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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1960
Page
7
An opinion piece arguing capital punishment acts as a deterrent and that criminals must pay for crimes. The author questions the Chessman clemency campaign and critiques society for delaying punishment while examining the public conscience for eleven and a half years.
A winter road trip shows the need for expanding the national highway program. Modern freeways with four to six lanes prove what is possible, while long stretches of old rutted roads hinder travel. Drivers want faster, continuous modernization to connect coast to coast and boost commerce and defense.
The article describes a congressional push for a complete review of tariffs and foreign aid as the 1960 Mutual Security Act debates unfold. It notes friction with allies France Britain and others over trade barriers, the potential impact on jobs and wages, and President Eisenhower’s concern over deficits and gold reserves. Industrial leaders favor expanded markets while smaller industries fear losing ground and workers face layoffs. The piece highlights shifts within American industry as firms seek advantage in new markets.
A writer argues the urge to list solutions to evil shows a deeper flaw in society. We seek concrete programs rather than philosophical understanding, insisting on knowing what to be before what to do. Personal responsibility matters more than prescriptive plans, he contends.
Harlem congressman Adam Clayton Powell faces tax evasion charges but receives aid for his defense. He publicly denounces Tammany Hall, then reverses stance amid a complex deal with Carmine de Sapio and Gov. Harriman, accepting $100,000 in promised expense funds and scheduling staged political maneuvers across New York City.
Editor letters dispute Walter Reuther's impact and claim UAW benefits at Douglas Aircraft California taxpayers face textbook printing policy debate. Hobart M Hall cites state savings from printing in house while urging continued leasing of plates and bidding from publishers.
A letter from Rev. R. V. Dickerson of Bichie Presbyterian Church cites Air Force Reserve and House Un-American Activities Committee statements alleging Communist infiltration in churches tied to the National Council of Churches. The author urges parishioners to demand a full investigation of these charges.
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