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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1960
Page
5
Henry Cabot Lodge, potential Nixon running mate, fired at Soviet aggression after Moscow claimed U.S. provocation in the downing of a U.S. aircraft. Lodge called Russia’s stance criminal and reckless, praising his UN performance and noting the loss of U.N. representation if he joins a ticket.
Laurence A. Alexander of National Downtown Services argues malls can help downtowns but only with thorough planning. Kalamazoo expands its two block mall into three, inspiring remodeling and new stores. Knoxville and Miami Beach pursue permanent malls. If treated as a gimmick, the idea risks failure and harm.
Signal Hill moves toward transforming from an oil derrick city to a residential community with a $17,650 urban renewal grant from the Federal Urban Renewal Administration. Leaders praise the plan while memory of boom days lingers, shaping the crest’s historic skyline as they envision a future of homes.
A study of political history explains why Senator Lyndon Johnson accepted the vice presidential nomination in 1960. It notes that Speaker Rayburn advised Johnson to take the post, discusses the constitutional power of the vice presidency, and contrasts it with Senate leadership. It also mentions the 27 day civil rights debate and key attendance during long sessions.
Chicago dispatch recalls backstage fireworks as Goldwater rails against liberal drift while Rockefeller Nixon talks trigger resignations and fund holdups. senators and financiers threaten walkouts. Nixon plans mass photo ops to woo 2,662 delegates and craft tailored messages.
Editor letter argues parents and schools foster double standards encouraging disobedience. Calls out emphasis on behavior inconsistent with guidance and notes schools focus away from basic reading. Author R. Olds of Lakewood urges adults to model consistency for children.
Editor LAC Sr questions policy amid hunger in markets. He questions worship of government, urges recognizing God and scripture. The letter argues underpopulation, not overpopulation, as the true problem and challenges public dependence on state aid.
A compact reflection on double standards and labeling in everyday speech. The piece contrasts terms like choosy versus snobbish and Providence versus Fate, noting how people label others while often misusing words for personal bias and mood.
At Douglas Aircraft Co. Long Beach, work continues on the first 23 of an undisclosed number of B-26 Invaders under an $8,000,000 reconditioning program. Debates arise over disposal of 300,000 tons of scrap iron placed by Japanese agents for export and the impact of Roosevelt era export restrictions. Signal Hill eyes bids for oil property at Cherry Ave and Hill St with offers including $1,000 annual rent and a 1/6 royalty. In Formosa, over 2,000 Nationalist pigeons disappeared during a homing test conducted by the Formosa Military Pigeon Assn.
President Eisenhower praised the Polaris missile sub test as highly significant for national security surpassing optimistic forecasts. Vice President Nixon stated the vice presidential candidate will not be chosen to balance the ticket ideologically. Julie Nixon questioned who her father would pick as VP. Herbert Hoover reflected on farewell at conventions, hinting this may be his last.
Independent details include publishers and editors with names such as Herman Ridder Daniel Ridder Harolt Hines Samuel Cameron Larry Collins Jr and Malcolm Inley. Advertising representatives Ridder Johns Inc with offices in New York Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington Bureau. Currentities of The Independent are maintained at best offices.
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