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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1957
Page
6
In this column, LA C defends conservative and well run unions in rail labor, notes public disapproval of a few corrupt leaders, urges safeguards while affirming unions’ gains for workers, and commends the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers as honorable unionists preparing to host a conference in Long Beach.
An Independent report from Long Beach records a pier discussion claiming banks favor credit over money and noting a 70 year old idea. It cites Edward Belamy and his books predicting a “Gold op Rule Plan” by 2000 and references a Washington weekly editorial critiquing income tax and government spending.
Several local items are noted including church events at First Presbyterian with Rev. George N. Greer, a governor’s consideration of Clifford B. Peterson for California Highway Patrol head, George Rochester’s appointment at the Motor Vehicles Department, and a granite memorial for Charles H. Windham by the Harbor Commission. A 5-3 council vote granted a 2 year permit for Long Transportation Co buses amid a modernized battleship Texas arrival. A religious prophecy about Jesus and the Golden Rule is included along with political and economic opinion statements.
The writer criticizes W. F. Harris for archaic views on segregated schooling and asserts that Negroes will be satisfied only when granted full privileges and responsibilities equal to all Americans. The letter is attributed to Willie Triplett.
The Independent notes current ties and offices with names including Harman Ridder Harold Hines Samuel Cameron and others. It lists offices at Chicago Wrigley Building Detroit Penobscot Building Minneapolis Faxhay Tower and related current ties of the publication.
Washington report on Sen Theodore Green of Rhode Island blasting U S use of taxpayer money for foreign governments socialization and nationalization policy. He urged a sweeping inquiry into Bolivian nationalization of Patrio tin mines and U S support abroad amid Cold War tensions.
In the early 1958 campaign mood public officials face criticism over dull slogans and poor language. Voters demand clear reports on past and future actions, while speech quality remains a test of leadership. Some believe high officials will be judged by their command of English and communication with the people.
Dr Jordan urges supervised athletic activity for children with diverse age appropriate programs. He advocates school based activities with medical supervision, voluntary non competitive outside programs, and cautions against contact sports, commercial exploitation, and excessive emphasis on winning. Emphasizes health observation, exams, injury risks, and diverse wholesome experiences.
The piece argues that modern shock absorbers in vehicles and devices reduce life stress but warns against removing all shock from living. It compares artificial tranquility to prayer, stating prayer calms without dulling alertness, and urges using prayer for peace rather than overreliance on pills.
A quiz item discusses power in the Canadian system noting the Senate has less practical power. It recalls Grover Cleveland dodging military service via a substitute. It also asks about Operation Bullet, identifying it as a Navy jet cross-country flight completed in 3 hours 23 minutes 4 seconds.
In the wild goldfish are greenish brown. Selective breeding yields the gold color, but if the fish return to natural conditions they revert to their original color.
Drew Pearson portrays Amman as a police state under threat from Syria and Egypt. He notes repeated assassinations and a heavy foreign presence, with Bedouin troops guarding embassies and frequent passport checks. He links Jordan’s fate to regional power plays and the wider struggle over Eisenhower Doctrine.
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