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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1959

Page

9

Moderation Favored by Voters in Democratic View

Editorial argues Americans still back moderation in government. It contrasts Paul Butler’s view of Democratic leadership with Sam Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson, cites a Gallup Poll showing Eisenhower’s rising popularity among moderates, and notes broad disapproval of liberal critique across groups. It suggests the public is not tired of moderation.

Paul Butler Sam Rayburn Lyndon Johnson Butler Eisenhower U. S. Senate

Hollywood Missing a Bet

Hollywood searches for spectacle abroad yet overlooks Long Beach Miss Universe Pageant offering color outdoor scenes at Veterans Stadium. The piece notes contestants from many nations, their personal struggles and ambitions, and suggests a staged treatment could become a film genre showcase.

Long Beach California Beach Veterans Stadium

Chessman’s long legal odyssey delays California death sentence

Eleven years ago Daryl Chessman was sent to San Quentin on kidnapping and rape charges. He has used every possible appeal to postpone execution, drawing sympathy from some and international attention from Brazil. The piece notes that delays have effectively commuted the sentence in practice while urging justice to remain an American state matter.

Daryl Chessman San Quentin U. S Chessman Court of Law Thizers Brazil Bar Assn Gov. Brown Brown California Caryl Chessman

Russia’s navy threat grows as Khrushchev plans seas control

Ray Tucker reports Moscow quietly builds a powerful Soviet Navy to challenge U S sea dominance. He notes 28 fast cruisers 150 destroyers 3000 naval aircraft and 450 submarines as indications of intent while Kyiv diplomacy and global alliances shape U S defense perceptions.

Washington Pentagon Russia Khrushchev Epptard Middle East Baltic Countries Moscow Aval United States Kremlin NATO METO SEATO Keiser Hitler Khrishchev

Psychiatry insights urge broader physician training

A Marquette Medical Review issue on psychiatry echoes Dr Edward T Sheehan urging expanded psychiatric training for all physicians. He notes 10 percent mental illness in society, many patients with no organic disease, and that general practitioners act as psycho therapists, needing better psychiatric education and early prevention.

Marquette University Medical Review Edward T. Sheehan School of Medicine Cing Sheehan United States

Eisenhower and Avco munitions ties probe grows

President’s wariness toward the munitions lobby centers on Avco Manufacture Company where Ike ally George Allen sits as director. Avco, tied to Taft Benson and top generals, posted billions in defense orders as backlogs jumped from 102 million in 1958 to 300 million by March 1959, amid extensive cost plus contracts and refunds.

Washington Eisenhower Avco Manufacture Company Golfingbridge-Farm Pearsoning George Allen Avco Taft Benson Hebert Armed Services Subcommittee Closkey Air Force General Saine Aveo Coldwater O. F. Dodge Williamsport Cincinnati Richmond Ind Evandale Everett Mass Chicago Victor Emmanuel Eiserhower

Town Meeting on Labor Strikes and Union Leadership

The letter debate discusses whether steelworkers voted to strike, noting wildcat actions were not authorized by international leaders. The author critiques union leaders for using strikes as a face-saving tactic and calls for union reform and better worker education.

Ediluk 2Il RJ. Smith Thornton Ave Anaheim Racine

Citywide survey prompts repaint plan for lines

A police led survey checked white lines in Loughthorocc to guide the Public Service Department in repainting. Officials seek clearer vehicular and pedestrian guidance after initial inspection.

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Pressed into Dispute, Mitchell Emphasizes Bargaining Freedom

Secretary James PL Mitchell states he personally stepped into the steel strike dispute to preserve and strengthen free collective bargaining within the free enterprise system. Federal Judge Frederic Van Pelt Bryan revokes Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield's postal ban on the unexpurgated edition of Lady Chatterley's Lover, ruling the novel does not exceed community tolerance for sex content.

New York Frederic van Pelt Bryan Arthur E. Summerfield Lady Chatterley

Long Beach Ranked Among Richest Cities in County

Twenty years ago Long Beach ranked as the second richest city in Los Angeles County with net assessed valuation of 147,950 515 dollars. Los Angeles led with 1 225 191 010 dollars, Pasadena followed at 78 473 915 dollars, and Beverly Hills stood fourth with 60 228 120 dollars.

Long Beach Los Angeles County Los Angeles Pasadena Beverly Hills

City Council approves harbor plan after inspection voyage

Thirty years ago Long Beach city leaders approved plans to turn the harbor into a world port. City Manager G. L. Beck and councilmen inspected the harbor aboard the boat Ray R Clark and voted to purchase a locomotive crane plus monthly inspection trips.

Long Beach Harbor G. L. Beck Ray R Clark

Independent printer names and offices listed in ad copy

Fragmented OCR shows a publisher and several offices with names such as Herman H.R and Sprus C. Carson. The text lists executives, managers, and addresses like 83 Fite Avenue Chicago and Sutter Street in San Francisco, noting current operations and personnel across multiple locations.

Herman H.R Pustater Aidser Cb Publaver Anete Putlerer Sprus C. Carson Gert Larry Collrs Colt Malcolm Sp Mies E Harry Fallen Favorat Eg Ferretencat Ridser Ga5ew Inc York Fite Avenue Wrafey Bez Setot Bencorcet Wiarexpola San Francisco Ig Sutter St Wastington Agws Boreas _ BO Buideng

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