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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1961
Page
2
The piece argues the American Revolution was a measured response to long abuses and failed redress, not a raid of radical impulse. It cites the Declaration’s insistence on rights, prudence, and last-resort rebellion, contrasting with modern uprisings and urging restraint and legitimacy in revolutionary action.
The article paints a veteran author nicknamed Papa, renowned for a direct style and fierce ambition. It notes his rise, periods of quiet, the Nobel prize as his greatest catch, and clashes with literary critics who branded him as near through and dangerous. It mentions guns and an accident, hinting at personal risk and enduring influence.
Washington reports that Kennedy administration programs for agriculture education and expanded medical health face defeat or delay due to congressional resistance. White House concessions have failed to win support amid fears of increased federal control and AMA lobbying against “socialized medicine” while farm and education bills seek broader federal reach. Farm Bureau Federation blasts the plan as government planning and licensing of agriculture from Washington.
Washington editorial recalls Frank Reeves as the first Negro on the DC commission, a controversial pick tied to battles among Morse Humphrey and Stevenson backers. It cites Reeves’ unqualified ascent, the ensuing backlash, and a broader note on race politics and African diplomats facing segregation in Washington.
LILLIAN MAXWELL urges towns near Long Beach and Behnent Shore to keep beaches and adjacent Pacific waters clean for the rest of the season. She recalls trash along the waterline, foul water, and ships offshore dumping waste beyond the mile limit, hoping wiser authorities address the issue. Editor note: Independence Day reflection follows.
The Independent editor praises American independence and freedoms of speech religion and press. It urges readers to display the Stars and Stripes and to encourage neighbors to remember the day. A personal note from MISS MARY JANE SMITH in Long Beach accompanies the piece.
Sydney Harris argues that disagreement with writers and ideas prompts self examination and growth. He cites personal letters and contrasts with selective reading, urging society to allow and encourage full dissent rather than seek comfort in agreement.
The report notes the marriage of King Hussein to Vor Avril Gardiner, her name changing to Mounal-Hussein and her conversion to Islam. It also describes Moslem divorce formula and offers a phonetic American rendering, concluding with remarks on pronunciation in America.
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