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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1959

Page

8

John Foster Dulles Remembered As Cold War Courage Leader

An editorial tribute extols John Foster Dulles as a towering statesman of the republic. It praises his hard line against Soviet coercion, his willingness to go to the brink of war, and his steadfast independence. It highlights his dedication, globe spanning diplomacy, and lasting legacy of wisdom and courage.

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Job Outlook for Graduates in 1939

The 1939 job outlook is generally favorable with strong opportunities for all graduates. Labor Secretary Mitchell notes improved prospects versus last year as recruiters expand on campus yet remain selective. continuing education boosts earnings and career options, with engineering mathematics and physical sciences in high demand.

Mitchell Labor Department

Strictly Personal Chess Champions Don’t Die

Sydney J. Harris argues chess pays poorly and prints historical examples from Steinitz to Alekhine. He notes Capablanca and Botvinnik briefly prospered, compares U.S. neglect to Russian subsidies, and concludes Bobby Fischer should not pursue chess as a career in America.

Sydney J. Harris Bobby Fischer Chile Bobby Steinitz Emmanuel Lasker Ely Culbertson Alekhine

Political Pay-off in Strauss Senate Confirmation

Washington reports that Secretary of Commerce Lewis Strauss traded favors with three key senators to win approval, promising stricter controls on foreign textiles especially Japanese. The move sparked anger in Rhode Island’s Senator Pastore and highlighted tense GOP maneuvers as former Governor Dewey agreed to push Japanese textiles for a $100,000 annual fee, pitting Dewey against Strauss in the textile policy battle.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee Secretary of Commerce Lewis Strauss Pastore Rhode Island Thurmond South Carolina Cotton New Hampshire Oas John Pastore Strauss Len Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Senate U. S Japan Eisenhower State and Defense Departments Red China Admiral Strauss White House Tom Dewey New York GOP United States Dewey Eisehower Special Agency On Textiles

Long Beach Port Ties Cut as Labor and Owners Clash

Town Meeting letters discuss shipping troubles in Long Beach and Los Angeles. Officials emphasize mutual agreement on lashings work, noting shipmasters cannot instruct crews to cut lashings, and knives used only by owners. A local union member supports fair pay and proper duties in port labor.

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Education Board OKs Wilson High Field Contract With Dons

The Board of Education approved a contract offering Los Angeles Dons use of Wilson High School field cafeteria shower room and eight practice facilities. Twenty years ago Kiwanis Club hosted 18 city attorney candidates with Eugene E. Tincher as master of ceremonies. Thirty years ago Dr Ralph A Jensen received the Doctor of Divinity at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Chicago IL.

Board of Education Los Angeles Dons Wilson High School Kiwanis Club Eugene E. Tincher Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Chicago Ralph A. Jensen First Baptist Church of Long Beach Second Church

Ghost Town Left in Defense Shift Hits Hagerstown

Washington reports a defense driven economic collapse in Hagerstown Maryland as Fairchild aircraft plants cut 11 000 jobs to 5222 amid a canceled 70 million investment and 50 million projected Air Force business, signaling a broader downshift from carrier and troop planes to missiles and push button weapons. The slide hits local stores and services, with national implications as states clash over defense contracts and regional industrial strategy.

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Quotes from leaders on Dulles death and Cold War policy

President Eisenhower mourns John Foster Dulles as a great man while Lyndon Johnson calls for a non Communist summit to offset Soviet pressure. Senate concerns over Strauss Luce Reid appointments trigger criticism of partisanship and democratic erosion.

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