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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1959

Page

5

65 MPH Top Limit Would End Optional Speed Danger

Assemblymen vote 58 to 16 for a 65 mph maximum on California highways now before the State Senate. Backing cites Governor Brown recommendations and safety studies showing high speeds cause rollover and fatal accidents. The bill aligns with CHP data and Highway Division findings, arguing the prima facie 35 mph limit invites highway anarchy.

California State Senate Guv. Brown Advisory Committee California Highway Patrol State Highway Division California Traffic Safety Foundation Foundation Assembly

Editorial on Ike restraint shows strength in leadership

A Washington discussion by reporters questions whether Eisenhower used his power wisely or restraint defines true strength. The piece argues that democracy relies on officials staying within boundaries and respecting others rights, praising restraint over domination. Strong leaders resist excess despite prestige and power.

Washington Eisenhower

Toss Out Rock Collecting For First Grade Astronomy

University of Maryland educator Dr Glenn Blough told the National Education Association conference that nature study is inadequate for space age learning. He urged replacing leaf pressing and rock collecting with astronomy geology and physical science to meet high expectations in elementary science.

Los Angeles University of Maryland Glenn ©. Blough Department of Elementary School National Education Assn Blough

Strictly Personal A Test Of Good Breeding

Sydney J Harris argues true good breeding lies in treating celebrities as ordinary people not as distant icons. He notes limelight scrutiny makes genuine person-to-person contact hard and urges acceptance of individuals beyond status or fame, warning that being known by millions yet unknown personally is a heavy price.

Sydney J. Harris Hollywood

Summit Meet Is War Alternative

Washington reports presidential Eisenhower Macmillan and Khrushchev near a summit as a war alternative. Key signs include the Russian fleet radar picket moves, naval activity near U S waters, and Allen Dulles warnings on possible Kremlin strikes. Dowling warns Rhee to keep the peace as aid hinges on stability.

Washington Eisenhower Macmillan Khrushchev Fvar Berlin Brinkman- Pearson Russia Kremlin Moscow Allen Dulles Central Intelligence White House Free World Iran Gulf of Persia Poland

Bill Broadens Espionage Laws Across the Globe

The House approved a bill to widen espionage laws to any location worldwide. Current law limits acts to inside the United States or areas under special jurisdiction such as ships at sea. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration.

Washington House Earth United States Senate

Development plan for east city land as golf course and ballpark

Ten years ago the Recreation Commission urged the City Council to develop land east of Municipal Airport between Spring and Conant Streets east of Lakewood Boulevard into a golf course and a Class A baseball park. Opening shots in the upcoming municipal campaign came as City Hall announced election dates with primary and general elections. Deputy City Attorney John K. Hull applied for appointment as City Prosecutor under a charter amendment from the recent city election creating the new post separate from the City Attorney's Office.

Municipal Airport Recreation Commission Spring and Conant Sts Lakewood John K. Hull Ure

Quotes on education, music policy, and defense policy

Rep Torbert H. MacDonald condemns a Post Office designation that classifies phonograph records as educational material. He cites rock hits like Holy Twitchy Feeling Sloneycomb Stagger Lee and Splish Splash as perverse next to Bach Brahms and Beethoven. McElroy says U S defense policy hinges on retaliation capability for deterrence. Khrushchev notes talks with Macmillan varied in mood and tone.

United Press International Washington Torbert H. MacDonald D+ Mass Post Office Department Stagger Lee Congress Ndefense Neil H. McElroy U.S

Independent newspaper staff and office listings

A garbled OCR listing names and positions for The Independent editors publishers and advertising executives. It mentions Daniel H Ridder Harald ty Hings Samuel C Cameron Larry Collins Miles E Lines Marty Fulton Naitional Advertising Representatives Ridder Johns and multiple office addresses in New York San Francisco and Washington.

Hernandu Ridder Omu.u Daniel H. Ridder Harald Ty Hings Samuel C. Cameron Larry Collins Jr Oas Collins Sty Malcolm Epley Miles E Getrow Penabscal Svencium Ste San Franciaco Sutter St Washington Ana Altre Bulldita Mmmneapatis

Beck's Chance to Beat Tax Rap in Union Case

Washington reports Beck faces possible acquittal on a tax evasion charge tied to $240,607 allegedly taken from the Teamsters treasury. Courts ruled stolen funds are taxable if the employer pursues repayment, affecting Hoffa and Beck’s legal path as belief and penalties shape the case.

Beck Tax Rap Washington Dave Beck Teamsters' & Union Treasury Rnty Commissioner of Internal Revere Wilcox Supreme Court Hofer Teamsters’ Union James R. Hoffa Hoffa Sam Asie Poe

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