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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1959
Page
6
A century old style critique of rapid transport advances is repurposed to warn about jet airplanes. The piece argues the similar fear of carriages becoming swifter mirrors current fears about jet service, labeling concerns as baseless and urging government support instead of panic.
FCC rules threaten equal time for presidential candidates harming coverage of Sen. Hubert Humphrey on CBS Face the Nation. Network fears limited air time to all contenders, reducing political reporting and narrowing public perspective. Call for clarifying legislation to resolve the act’s language.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller weighs a possible bid while advisers push a national campaign network. Observers see his delays as prudent to build Albany strength, avoid early signaling, and avoid derailing his state leadership. If national prospects improve next year, he may back Nixon.
The Long Beach delegation reports on HR 7634 amendments and defense procurement sums. Amendments to boost Army equipment modernisation and air transport funding failed or tied, while a DC voting rights constitutional resolution was rejected. A government employee health insurance bill passed the House. There were 19 votes of record in the House.
Drew Pearson reports Jimmy Stewart, famed for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, has secured Reserve Air Force promotion after Sen. Margaret Chase Smith’s insistence on uniform reserve standards. The piece outlines cross currents in steel labor and administration amid looming strikes, noting potential quick settlement if Eisenhower pushes an accord.
Terry Timmins of Long Beach State College reflects at the USS Long Beach christening on July 1959. He argues nuclear powered ships prove American strength, urges pride without fear of Russia, and hopes the vessel aids in maintaining freedom and national prestige.
Sydney J. Harris cites University of Minnesota experiments showing the average listener retains about half of spoken content and forgets half of what remains within eight days. He argues rapid, well organized speech keeps attention better than slow plodding delivery.
Emmet M. Sullivan Raymond D. Emmett and Frank S. Cassady win council approval after City Manager Sam E. Vickers appointments. CAPT. JAMES W. Haaken, DSC recipient and World War veteran, is named national deputy chief of staff of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor by Col. Leon M. Hanna, national commander.
The government plans to buy more property for the local Post Office, tracing back to the 1784 Viceroy of Mexico grant to Manel Nieto and a long history extending 145 years through the colonial era.
Brendan Behan vows resilience amid Dublin and London press after controversial week in the capital. He says he's not dead or dying and is getting better at handling public attention. In New York, a Democratic figure urges the party to honor platform pledges and push for clear Washington leadership.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered names and streets such as 431 Fina Avenue San Francisco and 342 W Arr St, with references to potential notices and local addresses. readable items include partial person names like Herman Ho and Campion, plus street listings and unclear organizational terms.
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