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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1959

Page

4

City Seeks Tideland Funds for Beach Maintenance and Lifeguards

Long Beach requests use of tidelands revenue for beach upkeep lifeguard expenses and related costs. The matter, tied to state approval and attorney general opinion, is slated for the June 25 Lands Commission meeting in Los Angeles. Public beaches serve statewide interest with many out‑of‑city users.

Long Beach Armed Services Ymca Tidelands State Lands Commission Commission Los Angeles California Newport Beach Tideland San Diego Tidelands Fund Lands Commission

This Theory Is Jungle Gem Driving License Idea

A Los Angeles DMV examiner argues that urban traffic creates the world’s best drivers by elimination. Heclaims only the fittest survive collisions while average drivers falter, suggesting two groups emerge: the fittest and the unfit.

Los Angeles

Town Meeting Editor Sees Taxes Funding Care and Control

Readers respond to taxes funding public needs from food aid to medical care and education. Lillian J. Lindegren argues about high costs of a chronic disease unit at Rancho Los Amigos and per-bed expenses, while E Rasmussen questions postal rate hikes and free carry for government bodies. Samuel Rickles adds concerns about office-space costs in post offices.

America Lillian J. Lindegren Regal Way Rancho Los Amigos Stith E. Rasmussen 56Th St Post Office Department Federal Bureau of Investigation Veterans Too Army Navy Samuel Rickles Colorado Place

Not a Chief Re Khrushchev Visor to U S

Letter writer argues Khrushchev is not a legitimate chief of government since he seized power rather than being elected. Opposes honoring him and says no courtesy beyond what his own government warrants. Mentions M Kogan visit and criticizes protocol handling by U S officials.

Khrushchev U.S Russia M.kogan Frank A. Winslow Eloth Washington Rotary Club Iencheons U.S. A Baudouin Astrid Germany Hitler Finder Barcoui Grand Canyon Belgium Royal Palace

Prison Terms And The Power Of Foreseeable Time

A reflection on how prison sentences are determined, arguing that no mortal or experts can predict exact terms. The author contends government overreach erodes civil rights when it forgets individuals’ humanity, risking constitutional responsibility. Joseph C. Lobick 503 W. 3rd St.

King Baudouin’s U S Visit Highlights Democratic Image

Drew Pearson notes King Baudouin, 21 when crowned, toured the United States with a youthful, democratic aura. He met scouts, received honorary Boy Scout membership, and dined with the Ford family, while facing questions about his father’s abdication and Belgian politics.

Washington Boy Scouts of America Robert Singleton Detroit King Baudevin Acto Assembly Motor Family of America Henry Fords No O Grandfon

British Russian trade pact shocks Washington and Capitol

The two way five year treaty between Britain and the Soviet Union, framed amid the Geneva Conference, draws sharp State Department concern as it signals intensified East West trade. Sir David Eccles, London’s trade chief, protests United States rejection of a British bid while Britain agrees to export plants and machinery and to buy a broad range of goods, with limited credit support to Soviet buyers.

Washington Russia State Department Fosty Bottom Capitol Pennsylvania Ave Mikoyan United States Red China Sir David Eccles Board of Trade Sir David Congress Britain London

Success Is More Than Talent Alone

A columnist argues temperament more than raw skill shapes success. He cites a Northwestern Minnesota tennis match where one player dominated himself with visible frustration while the calm opponent focused on the game. Talent requires balance and inner harmony to avoid self-defeat across careers.

Minnesota

Graduation party plans set for three high schools

Final plans for the annual graduation party for 1,600 seniors of Polytechnic, Wian, and Jordan High School were completed. Graduation is scheduled on the same night with an all night party at the Municipal Auditorium. Bids on 12 phases of the Carmelitos low rent housing project in Noah Lorg Beach will open June 15. Deputy Registrar of Voters Mrs Sarah Xoxon authorized registration for the recall election on July 10, with a one week window.

Polytechnic Wian Jordan High School Municipal Audiorium Carmelitos Noah Lorg Beach Long Beach Cecil Schilling Associated Hall Architects Resistrar of Sarah Xoxon

Spiritual revival urged to halt march of communism

Dr Charles H Malik of Lebanon, head of the United Nations General Assembly, calls for a mighty spiritual revival to reach individuals and institutions from leaders to grassroots. Senator Steuart Syrington of Missouri confirms he would accept the presidency if offered, saying politics is his business and the presidency the highest honor.

Washington Charles H. Malik Lebanon United Nations General Assembly Los Angeles Steuart Syrington D-Mo Union

Fragmentary Independent Newspaper Snippet

An OCR readout shows scattered names and departments across a New York and Washington bureau page. The fragment mentions editors, executives, advertisers, and various staff with garbled formatting and stray figures.

Herman H.R Darel H. Risser Harry Cocine L.A. Cothan Malcolm Epley Exec Mites E. Shea Masag Harry Futts Redger Jomra, Inc Wits Effees New York MY Fire & Creag Derrat Pessteed Tamer Lee San Francisco Washington News Bureau

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