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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1961

Page

7

Pageant retrodicted: International Beauty Congress praised

Editorial reflects on the 196 International Beauty Congress in Long Beach praising Miss Holland and the event as a success. It notes observers want to revive Miss USA selection within the pageant, suggesting benefits like more visitors and publicity, while calling for evaluation of procedures and future improvements. Oscar Meinhardt and George Taubman are commended for their efforts.

Holland Long Beach U.S Press Photographers Association California Oscar Meinhardt George Taubman

Election Date Question on Long Beach Ballot

Oldest service men gripe about hurry up and wait. Long Beach rushes civic projects to a tentative Oct 24 special election. Proposals include city hall library senior center marina stadium beach facilities tides funds budget reform and offshore oil. Council to discuss delaying election to January or February for public study and input.

Long Beach Belmont Pier

New York factions threaten Kennedy as Wagner suit looms

The Roosevelt-Lehman split in New York pits Tammany regulars against liberal backers in a major intraparty clash. Kennedy’s choices, appointments, and a looming liberal victory could reshape New York politics, influence Rockefeller’s 1964 bid, and affect national elections.

Washington Roosevelt-Lehman New York Kennedy Texas Lone Star State Nelson R. Rockefetler Albany

Kennedy era training flights spark taxpayer scrutiny

Drews Pearson reports how Air Force officers use government planes for personal trips billed to taxpayers. Examples include ex governor Joe Foss ferrying duties, Lt Col Crandall’s leisure flights, and a deer hunting junket, with costs running into thousands. Also notes Cyprus judges praising cross island cooperation amid tax collection by a new government.

Washington W Kennedy Air Force National Guard Joe Foss South Dakota Dallas Jae Sioux Falls S. D Joe Foss Lye Casper Wye Hensley Crandall

Vicious Concessions in Chicago Parks and Airports

A reader attacks the system of park and public-concession sales as profiteering and unfair. At Lincoln Park in Chicago the ice cream is really ice milk, drinks and snacks are overpriced, and the poor are hit hardest. The author calls for fair prices and better quality from city leases to concessionaires.

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Town Meeting Lo Conflicted Over Lakewood Art Exhibit

Town residents lamented the Lakewood exhibit at Dutch Village praising some pieces but criticizing modern art works that won top prizes. They urged exhibits focused on modern and abstract artists to encourage genuine artistic progress and support real artists.

Lakewood

Kuwait Crisis and Names of Middle East Leaders

The Middle East focus centers on Kuwait and its ruler Sheikh Abdullah with regional figures like Abdul Karim Kassem and Gamel Abdul Nasser labeled Rais. The text notes titles and meanings for amir malik and other honorifics, and includes a letter from G. F. Colton criticizing art censorship and brushwork practices.

Middle East Kuwait Sheikh Abdullah Derly Amir Malik Abdul Karim Kassem Iraq Gamel Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Abdullah as-Salim as-‘Sabah

Truman Urges Transfer of Power to Youth

Former President Truman says it is time to turn the parliament over to young people while the office generation still has a task. He declares it our duty to ensure these young people know what they have. Pope John XXIII praises Domenico Cardinal Tardini as a tireless friend and worker.

United Press International Kansas City Harry S. Truman Vatican City John XXIII Vatican Domenico Cardinal Tardini

Independent newspaper staff and office locations listed

The Independent shares its roster including Herman H Ridder publisher Daniel H Ridder co publisher Harold M Hineay associate publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager and Miles E Sines executive editor. It notes current offices at New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington with addresses and representation by Adams John Inc and others.

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