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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1958
Page
8
A Sydney interview discusses the stress of an Up or Out policy in corporations and universities. Executives face forced promotion within set timeframes, causing anxiety, isolation, and fear of failure. The policy leaves limited options, with rising expectations and a constant fear of derailing careers.
Roy E. Simpson seeks re election amid concern over challenger Hollad D. Roberts founder of the California Labor School listed as a subversive organization by federal authorities. The piece argues loyalty and stable leadership are essential for supervising California education and urges voting for Simpson to avoid aiding Roberts and potential disruption of the state's schools.
Drew Pearson explores Bucharest amid paradoxes of a communist regime and lingering monarchy. He notes statues glorifying Stalin, street life with scarce cars, and a city praised for parks and care of children. Pearson contrasts propaganda with real life in a nation balancing past royalty and future communism. He visits a nursery attached to a clothing factory and finds the state-run facility superior to some American nurseries.
Washington reports the Governors Conference at Miami failed to nominate a national candidate or dramatize key issues. Republicans show little drive beyond Nixon, while Democrats test ambitions of Harriman Meyner Williams Ribicoff and Fureolo, with no consensus emerge. The piece notes historic patterns and lack of standout leaders.
A reader argues against rapid development in Southern California, lamenting the loss of mountains, beaches, and quiet to freeways and industry. He cites airplanes and atomic fission as misused progress, questions the meaning of progress, and urges reflection on what true goods technology brings.
The American Supply & Machinery Manufacturers Assn describes fishhooking out as a sharp rise in orders after a steep drop, contrasting it with saucering out and patterning out terms used by economists to describe a bottoming process.
A City Council hearing proposed raising the County Sanitation District 4 tax from 13 to 1 cent per hundred of assessed valuation to fund expansion of county sewer lines in Long Beach. The measure, supported by A M Strawn, would prevent new bond issues and was approved by a 5 to 2 vote amid labor actions against picketing restrictions. An Exposition dedication banquet drew 700 people with 40 foreign envoys at Hotel Virginia, led by James K Reid and L E B Rehymer.
President Eisenhower defended the new atomic power plant as a peaceful achievement while Rep James A Haley warned Alaska statehood could trigger broader U S territorial ambitions. Virgil Blossom ordered careful safety measures for Central High School graduation as the district prepares its first Negro graduate.
The Independent shows its publisher Harold mi. Hines and staff including Herman H. Ridder Samuel C Cameron Genl Manager Larry Collins Jr Malcolm Epley executive editor Miles & Lines Barry Fulton editorial page editor. Advertising Ridderdehns Inc maintains offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and current files stored at listed offices.
Walter Ridder reflects on Harold E. Stassen’s 19 year public career from Minnesota governor to U N delegate and national figure. The piece notes his achievements with the United Nations, administration skill, and influence in the Midwest, while examining missed chances and the likelihood he may reappear in national affairs.
A natural formation of volcanic origin rising above the Belle Fourche River in Wyoming.
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