Editorial Do We Tell Too Much
The piece argues for measured censorship in service of national security during a cold war era risk of leaks. It cites Castro knowing invasion plans and urges editors, publishers, and broadcasters to seek tighter security and practice self censorship to prevent aiding enemies or harming democracy. It recalls World War II self censorship and calls for universal media agreement on prioritizing security over breaking scoops.
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Castro
Congress
Uses of Old Red Cars Highlight Red Car Abandonment
The piece discusses the Metropolitan Transit Authority facing surplus Red Cars after an LA Long Beach rail line abandonment. With bids for only three of 35, it suggests repurposing derelict coaches as homes on golf courses or sea-dumped fish habitats, and even as campaign vehicles, while noting a return option for transporting people between Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Metropolitan Transit
MTA
Labor Power in Washington Expands Beyond Roosevelt Era
Organized labor shows growing influence in Washington with a friendly White House under Kennedy, AFL-CIO ties, and Goldberg in prominent roles. Supreme Court rulings weaken Taft Hartley and Landrum Griffin provisions, shifting burden of proof to nonunionists and effectively endorsing the closed shop in key cases.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Afl-Cio
White House
Lihar
Arthur J. Goldberg
Labor
Supreme Court of the United States
Back Warren
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Beari
Uinjan-Constelle
Te Supreme Court
Mercury capsule abortive flight spurs cautious talk
United Press reports Walter Slayton voiced continued confidence in the Mercury booster and capsule after a dummy flight abort. Kennedy briefed on Cuba crisis yields tense security notes. A Denver area view quotes party leaders on unity and liberty amid labor and union dues debates shaping national politics.
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Cape Canaveral
Walter K. Slayton
Kennedy's Cuba blockade talk and fistfight leaks
Washington reports Kennedy discusses possible arms blockade of Cuba with Eisenhower Rockefeller and cabinet while Attorney General Kennedy seeks legal cover. The piece notes past embargoes, compares historic blockades, and highlights domestic lobbying battles over gas and power rate decisions affecting millions of housewives.
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Washington
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Nelson Rockefeller
Cuba
U.S. Navy
United States
Secrecy bill passes Assembly to curb secret meetings
In Sacramento the Assembly unanimously approved a bill by Assemblyman Frank Laikel to make attending secret meetings of local government bodies a misdemeanor. The act declares actions from secret meetings void and allows citizens to seek court injunctions to halt such actions.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Frank Laikel
R-San Mega
Independent newspaper masthead and office listings
Current files of The Independent are maintained at offices in New York Detroit San Francisco and Washington with staff including Publisher Harold M. Hines Assistant Punisher Raonuel C. Cameron Editor Malcolm Epley Managing Editor Miles Hines and Page Editor Natl Advertising Representatives based in Foshay Tower Lac Anneies 242 Worth St and other locations.
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Herman He Piddter
Coc Bunbaher Panick MH
Ridder
Gae
Harold M. Hines
Punisher Raonuel
C. Cameron Geni
Larry Goltras de
Distance and Mindset Shape Our Global View
The piece argues that distance is psychological, not physical, noting how Chicago to New York feels nearer than Chicago to Dallas and how Mexico City appears far from Chicago due to frame of reference. It compares England’s insularity, the US as an island, and the mid century shift from miles to hours in measuring distance.
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Meriwether
Senate
Ku Klux Klan
Adm
John Crommetin
Morgan
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Public
Bas
Sen
Hugh Scott
Philadelphia
Joe McCarthy
Pew Family
Sun Oi Company
Scott
Pennsylvania
FPG
Pew Famly
Sun Oil
Dallas
Chicago
New York
Texas
Mexico City
Mexico
North
England
United States
London Times
Rinde Island
Virginia
Washington
Moscow
Einstein
Town Meeting Former Colleague Defends Walker
A letter from GEORGE EVASHWICK, M D of 204 Roswell Ave, urges defense of Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker amid disciplinary actions. He recalls Walker’s wartime leadership, cites battles from Cassino to Anzio and Germany, and argues narcotic polarities of communism and democracy. He appeals to citizens to support Walker’s record and patriotism.
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Walker
Edwin Walker
Special Service Force
United States
Cassino
Anzio
France
Germany
South Korea
Prin
Lakewood Pan American Festival Thanks News Team
Marianna Williams president of Lakewood Pan American Festival Inc thanks the Lakewood office for outstanding coverage of the Pan American Festival and Parade this year. Earl Griswold is commended for presenting the story and history, with thanks also to Anne Howe for her effort and time.
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Lakewood
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