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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1964
Page
7
Editorial argues unilateral disarmament invites Soviet aggression. Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home defends maintaining Britain's nuclear deterrent as the first line of defense. He says while bombs are feared, they prevent blackmail and attack, ensuring free societies retain demonstrations and government protections.
The piece argues that while racial integration is morally right and constitutionally supported, New York's plan is artificial. It moves students by bus to other neighborhoods to balance race, increasing tension and creating new injustices similar to the quotas it opposes.
A decade after expectations shifted, Madalyn Murray sues to strike “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance in federal court, reflecting a broader post Supreme Court trend challenging state prayers and religious phrases in government and school life. Citizens are urged to pursue constitutional amendments to settle religion in government.
Marquis Childs discusses Missouri political upheaval as Goldwater forces reshape the Republican Party and challenge the Democratic dominance. He notes aging leaders, party machines, and rising extremism influencing Missouri’s 1964 race with Ethan Shepley and Warren Hearnes amid a national two party realignment.
A drama critic argues plays suffer when stretched to two hours or more. He cites padding, weak plots, and cinematic excess, praising one-act plays for concise craft and the rarity of true artistic breadth for three-act works.
Drew Pearson reports Washington Democratic headquarters show weak organization hindering Johnson allies especially in the South. Alabama figures like Moreland Smith suffer economically, while Mississippi and Alabama trends suggest a emerging black and white Democratic split. Also notes Pan American Airways to Moscow route beating US plans as Air India moves in.
The Independent presents its staff roster with names and titles including publisher general manager editor and department heads. Offices are listed in major cities such as Allania Chicago Dalrot Los Angeles Minneapolis Hew York Philacetahte and San Francisco.
The page presents editorials in signed columns where writers state viewpoints not necessarily shared by the newspaper. It notes that opinions are those of individual columnists and not the paper as a whole.
Long Beach readers comment on bond plans for a downtown main library with ample free parking, debating traffic, debt, and location while editor notes city council’s plan to modify library plans for better parking. Citizens spur broader discussions on cost and community needs.
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