerns near 2244 South St and on Cabrilla Hwy as decades of banners, signs, and a disused fireworks stand linger. Letters from Mrs L Lee Voight Alfred E Brighton Carl A Bartlow commend police coverage and request safer, clearer highway markings and stop go light color changes.
Sydney H Harris argues the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce calls for stricter college entrance standards. He contends private attitudes diverge from public statements, noting many students attend college aimlessly while wealthy parents push for prestige. He urges education to be earned, not bought, to avoid producing misfits and malcontents.
Three days before Eisenhower’s meeting with Mikoyan, President Eisenhower puzzled by Mikoyan’s motives sought briefings from journalists. Dulles alternated hot and cold, warming as Mikoyan hinted at German unification talks. Adenauer demanded free elections, while Dulles backtracked. Behind the scenes, Rep. Mills pressured seating for Dale Alford, risking party unity. Capital chatter ties press club visit to press policy and 1960 election dynamics.
City council reopens a dispute over using the 23 acre Carson Street site for rubbish disposal. A contract with geologists will assess if underground water sources would be polluted by the Cuban recovery method. Fifteen seagoing horses trained for polo arrive in Long Beach Harbor for Southern California sports.
A survey of quotes shows Mrs. Conley reacting to an uninvited Soviet visit as confusing and unapologetic. James Mitchell argues U S aid credibility hinges on consistent practice with ideals. Fidel Castro denounces Batista’s henchmen as beasts and demands war crimes trials. The piece lists the Ridder editors and the syndicate’s advertising offices across major American cities.
Washington report on a veteran group of WWII and Korea era lawmakers reshaping Congress. The article profiles postwar dentists, lawyers, and educators who entered politics after service, their goals for more schools, hospitals, highways, and federal aid, and lists biographical snaps of key figures in both parties.
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