Editorial Urges Restraint in California Lawmaking
An interview with State Sen. Richard Richards suggests year around sessions may be needed due to the flood of proposed laws. The piece argues many laws go unenforced, cites a Roseburg explosives incident where an existing rule could have prevented disaster, and urges reducing laws to improve enforceability.
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Richard Richards
California
Richards
Yellowstone
Roseburg
Ore
Interstate Commerce Commission
DMV Drunk Driver Penalty Policy At DMV Director McCarthy Study
DMV Director Robert L McCarthy defends first conviction drunk driving suspensions while acknowledging room for legal argument. He argues discretionary state power supports reduced driver deaths, insists suspensions follow court conviction, and cites progress from the policy amid broader debates on punitive authority.
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State Department of Motor Vehicles
Robert L McCarthy
Attorney General's Office
California
McCarthy
America
DMV
Partment
Kennedy Says Catholics Oppose Him for Presidency
Drew Pearson reports Sen. Jack Kennedy told newspapermen that prominent Catholics are opposing his presidential bid. He named Gov. Pat Brown, Gov. David Lawrence, Gov. Mike DiSalle, and Gov. Stephen McNichols as critics, citing fears Catholicism would hurt party chances and the Church’s political involvement. The piece outlines labor bill strategy and party dynamics, including Humphrey Johnson plans, with focus on racketeering provisions and Taft-Hartley amendments amid Senate House conferees’ behind‑the‑scenes bargaining.
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Washington
Jack Kennedy
Kennedy
Pat Brown
California
David Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Mike di Sale
Oki
Stephen McNicke
Colorado
Lawrence
Congress
Johnson
Sandrom Griffin
Senate
Landrum - Griffin
House
South
Labor Unions Crushed by House Rejection of Reform Bill
Washington report shows organized labor leaders Meany Reuther Hoffa stunned by decisive House Senate votes against reform and Taft Hartley repeal. It notes AFL CIO money and backing failed to block the law, while 415 of 538 lawmakers sided with the public over labor bosses.
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Washington
House
Afl-Cio
George L. Meany
Walter P. Reuther
House Senate
Democratic Party
Ench
Senate
Meany
Alaska
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Reuther
Hoffa
Unity House
Pocono Hills
Pennsylvania
White House
Capitol
Congress
No More Money for Beach Clean Up Rake Controversy
A writer recalls a reported $300,000 released for beach maintenance. They imagine crews tidying debris and dust from stairs to the shore, but questions arise if funds exist or are reserved for raking only. The piece wryly contrasts beach care with the machine era.
Dust and waves at the Blue Pacific beach tract
The writer laments dust from beach operations near the Blue Pacific and warns against additional spending that would force people to stay off the beach. He reflects on the scene, noting the relentless rake and ongoing taking operations, urging restraint as he feels at home amidst the dust.
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Stretk
Pacific
The Professional Is Not Hardened
Sydney J. Harris argues that professionals, from doctors to lawyers to reporters, detach emotions to perform effectively. He notes that distance preserves balance, but excess detachment risks losing sight of people behind cases and crimes, urging mindful restraint.
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Sydney J. Harris
Press Club
West Beach Erosion Sparks City Planning Debate
Over the past year sea erosion has removed about 400 feet of beach between Rainbow and Silver Spray Piers threatening the Pine Avenue parking area while the Planning Commission outlines west beach improvements. Mayor Francis H. Gentry warns that city county merger could let Los Angeles dominate the county. Jessie Elwin Nelson, Signal Hill’s first mayor and possibly California’s first female mayor, died at her home on State Street after residing there since 1900. services were held at Wm. Petk & Son Chapel.
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Rainbow
Silver Spray
Pine Ave
Planning Commission
West Beach
Long
Los Angeles
Francis H. Gentry
Jessie Elwin Nelson
Signal Hill
California
State St
Cherry Ave
Wm. Petk & Son
Quotes on world affairs from veterans and leaders
Retired Admiral Felix B Stump warns against admitting Red China to the United Nations predicting the UN would become defunct like the League of Nations. Mickey Cohen discusses tax evasion lecture before ABA lawyers. Martin B McKeon criticizes Khrushchev's U S visit, fearing harm if captive nations sense sympathy.
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China
United Nations
United Natons
League of Nations
Miami Beach
Fra
Mickey Cohen
American Bar Association
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North Carolina
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Tong
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