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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1958

Page

5

Editorial It Would Be Profitable to Repressurize Oil Field

An editorial argues water flooding to repressurize the Wilmington oil field would halt subsidence, raise oil recovery, and boost profits. It cites vast remaining oil reserves offshore and onshore, estimates profits from primary and secondary methods, and urges field wide repressuring despite operator resistance and potential legal issues. The piece links subsidence to city relief and U S government suits, urging action now.

Wilmington Pine Ave U. S Long Beach

Town Meeting Attacks Unfair Tax Measure Prop 18

Letter writers criticize a city tax plan citing a trash fee that would raise 1 013 791 and a per capita cost. They argue the burden falls on seniors and low income tenants and warn Prop 18 would harm labor relations and civil peace. Christian Frey and Harry C Mosby express opposition and urge reconsideration.

Oldage Civie Aler Hheny Christian Frey Bingham St Artesia

Sports Writers Misplaced in Global Arena

In a humorous critique, the author mocks sports writers for predicting football outcomes before games. He suggests editors should send them to cover international events and diplomacy, noting how critics rarely confuse drama with politics and history.

Associated Press Ohio State Stock Exchange New York Herald-Tribune Percy Hammond Ring Lardner Percy

World hunger and food aid dominate Cold War焦ist era debate

Ray Tucker argues that food scarcity dwarfs geopolitical conflicts as the world faces billions with insufficient meals. He cites UN data on hunger, warns against neglect, and praises prevention via international cooperation and nutrition science led by Hoover era initiatives and FAO findings.

Costa Rica Middle Far East United States Great Britain U. N Hetbert Hoover Columbia University International Institute of Nutrition Science

Vitamins of B Complex Described As14 Distinct Parts

Dr Jordan explains vitamin B now broken into at least 14 distinct components with thiamine as one part. Foods rich in thiamine include meat, beans, oatmeal, whole wheat, pork, and enriched flour. Deficiency can cause irritability and beriberi. riboflavin deficiency affects growth, skin, eyes, and inflammation. Liver, milk, leafy greens are good sources. Nicotinic acid is another key part. absence causes black tongue in dogs.

Remember When 10 Years Ago Oct 14 Parade contract

A contract with Mrs Ise belle Coleman of Pasadena to build the City of Long Beach float for the 1849 Tournament of Roses parade was recommended to the City Council by the public relations committee. The theme was Childhood Memories.

Isebelle Coleman Pasadena City of Long Beach Colorado Street Recreation Health Co City Planning Commission

GOP Leaders Show Ike Optimism Fades in Conference

Drew Pearson reports Republican leaders, including Meade Alcorn and Vice President Nixon, minimize optimism after Fischlhower's conference. Eisenhower urges focus on key states and campaigns while cautioning about overconfidence amid internal dissent and questions of pardons influence. Federal inquiries loom over Hugh Scott's pardon-related appearances and potential conflicts of interest.

Washington Meade Aleain Republican National Committee Fisehhower Pearson Nixon Fresien Eisenhower Hugh Justice Department Scott Marcello Justice Depart Ent

Nixon and senators spar over foreign policy themes

Among quotes from today, Vice President Nixon criticizes Acheson era policy, Senator Morse vows continued opposition to Eisenhower Dulles aims, and Representative Zelento proposes a federal offense for church defacement. Vatican notes Pius XII's death as a celestial sign while staff and offices of The Independent enumerate editors and advertising reps.

Wasmin Richard M. Nixon Acheson Dean Acheson

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