Another Record Budget for California Faces Skepticism
Gov. Brown proposes the largest California budget yet, drawing mixed reactions from Republicans and Democrats. The plan includes higher welfare and state salary spending, a tax cut for low earners, and a large share for education. Critics warn of continued red ink and call for restraint to avoid burdens on taxpayers while addressing a growing young population demanding more services.
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California
Brown
Senate
Hugh M. Burns
Len Burns
The Ruby articles draw reader objections and doubt
Readers object to a first person series by Jack Ruby claiming the right to defend his actions after Kennedy’s assassination. The paper portrays Ruby as distraught and seeking sympathy, while cautioning that facts and his defense will be weighed by a jury in a forthcoming trial.
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Jack Ruby
Kennedy
Ruby
California GOP Views Nixon as a Loser in State Politics
In California, Republicans see Nixon as stronger outside the state than at home after defeats and a harsh career arc. They doubt a Nixon bid would revive intra-state support, fearing poor campaign dynamics and a party retreat from his moderationist stance as they pivot toward Rockefeller’s potential convention entry.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
California
Comuntry
Potentia
Nixon
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Wall Street
New York
Gov
Rockefeller
Revelations on Don Reynolds Question Johnson Witness
Key witness Don Reynolds faced a pattern of false accusations and misconduct claims spanning espionage charges in 1952 to postwar black market activity in Germany. FBI findings cited lies, sexual misconduct, visa manipulation, antisemitic remarks, and unreliability, undermining his credibility before the Senate.
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Washington
Don B. Reynolds
Johnson
Bobby Baker
FBI
Reynolds
Air Force
Germany
Hiklegard Bochal
Berlin
United States
McCarran
Hildegard Buchal
Switzerland
Taken
Satherland
Georgetown University
Foreign Service School
Georgia Tech
Military Academy
West Point
Senate Rules Committee
Don Reynolds
Jonson
Alteady
Leonard Bursten
Senate
P. L. McLendon
Independent DeWEL Lea Angwies and Ree Vet Corres
Independent Dewald Lea Angwies and Ree Vet report from Minnesota field notes. Priadetpin and Sen Frimence Corres discuss Tha tndevandet and Pantene Bf Rae eticn locally.
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Dewel Lea Angwies
Miinnaseein
Ree Vet, Priadetpin
Sen Frimence Corres
Fies Af
Tha
Tndevandet
Pantene Bf Rae Eticn
Authenticity as Core of Effective Teaching and Healing
A parent asks why some teachers manage classes with light discipline while others must shout. The piece argues authentic presence, not authority or technique, unlocks genuine influence. True teaching and healing are arts of tuning into others, requiring self-lreliance and humanhood before guiding students toward their own existence.
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Tejon
Harris
Town Meeting on Conscience and Cold War Critique
A reader decries moral conflict over funding and policy amid cold war tensions. He accuses a godless enemy, praises Barry Goldwater, and attacks appeasement while criticizing leadership and tax burdens. The letter also defends Helen Gahagan Douglas against Nixon's campaign tactics.
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Helen Gahagan Douglas
Edward
Kay
Dick Nixon
Douglas
Nixon
Earl Warren
What About Booze In The Paper
Mrs. W. R. Phillips of 1300 E. 63rd St notes space given to cigarette dangers but highlights alcohol as the most harmful habit. She cites widespread destruction from drinking, urging awareness beyond cigarette focus.
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W. R. Phillips
E. 63Rd St
All-State Fish License Proposed for Seniors
A letter from W. D. Hemenway of Annandale urging Congress to create a single federal fishing license for seniors on Social Security to fish in national parks and reserves. He suggests a two dollar stamp in states to fund the plan and notes Congressman Hanna promised to consider the idea.
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Richard T. Hazna
House
Senate
Washington, DC
Hanna
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Niton
Gov. Brown
Mits
Ocr
Cookie Jar Gang
Drew Pearson
LBJ
FHI
Capitol Hille
Pat McCarran
Dnew
Immigration Bureau
Cara
Peter R
Utah
Heateau
FEI
Woo
By Sydney J. Harris
Town Meeting
Russia
Kremlin
Congress
Barry Goliveter
Lowell F. Welch
Junipero
Mrs. Douglas
Gate Ave
W. D. Hemenway
Annandale
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