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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1960
Page
4
Editorial endorses adopting Long Beach as the International City to boost dignity and charm. The proposal, tied to the harbor, beauty congress, and commerce, asks residents to back the theme with civic action and press support as the city embarks on new development.
Despite early adverse reports from the northern Sierra site, the Squawk Valley misnomer proved unfounded as the Winter Olympics delivered a successful event. Host state California earned wide publicity for a record year in winter sports, with Southern California poised to share benefits from mountain country and Snow Valley noted as an ideal winter recreation area.
The piece analyzes political maneuvers around Democratic contenders like Ray Tucker and Stuart Symington, noting Tucker’s neutral stance, limited delegate prospects, and emphasis on avoiding clashes with rivals while criticizing the Eisenhower era on defense. It highlights Symington’s potential as a second choice, Kennedy and Johnson’s standings, and Stevenson’s appeal to business and liberal blocs.
Washington notes how figures evolve, using Lyndon B. Johnson as a focal point. The 1956 Democratic Convention scenes show Johnson resisting civil rights while southern leaders push for it, and later scenes depict Johnson guarding the civil rights bill on the Senate floor with wary southern liberals absent.
The Independent outlines its publisher and staff roles including Daniel H. Ridder, Harald M. Hines, Larry Colling Jr, Marcel Key, and Varry Fulton as editors. It lists offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington with references to various departments and representation by Ridder Johns Inc.
A letter discusses media fairness and public opinion in the 1960s political climate. It recalls Adlai Stevenson and Al Smith, cites religious bias in voting, and questions secrecy of ballots while urging continued press balance. The writer claims Catholics voted against Smith and laments partisanship.
Sydney J. Harris recounts his experience as a speaker and heckler, noting how seasoned debaters steer questions to preserve dignity. He recalls tales of public lectures and Will Rogers, illustrating quick retorts and the dynamics of audience interaction in a political rally and theological conference.
Thousands lined the Beach Front at Hotel Virginia for the fourth all city diving tournament sponsored by the Playground and Recreation Commission and the Rotary Clubs. More than 1,000 children from junior high and elementary schools entered. Also noted are past actions on juvenile welfare division operations and a nine day conference of Southern California physical education directors.
United Press International reports Elvis Presley will complete two years of active duty and be discharged soon. In New Orleans police caution signs urge drivers to stay safe. In Morocco an eyewitness recalls a hotel collapse after an earthquake. A skindiver Jack Dulin and Beverley Aadland conflict over her career amid her mother’s opposition.
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