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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
7
A fragment from a pamphlet argues corruption inflates city costs in a Chicago underground filtration project. It depicts a whistleblower tale of misused funds, calls for political revolt against wasteful taxation, and extols American free enterprise over monopoly and socialism.
Readers write to Jane Carver with homemaking questions on Weevils pajama strings and sour milk. Mrs Hawke shares pest control and sewing tips plus a cheese extra in baking. Other letters advise courteous hosting and using soured dairy in cooking.
Pattern Ever a leader in the fashion parade and so complimentary to every figure a softly tailored casual with scalloped closing nicely shaped collar. Have a tied belt or finish with a buckle. Pattern No. 8857 is a sewwrite perforated pattern in sizes 2, 34 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46. Size 4 41e yards of 33 inch.
Barbara Bell offers a ready for you 10w-Basic FASHION pattern book for 1952 Fall and Winter. Send 30c in coins with name, address, pattern number and size to c/o The Long Beach Independent in Chicago 6. The new issue features squart, practical sewing for a new season and a gift pattern printed inside the book for 25c.
A column discusses facelifts as a cosmetic option for aging women, noting risks from unskilled operators and high costs. It advises consulting a family physician and a reputable specialist, explains typical surgical steps, anesthesia, and possible need for repeat treatment, and emphasizes maintaining health and mindset to reduce wrinkles.
Chicago based report marks the first anniversary of M Day the day traffic deaths in the United States reaching 1 000 000 This 1 000 000th victim died December 22 1951 The National Safety Council says 38 000 Americans have died in motor vehicle accidents since then The figures cover deaths through October 31 with estimates for the period after and show a two percent annual rise
A reflection on character and discipline in children. Parents mistake license for freedom. undisciplined siblings annoy neighbors and mistreat a host’s garden and animals, risking social consequences as they grow.
The article argues that life’s growing responsibilities require change and discipline to shape considerate, capable children. It warns that without discipline, children fail to learn their place in society and advocate for “progressive education” only if it aligns with useful, happy living. Dr Patri advises convalescent children should be guarded against fatigue and offers leaflet P-7 with games, obtainable for 10 cents via Long Beach Independent.
Advertisement touts Creomulsion as safe effective relief for coughs and chest colds. It asserts rapid bronchial action with proven ingredients and promises money back if not pleased, claiming endorsement by millions of users.
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