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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1958

Page

6

Freedom Has Scratches on the Statue of Liberty Tale

An editorial argues that the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island remains a powerful symbol of freedom despite vandalized walls inside the pedestal. It recalls a reader's reflection that America’s freedoms endure beyond petty defacements, stressing steady loyalty to liberty and the resilience of the national spirit.

United States Bedloe's Island New York France America

Town Meeting Letters on Road Dangers and Civic Concerns

Letters discuss street safety with drivers ducking in front of large vehicles and call for enforcement. Readers criticize coverage of a racially charged attack, defend Governor Williams and support a presidential bid, and urge public disclosure of congressional testimony.

Inflation tops worries of workers say Lubell study

The piece reports Samuel Lubell's polling on workers during a recession. It shows inflation as the main concern, with wages rising rarely securing real gains and many workers preferring price stability over higher pay. The analysis questions union wage demands and calls for balanced policy toward inflation and deflation.

Samuel Lubell Scripps-Howard Lubell

Harris Clumsy Move Threatens GOP 1958 60 Outlook

Capitol Democrats reproach Representative Harris for a biased probe into Adams and Goldfine. They accuse Harris of improper influence with the FCC, undermining impartial oversight and fueling 1958 60 setback fears for the party.

Washington Capital Hill Oren Harris Arkansas Legislative Oversight Committee Nixon Adams Maine Harris Congress White House House Committee John Fox Fox Goldfine Morris Federal Communications Commission

Untrue Charge About Stump Report Sparks Defense Of Pacific Clash

Attendees at a secret Marine Base strategy session near Quantico Virginia rebut a June 30 Drew Pearson claim that the President verbally tore off Admiral Stump’s brass buttons. They say Stump presented Pacific issues forthrightly and that the President supported his views.

Marine Base Quantics Drew Pearson Stump Pacific Admiral Stump United States Helly Ad’miral Stump

Water covers All American Canal System to save loss

Utah State irrigation professor Vaught E Hansen proposed covering California's All American Canal System to reduce water evaporation in the Colorado River dispute. A California expert cited earlier testimony that nearly 20 000 acre feet evaporate annually. Hansen noted irrigation trends favor pipes over canals and such covering might be practical in the future.

San Francisco UPI Utah California Vaught E. Hansen Logan Hansen Imperial Alloy

Fireworks Shifted After Big Long Beach Fourth Crowd

Old Long Beach notes recall a massive Fourth crowd along the beach and to Sunset and Huntington Beach. Fireworks were postponed to Monday on the Pike. Also mentioned are a 1928 court appointment of Ed Ward K. Brand and a fatal vehicle collision injuring E L Fritcher and a Lang bus crew, with four hospitalized.

O.k G. Coltain Long Beach Sunset Beach Huntington’ Beach Superion WDGE Edward K. Brand Department 37 Los Angeles Department A Long Beach Superior Court Reuben §. Schmidt Clement D. Nye W. Turney Fox Forest Rex Nolds E.L Fritcher Lang Transportation 3Rd St

Quotes From World Leaders On Peace And Defense

United Press International reports on De Gaulle promising better jobs housing and schools for Algerians while noting moral accomplishments. Khrushchev proposes US Soviet talks on protection against surprise attack and hopes for joint efforts to build world peace. US Marine Commandant warns defense reorganization could dissolve amphibious readiness. Samuel Sears tells client Bernard Goldfine to keep quiet amid House subcommittee hearings.

United Press International Algiers Algeria Charles de Gaulle France Moscow Khrushchev Eisenhower United States Washington Samuel P. Sears Bernard Goldfine House Subcommittee

Freedom Fight Still Continues as Nations Rally For Freedom

Drew Pearson argues freedom ideals forged in Philadelphia endure amid Cold War pressures. He critiques U S leaders for wavering on Indo China sacrifice, Near East aid, and moral standards at the White House, warning that rhetoric without deeds undermines liberty at home and abroad.

Munich Indo-China Indo- China Sherman Adams White House Prairies Philadelphia Market Sc

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