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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

3

Humphrey Warns Of Serious Money Peril In Uproar Over Spending

Secretary George M Humphrey told the Senate Finance Committee inflationary pressures threaten serious trouble unless government spending is better controlled. He warned of danger as the economy rises and debt limits squeeze borrowing power. A stock disclosure showed holdings valued near twelve million dollars by recent prices.

GombMed Washington MiPs—-Typayuty George M Humphey Witton Senate Finance Committee Kerry F. Byrd D-Va Humphrey Byrd Senate Hudmchrey Eisenhower Treasury Budge

Senate Maneuvers on Civil Rights Legislation

Senate leaders clash over strategy as Knowland and Douglas push a rule to place the House civil rights bill on the Senate calendar while Russell and other southern allies warn of a filibuster. The exchange comes amid a Western fire emergency overshadowing Capitol debate.

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Senate aides clash over debt, taxes and missing list

Sen. Gore cites missing holdings list from 1953. Byrd and Humphrey spar over debt, budget cuts and tax relief. Byrd warns high spending risks disaster while Humphrey urges tax reductions only after a substantial budget surplus. Senate floor debate also notes government bond market sagging further Tuesday.

Sen. Gore D-Tenn Byrd Enamphrey Senate

Witness Banks Test as Watkins Decision Looms

In San Francisco the House Un American Activities Subcommittee plans a contempt citation test for a recalcitrant witness over the Watkins ruling. Louis Hartman, 42, refused to answer about Communist ties, claiming Fifth Amendment protection. Speaker Rayburn vows to end out of town televised hearings by HUAC.

San Francisco House of-American Activities Subcommittee Supreme Court Fratts E. Walter Berkeley D-Fa Aft- Cal Watkins Louisy Earl Hartman San Stancisco United States Someme Court Witking Jac Fetten Anl Wedanstay Robert Nissen Marine Corps Wissen Washington San Rayburn House Committee On UN Louis Earl Hartman House Hartman Communist Party Bay Area

LB Youth Band Seeks Musicians for Upcoming Programs

The Long Beach Youth Band, Inc. announced a recruitment drive on Wednesday. Publicity director Charles Engel said saxophone and trombone players are especially needed. Prospective members aged 43 to 50 are invited to report to Edison School on 7th Street and Daisy Avenue Thursday at 7 pm.

Long Berch Youth Band, Inc Charles Engel Publity Mmbers Tdison 7Th St Daisy Ava

City OKs Cabanas on Trailers Controversy Respected

City Council approved in principle a measure to permit cabanas in trailer parks with seven Planning Commission–recommended regulations. Exterior cabana materials must be noncombustible and ventilation must meet state housing laws. The plan limits cabana and trailer area to 60 percent of the park. Council members criticized opposition from Building Center staff but backed drafting an ordinance. The California Cabana Corp. requested the measure.

City Planning Commission Toby Wick Building Cent Planning Commission Commission Wick Catfornix Cabana Corp

Council Proposes Yard Rules and Staff Position

The council gave first reading to amendments setting minimum front yard depths of 20 feet in R-1 and 15 feet in H-2 zones, and proposed 10 feet in R-4. They ordered amendments for rear yard conformance, and drafted fees for excavation and sewer permits. The city manager urged creation of a sport field supervisor position with a monthly salary of 485 to 3594 dollars.

Shport

Grasshopper Horde Attacks Chico Area Causing Damages

A swarm of grasshoppers swept through the Sacramento Valley on Wednesday inflicting an estimated one million dollars in damage. Local farmers reported extensive crop losses as the insects moved through fields and pastures, prompting urgent efforts to protect remaining produce.

Chico Area Sacrammento

Poland's Gomulka Pushes East German Ties

In Berlin Gomulka signaled a live and let live approach with East Germany urging broader cooperation and shared experience between Poland and the German Democratic Republic. He urged visa relaxations for liberal students and journalists while East German leaders and workers greeted him warmly at Launchhammer amid talks with Ulbricht about easing tensions and maintaining Stalinist alignment.

Berlin Wladyslaw Gomulka Poland East Germany Launchhammer ADN Gomulka German Democratic Republic Walter Ulbricht Ulbricht Gomniura East Berlin Moscow Gomulke Lilbricht Gomulky Launchhemmer Ftactary

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