Editorial: Belgians and Congolese Fail to Face Realities
A two part overview links Belgium’s postwar turmoil to Congo's decolonization crisis. Belgium’s elections topple Premier Eyskens amid general strikes and faltering austerity, while Belgian social tensions widen Flemish Walloon rifts. In Congo, inflation, weak production, and broken communications fuel factionalism as Kasavubu and Gizenga clash over a conference site, threatening deeper chaos and leftist gains.
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Ote
Eyskens
Belgium
Congo
Social Christian Party
Gaston Eyskens
Africa
Che Congo
Leopoldville
Joseph Kasayuba
Antoine Gizenga
Sumi Swanson Life of International Amity Remembered
Long Beach mourns Sumi Swanson a longtime Iceland native and realtor who embodied international amity. Past president of the Long Beach Exchange Club and former district governor, he welcomed each Miss Iceland to his home fostering goodwill between nations during and after the Beauty Congress.
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Sumi Swanson
Long Beach
Iceland
Swanson
Long Beach Exchange Club
Exchange Clubs
Long Beach Board of Realtors
Church of Religious Science
Repeal Push for FEPC Faces Legislative Hearing
Sacramento reports Assemblyman Clark Bradley plans AB 1356 to repeal the Fair Employment Practices Commission created in 1959. Supporters argue FEPC meddles in private business while opponents warn of restricted hiring and housing rules spreading to landlords and property rights. Bradley voices broad minority support against FEPC.
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Sacramento
CNS
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Bradley
San Jose
California
FEPC
Assembly
Augustus Hawkins
Los Angeles
Assembly Committee
Committee On
Edmund G. Brown
Doris Fleeson GOP Fears Ike's Five Stars May Ease His Partisanship
Kennedy walks a fine line to curb Communist influence in Laos while Democrats foresee tougher 1962 64 battles. Eisenhower’s renewed backing and a looming Nixon comeback amplify party tensions as Goldwater gains publicity and prep for a clash.
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Ike
Washington
Kennedy
Laos
Cesan
Cather
Korea
United States
Thailand
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Mixon
Aif
Senator Soaper Says Net Bribes Really Gross
A satirical column notes bribe scans resemble cyclical business recessions, warns of worsening before improvement, and ponders UN task forces and IRS actions. It quips about student tours to factories, bad sportsmanship, candy machine fascinations, and expresses cautious optimism for the Mohole project while likening the world to a pie.
Russians in space and car economies drive spring news
KRUSHCHEV says the Russians will soon have a man in space. An economy car achieves 32.68 miles per gallon, appealing to families traveling with kids. The spring season prompts young men to seek jobs to fund plans, while modern children face motel hardships contrasting pioneer life.
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Khrushchevv
Public Forum Letters On Communism And Policy Debates
Public forum letters discuss the National Council of Churches as a potential communist front and debate HUAC, with Herbert Philbrick cited. The piece questions Kennedy administration choices, mentions Lockheed and Douglas contracts, and includes signatures from E B Reed of Artesia. The letter page offers sources to order counterpoints and studies.
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Murphey
Dickerson
National Council Nf
Council
England
China
United Nations
HUAC
Herbert Philbrick
Orange County
Bay Area
McGee Ave
Berkeley
Calif
National Council
San Francisco
Dept. of Religious
Jinerty
National Council of Churches
Riverside Drive
New York
Wild West Chase Draws Reader Alarm
Editor George A Jaeger argues against a 100 mile per hour pursuit through city streets. He warns reckless shooting at a person endangers innocents, homes, and crowds and questions if speeding merits a wild bullet punctuated chase.
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George A. Jaeger
Chestnut Ave
What Has Kennedy Done So Far Editor asks
Readers question the new administration's actions on campaign issues. They note fears about defense strength and economic recovery, compare moves to Roosevelt, cite reports of worsening conditions and yet acknowledge progress like tax policy relief, food stamps, aid to needy children, and extended unemployment.
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Kennedy
Russia
Franklin Roosevelt
Goldberg
Why So Few Vote on Schools Editorial
The piece argues low turnout for the Long Beach School Board election April 7Reflecting on a 5 member board and 4 year terms it cites only about 8 percent likely turnout from 196,000 voters It calls for full board elections to yearly accountability and criticizes current staggered terms and recall costs PAUL R WILCOX 4100 Elin Ave
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Long Beach
Secoal
Agis
Can't We Stop Congo Slaughter Editor Letter
A letter from Wanna J. Moore urges US and UN action to end mass killings in the Congo. She cites a recent atrocity where seventy residents, mainly women and children, were slain by guerrilla bands while local men fought elsewhere, and notes violence toward police following a traffic collision.
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United States
United Nations
Congo
Wanna J. Moore
Pennsylvania Ave
Hollydale
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