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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1957

Page

6

Nation's Danger Hidden Warns of Global Military Gap

Senator Stuart Symington highlights a warning about U.S. lagging behind Russia in military readiness. Defense Secretary Wilson cuts defense spending and delays key projects, risking gaps in radar, rockets, and anti missile programs while allies and enemies observe.

Washington Pentagon Uni Biales Russia Defense Wilson Army Navy Air Joint Chiefs of Staff

Funny Money Inflation Warning from L.A.C. Column

L.A.C. argues that printing more money harms value, citing Germany and other nations with devaluations. The piece criticizes inflationary policies, warns against radical money expansions, and supports high interest rates to curb rising costs while fearing political tinkering could worsen the economy.

The Business Review Leng L. A.C

Town Meeting Echoes Childish Actions in Entitor

A noisy town meeting in Entitor features remarks by Louis criticizing Eisenhover as residents react to disruptive behavior and debate local governance during the session. The Independent notes the clash reflects ongoing tensions in the town's public discourse.

Marc Eisenhover Louis

Remember Owen and Local Development in Long Beach Harbor

A collage of 1920s era notes covers gas pipeline expansion from Signal Oil & Gas Co to an absorption plant in Signal Hill, jurisdiction extensions along Redondo Beach to Downey, a Mood center near Cherry Ave, and naval aviator training shifts. It includes public commentary on Seward Court rulings, civil rights, and schooling in the South with a defensive stance on NAACP, Supreme Court powers, and racial segregation.

Signal Oil & Gas Co City Harbor District Signal Hill Long Beach Superior Courts Ocean Redondo Beach Palos Verdes Rosccrans Cherry Ave Water Commission Public Services J. W. Blackmun WPA Naval Reserve Training Washington D.C Armstrong Walia Kitt Booker T. Washington Supreme Court Supreme Courts Congress United States Sced South NAACP Talso Harris

Radio Hams Name Origin Explained

The article discusses the origin of the term ham for amateur radio operators. It notes a theory that ham comes from Cockney usage of h before vowels, suggesting hamateur became ham. It contrasts other explanations while highlighting the nickname’s placement in radio lore.

Scavenger Pilot Fish Named for Ship and Shark Bond

Scavenger pilot fish gain their name from traveling with ships and sharks. Science shows the fish tags along to eat scraps left by the shark, not to hunt the shark.

Adenauer Victory Strengthens West German Pro Western Stand

Konrad Adenauer’s large 43 seat win in Bonn solidifies pro Western policy in West Germany. The result boosts European defense, NATO rearmament prospects, and a move toward a common European market while contrasting Germany with Soviet dominated East Germany. The victory is hailed as stabilizing for the free world and a setback for Kremlin attempts to influence unification.

Free World Western Europe West Germany Konrad Adenauer Soviet Union Kremlin Adenauer Social Democrats Bonn Reds Germany Europe Russia NATO East Germany

Anemia Explained as Symptom not a Single Disease

Dr. Edwent Jordan explains that anemia is not a single disease but a symptom with diverse causes. He notes the body’s red blood cells or hemoglobin are below normal, outlines diagnostic counts and hemoglobin tests, and stresses prompt investigation and treatment of the underlying condition.

Edwent. Jordan M. B

Winds of inquiry versus God and anemia notes

A mixed column questions wind origins and divinity while urging focus on spiritual alignment. It shifts to medical guidance on anemia including causes such as pernicious deficiency and iron lack, with signs like fatigue, breathlessness, and pale skin and treatments like transfusions or iron therapy.

Tarradoe God Heaven

Independent staff and office locations listed

The Independent announces staff roles including publisher Hereld Hines general manager Samuel Cameron and editorial team Nes Lines with the Washington News Bureau and Ridder Johns advertising reps. Office addresses span Chicago St. Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Diego, noting current office locations.

Herman H. Ridder Hereld M. Hines Asst Samuel C. Cameron Larry Collins Jr L.A. Collins Sr Nes E. Lines Washington News Bureau Alves Bukoind National Advertising Ridder Johns, Inc Chicago Wrigley Bidg Penobscot_Bidgp Fashay St. Paul East 4Th St Angeles

Mutiny on the Bounty inspires historical ties in fiction

The Q and A excerpt covers Mutiny on the Bounty origins with Bligh’s brutality cited, notes the 1789 Tahiti voyage, and breadfruit cargo. It adds trivia on liver weight, ancient dance, West Point, Habsburg rule, and dehydrated potatoes in dice form.

Bounty Tahiti West Indies Bligh

Russia Shapes Syria Into Model for Arab World

Drew Pearson argues Moscow is rapidly transforming Syria into an economic and social model for the Arab world. He claims the Kremlin outspends and outguns the United States, using Iron Curtain aid to push development projects, irrigation, roads, and a Latakia port while squeezing Lebanon and shifting Syria into a Soviet-led orbit.

Damascus Syria Moscow Kremlin Uncle Sam United States World Bank Russia U.S Ezra Benson Sylla Europe Italy Benson Iron Curtain Near East Harry Truman Truman Latakia Lebanon Beirut Israel Afid Bizri Serrat Syia Tass

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