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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

5

Editorial Victory for Water Plan

The California Legislature refused to alter Guy Brown's water contract with the Metropolitan Water District, enabling Governor Brown to push a 1.75 billion statewide water program. He forecast construction of a Tehachapis pipeline to Southern California by 1964, despite a decade of opposition and possible Congressional resistance over 160 acre limits. The plan, long fought, moves toward reality as supporters grip the political waves.

California Guy, Brown Metropolitan Water District Legisla Fuki Coy Brown Bio News Southland Tehachapis Sec Gov Tuis Congress

Who will form committee to aid Cuban refugees in U S

Fidel Castro introduced democracy to Cuba and 125000 Cubans fled to the United States to live with relatives while planning liberation. Many families remain in need as IRC chief Nicholas Duke Biddle urges Americans to form a committee to help refugees find jobs and housing nationwide.

Fidel. Castro Cuba United States Lasea Nicholas Duke Biddle Caribbean International Rescue Committee Mies Biddle IRC Castro

Expense Crackdown Blurs Price Control Debate

The piece argues that the Dillon Kennedy proposed revenue act taxes will indirectly force price declines by capping deductible business expenses. It predicts negative effects on wages, employment in hotels and services, and higher local taxes to cover revenue losses, urging Secretary Dillon to consult Labor Secretary Goldbergs on employment impact.

Washington Capital Hill Wall Street Kennedy Saripal Hogent Dilan-Kennedy Congress Dillon Hal Hd Services Tillon-Kennedy Labor Arthur J. Goldbers Am Manufacturng Federal Treasury

Senators Vote Big Parks for West None for Cities

Drew Pearson reports that during a sweltering day in the Senate chamber the West led by Sen. Case pushed to fund open spaces for big cities while eastern and industrial-area senators opposed. The article lists park acreages and annual appropriations for states and national parks, highlighting a broad west vs east split on open-space provisions.

Washington New York Chicago Philadelphia Francis Case South Dakota Buffalo Union Case Harrison Williams New Jersey Senator Case Black Hills Senate Frerest Dirksen Ilinois Hubert Humphrey Minneapolis Sen. Case Highlies Wind Cave National Park Bad Lands National Monument Uncle Sam George Smathers Florida Everplades Wallace Bennett Utah Bryce Canyon Zion National Park Church Tworshak Idaho Yellowstone Hiram Fong Hawaii Ervin Jordan North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains National Park California Yosemite King’s Canyon Lassen Volcanic Park Sequoia Tom Kasheh Alainse Clay Fogel Bemarrat

Birch Members Obscure Issues

Sydney J. Harris critiques John Birch Society rhetoric on Open End noting its use of language to obscure facts. He compares Birch tactics to 1930s Communist rallies, labeling their dogmas as extreme and notes they claim to defend the American way while denying democracy and good-faith debate.

Sydney J. Harris John Birch Society John Birch Communist Party

Privacy and manners amid Kennedy era town meeting

Helene Wilson of San Francisco argues for personal privacy and etiquette after town meeting tensions over Mrs Kennedy’s attire. She recalls a childhood lesson in manners and urges North Americans to help the less fortunate learn of freedom before it is too late.

North America

Tell the Story of U S Freedom

A high school sophomore argues for a broad program of propaganda to explain American freedom to people in undeveloped countries. He opposes lies and cites Soviet propaganda, urging accessible knowledge of U S freedoms to foster international understanding.

United States of America

Independent newspaper masthead and offices listed

The Independent publishes with editorial staff names and office locations including New York Chicago Minneapolis Los Angeles and Washington. It lists executives publishers editors and advertising representatives with mentions of various entities and contact points.

Herman H. Ridder Daniel H. Ridder Harold Me Minés Samuel C. Cameron Geni Larry Collins Jr L. A. Collins Sr Malcolm Epsey Miles E. Lines Managua Ridder Jonny Ine oWices New York Faith Avenue Chicamo Berard TT Penabscol Blin Minneapolis Fosnay Los Angeles Sunter St Washington Ue Alen Buyidenn Independent

Earthy Russian Sayings Dip Into Khrushchev Interview

The piece notes recurring Russian expressions noted by President Kennedy’s interpreter audience. It highlights phrases like When the crayfish whistles meaning never and mind your own business. It cites Khrushchev’s line warning a cousin you started the dance on the wrong foal during a New York TV interview. It mentions William Kidd famed as Captain Kidd, born in Greasack and said to be the son of a clergyman.

Kennedy Khrushchev New York William Kidd Fampus Bard Greasack

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Editorial Mr. Biddle Ray Tucker Aredoury Nar Italy Alers Atlantic Gulf, Florida Calfornia Maine Dillon Kennedy Tucker Drew Pearson Dirksen Committee On Outer Space Virginia Harry Byrd Lookout Mountain Georgia Ohio Johnny Appleseed Midwest Winchester BAT John Carroll Colorado Denver Williams Birch Harris Pottlery Company Suggestion Mervin Town Meeting Mrs. Kennedy Fanny Helene Wilson San Francisco U.S. Freedom Anguages Nikita Captain Kidd By Chorlan F. Berlitz Ibart Strompen Carrie
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