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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1957
Page
10
LAC discusses Samoff predictions of jet propulsion and rocket commuters, solar powered radios, and ubiquitous atomic batteries in the 20 year future. He envisions solar energy houses, cubomobiles, and easier housekeeping while warning that free enterprise must endure under dictators.
A Long Beach resident voices concern over smoke from trash burnings near the eastern city edge. The writer hopes the practice was temporary and notes wind carried fumes toward Orange County, urging clarity from Nefals city authorities.
May 44 years ago Rev Robert B Shattuck became minister at Calvary Presbyterian Church succeeding Clair A Morrow who moves to Fresno. Poly High ROTC led by Cadet Lt Col Russell Meter won Los Angeles County champs for the second year in a row in LA County Council American Legion sponsored drills.
Editor Eugene Crebbs argues voters show little interest in municipal fate as city funds grow. He suggests proof of ballot cast before addressing the City Council to curb criticism of city business.
Fragmentary OCR item reports personnel shifts at a Washington news desk with names including editors and managers. Details are unclear due to text garble but indicates column editors and a publisher or bureau connections within the paper.
Regional tensions undercut national labor policy as McClellan attacks the Civil Rights Bill amid regional industry shifts. States from Indiana to Arkansas move toward right-to-work, while debates over public power and TVA expose fear of industrial exodus and federal control. The piece notes Eisenhower seeks conservative TVA leadership as Curtin’s term ends tonight.
In February 1956 Great Lakes port cities were designated ocean ports with the establishment of Trade Route 32 linking the lakes to Western European countries.
The piece reflects on W S Gilbert’s defiant stance in a libel trial and argues critics should be valued for both praise and blame. It notes that many artists hear more from supporters but benefit most from candid, even harsh, feedback. The author urges embracing adverse opinions to foster self examination and growth.
A reader describes a mother’s urge to steal during pregnancy and discusses pregnancy related behavior. The column answers questions on myasthenia gravis eye weakness and neck strain, sleepwalking in elderly, trigeminal neuralgia treatment options, and a novel hernia operation choice.
The piece urges turning away from material idols and perceivable comforts to seek the unseen Creator. It contrasts ancient idol worship with modern attachments to money and status, calling for purification of the soul and lasting faith beyond material constraints. It also briefly notes medical considerations favoring permanent relief from surgery in certain cases.
Palette of administration turmoil described as cabinet members clash over budget while Dawes established unity after fixed spending. The piece notes Humphrey’s conflict over budget cuts and a Georgia plantation retreat by Ike, signaling shifts in budget discipline and internal strife across government.
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