Cost of a Baby The Growing Hospital Birth Trend
LA C says that hospital births have risen from 3 percent in 1935 to 95 percent by 1956, with 97 percent of births attended by a doctor. Infant death rates have dropped, life expectancy has risen by about 20 years since 50 years ago, and prenatal care plus hospital facilities drive this change. A sample family reports total birth costs of 285 dollars for four days in hospital, with doctor fees making up half.
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Bubba
La.c
Town Meeting Publicity and Veterans Support Commentary
Letters from Long Beach Independent editors urge stronger publicity for veterans and praise the Veterans Administration Hospital staff. They condemn neglect of World War I veterans and call for renewed legislation and visible veteran advocacy from local papers and officials. A second letter supports traffic speed regulation with state governors on cars to enforce maximum speeds.
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Edwarda
Veterans Administration
Vic
Long Beach Press
E. MacDowell
Banner Drive
Hdston
Intereast L. A. C
William Buckley
Truman Boyd Manor
Long Beach
Long Beach News Briefs Highlight 6 Items From Past Era
Salient Long Beach notes recount a 24 16 year back taxi run from Long Beach Airport to terminals. Santa Ana Air Taxi sponsored the operation as residents sought direct flights from So Cal. A gas furnace explosion injured a head caretaker at Burnett Elementary and damaged furnace doors. A Navy All Star exhibition between Los Angeles Angels and service men aided underprivileged city youths. The Long Beach Market marked its 18th anniversary with five stalls operating. Funeral services for Vienry P Barbour noted a prominent real estate broker since 1904. A 1920s vote approved funding for a Long Beach Junior College in a special election.
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Marcit
Beacil
California
Long Beach
Tereminals
Santa Ana
Burnett
John E. Bacon
Los Angeles Angels
Navy All Star Baseball
Aftale
Long Beach Coordinating Council
Mareket
Chevaler Lindsley
Vienry P. Barbour
Ainee
First Con‘gregational
Thinking It Over by Robert L Dieffenbacher
A reflective piece on abandoned wrecked automobiles and wrecked hives left as eyesores across America. The author notes scavenged usable parts and burned combustibles, condemning careless driving and neglect while urging restoration of usefulness through faith and forgiveness. God will salvage even fallen lives in His Kingdom.
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Robert L. Dieffenbacher
D. D
NEA
America
Reape Stand Ag
Monster Von's Mame Threatens City With Lethal Tentacle
A bizarre creature named The Von's Mame is described as a dangerous being growing eight hundred foot tentacles. It is said to produce pulsating umbrel lu with a seven foot span and poses a potential deadly hazard to inhabitants.
Gulf of Aqaba dispute tests postwar law and Nasser
The article argues U S enforcement zeal during Prohibition era could affect Middle East questions. It centers on Israeli navigation rights through the Gulf of Aqaba and Strait of Tiran, potential canal access, and broader regional tensions involving Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the Suez Canal. It notes World Court options, sovereignty claims, and the legal ambiguity of Tiran Island’s ownership and offshore jurisdiction.
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Washington
Middle East
Gulf of Aqaba
Gulf
Sererow Strait of Tiran
Gaza Strip
Suez Canal
Gaza
Mediterranean
Strait of Tiran
Aqaba Aves
World Court
the Hague
Nasser Hoa
United States Treasury
State Departments
Canal Guard
Coust Guard
Thrun
Gulf Sa
Thun
Egypt
Nomer
Mecca
Medina
Aasee
United Nationa Security Counsell
Israel
Lon
Tiran
Aca
Tran
Saudi Arabia
Strictly Personal on Raising a Human Being
Michael is at a crossroads between animal instinct and human morality. Parents and teachers must blend self care with regard for others while guiding him toward humanity. The piece argues true human growth is lifelong, rare, and far more vital than chasing fame or wealth.
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Angel
Michael
Overweight a Major Cause of Degenerative Joint Disease
Dr Jordan discusses osteoarthritis as a non inflammatory joint condition. He notes slow cartilage degeneration with Heberden's nodes in finger joints and weight bearing joints like the knees. Causes include heredity, repeated injury, poor posture, fat, circulation issues. weight reduction is advised when joints are involved. Regular rest, heat, massage, supports, and posture correction help manage symptoms.
Independent ferman Hy niader Publiaher and Metroweek entity
Independent press release style note lists Hy Niader as publisher and Milan Ginga as managing editor with staff credits and a byline. It references the Los Angeles Colinate and Raiterial Columniot and mentions assistant editors and production roles in a generic newsroom roster.
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L.A. Colinate
Milan
Ginga
Answers from a Historic Quiz on Plots and Prose
Q how did the plirans te he blacklinted originale, A it stem from King Charles I who rated in a black book six men who sentenced his father to death. They were executed. Q when was the dog license required, A New York 1894. Q When did Allan Vue’s poem The Haven publish, A Jan 29 1845 in the New York Evening Mirror. Not Poe, he used Quattes. Q by what name have the Dominican West Indies been known since 1917, A The Virgin Islands. Q how early was Malley’s vomit observed, A In 20 B.C. The comet was named for Edmund Hale Jey who predicted its return.
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Charles I
England
New York
Eagar Allan Vue
New York Evening Mirror
Poe
Doninh West Indies
United States
Virgin Islands
Malley
Edmund Hale Jey
Fragments Reflect On Arthritis And Mental Impact
A fragmented text discusses degenerative joint disease, arthritis, and the possible mental effects on sufferers. It notes concerns about becoming crippled and the ensuing alarm, highlighting worry over degeneration and its psychological impact.
Becks Real Estate Ties Spur Tax Probe By Truman Push
Washington reports link Dave Beck head of the Teamsters to a long running income tax investigation. President Truman authorized the probe, with IRS continuing work as Beck sells large real estate holdings and moves home assets to union control. The piece details Becks Seattle properties and related family transfers through K and L Distributing and related firms.
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Washington
Dave Beck
Teamsters
Tiarry Truman
Teally
Hla
Beck
Washington, D. C
Howayre
Beer Intel
Beermwagen
Heck
Norman Geasert
Unset Distributars
Ratnler Beer
North Heattin
Beck Tin Wolf
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Asst
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Doris
Washington News
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Ridder Ohne
Ine
Ieee
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Crete Ostroi Banat
Pau
Ieander
Drew Pearson
Bulweiaer and
Beckor
Dave Berk Jr
Fe Alea
K and L Beverage Ca
Budsweiser
Seattle
Dave Neck
Anheuarre Busch
St. Louis
Dorothy
K and L
Alaska
Teamaters
International
Brotherhood
Eatate
Northwest Secuities Corp
Automobile Finance Agency
Ata
Alan Bore
Occidental Lifa Ins. Co
Tenmaters
Grosevenor House
Teamater
Huameramen
Becklev
Folrventi It Corp
LBC Realty Corp
Hun
Beere
Stew Wil Wrount Kenttin
Eee
Eidth Avenue
Smeet Disributors
Norman Gessert
Enat
K and L Distributing Co
Cosmopolitan Co
Dave Beck Jr
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Union Bayk
Teamister
Union Somedy
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