Editorial on political funding and reform pushes
An editorial argues for reforming political funding and election procedures. It references July pledge totals of 500,009 and signatures attributed to former President Harry Truman, discusses sampling 45 million letters, and lauds a Madison Avenue production technique as a model for improving campaign finance practices. The piece emphasizes urgent, decades overdue reform.
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San Lorenzo Debate on Annexation to Hayward or San Leandro
Residents of San Lorenzo express mixed views on annexation. Some say San Leandro already faces problems and oppose adding more, while Hayward officials welcome the idea. A notable faction suggests San Lorenzo could better align with Hayward given shared challenges and interests.
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Fragmented quiz prompts on aviation and history
A jumbled series of questions and facts touching on Latin American countries, early aviation milestones, the Bank of North America, Newfoundland’s status, Brazil, aviation pioneer Louis Blériot, US birth date trivia, world capitals by elevation, disease mortality in the US, Wright brothers military aircraft cost and performance, and various dates and places.
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Barry Goldwater Revival Stirs Old Guard GOP Fight
A veteran columnist traces the GOP’s shift from Old Guard leadership to Barry Goldwater, praising his fundraising prowess, campaign strategy, and public persona. The piece frames Goldwater as Taft’s successor in spirit, capable of uniting House and Senate Republicans and recapturing the majority.
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Robert Tzit
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GOP
Bill Miler
Miami
Goliwater
Taft
House
Senate
Radio networks warned against early election calls
In California and national elections, broadcasters prematurely declared results while polls remained open, risking miscalls and voter disenfranchisement. The piece notes the 1960 and 1964 patterns, discusses free press concerns, and cites self restraint as a potential remedy alongside proposed legal limits. It emphasizes the need for careful, nonfinal forecasts until official results are established.
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Connecticut
Poor GOP Show
Washington critics accuse the Republican Party of failing to block Barry Goldwater’s presidential bid. They fault party leaders for lacking courage and campaigning actively, instead of staying distant as figures like Henry Cabot Lodge advocate direct action against Goldwater.
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Goldwater
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Eisenhower, Goldwater Clash Echoes Party Duty
The piece argues Eisenhower should not bear the burden in opposing Goldwater. It praises his unifying role and says younger leaders abdicated responsibility. It compares Goldwater’s rise in California to de Gaulle’s France, warning of personal risk in challenging the frontrunner.
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Field Marshel Bernard Montgomery
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Goldwater Draft and GOP Unity in Turbulent Primary
The piece reflects on Senate candidate Goldwater and Vice President Johnson, noting calls to end conventions if votes exist. Warren urges nonconformity, while the Supreme Court contrasts with political spin. Scranton urges a measured GOP choice, not mere echoes, amid a nightmarish political climate.
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Letter Box Opinions From Readers Editor
Readers debate clerical conduct versus secularism and civil rights. The writer accuses present clergy of aligning with Caesar over God, protesting from suburban homes, and seeking tax exemptions while urging pastors to work for a living. Letters to the Editor invite submissions under 340 words with name and address.
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God
Congress
Meier Backer Editor Seeks Open Session Trustees Seat
In a San Leandro Unified School District debate letters advocate open session for appointing a new trustee to fill Mrs. Duey’s vacancy, praising Paul Meier’s qualifications while opposing geographic clustering on the board. Editor Alfred Cooper voices support for Gunbild Drew’s view on church and social effort against communism.
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Alfred Cooper
Gunbild Drew
Drew
Congressional Office Locations Listed in Washington D C
Representatives W Donlan Edwards and George P Mitlar are shown with House Office Building addresses in Washington D C. Senator Thomas H Kuchal appears with a Senate Office Building address and Clair Engle also listed at a Senate Office Building.
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Washington, D.C
George P. Mitlar
Thomas H. Kuchal
Senate
Sun
Clair Engle
Senate Ofice
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