Major Developments Push Planning for World's Fair
Weekend developments spur Long Beach World’s Fair planning and community involvement. Loren McCannon resigns as assistant acty manager to become vice president and assistant general manager, bringing expertise to coordinate a growing program. Seattle visit by 49 locals signals strong support and expected economic benefits. nearly 200 plan builders now work on the fair. Three and a half years remain to open the expo, with hundreds of groups expected to participate and major construction details pending.
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Long Beach
Seattle
Masons
State Highway Workshops Hear Plans to Preserve Coast Route
The State Division of Highways schedules workshops in Los Angeles and Santa Ana to discuss preserving the scenic and esthetic values of U.S. Route 101. District engineer E. T. Telford invites all communities along the coast to attend October 2 and 3 and bring concrete ideas for the road’s future.
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Los Angeles
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Problems of contemporary capitalism debated in Moscow
Pravda reports discussions on contemporary capitalism in Moscow today. The piece notes the city as a fitting site where many of the era’s problems are observed and debated among participants.
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Moscow
Pravda
Welfare State blamed for growing California tax burden
In Sacramento Henry C. MacArthur reports the California Taxpayers Association blames the welfare state and Cold War era growth for a record tax burden. The association says the burden is about 14.6145 trillion dollars in fiscal 1961-62, with government taking roughly 20 cents of every dollar earned and per capita collection at $577.38 annually, noting federal taxes are excluded. S.J. Armsmold cites causes including organized minority demands and urban complexity driving public spending.
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Henry C. MacArthur
Sacramento
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California Taxpayers Association
California
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Tax payers’ power vs bond issues and government spending
An opinion letter argues that tax money comes from people not government, urging citizens to challenge congressional and state decisions. It notes voter fatigue with bond issuances, cites June defeats, and claims officials underestimated voters after elections. Suspects!
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Sacramento
Lobbyists Used as Guests in Campaign Cocktails
Drew Pearson column notes lobbyists attend cocktail parties with candidates to donate funds for campaigns and later cover political expenses. It cites figures of up to 200 to 400 dollars weekly, with big business and labor groups backing events for Republicans and Democrats alike. President Kennedy attendances in Seattle and Miami are highlighted as large gatherings.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Warren Magnuson
D. Wesh
Seattle
George Smathers
D. Fla
Miami
Homer Capehan
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William Gibbons
Burr Harrison
Gillis Long
Louisiana
Politician Quotes Spark Debate Across California
Arnold of the California Taxpayers Association blasts government money as non existent while California disaster officials unveil a pilot program teaching medical self help for when doctors cannot come. Jamie Smith complains about duck hunting bag limits and enforcement, Libby Gator defends 15 cent deputy registrar bonuses, and Judge Tom Coakley condemns the practice as unethical ward heeling.
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California
Tom Coakley
GOP
Languages borrow from others to shape English usage
A 1962 Field Enterprises piece notes English absorbs many global words, especially French. It cites terms like moustache ballet and salon, and highlights French influence on fashion, etiquette, and social life. The piece also discusses limits, noting no language is complete and no people can invent every machine alone.
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John Broore
Fondant
Moore
Joe de Vivre
Scottish Beauty Costume Sparks Tartan Tempest
Letter from Robertson Smith P deputy Royal Chief Order of Scottish Clans rebuts claims by United Scottish Societies and Miss Burns costume. He says no local Scottish body endorses the event, and that the design is a carnival tartan skirt not a kilt for women, praising Miss Burns for tasteful attire.
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Miss Scotland
Burns
Order of Scottish Clans
Elizabeth Burns
Robertson Smith P
Royal Chief Order of Scottish Clans
Carroll Park South
Cherishes Memory of LB Holiday and Local Voices
A Long Beach guest writes fondly of a holiday visit praising the courteous people and the police department for their help during the International Beauty Pageant parade. He thanks the country and describes happy memories, then shifts to politicalOpinion about U S foreign aid and UN bonds, arguing against giveaways and surplus food programs, closing with a homely quote and signoff Roy Mingers of Norwalk.
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