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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1957

Page

6

Strictly Personal Reds Use the Old Pattern

Washington argues Russia's postwar gains through Egypt and Syria mirror Catherine the Great era. Editors urge U.S. leaders to study Creasy on Russian tactics, warning that Moscow seeks subjugation via civil unrest and strategic meddling, as in Poland and the Balkans.

Washington Russia Middle East Egypt Syria Catherine the Great

Good relations between city and state in tide lands hearings

LAC notes an annual report style briefing to the State on how tide and air funds are spent. Assemblymen praised City Manager Vickers and staff for clear presentations and the city’s handling of the hearings. A stronger tie with the State Lands Commission boosts confidence to fund subsidence remedies and sideline oil projects.

Jacobson Bruce Allen Long Beach Tidelands Vickers State Lands Commission

Town Meeting That's Fine But An Editor's View

An Independent columnist defends a Halloween plan for teens while noting the need to include younger preteens and transitional activities from elementary to junior high. The piece argues for practical teen programs and early inclusive options.

Allen L. Ford

Downtown one way streets proposed by J R McHenry plan

Tenor notes from a 1940s meeting led by J R McHenry to create passing spaces on downtown streets as Maj Alex Napier traffic engineer proposed. Also reports oil well production, dedication of Veterans Memorial Building, and port funding shifts affecting Los Angeles Long Beach harbors.

J. R.mchenry Alex. Napier Richfield Development 231St Coast Artillery California National Guerd Long Beach Warrior Port Board Richfield Oil Co Municipal Airport Jesse Montana Land Co Washington Los Angeles Long Beach

President Eisenhower urges scientific drive for progress

President Eisenhower’s message reassures citizens with blunt honesty and highlights Dr. James K. Lillian’s appointment to head a national effort to concentrate scientific talent. The note signals optimism for youth engagement in science and potential rise in students pursuing scientific careers, per G. L. Blanchard.

Eisenhower James K. Lillian

Builders push big homes despite small family needs

Letter writer S. BE argues for affordable smaller homes for older couples with cash to spend. They complain builders market oversized houses to large families, urging builders to consider retirees and sidelining "large families" as the trend, asking if they can afford such homes.

Independent

Independent publisher offices and staff locations listed

The Independent lists publishing offices and personnel, naming Harold M Hines Samuel C Cameron Larry Collins Jr and others. It cites offices at Albee Building Detroit and Ridder Johns Minneapolis plus addresses in Los Angeles San Francisco and St Louis area.

Herman H. Flidder Harold M. Hines Asst Samuel C. Cameron Geni Larry Collins Jr Las Gollins Sr Golumnier Albee National Advertising Ridder Johns, Inc Ghitage Wrigley Detroit Minneapolis Foshay St Paul East Sth Los Angeles Baz San Francisco Sutter St Mes of the Independent

First English Printer Caxton and His Troy Translation

William Caxton, the first English printer, produced a translation of a Troy story printed around 1474 in Bruges or Cologne, marking the first book printed in English. This milestone highlights Caxton’s role in shaping English publishing and literature.

Wiliam Caxton Troy Bruges Cologne

Rheumatoid arthritis cautious long term treatments urged

Dr Jordan outlines a basic eight item program for rheumatoid arthritis focusing on psychological adjustment rest versus activity diet bowel management infection focus removal pain relief corrective exercises and deformity prevention. He notes knee positioning risks, transfusions, gold injections, climate changes and cortisone as temporary aids with side effects while stressing ongoing study of treatments and drugs.

We & A Regent

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Modernizes Transportation Methods

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a 5000 member force, now relies on cars, motorcycles, trucks, snowmobiles, airplanes and ships rather than horses to enforce Canada's federal laws.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Questions and Answers Q and A

The item lists a quiz style Q and A on topics including when a day begins and baroque pearls. It also cites a historical Senate vote on President Johnson impeachment with 35 guilty and 19 not guilty, noting one vote short of the two thirds needed for conviction.

Congress Johnson Wander Imbedeiment Senate

Thinking It Over on Emotional Storms and Peace

A reflection compares a sea storm to inner anger spreading waves across people. It warns that vented temper unsettles others and accelerates wider disturbance. The piece urges finding the love of God to preserve the peaceful shoreline of humankind.

End of May Grudge With Truman Opens Talks for Unity

DREW PEARSON reports Eisenhower plans to seek Truman and Dean Acheson’s advice to heal rifts and unite the party amid Sputnik tensions. The piece recalls past snubs and Truman’s view of “these people” as Eisenhower, plus notes a separate warning by Von Braun about Soviet missile progress before a House panel.

Washington Sputnik Eisenhower Harry Truman Palace Guard Truman Dean Acheson Witte House Trumen Capitol White House Kansas City Muehlebach Herbert Hoover Mr. Truman Wernher von Braun U.S House Russia Tment Wilson Hitler England von Braun Moon Henry Sheppard D-Calif Sheppard Errett Scrivnev Kansas

Lowest Division Sponges and the Mary Coil

A brief note identifies sponges as the lowest division of the sea animal group within the broader animal kingdom, explaining their place beneath higher orders and their relation to Mary coiled animals. The text presents a compact classification overview without detailing specific species or modern taxonomy.

Animal Kingdom

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