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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1958

Page

8

No Vote on Prop 16 Says Fair Exemption Should Stand

An editorial urges California voters to reject Proposition 16 and keep the 1952 tax exemption for private and church school property. It argues private schools educate about 250000 children without state aid, funded by parents, saving taxpayers millions and supporting education without penalizing private contributors. The piece stresses democratic values, burden sharing, and the need to maintain the current exemption.

California

Pope Pius Unforgettable Saintly Figure In 1940s Interview

Walter T. Ridder recalls a private 1947 talk with Pope Pius XII at Castel Gandolfo. The Pontiff urged truth and prayer while discussing Europe’s postwar turmoil, atomic threat, and aid to devastated nations. The exchange showed calm, prophetic concern for mankind.

Washington Winston S. Churchill Franklin D. Roosevelt George C. Marshall Way Adolf Hitler Ping Mid Europe Dlaly Italy Beasi Fae America France Germany Truman Fainl Stalin Kremlin

Town Meeting Opposes Bond Issues on Nav Ballot

Letter writer argues against S and T bond proposals claiming they waste money and will be blocked by litigation. He criticizes proposed road widenings and exhibit plans, urging a No vote to save 36 715 000 and a mid year plan. editor responds with union perspectives on political action and legislation.

Brust Park Drean Blvd Ocean Blvd American Ave Nho B. Curtis Clark Walnut Ave

Demember When 7 1 3 Long Beach Credit Assn Move

The Long Beach Credit Association held ceremonies at 601 Pacific Ave for new offices with open house for members tomorrow supervised by manager Kari Gibbs. Howard Conrad served a 100k term as president with Patt McCreery as vice president and Harry Buffum as treasurer.

Long Beach Credit Assn Pacific Ave Tomot're Kari ‘MM Gibbs Kress Bldg Howard Conrad Patt R. WeCrery Harry Buffum

Question of War Splits Voters in Polarized Debate

Ray Tucker surveys how war and defense policy stir partisan politics as Americans weigh global conflict risks and domestic costs. Eisenhower Dulles face mixed public support while Truman and Acheson influence shape views on Quemoy and Matsu and China policy.

Washington Tucker Far East Middle East Eisenhower Dee Nies Theodore Francis Greene Quemoy Matsu Guerr Len Greene Whethel Truman Ruman Korea Dean Acheson Acheson Matsu Islands

Quotes reflect campaign, underdog spirits and disarmament

United Press Internationals notes quote President Eisenhower ally Khalatar likens campaigning to a baseball game. Vice President Nixon says Republicans remain underdogs as they push voters. Britain’s Allan Nabel counters Russia on Western armament, stressing real safeguard through true disarmament and inspection.

Washington Birl James A. Khalatar Maplewood, N. 1 Eisenhower Unitat Nations Allan Nabel Russia

Strictly Personal By and Large We Are At Sea

In this column the author laments how common phrases have lost their vivid meanings, tracing nautical origins of many idioms such as leeway, by and large, taken aback, and play fast and loose. He notes readers rarely recall the true roots from sailing days and urges more precise language.

Harris

Building Unions Rally to Aid Clinton High School

Washington report on Clinton Tennessee where bombs wrecked the high school prompts labor groups and unions to donate fixtures and funds. Building trades leaders pledge help as community seeks to rebuild after terrorist attack. Social pressure and Coke-for-a-brick idea highlight a nationwide show of support.

Washington America Clinton Eisenhower Pearson Tennessee Ae Sw Tenntasee Hitler Dick Gray Building ‘Trades Council Clinton High School Clinton High

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