13 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1960
Page
1
Hal Boyle reflects on pipe smokers as pompous and unfocused, arguing many hide behind a haze of hypocrisy. He contrasts pipe users with cigarette and cigar smokers, noting their pretentious image masks a lack of real intellect or worldly wisdom. The piece satirically mocks the notion that pipe smoke signals genius.
Los Angeles AP reports televised coverage of the Democratic National Convention tested viewers with continuous segments, early air times, and a heavy emphasis on Kennedy and Johnson dialogue. Despite rare moments like Mrs. Roosevelt and Adlai Stevenson, overall viewing yielded numbness and fatigue.
Collins of Fisvida told the Democratic National Convention to pledge an America united against war and coercion. The permanent chairman delivered an old fashioned speech stressing democracy, prosperity, and world freedom while avoiding direct attacks on Nixon. He praised past Democratic leaders, urged a strong American leadership, and condemned racial and religious prejudice as hindrances to opportunity.
Readable fragment notes a domestic dispute about a fight with a husband after returning home. The entry hints at tense mood and a stated plan or expectation but provides no further details on location date or people beyond the pair involved. Further context is unavailable.
In Los Angeles AP reports the religion question clouding the Democratic race as Kennedy, a Roman Catholic, faces delegation pressure and telegram campaigns against his candidacy. Quotes from Johnson and others show mixed views on religious votes, with Alabama, California, and Pennsylvania delegations under pressure while Catholic leaders and clergy seek to influence the approach before the convention.
Bedford Massachusetts AP reports Air Force scientists estimate the Sputnik IV rocket and its 14 ton capsule have about six weeks to live after the May 15 launch. They predict the capsule will reenter Earth's biosphere and burn up, with orbital decay probable.
Rescue teams head to Ecuador to reach a military transport aircraft missing since Monday. Eleven Americans and Ecuadorian officials led by Thomas Sever search the Urubamba route, reporting no sign of fire near the wreckage two days later as the party pressed toward Legión de Merit delivery in Quito.
Police report says Boyd and Mary were killed in a collision. Their granddaughter Pat Calvert, 17, of Lawrenceville, was critically injured and rushed to Ladi Memorial Hospital along with Oswald and other passengers. Authorities noted chaotic details and confusion as responders treated victims at the scene.
In Rolling Hills California three hillside homes cracked as earth opened Tuesday with horses leaning and residents reporting fresh fissures. Mrs G E Pelitjean told engineers she noticed small wall cracks ten days earlier and awakened by water raining beneath her home. Neighbors report repeated cracking and observable ground movement as crews assess the cause.
Los Angeles AP reports silent screen star Ramon Novaera Wins permitted to plead guilty on a charge of driving while under the influence after a jury deadlocked on a lesser count. He was arrested May 28 when his car and two others collided.
Angeles AP reports the Democratic platform calls for rapid federal and state action to end racial discrimination. It contrasts with the 1956 stance, stressing swift enforcement, court injunctions, and legislative and administrative moves to ensure equal access in voting, schooling, jobs, housing, and public facilities. Names not fully clear due to OCR.
Charleston Rotary members were asked by song leader Robert S. Hall on Tuesday to stand and sing No 38 from the Rotary song dedicating it to the two political conventions No 58 titled Hear the winds blow.
A summary of the platform adopted by the Democratic National Convention. It calls for restoring military and economic strength to lead the free world, strengthening national defense, promoting world trade, and accelerating economic growth. It includes raising price supports, expanding housing and medical care, extending education funding, and civil rights enforcement. It favors a balanced budget with selective tax increases and broad social programs to boost growth and reduce inflation.
At the Los Angeles convention the Democratic platform committee adopted a civil rights plank amid wrangling, pledging federal action to ensure voting equality, end segregation in projects, and desegregation in schools. The platform also vows to rebuild military strength, boost farm and labor support, and expand social welfare and education programs.
Joseph Walter Thompson, 25, of Visalia, found guilty in Tulare County Superior Court of second degree murder for the Easter killing of Arnold Lee Lynch at the Tulare area home of Mrs. Gladys Cox. The verdict carries a 5 to life sentence.
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