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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1958

Page

14

Signal Hill and Long Beach United in Fire Emergency

Editorial notes that Signal Hill with 4000 residents relied on Long Beach and other agencies during the Hancock fire. It argues the two communities function as one in disaster, sharing postal service and school systems, and contemplates possible future unification while opposing a forced merger.

Long Beach Signal Hill Hancock Air Force Navy Vernon fSr

Low Temperature Not Dangerous In Children

Dr Jordan explains that low readings on clinical thermometers can be normal for some individuals and not a cause for alarm. A reader describes an 11 year old with pale waxy skin and consistently low readings. If no other symptoms are present, frequent checks may cause unnecessary worry.

What People Are Talking About Today

A United International roundup notes a bootblack challenging back tax prosecutions over alleged law amendments. Other items cover Swiss neutrality threats in Geneva, Algerian crisis stopovers, and likely tourism impacts.

United International Des Moines Bootblack Geneva Switzerland

Quirky campus unrest and domestic dispute quotes

A collage of quotes from United Press International covers a panty raid at a Florida State dormitory met with tear gas and a chaotic scene in London. In addition a finance minded minister notes keeping a job amid high prices, with light remarks on household tools.

Tallahassee Fila R. R. Oglesby Florida State University

STRICTLY PERSONAL Songs for Tots Haunts a Parent’s Mind

In a personal column a writer laments a persistent earworm from a child’s record titled Songs for 3-Year-Olds. He notes how parental influence blends with childlike obsession, causing mental strain, repeated phrases, and rituals that intrude on daily life and Great Books study.

Phonograph Michael Harris Tawney Acquisitive Society

Iron Curtain notion fades as Prague visit unfolds

Drew Pearson recalls traveling to Prague without visas, noting how travel barriers have softened since the iron curtain era. He describes Czech hospitality, Soviet era landmarks, and a lingering Stalin statue as evidence of evolving Cold War borders and attitudes.

Prague Czechosi Winston Churchill Soviet Bloc West Turk~yey Germany Turkey Bulgaria Prarson Zurich Russia Ezra Taft Benson U.S.A Benson Czech Iron Curtain Canada United States Latin America Moldavia River Joe Stalin Uncle Joe Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev

Town Meeting Debate on Police Staffing and Pension Controversy

A Long Beach editor and readers clash over city plans to have one officer on night duty, citing hazards and pension costs. Letters accuse officials of riskier policing and misrepresent Kenrick’s pension potential while praising fair editorial coverage.

Kennick and the political system critique

The text argues that Joe Kennick has long meddled in politics, blaming the system for shaping outcomes and suggesting Kennick’s actions have manipulated political processes rather than attributing fault solely to him. The excerpt questions accountability and the systems that enable influence.

Edilor Joe Kennick

Why Blame Joe Kenrick Communicates Confusion at Polls

The author of Why Blame Joe Kenrick is praised for clarity in addressing voters ahead of the June primary. The piece questions Herbert R. Klockstein’s aim to sow doubt in the 44th Assembly District and wonders if such comments may have backfired while defending the right to pursue public service after twenty years in another branch.

The Independent Joe Kenrick Kennick Edwin Luther Democratic Women's Study Club Joe" Kenrick Herbert R. Klockstein

Democrats Rebel Against Rayburn Johnson Leadership

On Capitol Hill many Democrats revolt against the Rayburn Johnson leadership over tax cut cooperation with the Administration. Rebels fear the Texan leaders have weakened a key political weapon for next fall’s contests while arguing for immediate pocketbook relief. Economic shifts, higher farm prices, and easing mortgage terms boost Republican prospects if recession stabilizes, threatening anticipated Democratic gains.

Washington Capitol Hill Rayburn-Johnson Bence Middle Far West

Warren seeks bar review of Maltby for Superior Court

Sacramento report notes Governor Earl Warren asks State Bar to examine Municipal Judge Joseph M Maltby qualifications to be appointed Superior Judge, replacing the late Leslie E Still. Also mentions a 20 years ago dredging project at Alarmsitos Bay and a 40 years ago church Sunday school expansion at First Brethren Church under Dr Louis S Bauman.

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