Sherman Adams Tragic Hero in Greek Tradition
Editorial laments Sherman Adams resignation as a tragic figure in a Greek pattern. It argues he acted with poor judgment though not proven illegal and notes his influence on public moral standards while praising his long service. The piece urges the President to have requested his departure earlier.
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Residents press Local Taxes and Jobs Plan In Long Beach
Long Beach resident criticizes Prop 5 and Prop T urging lower taxes while questioning job creation. Editorial notes TA tracks south of Willow St will be removed, funds from tide land can't fund the ramp, and main aim is local jobs and higher district valuations to ease tax burden.
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Juvenile Court Rights Debate Sparks Narrow Viewpoint
The contention that juveniles lack full court safeguards mirrors a Chronicle quote, while a Bakersfield note calls for fiscal restraint as higher gas taxes and postal hikes loom to balance federal revenues. Des Moines Tribune warns Quemoy is in active conflict with Red China shells, signaling real war drawing U S. involvement.
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Rockefeller Rocking New York Gubernatorial Campaign
Virginia Kelly reports on the New York governor race between Nelson Rockefeller and Gov. Harriman. Voters express mixed support, noting Rockefeller's wealth and churchgoing image, while Harriman emphasizes accessibility and local outreach amid a wealth-led campaign. Voter anecdotes from diverse residents highlight personal impressions and party loyalties.
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New York
Nelson Rockefeller
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New York City
Kelly
Chiang Kai-shek presses for war over Quemoy deal
Drew Pearson reports that Chiang Kai-shek threatens to fight to the death to prevent Quemoy neutralization, risking a world war. Western leaders including Prime Minister Macmillan warn the U S against fighting alone, while Joint Chiefs and Adm. Smoot oppose mainland bombing and any convoy beyond three miles. The crisis deepens as Dulles seeks a Warsaw deal amid ally fears and Soviet warnings.
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Pearson Ske
Eisenhower
Quemoy
Harold Macmillan
Britain
Staten Island
Manhattan
Chiang Khaishek
Dulles
Chiang Kaishek
Taipei
U.S
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Warsaw
Chiang
Roland Smoot
Pescadores Islands
John Foster Dulles
United Nations
Adm
Smoot
Russia
Khrushchev
Fentagon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Tapeworm dangers and treatment rules
A letter warns against misdiagnosing tapeworm symptoms and buying any drug for treatment. It explains parasites enter via undercooked food, attach to the intestinal wall, and require specific drugs with narrow safety margins to avoid harming the patient.
Long Beach Air Review Draws Legionnaires and Navy Shows
More than 10,000 American Legionnaires visited aboard fleet cruisers for Admiral Bloch's air review and demonstration at Long Beach tied to the National Convention in Los Angeles. 400 airplanes roared into action as ships entered the harbor while traffic officers warned motorists to stop at intersections and observe signals, with arrests possible for violations.
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American Legionnaires
Claude C. Bloch
Long Beach
Navy
Legion
Los Angeles
J. S. Yancy
ANALYSIS OF WHY GOP SLIPPED IN 1950S STYLE POLITICS
Washington report by Ray Tucker assesses a faltering Republican Party facing weak fundraising and weak immediate prospects. It links Democratic union backing and urban gains to sliding GOP support, cites farm price pressures and bumper harvests, and outlines perceived administration shortfalls in defense, integrity, segregation, and recession.
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Minnesota
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California
George L. Meany
James BR. Hoffa
John L. Lewis
Con Tucker
Benson
Eisenhower
Korea
Southeast Asia
Formosa Straits
United States
Middle East
Quotes from officials and a doctor on King and desegregation
Washington reports President assistant Sherman Adams defends delaying resignation. Kentucky governor Chandler says states must act on school integration. New York doctor recalls King stabbing near fatal injury. Private Elgin Presley predicts rock and roll will not die out.
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A. B. Chandler
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Leroy Collins
Congress
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New York
Elgin Presley
Tim
Independent staff at The Independent offices list
The Independent announces its editorial team and national advertising representatives. Key figures include Harman He Ridder as publisher, Harold Mi Hines assistant to the publisher, Samuel C Cameron gent. manager Larry Colling Jr and editorial staff Miles E Sines and Malcolm Epley with executives at Ridder Johns Inc and offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington News Bureau.
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