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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1959

Page

7

Editorial cross fire at Nixon hints enemies frantic for issues

Nixon critics clash over motives and tactics as Pearson links Nixon to Khrushchev dislike while Democrats seek to exploit anti Khrushchev sentiment. The piece notes historical smears on Nixon and predicts continued smear tactics, but praises his ability to withstand attacks.

Nixon Drew Pearson Nikita Khrushchev Pearson Budapest Washington Khuushchev Eisenhower Ike Richard Nixon Whittier

World Fair Here Will Need Great Show of Enthusiasm

A formal start for a Los Angeles County World’s Fair in 1963 or 1964 has been approved with a citizens fair committee to promote interest. The group must show broad county and Southern California backing, or the fair will not happen. Long Beach and nearby communities have a big stake, with Dominguez area cited as an ideal site for a potential exposition.

Los Angeles County Citizens Fair Committee County Board of Supervisors Poulson Los Angeles California Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Citizens’ Committee Long Beach Dominguez

Friendship Train Idea Lets Americans Send Life to Moscow

Journalist Drew Pearson proposes mailing Life magazines showing Khrushchev to Moscow to spark people to people ties. He argues sending issues with sender names could open letters between Americans and Russians, testing Soviet openness while supporting peaceful policy.

Western Europe USA Soviet Union Pearson Khrushchev Russia Nex LIFE MRK iLife Chevy Coon Rapids Iowa

Independent editorial staff and offices listed

Fragmented OCR lists Harman H Ridder editors and publishers, with names and roles for Harold Hides Samuel Camerem Ratonal Advertsing Reartsertatives and others. It notes offices in New York and San Francisco with a current flee address and Washington offices, reflecting a prepublication organizational snapshot.

Harman H. Ridder Daniel He Harold M. Hides Samuel C Camerem Geet Manteger Larry Colinadri L.A Collings Sry Coberniet Secotw Eptey Mutts KE Sinss Harry Futton Picher Daing, Inc Wee Offaes New York Fifty Avenue Chenge Wagey Rae Cvynt Penepecst Kasey Tower Roe Argelee San

Ray Tucker Demos Spark GOP Space Superiority Debate

Washington reports Democrats ready to attack Soviet lead in space exploration and missile rocketry as a campaign issue. Noted experts warn the US trails by one to five years, citing complacency and lag in defense, while figures like Symington and Jackson push for overhaul and hearings.

Washington Russia Truman Lunik Sputnik Eixenhower-Khrushchev Mr. K Jamar Stuart Symington Missouri Air Henry M Jackson Senate Jackson

Town Meeting Sparks Letters on War and Costs

Readers criticize figures on car ownership home ownership and income, referencing July 2 1890 war on monopoly capitalism and the Sherman Antitrust Act. Letters from Fohn Toussaint Samuel Benton and William Boland discuss smog exhaust and college hazing deaths, urging accountability and education.

Falcon Reverts to Hand-Choke and Simple Ford Design

In a nod to practical reliability Ford brings back the hand-choke on the Falcon and uses bolt-on fenders and grille to slash replacement costs. The new engine features 120 fewer parts, promising easier maintenance and better resale value alongside conservative styling. General Motors and Chrysler plan smaller cars with old-fashioned features, offering inflation-friendly progress according to the writer.

General Motors Chrysler Ford

Remember When 2 10 Years Ago Vet Veterans Memorial Park Plan

Remember When 2 recalls the Cay receiving a $74 836 30 check from Long Beach Unified for the 10 acre Veterans Memorial Park tract bounded by Spring 25th Streets Golden and Maine for the Alice Birney elementary school plant. Joe Woods a 19 year old Artesia youth rode to New York City Hall after a 2800 mile transcontinental ride but his pony nibbled on the Lanz during the journey. Final plans for Harding Park elementary school were approved by the Board of Education including kindergarten auditorium cafeteria and principal's office on Harding Blvd and Walnut Ave with a $200 000 cost.

THE CAY Long Beach Joe Woods Artesia New York City Hall Harding Park Board of Education Harding Blvd Walnut Ave

Quotes from church, steel talks and wedding remark in brief notes

New York Rev Laurence W McMaster Jr criticizes networks for rigged quiz programs calling youth intellectual heroes suspects. Washington Rep George W Taylor says Eisenhower steel board will seek negotiated settlement over Taft Hartley impact. Brasschaat Belgium Group Capt Peter Towers on marrying Belgian heiress Marie Luce Jamagne notes desire to wed discreetly though newsroom presence makes it difficult.

New York Laurence W. McMaster Jr United Presbyterian Church In the USA Washington George W. Taylor Eisenhower Steel Factfinding Board

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