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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1959

Page

10

Editorial Access Plans Should Start as T

The piece lauds Assemblyman Vincent Thomas for championing the San Pedro Terminal Island bridge joining San Pedro, Terminal Island, and Long Beach. It credits Lt. Gov. Glenn M. Anderson for securing a $4.5 million loan, discusses federal highway funding risks, and urges prompt local action to align harbor district projects and improve access, aiming for early 1962 completion.

Vincent Thomas San Pedro State Highway Commission Terminal Island Thomas Harbor District Long Beach Los Angeles Assemblyman California Glenn M. Anderson Anderson Toll Bridge Authority The Highway Commission Soxe Congress Seaside Blvd Cerritos Channel Thomas and Sacramento San Pedro Terminal Island

Accolade for Dr Peterson at Long Beach State College

Retiring Long Beach State College president Dr P Victor Peterson is honored at today's testimonial, praised as the builder of the college’s physical plant. Under his leadership the campus grew from a rented apartment to a $21,000,000 modern facility, establishing a strong foundation for future academic advancement.

P. Victor Peterson Long Beach State College State College Peterson California

STRICTLY PERSONAL Syd Bids A Slam Against Poker

A friend at dinner asks why I quit poker for bridge. I prefer bridge because it is a partnership game, sweeter when won as a team. Two average players can beat two experts who clash, and shared victory nourishes.

Syd Tatmost U.S

Luce Biography Sees Mental Aid Noted in Drama of Careers

Drew Pearson surveys Clare Boothe Luce's public life and emotional turmoil. The piece notes her political roles including Congress and ambassadorship, her Catholic faith, and the psychiatric care cited in her authorized biography. It weighs women as diplomats amid a male-dominated era and cites personal crises during Italy posting and the 1930s crash.

Washington Helen of Troy Clare Boothe Luce L'affair Luce Panama Berlin Tice Gettysburg L'affaire Luce Empire Brazil Congress White House Luce Lex Jack Kennedy Leee House of Representatives Wayne Morse Sen. Capehast Sen. Morse

Remember Ay Tucker When Fire Trucks Sat On Red Lights

Sixteen years ago fire chief Frank S. Sandeman said citizens witnessed fire trucks turning back to the station due to two way radios. At Long Beach park Native Sons chapter hosted 230 officials candidates and visitors at the Elks club with Clarence S. Hunt as presiding officer Ralph B. Fridley secretary and Judge Percy Hight past pres. Long Beach and south bay cities weighed in on the Pickwick Yelloway and Greyhound merger into a transcontinental system with potential Coast highway bus routing.

Frank S. Sandeman Long Beach Park Native Sons of the Golden West The Elks Club Clarence S. Hunt Ralph B. Fridley Percy Hight Long Beach South Toast Pickwick Yelloway Greyhourd

Farm reform clash dampens bid for broader act

Washington sees Secretary Benson rebuked over Rural Electrification loans and reform bills as Congress stalls a comprehensive farm reform. Critics warn continued subsidies and controls will keep high taxes and prices, with REA electrifying 2.5 million farms while farmers face a growing political backlash and a shifting farm policy landscape.

Washtington Ezra Taft Berson

Quotes from leaders on waste, inflation, and luck

Washington details show former President Trimax touting.saved taxpayers millions by exposing waste funding. Eisenhower warns against wage rises igniting inflation, urging unity. London reports Ginger Rogers explaining her luck and resilience across age and life challenges.

Internatecal Washington Trimax Senate S.O.B

Independent Press Editorial Office Listing and Contacts

Independent newspaper staff and office details list publishers editors and managers with addresses in New York and San Francisco. The notice names Dane H. Rader Co Pomotional staff and ad representatives, plus various city and executive editors and managers.

Heeman H Pubisher Dane H. Rader Harold Hines Asetta Samuel Carreron Genk Larry Cott Jr Bus Cell Malcolm Epes Harry Fitton Adzerdetra, Inc New York Fifth Averva Pemopacat Mda

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Editorial Accolade Dr. Peterson By Sydney J. Harris Harris Drew Pearson Helen Rankin Montara United States Margaret Chase Smith Repubican Carthyism Ralph Yarborough Texas Crat Frances P. Bolton Cleveland Ohio Edna Kelly Brooklyn Gracie Prost Idaho Mrs. Luce Sen. Capehart Indiana George Brokaw Wall St Hoover Administration Clare E& S Hatch Italy Gronehi Par- Eamert Otion Pearson AY Tucker Uncle Sam Treasury Berson House Eisenhower Benson REA David A. Harris London Ginger Rogers Mervin
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