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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1959

Page

9

Editorial: Expanding Junior Colleges Elevate Community Role

The piece argues junior colleges deserve a public promo tion to community colleges as their role expands nationwide. California leads with 86 tuition free and six private colleges serving 300,075 students, about 40 percent of the national total, with two-year programs aiding transfers, immediate employment, and access for high school students. The editorial notes UC studies show two-year transfers perform as well as direct university entrants and urges recognizing the community college as an essential part of U.S. higher education.

American Association of Junior Colleges California Fresno Texas University of California

California Conservation Week Call To Preserve Resources

California emphasizes its abundant natural resources from land and sea and urges wise use to benefit health and economy. The week highlights preservation of open spaces beyond urban areas and the need to conserve oil, timber, and fish for future generations.

California

Nepotism in Freshman Democrats Raises Questions

Town Meeting Editor accuses six newly seated Democrats of packing payrolls with relatives, claiming preoffice employment and salaries. The letter cites Rep Leonard G. Wolf and alleges a wife earned 1037.91 dollars monthly, implying improper use of taxpayer funds.

Independent Leonard G. Wolf Bob Stanton Redondo Ave

Strictly Personal Admen Have Taken a Bum Rap

The piece argues advertising has improved, becoming more self critical and producing better ads. It praises the craft, noting creativity, humor, and clarity in modern campaigns, while stressing that good ads reflect warm human makers behind them and can persuade wary clients.

Advertising Age

Milk War in Washington D C Spreads From Dairy Farms

Drew Pearson outlines a milk price clash in the capital involving National Dairy Products and Chestnut Farms. He cites farm closures in Maryland and Virginia, Teamsters wage hikes, and a network of international Kraft subsidiaries behind a bid to lower milk prices while farmers and housewives feel the squeeze.

Washington Frederick Montgomery Comtgnty Pearson Baltimore Teamsters Benson Farmers Cooperative Chestnut Farms Sealtést Seattest Limited England Seattest Ltd Montreal Kraft Holdings Ltd Australia Kraft Nahrungemittel Switzerland Kraft Gmbh Lindenberg Germany Herzjunge Kasewerk G.m.b.it Kraft Foods Mexico Kraft Foods Svenska Sweden Venezuela Cuba Maryland-Virginia National Dairy Products

Remember Ay Tucker When

Lester Pace at 324 W 21st St was named Deputy County Registrar of Voters with offices in City Hall. This marked the first time in years such an officer would be stationed there. Lee Powell of 381k 6th St, once Poly High track star and now linked to a 15 episode movie serial, was under contract with Wallace Brothers for a 25 week engagement in the east. 30 years ago the Pacific Electric Railway announced a pickup and store delivery service in Long Beach, drawing immediate protest from the Chamber of Commerce to the State Railroad Commission.

Lester Pace W. 21St St the Lone Ranger Lee Powell 381K Sixth St Poly High Track Wallace Brothers Circis East Pacific Electric Railway Pacific Electric Motor Transport Co Long Beach Chamber of Commerce State Railroad Commission

Rayburn Mellows on M C Aid Bill

Washington report notes Speaker Sam Rayburn may allow an administrative assistant bill for House members at 14000 dollars a year despite past opposition. It argues larger districts and Democratic control reduce demand for aides, while Republicans crave staff for research, writing and liaison tasks. The piece cites district size variability and population shifts as complicating factors.

Washington Capitol Hill House Sam Rayburn Mister Sam

Quotes From Washington Berlin and Moscow Leaders

United Press Internations reports three quotes from political figures. President Johnson warns time is short in the Berlin crisis and urges immediate action. Representative Halpern advocates a $300 bounty on narcotics peddlers to deter crime. Premier Khrushchev appeals for world peace and coexistence to end the cold war.

Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Berlin Seymour Halpern Nikita Khrushchev Moscow

Independent newspaper offices and staff listed

The Independents publisher editors and staff are listed with offices in Minneapolis. Names include Herman Ridder publisher Daniel Nidder Gee, Harald Hines, Samuel Cameron, Lary Cosing, L.A. Collins, Malcolm Epsey, Miles & Lin, Harry Fulton, and Ridder Johns Inc as national ad reps. Office locations cited include 63 Fifth Avenue, Wrigity Blan, Penobscot eta, 202 Foshay Tower, San Frangisgo, 140 Sutter St, Washington Meow, and 908 Albee Building.

Herman H. Ridder Daniel H. Nidder Gee Harald Mi. Hines Aastro Simuel C. Cameron Geni Lary Cosing Drso Bui L.A. Collins Sh Malcolm Epsey Miles & Lin Harry Fulton National Advertising Representatives Ridder Johns, Inc Fifth Avenue O Wrigity Blan Penobscot Eta Foshay Tower LOY Anghies Vosan Ste San

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