Notable clippings and letters from a Pasadena notebook
A mosaic of quirky items from Ray McConnell's notebook includes a cheeky note about Princess Margaret and a stray cat, political letter-writing etiquette from H Allen Smith, a minister’s testimony on public relations, a birth announcement, a positive thinking reader letter with investment tips, and a humorous anonymous public relations anecdote from a Pasadena newsroom.
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Hirth
Harry W. Harry
Pasadena
Yau
Tam
Loyal Demos Pull Ahead in Alabama
Loyalists in northern Alabama counties push ahead in the Democratic presidential primary, aiming to control most of the state’s 15 electoral votes. The race includes States Rights candidates and loyalists vying for electors as 10 of 11 electoral seats were up for grabs. Unconceded returns leave the final result in doubt with Lyndon B Johnson among the leading nominees.
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Birmingham
Als
Alabam
Norbinze
Rietis
Alabama
National Party
Rutnoff
Las Argekes
Zavarahic Lo Sen
Lyndon B Johnson
Texas
Scripps-Howard Backs Johnson in Democratic Race
Scripps-Howard group papers endorsed Senator Johnson of Texas for the Democratic presidential nomination. Editors called him the strongest Democrat available and pledged loyalty, noting they will withhold preference on the Republican primary until the contest develops.
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Scripps - Lawyard
Sen. Johnson
Texas
Rescue of Tommy the horse from a Chicago wine cellar
Chicago police fire fepartment and civil defense units freed Tommy the horse after hours in a wine cellar beneath Pekofsky's place. Acetylene torches and pneumatic drills, plus a blanket and block and tackle, finally brought him out to a cheering crowd and a coffee reward. Investigators note the cellar likely stored wine and possible barrels in the corners.
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Chicago
vPl
Civil Defence
Cmps
Tommy Oalit
Tommy
Julius Pekofsky
Tekotsky
Streais
Whit Pekofsky
Te Ten
Hss
Galting
Tammy
Argentinian death penalty debate edges toward reform
A chaotic report describes Argentina moving to include the death penalty for terrorists in civil statutes after government demand. President Frondizi, cited as author of the measure, aims to speed court hearings to within 48 hours, signaling a dramatic shift in legal process debates.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Alturo Frondiz
Boxing Champion Breaks With Cuban Government
Paradens independent heavyweight champion says he severed ties with Cuba and will not endorse Cuban travel. A nationwide Western Union strike was averted after negotiators agreed on a five year contract with a 21 cent per hour raise and fringe benefits.
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Cubs
Quake Aid to Chile Brings Masses of U.S. Help
Santiago reports massive American aid to Chile after a quake and tsunami. More than 900 tons of food clothing blankets and two complete hospitals were flown in six days by US Air Force planes. U.S. relief created goodwill amid massive property damage and a shock to Chilean society, with soldiers doctors and nurses warmly received.
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Santiago
Chile
United States
Air Porte
U.S
Polar Bear Surfers Heart Attack in San Francisco Zoo
Marsha the polar bear at Fleishhacker Zoo collapsed from an apparent heart attack while outside her grotto on Tuesday. Caretaker Carey Baldwin sprayed her with a fire hose, and she recovered enough to retreat to her den.
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San Francisco
Marsha
Fleishhacker Zoo
Zoo
Carey Baldwin
Baldwin
Built-in Starmeter Camera Aimed at Snapshots
The Browne Star Starmeter camera uses an electric eye to measure scene light and suggest lens settings. A compact unit displays a needle reading guiding exposure, with Kodak snapshot films for color, slides, or black and white. Priced at 19.95, it promotes gift potential and local dealer SEE-MAC CAMERA EXCHANGE at 0 South Les Robles.
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Starmeter
June Grad
South
Les Robles
Murray
S&h Ofeen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray McConnell
Bulleti
Princess Margaret
Democracy
H. Allen Smiths
Humorles
Waikiki
Congress
California
Glendale
Prans
Mr. Smith
Opemmindad
Mexico
Edger A. Ampson
First Church of Religious Science
Til-Monte
Mibileliy
F Yaw Jeter
Meristith Willson
Jack Safley
Cue
Massey
May Ma Hlon
Michael Ansiva
Maovell
el Monte
Holy Roller
Mr. Thompson
Loyal Demos
Scripps-Howard
Johnson
Tale OF
Viclay Branzinskas
Champ
Cuba
Joe Solils
Paradens Independent
Meni
Selwyn Lloyd
Christian A. Herter
Russia
Yvon Curtain
London
Moscow
Poland
Nevada State Gaming Cammission Sss
Trea Florida
Buller
Fargdena
Herboldy
Colayado
Arkadia
Olympic Y County Park
Arcadia
Galt
Sie
Hag
Ciizens
Police and Fire
Paradena Fire & Police Improvement League
American Institute OF the Pasadens-Mompr
Rome
Alitalia
Europe
New York
Douglas
Milan
Amitalia
Caravelle Jat
Zenith
Canadian
Alitalmas Airline
Wan
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