Too Late for Cuba Editorial Reflections on Change
An editorial argues Cuba’s people awaken to resist Communist influence as protests grow. It likens Cuba to Eastern Europe’s slow awareness, warning the regime uses loud shouts to mask real power while citizens remain under pressure. It closes with cautious hope for a stronger voice.
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Europe
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Estonia
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Romania
Cuba
Lodge as GOP vice presidential choice urged by authors
The piece argues Democrats challenge Republicans to pick a strong second man in Chicago. It notes Nixon and Rockefeller as top possibilities, dismisses Rockefeller, and proposes Henry Cabot Lodge as a superior foreign policy oriented nominee for vice president. It emphasizes Lodge’s experience at the United Nations and knowledge of Russians.
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Chicago
Rockefeller
Nixon
Republican Party
Henry Cabot Lodge
United Nations
Lodge
Lodger
Pamphlet urges elder purpose beyond staying alive
A pamphlet prepared for a White House aging conference, drawing on about 200 specialists, urges giving older persons a larger purpose in life. It advocates a positive national image of the elderly and highlights adapting to job changes, mentoring, and civic involvement as sources of value and satisfaction.
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White House
Southern Democrats cling to committee power in 1960 race
The piece argues Southern control of major House committees is the main factor deterring a formal desertion from the Democratic ticket. It notes Kennedy’s Southern votes on the first ballot, labor leaders pushing reforms, and Kennedy’s stance on a $1.25 minimum wage, with Reuther aiming to break Southern resistance to unionization.
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Thoughtful Gift Dilemma for the Literary Boy
A bookstore clerk notes a 15 year old’s limited brightness and argues against gifting books to precocious readers. The piece urges balancing gifts to nurture both mind and body, promoting sports gear for athletes and targeted literature for the reflective, to fuse thought and action.
Labor Used Strong-Arm Aid to Nominating Kennedy
Drew Pearson reports on Kennedy’s nomination maneuvering with labor unions and political bosses. He notes Eddie McGinnis and Jay Carter influenced Los Angeles and New York power centers to back Kennedy, while unions pressed Western delegates and COPE allies to switch. Humphrey defied labor pressure, delaying his Kennedy backing and eventually endorsing Stevenson.
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al Smith
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Phil Regan
Dave McDonald
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COPE
Committee On Political Education
Ralph Rivers
Rivers
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Bers
Bob Lenaghen
Apl-Cio
Pocatello
Idaho
Ben Gilbert
AFL
Alameda County
Andy Blemiler
Gilbert
Youth and liberty clash over constitutional age and politics
A reader argues the 35 age requirement for the presidency should be modernized to empower younger leaders. He defends religious freedom while criticizing Catholic views and questions the experience of the current president amid Cold War tensions. A Downey resident laments a pageant expense and questions public funding for sixth grade camps, urging city priorities toward children’s welfare over uncertain investments.
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Supreme Court
Khrushchev
Sam
Dorothy Jennings
Daisy Ave
Long Beach Navy Flier Rescued After Ocean Crash
Marvin South, a Long Beach Navy flier attached to the Panther jet, ditched into the ocean off Korea yesterday and was rescued by a helicopter. AP dispatches note he served on the carriers Ranger and Hornet in World War II.
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Marvin South
Long Beach
Bohemia exile director attacks Castro regime in quote
Mayana Miguel Angel Quevedy, director of the Cuban magazine Bohemia now in exile, says the republic has been vilely delivered to the tragic interests of international communism. Rockefeller before platform hearings for the Republican National Convention stresses the platform's importance and clear forward looking positions for the nation and world.
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Mayana—Micguel Angel Quevedy
Bohemia
Fidel Castro
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Chicago
Gasoline tax apportionments to Long Beach rise in 1940
The Long Beach gasoline tax apportionments for the fiscal year ending June 30 totaled 275000 plus. The State Division of Highways released the 1940 figures in January 1941, based on 1939 federal census data.
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Long Beach
State Division of Highways
Long Beach Seeks San Gabriel River Outlet Channel
After more than a decade of effort civic leaders in Long Beach and Los Angeles county move forward on a $663,000 outlet channel for the San Gabriel River between Long Beach and Seal Beach. The project aims to protect Alamitos Bay yachting and water sports from river sediment.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles County
San Gabriel River
Seal Beach
Alamitos Bay
Independent Harmon Hy Ridder Editorial Network Listing
Publisher Daniel H Ridder and co publishers head a national newspaper group with editors and ad representatives listed across offices in New York Chicago Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington. The note confirms rent file maintenance at The Independent offices.
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Daniel H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samual CG
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Larry Calling Jr
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Malcolm Enley
Milex E Sines
Harry Fulton
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Sutter
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Burraiz B Albee
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