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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1957

Page

8

Demos Split Deepens As Southern Faction Rebel

Washington The liberal wing of the Democratic party threatens a major split with Southern conservatives amid disputes over federal school integration and the 1960 platform. Butler's advisory council members push radical policies and provoke resistance from Rayburn and Johnson, risking a walkout and possible third party move.

Washington Democratic Party Democratic Advisory Council Paul M. Butler

A Gracious Queen Shows Duty and Dignity in Visits

LA.C. writes about Britain's Queen, detailing her minute by minute Washington schedule, constant camera scrutiny, and gracious, shy manner. The piece lauds the royal institution's stability and American admiration for the Queen's personality and duties.

Americems Britain Royal House British Commonwealth United States Canada La.c

Town Meeting Caller Urges Medical Coverage for Old Age Benefits

Editor notes a pensioner Curtis Komar faces escalating medical costs. A reader from 2608 Tyler St LB 40 Calif argues Social Security should include medical policy to relieve annual CPS costs of 160 dollars, urging more humane coverage.

Independent Curtis Komar CPS Lem Levinson Tyler St Calif

Long Beach News Briefs From Past Era

Long Beach history note recalls 7 Walen 2 event with Waneta Gizara elected Navy Wives national parliamentarian at Ma sonic Temple closing banquet. Police chief ordered slot machines out after talks with operators and prosecutor. Holiday committee proclaims a 75 ft Christmas tree on the bluff between Vila Riviera and Linden. Banking partners Mateh and Powell mark 40 years together. Arthur H Adams expected to become city engineer after ordinance adoption. Slot machine permits for Long Beach Mint Co. denied by license committee on manager Callahan’s recommendation.

MES Waneta Gizara Long Beach Navy Wives Clubs of America Masonic Temple Alvin Sisight Albert C Southlang Vila Hkiviera Linden Ate Charles W.paddock

Lakewood residents call to enforce night parking law

J C Heniche complains about repeated street parking near his home on a busy Lakewood intersection. He notes two trucks across the street three cars nearby two weeks unmoved and a car blocking the left curb hindering children crossing. He argues a two car garage suffices and urges enforcement of the no parking rule.

Independent George Reinhard Lakewood J. C. Heniche

Wills Blames President Over Science Funding

Ben G Wills of Long Beach California criticizes President for refusing funds for scientific research while noting Russia's satellite launch and missile progress. He accuses the administration of diverting funds abroad and failing defense, claiming Ike's public acts amount to little beyond golf and church.

Russia Ike Ben G. Wills Ninth St Long Beach Calif

Children Should Be Included In Vaccine Plan

A reader argues that Asiatic flu vaccine distribution must cover children who are as essential as firefighters and police. The letter from Levinson of 2008 Tyler St Dominguez emphasizes equal priority for kids in public health efforts.

Independent Lem. Levinson Tyler St Dominguez

Ten Money Bricks as Tibetan Currency Mentioned

Independent publisher staff and advertising representatives listed for The Independent. Names include Herman H Ridder and Harold Hines with executives and editors noted. Office locations across Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul San Francisco describe current files and national advertising reach.

Herman H. Ridder Harold M. Hines Samuel C. Cameron Larry Collins Jr Bus Washington Albee Ing National Advertising Hidger Johne, Inc Chicago Wrigley Detroit Penobscot Minneap Foshay Tower St. Paul East 4Th St W. Sth Sutter St The Independent

Strictly Personal Reflections on Taste and Time

A compact column muses on children's literature versus adult fiction, head waiters, and acting accents. It jokes about antique collecting, politics, Peyton Place sales, fashion obsessions, and generational memory, noting society repeats errors across eras. A sly critique of cultural values and fear of transmitting emotions to the next generation.

New Mental Health Treatments Show Promise for Patients

Dr Jordan notes mild cases may recover quickly from worry and fatigue while serious disorders involve personality changes and slow recovery. Many factors, including modern life stress and aging, influence mental illness. Psychotherapy, rest, physical therapy, handwork, and shock treatments have helped thousands return to normal.

Liechtenstein a tranquil armyless microstate with stamps

The tiny principality Liechtenstein bordered by Switzerland and Austria covers 61 square miles and hosts about 14,000 people. It has no army, Vaduz is its capital and its cotton textiles and postage stamps are major exports. The piece notes progress in mental health care and urges family and community support for those affected.

Liechtenstein Switzerland Austria Liechten- Stein Vaduz

Questions and Answers in the Senate and Beyond

A compiled Q and A exchange covers Senate seating changes abolishing the gallery practice, Nile River source cited as Victoria Lake in Africa, a South American hootsin noted for its eyelashes, and Mary Pickersgill famed for sewing the flag that flew over Fort McHenry inspiring the national anthem.

Victoria Lake Africa Mary Pickersgill Fort McHenry Francis Scott Key

Khrushchev’s Tactics Compared to Hitler in History

Khrushchev's methods echo Hitler's 1937 38 psychological surge as he gains sway over Lebanon Syria and Egypt amid threats to Turkey and shifts in Eisenhower doctrine. The piece notes Dulles warns of Kremlin troubles and reports a faltering farm program while observers fear moves toward broader Soviet influence in the Arab world.

Washington Khrushchev Hitler Austria Czechoslovakia Germany Kremlin Chamoun Lebanon United States Syria Turkey Red Army King Said Eisenhower Saud Adan Oil Russia Col Nasser Sputnix Allen Dulles Central Intelligence Europe Near East

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