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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1959

Page

13

New LBSC Chief Praised by Idaho Press Colleagues

Idaho State faculty praise Long Beach State College president McIntosh as a strong administrator who built a sturdy base. Reactions from Idaho papers describe him as effective and fair, despite criticisms, and the faculty unanimously approve a fond farewell resolution commending his standards and the supportive campus climate.

LBSC Idaho Press A Pocatello Weekly ISC McIntosh Pocatello California State College Idaho State

Ballot Length Triggers Push for More Poll Workers in LA County

Los Angeles County faces a lengthy 1960 primary ballot with over 60 judicial offices. Registrar Benjamin Hite requests 200000 to hire three more workers per precinct to reach eight, easing tally duties as budget cuts loom. He notes many judges are unvoted on, fueling a debate over appointive judges. He remains hopeful for electronic counters in the general election, which could reduce staffing needs.

Los Angeles County L. S. Hollinger Hite Plains WTE

Adoption policy sparks outraged letter to editor

A reader condemns opposition to an infant adoption on racial grounds and questions post adoption choices. The letter argues such decisions should occur before placement and cites “two years” in foster care as a deciding point. Signed by J HL Smith from 2147 Myrtle Ave Slaughter Cure Evitor.

Eisenhower Calls Home Most Valuable Purchase Except One

President Eisenhower said that, aside from homes, the most valuable thing a man can buy is a wedding ring. He noted one exception to this view, joking about the purchase of a wedding rag. The remarks reflect his view on domestic life and commitment.

Washington UPI Eisenhower 2 Home

Names in Youth Felonies Debate in Palo Alto Panel

UPD Captain William Hanrahan urged publishing the names of juveniles 14 or older who commit felonies at a Northen California editors meeting. He argued naming offenders would deter repeats and cited parental ridicule, while noting most papers withhold names except in rare cases.

Palo Alto UPD William Hanrahan San Francisco

Anti-Semite charge used in Strauss confirmation fight

Senate floor dispute echoes Dreyfus analogy as Senator Hugh Scott accuses anti Semitism behind opposition to Admiral Strauss. The piece describes Scott’s tactics against Dr. David Inglis and notes further persecutions cited by critics including Carroll Wilson and Malcolm Henderson over Security Agency ties and refused clearances.

Washington Hugh Scott Philadelphia Senate Lewis Lttrauss Dreyfus Admiral Strauss Scott Hiladelphia Strauss Pearson David Ingis Inglis House Committee On Un-American Activities GOP Gordon Scherer Ohio J. Robert Oppenheimer Carroll Wilson Atome Energy Commission Malcolm €. Henderson AEC

Strictly Personal Why Child Loses Interest in Facts

An essay argues that child play is a serious education revealing how interest fades as tasks become mastered. It links play to learning readiness, urges viewing play as essential, and notes adults need playful insight to enjoy work and foster curiosity in reading writing and counting.

Ike Tucks GOP Wins and 1960 Campaign Plans

President Eisenhower shows growing political interest and signals active campaigning for the 1960 GOP nomination. He plans appearances in major cities and relies mainly on press statements and media to reach voters, a first for a sitting president since 1908. The White House staff sides with Nixon and Rockefeller, shaping delegate perspectives nationwide.

Tucker New York Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles White House Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Fisentower Nixon

Air Force Admin Buildings Get $20,000 New Look

All Air Force buildings in the administrative area north of Spring Street at the Municipal Airport are receiving a wartime camouflage removal and a fresh coating of texture paint. The upgrade, totaling $20,000, aims to modernize the appearance of the administration complex.

AIR Force Spring St

Defense Chief Calls Sea Incident a Tense Standstill

Defense Secretary Neil Sceligny labels the Sea of Japan patrol plane attack as a serious incident raising international tensions. Senator Dodd supports Strauss for commerce secretary, citing integrity. Arkansas school chief Tucker urges integration after a court ruling. CBS chief Dr Frank Stanton says broadcasters must limit candidate airtime during campaigns. Congress revises equal time rules to curb campaign access.

Vy Usted Press Interstoral Washington Defense Neil Sceligy Sea of Japan Little Rock Ark Everett Tucker Jr Frank Stanton Columbia Broadcasting System Congress

Wilmington Transit Push Aims at Pier A Terminal

Twenty years ago Mayor Clarence E. Wagner launched a bid to bring Wilmington Transportation Co to the city and convert the new 400000 dollar Pier A terminal into the mainland passenger terminal for service to and from Santa Catalina Island.

Clarence E. Wagner Wilmington Transportation Co Santa Catalina Eland

Independent Herman He Ridder Pustisher Darel MH

An OCR fragment lists staff positions and offices for the publisher and affiliates. It names executives editing and advertising contacts and provides scattered city addresses, including New York and Detroit, with broken wording and mis-OCRed terms.

Herman He Ridder Darel MH Fidser Harold M. Hones Samuel C. Cameron Geri Larry Cothis Jr Eis Mi Coconuns Edgarsat Cohuenet Matcolm Epey Edtor Mies E. Sines Harry Fulton Toral Natonal Advertising Representatives Fidger Jenna, Inc Off Ces New York Pitty Avenue Wigley Penovscet Cigg Minneapalia Rparay Los Angeles San Francisco Sutter St Basie Ng Tre

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