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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1957
Page
7
Charles Malik of Lebanon announces candidacy for president of the United Nations General Assembly opening Sept. 17 in Anaheim. Sir Leslie Munro of New Zealand had announced intent to run for the post.
In Anaheim a 13-page scandal erupts as Gail Van Der Most clashes with Myrna Messer over dress and behavior at the school. Parents urge her exclusion, but officials say no action is possible. Van Der Most contends she may switch to Hollywood High, while a London England swimmer Florence Chadwick faces weather delays in a 24-mile bid across the coast.
Washington report shows a 140 to 54 House vote to take up the $1.509 billion school building measure amid Democratic charges that President Eisenhower blunted the bill with a cautious endorsement. White House statements described as a starter, prompting sharp criticism from opponents.
Long Beach Chamber and California representatives urge defeat of HR 1 federal school aid bill citing White House Conference on Education findings that states lack financial incapacity to fund upcoming needs. Chamber president Badenhausen notes President Wunsch would welcome a school bill, while Rep. Martin supports reporting the bill. Since 1945 California has received over 88 million dollars in capital outlay for school construction.
A promotional blurb proclaims marriage as the source of greatest excitement and satisfaction, asserting critics misjudge the bond. It references August Better Homes & Gardens and urges readers to buy the magazine now, noting it is available where magazines are sold.
The passage notes California voters approved a state school bond of 100 million dollars. It warns that if a proposed bill passes, Californians would pay 30 million dollars in federal taxes but receive only 55 percent back, raising questions about the net benefit for Long Beach Unified School District and other districts.
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