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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1958

Page

8

Willow St Extension Plan Should Be Pushed at Once

The Inter County Highway Committee favors extending Katella Ave to Willow St with a Los Angeles County condition to connect Atherton St to Los Alamitos Blvd. The Willow extension is simpler, avoids the Los Alamos Naval Air Station issue, and would relieve long standing traffic between Long Beach and Orange County communities near Katella Ave. The piece urges pushing the Willow project to provide early relief from jams for commuters.

Willow St Long Beach Orange County Inter- County Highway Committee Katella Ave Los Angeles County Grange County Atherton St Los Alamitos Blvd Carson and 7Th Carson 7Th Willow Katella Santa Ana Pakssery Atherton Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Willow Project Inter-Highway Committee

Lawyer's fake DUI plan stirs debate on drunk driving law

A Southland attorney proposed carrying a flask in a car to fake intoxication after arrest, arguing no juror can prove prior drinking. Critics question prosecutors, juries, and officer testimony, urging the lawyer to retain another attorney if the idea reaches court.

Southland

Dr Jordan on bursitis common but not diet related

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains bursitis as an inflammation of body bursas, not a diet issue. He notes varied treatments include rest, splints, needle drainage, heat, deep X rays, and injections. most patients recover but endure pain and discouragement before healing.

Edwin P. Jordan WEA

No Easy Choices in Formosa Straits

Bruce Biossat argues US policy faces no simple options as Red China escalates bombardment around Quemoy Matsu and other offshore islets. He says Washington must deter aggression without triggering broader conflict, warning Peiping while reinforcing Formosan defense and alliances.

Formosa Straits America Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Pacific Philippines Peiping

Rockefeller Harriman Wealth Debate Shapes New York Politics

In Washington, the Rockefeller Harriman candidacy sparks charges the GOP stands for wealth and conservatism. Both men are multi millionaires. Rockefeller is cited at over 100 million and Harriman at about 50 million. The piece notes the New York influence on national politics and calls for limiting political spending.

Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller New York GOP Rockefeller Harriman Golden Boys Empire State 4Wo Gore Manhattan Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Wisconsin

Pilot Captures Speed Record Attempt From Long Beach

Capt James Fitzgerald, Wright Field test pilot, made a surprise takeoff from Long Beach Municipal Airport in a Lockheed TF-80 to set a speed record toward Cleveland. The flight preceded Bendix race by one day and signaled Long Beach’s airport expansion plans linking with Los Angeles, Inglewood, Santa Monica, and Burbank air terminals via interphone system. Plus, Richfield Oil Co. brought in Meader No.1 well on Signal Hill as the era’s largest deep-sand producer at 6,900 barrels daily, with oil gravity of 32 degrees.

James’ Fitzgerald Wright Field Municipal ‘Airport Long Beach Cleveland Ohio Long Beach Municipal Airport Civil Aeronautics Los Angeles Municipal Airport Inglewood Cloverfield Santa Monica Burbank Air Terminal C. C. Meader 27Th St Olive “Ave Richfield Oil Co Signal Hill

Town Meeting A a Town Meeting A a

Editorial from Vernon Hunt argues the American working class faces growing displacement from technology and recession. He criticizes unions as supporting capitalist machinery and urges workers to reject capitalist thinking and unite to establish true economic democracy for dignity and security.

Crossword puzzles and literary discipline examined

Alfred E. Brighton of 2001 Cedar Ave asks why crossword hobbyists strain their wits when poetry and literature offer similar gains. He suggests puzzles may not be essential for poise and wisdom and weighs whether literature or puzzles yield the same spiritual discernment.

Independent newspaper masthead and offices shown

The fragment lists publishing staff and office locations for the Independent, including publisher Marold J Hines Samuel Gameron Geni editor Malcolm Epley executive Miles Line managing editor Harry Fulton and page editor with bureau offices in Washington New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco address at 110 Sutter St detailing the current masthead and art maintenance sites.

Merman Bi, Rinder Marold J. Hines Alet Samuel 3 Gameron Geni Larry Coline Jr LA. Collins Sr Malcolm Epley Miles Harry Fulton Washington News Bureau BOS Adee Nat's Advertising Representatives Bidder-Joting, Inc New York Fifth Avenue Chicago Wrigley Bidg Detroit Penobscot_Bidg Minneapolia Foshay Tower Los Angeles Stefan Francisco Sutter St T Independent

TODAY'S QUOTES TODAY'S QUOTES

United Press reports a series of wartime style quotes from officials and military leaders. Harold J Gibbons defends his union bonuses while admitting matters tie to employers. Neil H McElroy cautions against premature weapon production. John Sparkman accuses Eisenhower of political troop deployment in Little Rock. Kao Yang-Foon predicts a major Red invasion hit on Quemoy. James R Mitchell blames House leadership for labor reform failure and denies personal responsibility.

Reds Not Ready to Hit Islands From Formosa Front

Jack Anderson reports from Taipei that Communist forces have not massed a invasion fleet strong enough to seize Quemoy and Matsu. Analysts warn airlifted reinforcements could overwhelm the offshore islets, with up to 1.6 million Red troops possible and air power within striking distance.

Reds Islands Jack Anderson Drew Pearson Far East Formosa Taipei Quemoy and Matsu Chiang Kei-shek Quemoy- Matsu Hopeh Amoy Quemoy Quembdy China Formosa Strait

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