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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1957
Page
4
In a column, LAC and JAC warn that fighting inflation while preserving full employment is crucial. They urge unions to restrain wage demands, note only a quarter of unemployed are unionized yet drive most consumer prices, and warn next year’s contract renewals could push the economy toward recession or renewed inflation.
The Independent urges that information leading to littering conviction is good but emphasizes teaching children to respect property at home. It argues that tidy homes and yards foster cleaner public behavior as Johnny and Mary grow up and dispose of trash properly.
A city council approved three charter amendments for Long Beach voters including four year term length for office, a salary boost to the city attorney at $15 000, and merging the city prosecutor with the city attorney. A seven member committee was named to study flight pattern changes at the Municipal Airport to reduce plane tosses over California Heishis ares.
The first coins minted in the United States at Philadelphia in 1792 were silver half dhmes later spelled dimes. Tradition holds the silver came from George Washington table silver stored near the mint. Coins were struck on three hand operated screw presses.
Washington faces debate over whether U S economic policy will curb inflation and stabilize prices or trigger a sharper downturn. Officials cite tight money and defense cuts while observers warn of rising unemployment, reduced production, and cautious Wall Street amid global tensions. Consumer spending grows modestly as services outpace durable goods.
Patrol cameras sweep the night sky from major observatories scanning for comets. The automated system logs celestial motion and flags potential visitors, aiding astronomers in cataloging new objects and monitoring ongoing comet activity.
Sydney J. Harris argues that people fear starting tasks on Monday and prefer to begin later. He likens this to actors facing first nights and couples on honeymoons, noting a universal reluctance to begin and the rare existence of self starters who thrive on Mondays. The piece explores Monday malaise and the persistence of starting fear across work life.
Dr Jordan notes spinal arthritis often shows late, may be mild yet hard to treat. X rays and cortisone help some cases. Degenerative spine arthritis, common in elderly and overweight, can be symptom driven and managed by braces, heat, massage, or physical therapy, with diagnosis by X rays.
A Q and A piece lists: George I could not understand English as he was born in Hanover Germany. The wood duck is the only native perching duck in the United States and once rare due to protection. Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam is about 115 miles long and 589 feet deep, the largest man made body of water in the world.
The Independent reports its staff and office network including publishers, editors, and managers. Names listed cover Harold M Hines Samuel Cameron Miles E Sines and L Colling Jr with associates in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and other hubs.
Robert L. Dieffenbacher reflects on Sundays and holidays marked in red ink, arguing they are not wasted days but opportunities for fellowship with God. He urges filling red letter days with joy, peace, and devotion, contrasting spiritual wealth with material gain.
Drew Pearson argues the Army kept six satellites idle in Huntsville for six months due to interservice rivalry and top level direction gaps. He traces shifts from Operation Orbiter to Vanguard to Navy control, criticizes censorship, and notes Budget Bureau auditors to curb Army activity. He cites Strauss-like complaints of industrial influence and calls for better unified leadership.
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