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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1958

Page

8

Long Beach Faces Crossroads in Subidence Battle

City and harbor officials push for a state anti subsidence district and a water injection program in the Wilmington Oil Field to halt subsidence that threatens the shipyard and lives. Federal action is postponed until mid January, heightening the drive for a state led solution with strong safeguards.

Long Beach City Subidence Long Beach BROTH Wilmington U. S Ives Cil Vhis OLY

Letters Rip California Arizona Wages Drama Stirring Debate

Editor letters attack California economic policy and Arizona wages, praising Long Beach candidate S and T. George Yeola protests right to work for less wages while lamenting conditions for artists and workers. Readers condemn sensational celebrity coverage and call for civic focus.

Who's Pushing Mental Health Skepticism Prompted by Palmer

A reader letter signed Daniel RQ Palmer of Sho Alamitos questions the push for mental health initiatives. He asks why proponents are so insistent and whether a hidden agenda exists, urging readers to think critically.

Bergman L@ Taylor Eddie Fisher George Clark E Dei Amo Blvd Daniel RQ. Palmer Sho Alamitos

Conquest of Outer Space vs Inner Space Debate

The piece argues inner space exploration matters more than rockets and satellites. It warns that understanding minds and hearts, not just technology, reduces human misery and self destructive passions. It urges moral sanity before grand space conquest.

Harris Freud Earth Outer Space

Nixon May Talk Self Out of 1960 Nomination

Washington observers worry Nixon's ever more impulsive statements and defense of officials harm his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 1960. His handling of the State Department leak and Adams resignation drew sharp questions about prudence and political wisdom. The liberal tide in California and GOP dynamics remain pivotal to his prospects.

Nixon Washington Richard M. Nixon Innier State Department Sherman Adams White House Adams Hisenhower Eisenhower GOP California

Causes and patterns of itching across illnesses

The column explains that itching has many causes from skin parasites to allergies and diseases like diabetes nephritis and jaundice. Severe itching may require identifying the trigger, as lotions may not help. It also notes sensitive individuals may react to substances and mentions a study about women in U.S. jobs reading daily news.

U. S Daily News

Notable Long Beach Pioneers Remembered and Local Prohibition Policy Upheld

Tribute was paid to Clinton J. Curtis longtime head of the Long Beach Dock Co and later president of the Virginia Country Club born 1906 lived at 3065 E Ocean Blvd until 1941. James R Fickerill druggist pioneer died fishing founded Long Beach Drug Co 1906 Busy Bee Drug Co chains expanded across multiple sites. City Council upheld prohibition on patented paving practice while approving a paving policy for Artesia Street.

Clinton J. Curtis Long Beach Dock & Terminal Co Los Angeles Dock & Terminal Co Rancho Santa Fe Virginia Country Club E. Ocean Blvd James R. Fickerill Long Beach Long Beach Drug Co Ocean Bivi End Pine Ave Busy Bee Drug Co Island Pine Busy Bee 3Rd American 7Th Redondo Broadway Redordo Anaheim Cherry California John J. Barton Artesia St Alameda Ave Atlantic Ave

Tribute to Youth on USS Des Moines and Forrestal Decks

Drew Pearson profiles Vice Admiral Charles Brown leaving the 6th Fleet as NATO unity grows and lauds American youth aboard ships like the Des Moines. He notes the Forrestal flagship's crew, gold flag, and perilous flight deck work led by Captain Allen H. Shins and Cmdr. Pierre Charbonnet, with young airmen like R. S. Doty at 18 handling $4 million planes.

Washington Mediterranean Des Moines Villefranche Adm Charles Brown 6Th Fleet Greece Turkey Italy France Spain Lebanon North Africa NATO Adm. C. D R. S.doty New York Daty Forrestal Admiral Griffin Therm Allen H. Shins Martha's Vineyard, Mass Cmdr Pierre Charbonnet

Catalina Island swim first between island and mainland

AYALON-Greta Anderson becomes the first person to swim round trip from Catalina Island to the California mainland, saying she did it to test if it could be done. The quotes from Hersburgh Anderson and Fitzpatrick add context to discussions on peace, science, space, and crime.

Ayalon Greta Anderson Catalina Island California

The Independent Staff and Office Locations

The Independent lists publisher Herman Aldder and colleagues, with editorial and advertising staff and office addresses in New York Detroit Minneapolis San Francisco and Washington. A 2024 masthead notes editors Malcom Eptey Miles ery and Harry Fulton, plus executives Ridder Johna Inc and office towers at 110 Sutter Street and Fifth Avenue.

Herman H. Aldder Harold M. Hikes Asit Barnuel C. Cameron Geni Larry CoWlna Si Uu Bum Infeger LA Coline Fe Columist Malcolm Eptey Miles Harry Fulton Ridder Johna, Inc New York Oemé Fifth Avenue Bhicegsweer Wriglay Detroit Panobyeoy Minneapolis Fashey Anaida

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