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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1958
Page
8
An unsigned editorial warns California voters against Proposition 17 on the November ballot, calling it a utopian relief measure that would slash state revenues, raise other taxes, and provoke job losses. It cites warnings from state officials and leaders, urging a "No" vote to protect California’s welfare and finances.
Drew Pearson notes voters in the prairie states focus on jobs and inflation rather than Soviet threats. He forecasts a possible Democratic surge in Ohio Indiana and Ohio governors races with DiSalle likely to defeat ONeill. Bricker faces trouble in Ohio while Hartke in Indiana gains appeal aided by his family image.
A group of thirty two Harbor Department workers voluntarily signed loyalty affidavits before being asked. The interdepartmental communication was presented to Port Manager E J Amar by Patrolman Joseph L Denny. Chief Wharfinger Alfred Huson suggested and witnessed the presentation.
Washington voices react to mine disasters and Nixon campaign shifts as Eisenhower calls on sportsmen to vote. Industry chief Weaver laments another mine explosion while Senator Monroney questions voter direction amid partisan firefight.
In Sacramento a proposed constitutional amendment, Prop 13, would replace the elective office with appointment by the State Board of Education, which is governor appointed. Sen George Miller Jr notes the nonpartisan system hinders challengers while supporters cite clearer accountability. Roy Simpson, incumbent, has been appointed by Gov Warren and reelected multiple times.
The dialogue probes Christian pacifism versus modern warfare through a Hindu interlocutor. The Hindu questions how Jesus teachings on nonresistance align with Western guns and wars, citing Gandhi as a model. The Christian framed reply urges inner purification and nonviolent example as the true weapon. The piece ends with the author admitting inability to fully answer.
Washington analysis of Labor Department unemployment figures shows October totals unlikely to shift political balance. Seventeen states report unemployment above 4.3 percent, with heavy jobless concentrations in industrial centers. California shows below average unemployment, but southern regions still drive much of the state’s voting impact ahead of the November election.
A reader argues against taxing private schools and urges protecting church and private education from state interference. The letter cites religion, discipline, and local control as reasons to preserve private schooling and warns against forced funding through taxes.
Clair L NY6 argues the income tax is fairer than the sales tax, noting Wisconsin relies on income tax receipts yet remains an industrial state. He claims the sales tax places a heavier burden on the least able to pay and warns against shifting loads away from income tax.
A reader from 477 Market St denounces the paper for ignoring a great American statesman. The message urges loyal readers to boycott the publication and demands a new local newspaper.
A letter by Robert E. Bottomley from Ava advocates voting yes on Prop 8 and argues against obligating neighbors with education policies. The note includes an address line and urges communal support for the measure.
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