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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1958
Page
11
The piece argues Proposition 17 would slash state revenue by about 84 million in year one and 200 million in five years, forcing new taxes. It condemns higher rates for top earners, predicts jobs losses, and notes opposition from gubernatorial candidates and both parties.
Editorial argues against Prop 18, cites Taft Hartley repeal in 1951 after 27 percent margin in 46,119 government secret ballots. Claims voters favor union security, labels right to work as a tactic, urges a NO vote and cites Edmund J. Wianecki address.
A reader urges voters to reject state, county, and city bond measures on the November ballot, arguing the $6 million bond issue is unnecessary and a drag on the economy. The letter frames the bonds as misused funds and promotes voting for Prop rumors S and T to ensure lower taxes and a secure tomorrow.
In a humorous critique Sydney J Harris laments the hype around energized activated and super tennis balls. He notes his own lack of improvement, jokes about the gadget craze, and contrasts eager gadgetry with simple skill while condemning the era’s materialist obsession in recreation.
American observers in Formosa report heavy weapons and aircraft supplied to the Chinese Communists by Russia are deficient. They question Chinese military skill, note small-scale testing of equipment, and compare the struggle to the Spanish Civil War era. Truman rejected Chiang’s request for Formosa fighters. U.S. trained pilots are said to be superior to MiGs.
A reader asks about adhesions causing stomach pain. Dr Jordan explains adhesions form from injury or infection, hard to diagnose with X rays, and many abdominal disorders mimic their symptoms. Treatment depends on location and effect on surrounding organs, with surgery sometimes needed for confirmation.
A 10 year look shows Long Beach's population rising from 170,282 in 1940 to 300,000 in 1948 and elementary enrollment increasing from 11,000 to 23,000, with the Press Telegram survey urging new facilities. The North Long Beach Women’s Club marked its 10th anniversary with a playlet about past presidents. Union Pacific cutoff plans near Jotham Bixby lowlands received city approval, with work to start within 90 days.
The DREW PEARSON column reviews Abraham J. Multer, Brooklyn congressman and Democratic House candidate, for a costly Europe junket funded partly by the State Department. It details travel expenses, the involved aides, and the questionable report he filed, noting the State Department pressed Multer to repay embassy funds and criticizing his handling of the inquiry.
United Press International reports from Washington Wallington and New York noting political caution about criticism of policy and unity. The moon life probe mentions life possibilities on the moon. A delinquency funding quote from NAEP reflects money as the key to reducing juvenile crime in schools.
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