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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1957

Page

6

Welfare State Costs Under Modern Budget

L A C argues that federal welfare programs exceed prior budgets and criticisms of Eisenhower miss the point. The column notes four decades of expansion, including pensions for the disabled, women's eligibility, and veteran and farm subsidies, totaling over 25 billion dollars beyond pre New Deal plans, and warns against rolling back gains. It stresses the programs’ permanence and the political push to protect them.

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Town Meeting Editor on Spring Beachgoers Outing

The editor notes spring arrival brings crowds to beaches and cabin projects. He fears being labeled an old fuddy as he prepares to discuss the season and safety for swimmers and readers.

Independent

Remember Wen Debuts At St Patrick's Party And City Lands Camp Singer

An old item recalls Erin G’rrian’s debut as a lyric soprano at a St Patrick's party by the Knights of Columbus. It notes the city bought 22 acres near Mt Wilvon named Camp Singer for a Recreation Commission youth camp. Also mentions a 50s chamber dinner planning a 10 year Long Beach development plan and debates on oil drilling bans and modest dress standards. Wayne Gavin.

Manch Erin G'Rrien Knights of Columbus Mt. Wilvon Camp Singer Los Angeles Camp Fire Girls The Recreation Commission Dolly Varden Don Brown University Niloam Springs Ark Commonwealth Building & Lent Association Chamber of Comoerce Long Beach

Historic trivia Q and A prompts from a political quiz

The piece lists questions and answers on national parks state emblems Senate age and presidential election trends. It mentions Virgin Islands National Park, Utahs beehive emblem, Senate age at the start of the 5th Congress, and counties that have consistently picked the presidential winner. It also notes Theodore Roosevelts 1906 Panama visit.

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New York Mayor Wagner and Powell clash doom federal school aid

A New York City clash signals the possible end of a multibillion dollar federal school construction program. Mayor Wagner’s integration plan and Powell’s amending tactic threaten passage as northern and southern Democrats split. Critics cite rising costs and dubious census figures while cities fund schooling locally without federal aid.

Washington Adan C. Powell Supreme Court New York Robert F. Wapgner Powell Milone Asa Relation For the Advancement of Colored People Americans For Democratic Action The United Automobile Workers Warner House Senate

STRICTLY PERSONAL Syd Occupied With Booth Problem

Sydney J Harris writes about the nerves and etiquette of using public phones in airports. He observes four booth dwellers a talkative dater a dialing regular a traveler searching the city directory and a loud teen. He confesses his own discomfort with public calls while noting others feel they own the line.

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Boiling water not guaranteed to kill all germs in all areas

Reader questions medical advice on boiling drinking water and germ survival. Dr Jordan warns some microbes can survive boiling, so in some locales water must be boiled for safe ice and consumption. The column also answers inquiries on hypertension symptoms, menstrual changes, and ear lobe infections.

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Porcupines Fight Back with Dart-Studded Tails Explained

Contrary to belief porcupines do not attack with their quills in self defense. The animal fights back when cornered using lightning strokes of its tail studded with darts, a defensive reflex rather than deliberate aggression.

Independent Herman 4 nidder and notable figures listed

The fragment names Herman 4 nidder and Harold M Hoten Abel te Bupiener Samuit Cameron Geni, Manager Larry Calfine Jr Bus Manager, with mentions of Angles Building Retionaladvartiaing Representnativee and Feeney Teorey. It references locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco with addresses and a cable meet.

Herman Nidder Hareld M. Hoten_Abel Te Bupiener Samuit Cameron Geni Larry Calfine Jr Bus Mditerias Enna Iter A Wainington Nimes Albee Palen Group Aiecersteen Ins Raninition Anew Chiney Irialty Feeney

Crossword Puzzle Fragment Hits Unclear Headline Tangle

Fragmentary OCR readout lists clues and partial answers including Websfooted Marateru and Miepawree with stray letters. The text lacks coherent context or full entries, making a definite puzzle solution or publication note impossible from the readable fragment.

Summerfield Stymied 1954 Teamster Probe

Washington editorials detail the halted 1954 Teamsters inquiry led by Rep Clare Wolfman and halted by Postmaster General Summerfield under White House pressure. The piece notes Republican and Democratic allies, Michigan politics, and a broader look at how corporate lobbying and political deals influenced anti racketeering probes, including Ferguson Moody and Pat McNamara.

Washington Teamsters Jimeny Hoffa Senate Clare Wolfman Michigan Frosta The Eisenhower Summerfield Motfman Red Publican Wint Smith Kathsan Reepublican Phil M. Landrum Georgia Democrat Vearron W White House Charley Matlock Indiana Tioffin Poe Hertroit Racksteering Smith Homer Ferguson Holft Ferguson Blair Moody Moody Pat McNamara Detroit AFL Jentier McNamara Hoffman

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