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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1963
Page
10
Editorial cites i S Hollinger predicting a 36 percent property tax rise in Los Angeles County over five years to cover estimated expenditures. Calls for ending exemptions such as veterans' relief and cutting waste and luxury in the budget, urging Hall of Administration austerity discussions.
Vandalism during the General Telephone Co strike blemishes labor relations in Long Beach. Non-striking workers’ homes smeared with paint, thousands lose service as unknowns slash cables at night. Communications Workers unions condemn the acts, noting repairs take hours but restoring trust takes longer.
The Los Angeles Basin flood control program, under way since 1936 in cooperation with the Flood Control District and the Army Corps of Engineers, faces delays due to House and Senate bickering over unrelated items. Plans next spring include upgrading Coyote Creek northeast of Long Beach and the lower San Gabriel River. Voters are urged to press lawmakers to advance the bid.
Analysis notes that direct-action protests in New York led to over 700 arrests but yielded little progress toward broader rights or integration. In contrast, surveys show gains in hiring Negroes for office and supervisory roles in 80 large companies under Plans for Progress, suggesting steady, cooperative methods may advance equality faster than disorder.
Washington reports indicate Congress faces unusual boredom as moderates and liberals alike demand clear leadership from the President and party chiefs. Members resent delays and empty promises, blaming leadership for hampering action while recalling past strong guidance from leaders like Lyndon Johnson.
Drew Pearson reflects on Bobby Baker and juvenile delinquency, arguing that Baker’s rise from a Senate page to secretary of the majority arose within a Capitol environment shaped by family, friends, and power. He cites past tax maneuvers, wartime ship sales, and political figures to illustrate how environment influences youths and public figures alike.
The text argues that true education should draw out ideas from the mind rather than stuff it with information. It criticizes formal schooling for stifling curiosity, overemphasizing memorization, and rewarding conformity. It notes dropout and disengagement stem from teaching that ignores real wonder and inquiry.
A reader voices outrage after a series of local abuse cases and society's reluctance to get involved. The letter cites child abuse, reporting gaps, and the need for civic courage, urging readers to act rather than look away. Joyce Boynton of 3619 Woodruff Ave signs the letter.
The remarks discuss voter power and legislative limits, urging functional constraints or reform. They mention President Meany and a 35 hour work week as a solution to productivity decay. The text notes Moscow Novel Prize and a stance on unconditional American aid if offered.
A reader denounces TV sponsors for deceptive advertising and calls for a law to protect gullible viewers from mail fraud. The letter advocates consumer rights and questions the reliability of advertised products amid parade commentary from Long Beach.
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