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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1958

Page

12

Nixon Sure Bet for GOP Choice

Washington dispatch analyzes 1960 race prospects. Nixon increasingly seen as the likely GOP nominee, shaping a contrast with Democratic liberals. The piece discusses Nixon’s tax, inflation, and growth proposals, plus implications for future campaigns and potential rivals like Harriman and Kennedy.

Nixon Sen Kennedy Massachusetts Johnson Texas Symington Missouri Gov. Meyner New Jersey

Long Beach Educator Guides State School Scene Bright Spot

Editorial lauds Long Beach Unified School District under Superintendent Douglas A. Newcomb. It cites high test rankings and college performance as evidence of effective leadership and a curriculum focused on hard work, responsibility, and scholastic rigor.

Long Beach California Long Beach Unified Douglas A. Newcomb Lais Newcomb Long Beach Unified School District STEM U.S College Entrance Examination Board Yeem Stanford University Long Beach City College University of Southern California City College JEM Mewcomb

Long Beach weighs Navy runway extension impact

Long Beach considers Navy plans to extend Los Alamitos Naval Air Station runway southwest, a move that could overfly Belmont Shore Naples Garden Grove and Westminster. Congress approved 1 992 000 for the project, with land acquisitions to widen the glide area. The letter urges NE extension alternatives, cost comparisons, and possible reorganization of jet bases to protect populated areas while noting cross county cooperation on regional issues.

Long Beach Navy Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Naples Belmont Shore Marina Congress Garden Grove Blvd Westminster Ave Garden Grove San Gabriel Katella Cypress Desert Channel Islands Southland Los Alamitos Air Station

Maine Victory Caps Democratic Sweep In State Race

The Maine election produced a Democrat landslide with Gov. Edmund Muskie winning the Senate seat, a second governor, and two of three Congress members. The result signals broad momentum for Democrats and a challenging, uphill fight for Republicans as campaigns move toward November.

Congress Maine Edmund Muskie Frederick Payne Muskie Senate Horace Hildreth Payne Sherman Adams Boston Bernard Goldfine

Credit properly given for humane slaughter bill

Editorial letters urge correctly naming the Humane Society of the United States as the bill’s main proponent. They praise Senators Humphrey and Kefauver and other backers, while criticizing an earlier attribution to the American Humane Association.

Treasury George B. Humphrey Labor American Humane Society Humane Society of the United Richard Calore California Ave Bellflower

Plans to substitute signals for four way stops at 45 intersections

A. J. Napier city traffic engineer outlined a plan to replace four way stop signs at 45 intersections. Signals would go on Orange Pacific Atlantic Aves with a critical one at W.7th St. and Pico Ave.

A. J. Napier Orange, Pacific Atlantic Aves W. 7Th St Pico Ave

Reading and school closure dominate today's quotes

United States and international figures comment on reading, education, and marriage. Arthur Larson defends Eisenhower’s reading habits praising deep intelligence and balance with literary work. Mrs L C Bates notes Negro children will not attend Central High due to school closure. Commander William Anderson compares naval strategy to seasoning. John Endic reveals why he ended his marriage over weight changes, preferring the plump figure.

New York Arthur Larson Eisenhower Little Rock Ark L. C. Bates Arkansas The AACE Central High School

Anthem a Stein Song says USC professor

USC professor William Templeman says Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner to be sung with gusto as a drinking song, arguing the lyrics were intended for a drinking ballad rather than an afterthought. Key wrote the lyrics 144 years ago, with the aim of fun and spirited performance.

Los Angeles UPI Francis Scott Key University of Southern California Key William Templeman USC English Department

Ike Seeks Job for Adams Amid Scandals and Oil Lease

Washington report shows President Eisenhower and aides seeking a post for Sherman's exit, with Adams facing no offers from about 20 firms due to the Goldfine scandal. The piece links a Royal Oaks Blackbird prize Angus and a Lacassine wildlife refuge oil lease to close aides and donors, noting McKay and Donohue actions and a December lease dated to December 1.

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