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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
9
The piece argues retroactive pay in labor disputes should be capped at 60 days. It contends ongoing back pay fosters strikes, distorts costs, and delays settlements, urging employers to prohibit retroactive pay and require raises to start at contract settlement or within 60 days. It cites a New Jersey mill town anecdote to illustrate the issue.
A mother of three urges Congress to curb boxing and wrestling telecasts and push constructive programming. She argues such brutality harms boys’ behavior, recounting fights among neighbors and a near arm injury, and asks for wholesome outdoor, camping, and fishing shows to replace sensational content.
Editor Independent highlights dogs available for adoption at the city pound. A large group of breeds awaits homes, described as loyal friends. The piece stresses how living with a dog enriches childhood and daily life, urging readers to consider adoption.
President Cryman’s letter on General MacArthur’s right to political activity while on active duty sparks a clash with Army leadership. Secretary Pace argues MacArthur is ineligible due to Army regulations banning politics during service and the Hatch Act, as MacArthur is assigned to New York. Ike resigns from Army pay, while Truman faces uncertain response to the bid to curb MacArthur.
Congress and Pentagon clash over the Defense Cataloging and Standardization Act aimed at a single procurement system for weapons uniforms and equipment. The House backed the reform despite Senate resistance, arguing it would cut waste and save taxpayers billions annually.
An Independent editorial laments extreme heat driving hiring and street dogs. The writer argues dogs should be kept in yards or on leashes, claiming some pets cause people to feel tense and unfit to own them. A. E. Thompson signs the piece.
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