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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1960

Page

8

Time to Talk Back on Khrushchev’s Visit and Tone

The piece denounces Nikita Khrushchev and calls for strong American leadership. It argues the visit shows tolerance not friendship, urges blunt speech and decisive actions, and praises a stance of strength against Soviet boasting. It also predicts voters will reward candidates who talk back effectively.

Emma Lazarus Nikita Khrushchev U. S Khirashchev Latin America Khrushchev United States

Yes on Proposition 2 would stabilize California government

Proposition 2 on the November ballot would extend state assembly terms from two to four years. The longer terms reduce constant campaigning, freeing lawmakers to study the legislative process and implement programs, cutting election costs and influence pressure. Supporters say it adds stability and efficiency for California government.

California Sacramento

Kennedy Johnson ticket faces lukewarm labor and anti Catholic doubts

Labor leaders and Jewish voters show limited enthusiasm for the Kennedy Johnson ticket. AFL CIO officials and unions split, with some contemplating a third party. Opposition centers on youth, religion, and policy pledges. Concerns touch farm states, southern electors, and female voters drawn to Kennedy’s appeal.

Kennedy-Johnson Washington A. Philip Randolph The Sleeping Cat Porters NAACP Johnson Kennedy

Navy bungling blamed for band tragedy probe wide

Moss probes reveal Navy bungling in the Navy Band disaster to Rio de Janeiro. Congress HASC scolded admirals but investigations continue. A key letter from crash victim Raymond Micallef to his wife hints at flying under protest. Families recount grisly remnant scenes and bare coffins.

Moss Probers Navy Washington South America House Armed Services Committee House Freedom of Information Committee California John Mass Raymond Micallef Norene Rio de Janeiro Coviella

Town Meeting Neighbor Chases Burglar Then Identifies Peeping Tom

A neighbor pursued a burglar caught rifling a purse and recovered the wallet. Police found a weak description but arrested the suspect for peeping. The stolen items were returned for identification before booking at the city jail. The man has a history of 16 arrests and a discharge from the armed forces. A letter-writer laments court complacency and warns of rising crime and social risk.

Indignant Poly High Grad Corrects Record

Poly High alumnus George Richards protests Southland Magazine’s claim naming Wilson High as Long Beach’s oldest. He notes Poly High began at its current site in 1914 and attended first in 1912, asking for correction in print.

Poly High Southland Magazine Wilson High Long Beach

Independent offices and staff listings for The Independent

The Independent maintains staff and office listings across multiple cities including New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington with editors executives and managers named among the personnel. The piece lists Daniel H Alden Harold M Hines Samuel C Cameron Carry Colling Jr L A Gollins Nalcolm Epley Miles E Sines Harty Fulton Ridder and Johnna Inc. with office addresses at Wrigley Building Penobscot Building Foshay Tower and Sutter Street among others.

Daniel H. Alden Harold M. Hines Samuel _C. Cameron Carry Colling Jr L.A. Gollins Sr Nalcolm Epley Miles E. Sines Harty Fulton Ridder Johnna Inc New

STRICTLY PERSONAL Man is Last One Man May Civilize

Sydney J. Harris argues the hotel dining room spectacle reveals urban society’s frustration and destructive tendencies. He contends civilization suppresses aggression, creating a need for safer outlets, and warns that repressed hostility fuels accidents and public tensions. He concludes the danger is a civilization that may erode human nature itself.

Sydney J. Harris

Golden State Co buys stake in Long Beach markets

ae WAN the Golden State Co of San Francisco announced purchase of a substantial interest in the Dollar Markets of Long Beach. Four stores will be managed by William Dyer despite Fleet absence and recent shifts, as 36 warships still have Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor as home port per the Navy Register. Also noted is a police reassignment effective Sept 15 eliminating school officers at 10 of 32 corners, three Belmont sergeants, four boats officers, and one policewoman to cut costs.

Navy House Greensboro N. C Zeb Young Jeff Young U.S.S Macon Golden State Co., Ltd San Francisco Dolar Long Beach William Dyer Los Angeles Harbor Navy Register Claude Robberson J. S. Yancy Belmont

London and Washington quotes on UN policy and Khrushchev visit

A collection of brief quotes from London and Washington on the UN as a security foundation amid bloc divisions, a warning from HUAC chair Francis Walter to exiled anti-Soviet demonstrators, and Dr. Thomas Grey noting atomic shaped tomatoes may appeal in the United States while Britain prefers different tomato shapes.

Washington Francis F. Walter House Committee On Un-American Activities Iron Curtain Nikita S. Khrushchev United Nations London Thomas Grey The Atomic Gardening Society United) States

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