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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1957

Page

6

Government grants breed costly bureaucracy and waste

LA.C. argues grants from Washington multiply federal employees and overhead, forcing local governments to match funds and surrender control. The column cites Indiana and California examples of slum clearance, highway funding, and road costs, urging each level of government to finance and tax locally to curb rising expenses.

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Oil Dramas in Middle East Policy Shape U S Survival

In Washington liberal Democrats challenge Eisenhower Dulles amid Middle East oil controversy. Senator Joseph C. O Mahoney leads push to expose oil interests guiding foreign policy, arguing oil from the region sustains NATO allies, industry, and national security against Soviet aims. The piece traces past policies and warns that losing access to Middle East oil would imperil the American way of life and global balance.

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Town Meeting Editoral on Pensions for Seniors

An elderly man recalls hardship on limited pension and room stipend while criticizing elites who profit and urging a fairer pension system. He notes family history and warns that without support, seniors face hunger and decline, urging action to provide adequate retirement support for all.

California seizure suit and county budget clash in 1930s notes

Fred No Howser heads to Washington to defend California property in a seizure suit before the United States Supreme Court. An economy shift closes the Ale Tee sleeve training program at March Field Riverside and moves it to Long Beach Army Air Base. A Justice of the Peace is assigned to Long Beach Municipal Court, with budget approval contested by the county department. Four candidates vie for the Board of Education: Hinnohe A. Dron Eugene Tincher Ayrton W. Chase and Arthur E. Craw Tos.

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Outlawed Bonds and School Board Obligation

Editorial notes the Independent reports the board attempting to block payment on old bonds. The piece defends timely repayment as a moral and legal duty, questioning the board's stance and urging balance in the books and adherence to law guided by the Counsel’s office.

Aml S. la Fleasing Board of Education

Pyramid Star Hubun Guiding Early Egyptian Pyramids

The article notes the star known as Pyramid Star hubun in the constellation True once called North Siar. It explains that ancient Egyptians used this star to orient their pyramids during construction.

Hubun Siar

Dread Disease Claims Millions in United States

Report notes more than 10,000,000 Americans suffer from a heart and blood vessel ailment systemwide. The condition contributes to about 410,000 deaths each year nationwide.

United States

Independent Harrah H ridder Pudileher Mareid M Minoe Anat te Pubiena Mamuel C Camaren Gen Manager Larry Collins

National Advertising Representatives Fieder Jenne Inc maintains files of these names and titles including General Manager Larry Collins and Bus Manager Lia Colt Miles amid a listing of personnel and affiliations.

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Pity Syd The Phone Grabber by Sydney J Harris

A columnist argues that phone calls tyrannize business and private life but cautions against harsh judgment. He contrasts irritated executives with hopeful dreamers who see calls as gateways to opportunity and fantasy, urging empathy for the phone grabber mindset. The piece frames phones as both nuisance and portal to possibilities.

Interest Renewed in Hypnosis in Anesthesia

Dr Jordan notes renewed medical interest in hypnosis for pain control during surgery. Hypnosis, traced to Mesmer and refined in the 19th century, saw early trials in France 1821 and England 1838. Susceptibility varies. children are often good subjects. pain reduction is possible but patient compliance remains limited.

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Questions and Answers on Citizenship and History

Q Waa fall citizenship ree atured to Gen. Robert BE. Lee after the War between the States. A At the time of Lee's death, he alfl was denied the right to hold any office, jury service, and other rights of citizenship. Q Which to the only caune try by the score wreler a re Upion-controlled government? A Tibet. Q Which continent has the greatest mixture of races and nationalities? A North America. Q What in the predomly nant Ianguage of Monaco? A French.

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Misleading terms in patent medicine claims

The text argues that the phrase patent medicine is misleading since medicines themselves are not patented. It notes protection can come from patenting manufacturing processes and trademarking the product name rather than patenting the medicine.

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Hypnosis in Medicine Spurs AMA Study on Limits

A hypnotized pay dent can always break the trance prompting interest in the subject. The American Medical Association has appointed a committee to prepare a report on the medieval advantages and limitations.

American Medical Association

Alger Blames Summerfield for His Lost Ambassadorship

Washington dispatch details Fred Alger a former ambassador and Michigan GOP donor blaming his recall amid Belgian relief efforts. He cites Governor Summerfield’s Michigan influence and notes his low funding compared with Clare Luce Whitney and Charles Dillon. Alger vows to challenge Summerfield’s power upon return to Detroit.

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Dragon Tree of Canary Islands Reaches Ancient Size

The dragon tree of Spain’s Canary Islands, including a specimen on Tenerife named Taland, is reported to reach up to 50 feet in circumference and to be about 3,008 years old.

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