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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1959
Page
3
Dr. Joel Hildebrand of the Los Angeles Citizens Advisory Commission on Public Schools urges giving classroom teachers a stronger role in shaping school programs. He argues teachers are the practical experts on the firing line and often overlooked by administrators and theorists who control texts and courses.
The city shifts ambulance operation to private firms to save about 80000 annually. The Long Beach Fire Department is praised for its past service, training, efficiency, and community contributions, while noting no criticism of the firefighters.
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce enters a new year under Al Code of Southern California Edison as district manager. His election signals investor confidence as Edison plans a large downtown office. The group, led previously by George Johnson, aims to promote business and industry, improve relations, publicity, transportation, and urban attractions with solid member support.
Washington notes that a Moscow press corps sent to cover Nikita Khrushchev’s visit acted as a disciplined state propaganda unit. The reporters praised Soviet leadership, downplayed dissent, and coordinated with Moscow officials to present a rosy, controlled image of Russia and its satellites.
U S Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson toured the Kremlin on Thursday, examining the gold and jewel treasures amassed by the tsars. He commented that he was not surprised by the later revolution, reflecting on the wealth displayed in the palace.
The Independent notes Harold M Honea as publisher and Sereel G Comaren as Adveta Publisher with editorial leadership listed. Mentions managing editor Mite E Sines and other staff roles. Publication is based in Washington News Bureau with standard newsroom hierarchy.
Drew Pearson notes a personal friendship formed during Camp David talks between Khrushchev and Eisenhower. Both leaders impressed each other and the mood suggested a potential era of peace, while Soviet propaganda praised friendship and disarmament talks hinted at international controls. Mamie Eisenhower appeared distant to Khrushchev’s wife during the visit.
Readers condemn a bloody Khrushchev arrival cartoon and call the moon shot a staged lie. Irma B. Jones objects to perceived disrespect to Eisenhower, while Woody Clark argues Russian propaganda and cites True Magazine reports about the Red Lie.
Sacramento report by CNS notes hundreds of injuries among professional gardeners from power mowers and urges safety steps for home users. Do and Dont lists emphasize turning off power, disconnecting ignition, keeping clear of blades, proper fueling, and wearing safety gear.
Me member ten years ago by special train bus and private car four thousand delegates to the forty fifth annual convention of the California Real Estate Association poured into Long Beach last night and today see twenty years ago sixty yachtsmen and twenty five boat owners of Long Beach and Wilmington answered the call of Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz and attended a meeting forming the Los Angeles County Coast Patrol which would become a part of the countys major disaster defense program Reverend W C Loomis San Bernardino newly appointed district superintendent came to Long Beach to make his residence here he formerly was pastor of old Central M E Church later merged with old Trinity church to become the present Atlantic Ave Methodist congregation
Today's quotes cover Japanese Prime Minister Kishi cautioning against overoptimism as Eisenhower and Khrushchev talk, Adml. Burke pledging U S naval readiness to aid Laos if needed, and Dr Herman Hellerstein noting workers lack exercise due to automation as they report to a heart association symposium in San Francisco.
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