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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1957
Page
6
LA.C. discusses the rise of moonlighting as a long standing habit among workers including teachers and public employees. It argues the practice persists despite shorter weeks due to labor shortages, notes studies showing mixed productivity, and warns of potential declines in living standards if double incomes drop to a single job.
The editor argues the fault lies not with Equal Voting Rights on bond issues but with an inequitable property tax system. The note condemns ignorance and inertia as reasons for retaining an antiquated tax structure.
A 1947 48 Long Beach building program with bids for Stephens Junior High bleachers at City College and Lakewood Junior High, totaling 5 513 000. council swore in and appointed Krockstein as charter committee chair. Ten nineteen era notes discuss taxes, real estate focus, and proposed reforms to widen the tax base and limit real estate taxes.
Health problem mental illness is described as the greatest health issue in the United States with 750000 patients confined in hospitals. Authorities estimate that with adequate care 65 percent can recover and return to full useful lives.
Current files of The Independent are maintained at these offices. Independent Herman H Aldder publisher Harald M Hites assistant to publisher Samuel C Camsron general manager Larry Gallina Jr business manager L A Gollins Sr editorial Miles managing editor Washington News Bureau 02 Ashes Building Ridder Johns Inc offices Chicago Wrigley Building Detroit Penobscot Ride Minneapolis 1308 Foshay Tower St Paul East 4th St Los Angeles 3242 W 8th St San Francisco 110 Sutter Blvd. The Independent records are kept at these offices.
Washington reports that Congress blocks budget cuts as lawmakers fear voter backlash. Savings appear limited to foreign aid and defense, with the Murphy Army General Hospital shutdown in Waltham cited as a costly political clash. Senators Kennedy and Saltonstall oppose restoring funds, while local protests grow.
Sydney Harris narrates J Spastic Twitchell a man trapped in drug and alcohol dependence. He relies on tranquilizers aspirin benzedrine and martinis throughout a single day. The piece ends with his smug reaction to a heroin bust news headline before sleep.
Congress delayed cost cuts as only a fraction of Hoover Commission recommendations have become law. Eisenhower seeks five reorganizations this year to unlock action, including revamping air spending oversight and abolishing the postal savings system. Clarence Francis highlights further savings potential, with no dollar tag yet assigned to many proposals.
Dr Jordan advises against self treatment for serious wounds and emphasizes cleanliness. Wash with soap and water to remove germs, then choose antiseptics carefully. Tincture of iodine stings but can help, though it may burn tissue if overused.
Washington reports show the school aid bill failed by five votes after President Eisenhower opposed it despite assurances from Marion Folsom. GOP leaders Halleck and Arends split from Ike, whispering to defeat the bill while Scrivner faces Senate scrutiny amid criticism of politics in tax matters. The drama underscores party lines and the White House pressure influence on education policy.
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