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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1958
Page
14
Detroit and Long Beach are praised for forward civic programs including riverfront development and a new convention hall. The piece compares leadership, climate, and economic factors, noting Detroit moves ahead while Long Beach eyes matching growth through tourism and convention traffic.
Irma Jean Myers criticizes a college commencement program at State College citing undue honors for Dr. Hornaday and lack of student recognition. She urges public awareness and change. Gaerner urges women to lead politically, calling themselves the law and demanding action from politicians.
A grateful note thanks the kind person who returned a lost letter with valuable contents. Mrs Allen expresses best wishes and appreciation for the considerate act.
In Long Beach the 500 member County Medical Association district withdraws their executive committee for 60 days to reorganize and poll members on the Short-Doyle mental health clinic proposal. After polling, pros and cons will be presented to gauge majority opinion. Anne Fickes.
A fragmented message urges swift patriotic action in Long Beach led by a woman organizer. It hints at rallying supporters and asserting readiness, with a focus on collective security and readiness to act as a community. The fragmentary text references Eric and a call to organize quickly.
United Press International quotes Chairman Oren Harris asserting Eisenhower values Mr Adams over any agency objections. Senator Neuberger denounces congressional attacks on Adams as hypocrisy likening it to wasting efforts on flies while corruption remains. Daisy Bates, Arkansas NAACP leader, condemns court suspension of integration at Central High as democracy's last vestige taking a holiday.
Drew Pearson reports on Sherman Adams testimony before the Kefauver Committee about his influence in government. The piece lists three interventions: pushing to delay SEC hearings on Dixon Yates, backing Northwest Airlines over Pan Am for a Arctic route, and a 1955 incident involving Harry Cain’s security speech.
Washington officials and lawmakers weigh Nixon's suitability as a GOP candidate amid Adams gifts allegations and a linked labor stance. The Goldfine and Knowland ties renew scrutiny of Nixon's anti union record, with Republicans facing voter accountability ahead of the 1960 election.
Detroit firemen refuse voter registration duties amid calls for a $400 raise. Mackinac Bridge dedication draws 250,000 visitors next week. Also notes include an Eskimo icebox case, two Tokyo sisters’ Fathers Day murder, Frankie Nagai’s Japan record sales, a 45 legged octopus, and other brief items.
Faul Rioth commander of Long Beach post 13 was elected department vice commander and Prentice Smith retiring department commander was elected national executive committee man at the state convention in Santa Cruz. Twenty years ago the California State Employment Service moved to permanent quarters near Pine and Fourth Streets, announced by Verne L Rowley. The Service Men's Club shifted to 122 Pacific Ave. Thirty years ago Bart L Craig became terminal engineer for the Long Beach Harbor Dept with a $300 monthly salary, previously with Los Angeles harbor dept and Walker d Eisen on the Breakers hotel.
Current files of The Independent are maintained at offices in New York Chicago and other locations. Publisher Harman Ridder General Manager Samuel Cameron Executive Editor Marty Fulton Editorial Paya Editor and advertising representatives Ridder John and colleagues listed with contact addresses include Minneapolis Santa Monica and Los Angeles offices.
A 3,300 audience in Quito cheered Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic, underscoring cultural exchange over geopolitical strife. The piece argues arts unite humanity beyond politics, praising cultural diplomacy and figures like Van Cliburn and Moiseyev Dancers while criticizing Nixon South America strategy.
Dr Jordan discusses how parents distinguish real illness from feigned symptoms in children. He cites examples of sniffles stomach aches and school avoidance and warns to consider emotional causes or imitation while avoiding dismissing genuine medical issues. The piece notes tics and emotionally produced disorders as challenging for parents to handle.
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