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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1959

Page

8

Senate debate targets abuse of executive privilege in ICA probe

Missouri Senator Thomas Hennings leads a Senate Constitutional Rights Subcommittee inquiry into possible interference by federal agencies with staff communications to Congress. He cites the International Cooperation Administration incident in Indonesia and argues broad executive privilege harms the public’s right to know and Congress’s power.

Senate Thomas Hennings Missouri Hennings Constitutional Rights Subcommittee Congress International Cooperation Administration Indonesia ICA Eisenhower General Accounting Office Congressional Committees White House

Adlai Leads But Kennedy Hurdles in Early Primaries

Washington analysis notes Adlai Stevenson building a lead while Kennedy, Humphrey, and others still gain traction. Southern bloc loyalty fights and party defections threaten Democratic unity as delegates near the convention.

Adlai Kennedy Washington F. Kennedy Harzliet Yrar Adlae Stevenson Chicago New Yorks Pennsy Baniines California Mac Johnson Texas

Col Stapp Questions Timing of Early Astronauts

London UPI Col John Paul Stapp, famed rocket sled investigator, argued the initial seven astronauts chosen by NASA were too old, proposing ages 25 to 30. He noted the group now ranges 32 to 37 and said younger entrants would shorten the wait for a first manned flight. He heads the Air Force Atra Space Medicine Laboratory at Wright

London UPI John Paul Stapp U. S Air Force Daredevil Sen National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington Tcam Stapp Atra Space Medicine Laboratory Wright Air Development Center

Labor Reform Feud Grips White House Labor Office

Cabinet rift erupts as Secretary Jim Mitchell clashes with Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield over labor reform strategy. Summerfield pressure campaigns anger GOP Michigan bosses and test allies in Congress while aiming for vice presidential payoff.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Secretary of Labor Jim Mitchell Art Summerfield Summerfield Mitchell Fandrum Griffin Pearson Post Office Congress George Wallhauser R-Njl Eouse and Labor Department Capitol Hill Les Arends Bill Cahill Frank Osmers New Jersey Bob Corbett John Saylor Pennsylvania Arch Ward West Virginia Bill Bray Indiana Fred Schwengel Iowa Michigan

Controversial Playsuits Prompt Reader Letter Debate

A reader challenges a town policy on fall fashions, arguing that a revealed attire would sexualize contestants and create an indecent atmosphere at public events. The missive questions the rationale behind promoting nearly nude outfits and requests modest alternatives.

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Strictly Personal Success and the Myth of Masculine Strength

A critic argues that the idea of male success is often tied to second-rate personas. The piece mocks self-proclaimed manhood terms, laments classifying people by type, and critiques society’s fixation on appearances, wealth, and sexual displays. It contrasts genuine achievement with performative status symbols.

Schweitzer Einstein Harris

War headlines and naval base shakeups headline city plans

Navy officials disclosed changes at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard with possible deactivation and rerouting of ships for repairs. The front page features Britian Declares War and France Joins Conflict. The city accelerates hangar construction at the municipal airport and a new administration building costing 48000 dollars to house the Army Air Corps for winter.

Long Beach Naval Shipyard Navy Europe Britain France Amy Air Corps

Eisenhower and Hagerty Respond to Paris Visit

Paris crowds greet President Eisenhower with affection as he jokes about shaving mishaps. In New York Hagerty clarifies a misunderstanding amid questions on the president. A police return of a Bible to a mother triggers a remark about a detained youth considered a killer.

Paris James C. Hagerty Eisenhower New York Esmeralda Rodriguez Salvatore (Dracula) Agron

Ridder Agency Ad Offers Publicist Services in New York and San Francisco

Independent firm Ridder Jehna,ne arin effers broad publishing and advertising representation in New York with office at 687 Fifth Ave and San Francisco at 3242 W. in San Francisco. The agency promotes steering public relations for clients in entertainment and business sectors, aiming to provide nationwide exposure through press and promotional campaigns.

Eeman H. Ridder Danei H. Ridser Hareta M. Hires Publaner Manazer Torial Cateimn Natural Adverting Representat Wes Ridder Jehna Arin York Penorecet San Francisco Sitter St. Wash

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