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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1959
Page
7
The West is portrayed as America's fast frontier and key natural resource base. With a projected population of 370 million in 50 years, develop water resources to create living space, agricultural land, and industrial growth. Federal recognition and investment could transform arid regions into prosperous cities and recreation hubs, spreading revenue and boosting national strength.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance creating nine Superior Court districts to speed justice. The plan aims to place judges by district, improve court calendars, and reduce delays caused by one-judge branches. Transition will be gradual under Presiding Judge Burke, but congestion remains a key issue.
Washington reports the Nixon Rockefeller clash over the Republican presidential bid as Rockefeller paints himself a likely contender. He touts New York street victory scripture and builds an organizational base in New York while eyeing national delegates. Nixon signals solidarity with Eisenhower policies and hints at candidacy.
The Independent notes list of staff and offices for the newspaper with names such as Herman Ridder Darel Ridder Margid Hines Samuel Cameron and Malcolm Epley. It cites editorial and business roles, national advertising reps, and multiple city bureaus including New York Chicago Minneapolis Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Drew Pearson recalls two porch conversations with General George Marshall during World War II. He describes Marshall detailing the second front logistics in 1942 and later explaining how soldiers’ fighting spirit differed from public sentiment.
Reader Bernice McKinley protests a new law for three wheelers arguing it will trap disabled and elderly drivers. She questions safety comparisons to Labor Day deaths and criticizes license fees and enforcement while alleging local bias in Long Beach.
The piece argues millions of young families buying homes signal health amid urban tensions. It contrasts rented apartments with private housing, noting privacy, rooting in community, and a stake in neighborhoods. It warns about slums in cheap areas, planned growth failures, and cheers owner-occupied stability as a path to a decent society.
A Long Beach post sponsored dinner honored Prentice G. Smith national vice commander of the Amvets and Helen Wolfe national senior vice commander of the Auxiliary to the Amvets with Comdr. Frank Martz as host.
United Press International reports Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell cautions a temporary steel revival under an injunction will not resolve the steel dispute. It would heighten economic dislocation as steel-using industries cannot plan confidently for next year.
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