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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1957

Page

4

Dodgers Move to Bring Big League Baseball to L A

L A C argues that funding a county wide baseball move can pay off versus the failed downtown auditorium plan. It notes cheaper county wide benefits from a big league team, advertising value, and easier travel for players, while acknowledging possible New York driven resistance to Dodgers in Brooklyn. LA C stresses cooperation and the columnist’s personal view.

Dodgers West Coast Middle West Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Cleveland Dodger New York Brooklyn La.c

Town Meeting Right to Work Debate Raises Questions

Editor Mr Knowland critics right to work laws noting the idea asks who is denied work. He asks if a nonpaying entrant could stay in his home and do nothing in return. He argues the distinction from a worker who pays dues and helps build.

Mr. Knowland Harpfmg Yies Knowland Supreme Court

Historic Long Beach notes recall mails and ships bids

A long snippet from a 10 to 0 year timeline references a Long Beach mail service missing from a new helicopter route set for Oct 1, plus harbor bids for a large transit shed at Berths 6 and 7 with one offer at 1 426 000 dollars. It also recalls a fire department exhibition and past public figures connected to Long Beach unions and water rights claims. The passage juxtaposes labor debates with historical civic events.

Washington, D.C Long Beach Howard K. Goodwin Michael Fanning Los Angeles Harbor Commission Outer Harbor State Division of Water Rights Sacramento Clark H. Shaw Municipal Water Dept San Gabriel Canyon Clinton G. Nichols Hertford

Narrow Belmont Shore Street Could Become One Way

Residents urge E 1st Street to become one way to ease two way traffic and curbside parking. They report near collisions and fear further damage to vehicles as cars pass closely. A reader also comments on the Asiatic flu vaccine plan, urging inclusion of children alongside firefighters and police.

Edtlor Belmont Shore 1St St E. 1St St Division St Mildred W. Schwartz Independent Lem Levinson

Independent newspaper office and staff listing

The Independent announces its staff and office locations with publishers editors and managers named. Current files of The Independent are maintained at offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and St Paul.

Herman H. Ridder Harold M. Hines Acat Samuel C. Cameron Larry Collina Jr L.A. Casting Sr Miles E. Sines Washington’ News Allies Building National Advertising Ior Ridder Johna, Inc Chicago Wrigley Detroit Fenobacot Foshay Tower St. Paul Bee Los Angeles Sth San Francisco Sutter St The Independent

Reuther Gunning for Hoffa and AFL-CIO Split

Washington report outlines Walter Reuther and allies McDonald Carey seeking to expel Beck and Hoffa from the AFL-CIO. It notes tensions over industrial union strategy, Teamsters dominance, and potential right to work backlash as the path to leadership and union restructuring unfolds.

Washington Walter FP Reuther Beck-Hoffa Teamsters Afl-Clo McClellan George L. Meany United Auto Workers Union David J. McDonald Steelworkers James B. Carey Electrical Union Teamsters Afl-Cio Beck Hoffa MecDonald Carey Meany Automobile, Steel and Electrical Industries Hoffa-Beck Building Trades' Union John L. Lewis CIO McDonald Building Trades Hoffa and McClell Ian

Senseless Beatings and Vandalism By Youths Stun Nation

Bruce Biossaat surveys alarming juvenile crime trends from city streets to rural groves. He notes savage beatings, destructive pranks, and vandalism from New York basements to Central Park trees and garden crops. He calls for a serious national response.

Tonsillectomy Fears Resolve With Proper Operation

Dr Jordan states that when properly performed a tonsillectomy carries little risk. He notes fear is common but the procedure reduces discomfort quickly and improves well being after the operation. Chronic cystic mastitis may subside around menopause.

Thinking It Over Answers on Pregnancy and Mastitis

In a prenatal concern, a mother worries about her daughter keeping dogs near her seventh month. The advisor cautions against close pet contact during pregnancy due to possible infection and urges a more normal handling of pets. A discussion on chronic mastitis explains it as a chronic breast gland inflammation, often with no identifiable cause, where a lump may resemble cancer and is usually removed. Mental illness is not tied to virus infection, though brain illness can rarely lead to mental difficulty.

Jess A.e. Dieffenbacher NEA God

Answers and Questions Pack From a Clipped Quiz Feature

A mixed Q and A feature covers fossil sharks 260 million years old in Indiana. Peary's six attempts before reaching the North Pole with successful 1909 date. the League of Nations six decades long span. the 11th Airborne Division nickname The Angels from Hell. Nellie Bly 1889 world voyage. Grover Cleveland Alexander Phillies World Series win. a reflection on rejection and faith in God. Boston Red Sox versus Phillies notes. Magen David symbol meaning Shayid's shield. Sahara frost rare winter occurrence.

Interview with Syrian Gen Bizri A model Soviet outpost seen

Drew Pearson reports Bizri, Syria’s chief of staff, warned that U S relations will remain poor and independence risks eroding under Soviet influence. Bizri names U S officials alleged to plot against Syria while denying American arms would be sold without political conditions.

Damascus Syria Atif Bizri America United States Bizri New York Washington Lebanon Saq Jordan Saudi Arabia U. S Russ State Department Gen. Bizri Russia Leack Charles Malik U.S Sherif Nasser Hussein Shishekly Col Robert Malloy Francis Jetton Howard Stone

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