Victory for Long Beach subsidence fight secures navy yard
Secretary of the Navy Franke announced continued operation of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard after a hard won subsidence control program. The decision, backed by concrete results and broad local support, safeguards property worth over 500 million dollars and preserves jobs. Local officials businesses and lawmakers credited with guiding the effort include the Chamber of Commerce, the Naval Shipyard employees, and Rep. Craig Hosmer.
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Governor Brown and Chessman Death Penalty Debate
The California Senate Judiciary Committee rejects Gov Brown’s repeal bill on capital punishment, shaping public debate over Caryl Chessman. Brown sought legislative opinion amid a drawn out case, while lawmakers and voters navigate the controversial issue and prior judicial losses.
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Civil Rights Debate Tied to Northern Senators Vote
Northern senators control the fate of a civil rights bill as filibuster battles unfold. Despite some support for federal enforcement, political leverage from the Negro vote shapes the Senate and presidential race, with non-Southern Democrats and Republicans poised to gain chairmanships depending on turnout and party strategy.
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Trustbuster Aids Budget By Targeting President's Pals
Washington dispatch outlines Justice Department actions in antitrust cases and budget impact as figures from major firms face scrutiny. It notes contributions from Procter and Gamble Safeway Bethlehem Steel and General Motors amid GOP tensions and hints at Republican pressure on Post Office policy and Summerfield. It also mentions Sen Olin Johnston disputing a prior registration claim and reflects a mixed record for antitrust enforcement.
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Town Meeting in Scriptures Lintor and Letters
A reader thanks the March 7 editorial praising religious scruples on capital punishment and laments government leaders. The letter laments crime policies, praises newspaper reporting of concerts, and commends Miss Helen Wayes for a survey on elderly care with Portland and Long Beach examples.
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Sins of Father Legacy Not Unfair
Sydney Marris argues the idea that parental sins shape children is natural and factual, comparing spiritual law to physical consequences. He cites Freud and theology, noting neurotic traits, moral injuries, and the transmission of patterns across generations, concluding unfairness lies in selective judgment.
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Tay
Elt Roth
Remember When Ann Ward Wins Lions Speech Contest
Ann Ward a Wilson High School student representing the Long Beach Lions Club was chosen best of five student speakers and earned the right to represent the Long Beach area Lions Club in the 11th annual student speakers contest of Lions International. Police Chief Wright outlined prison cost reduction plans including a truck garden jail kitchen upgrades and using dratis laborers. Citizens nationwide paid final tribute to William Howard Taft with eulogies as services and broadcasts filled downtown Washington.
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Long Beach Area
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Lions International
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Long Beach
Wiliam Howard
Today’s Quotes from Across the World and Minds
US Navy transport crash survivor crew of 24 speaks in terse tones. In California gayl chessman death penalty vote yields blunt reply: Nothing. In Tokyo Princess Supa comments after marriage, plans center on family duties.
Independent publication office affiliations and editors
The Independent lists its editorial staff and office locations including Samuel Cameron as publisher and Niles Lines as executive editor. It notes offices in New York Los Angeles Minneapolis Reno and Washington and provides advertising representatives across major cities.
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