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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1960
Page
1
L A C argues that national average family income masks distribution. Most families earn under 6,500 yearly, with 60 percent below the mean, and high earners pay most taxes. Campaign promises require new taxes, mostly from lower income groups, to fund expanded benefits, he warns.
Former President Truman will campaign in Mississippi this fall for the Kennedy Huson presidential ticket. State Democratic Chairman Adams said Truman has contacted the state but no date is set. Efforts are underway to bring Kennedy and Johnson to the state as Mississippi Democrats weigh supporting liberal electors.
Washington report quotes Nixon campaign manager Klein saying he has never seen such a broad base of popular backing for the 1960 Republican ticket. He notes a diverse, active GOP effort, especially in Texas, while warning a tough fight ahead against Kennedy and Johnson if Lodge is opposed.
Rep. Chester Bowles of Connecticut says he will not seek reelection and will devote his time to campaigning for the Democratic presidential and vice presidential tickets. He cites Kennedy's platform as vital to America and world peace. Brown appoints Burby press secretary. York treated at Walter Reed after heart attack. Sage freed on reduced bail. Nixon's Reno visit. Roosevelt to join UN meeting delegation. Hoover to keynote Legion convention.
UPI reports Senator John F Kennedy predicting excellent odds for a medical care plan for the aged to pass in the pre election session. He warned no broad farm program changes until a new administration takes office next year after meeting with Humphrey and Freeman in Des Moines. Kennedy noted temporary steps to help farmers in the short session beginning Monday.
A fragmentary weather note cites wind from several areas and times, mentioning Basch, Fars, and afurnaca. Details are garbled but indicate wind shifts and a forecast period with uncertain dates and regions.
Public dining room notice lists dinner prices and hours for the hotel restaurant on Ocean Blvd. The sign advertises meals, seating for 40 eaters, and daily offerings with regular dinners priced at $2.20. The fragmentary OCR preserves basic venue and menu details despite garbled text.
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