Editorial honors go to Salinger on issue of confidence
The Herald endorses Pierre Salinger over Alan Cranston in the California Senate race. It argues Cranston lacks broad support and highlights Cranston’s slush fund accusations, while noting Salinger’s federal service, presidential ties, and endorsements from Mrs. Engle and JFK’s widow. The paper backs Salinger for Tuesday’s election.
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Salinger
Pierre Salinger
Alan Cranston
Cranston
Gov. Brown
Kennedys
Washington
Assembly
Jess Unruh
CDC
Clair Engle
John F. Kennedy
Jess Unrzh
United States
United States Senate
Primary Significance of The Election Day Vote
The piece argues the upcoming primary lets rank and file members choose candidates for the November general election replacing the smoke filled room convention. It urges Democrats and Republicans to act as responsible party members honoring the principle behind the primary system.
Nation Poised on Brink of War in Southeast Asia
The piece laments potential U S military action in Southeast Asia, citing Edwin A. Lahey on a possible Johnson decision to send troops into Laos and Vietnam. It reviews U S aid to France in Indochina, Geneva cease fire, and warns of a Korea-like clash with China if Laos is occupied. It quotes William S. White on Johnson’s resolve and recalls Kennedy era choices and Dulles policy.
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Southeast Asia
Hitler
Edwin A. Lahey
Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
Laos
Lahey
China
Sam
Cambodia
Souvanna Phoums
Wiliam S. White
Lyndon Johnson
United States
White
South
Asia
South Viet Nam
William S. White
John F. Kennedy
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Free World
Cuba
Peace Corps
Sargent Shriver
House Labor Committee
Millionaire Shriver
Dan Flood
Dpa
House Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Education push to curb cigarette addiction in youth rises
The federal government plans a broad educational drive and possible ad restrictions to deter youths from smoking. HEW threads a joint agency board to craft materials and weigh mandatory or voluntary ad limits while targeting teens and young adults amid political sensitivities. A second item reports on a lurid tape linked to alleged blackmail involving White House officials and Senate Rules Committee members, with Richard Le Bast denying wrongdoing.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Richard LE Bast
Senate Rules Counsel
Bast
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Rules Committee
Scott
Joseph Fabianich
Bobby Baker
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Baker
Fabianich
Senator Scott
Senate
Town Meeting Goldwater Assailed in Letter to Editor
Letters to the editor critique journalist Drew Pearson for questioning Goldwater’s mental stability and defend Goldwater’s career in Arizona and the Senate. Readers allege pay-TV fears, private venues, and civil rights tensions, noting Malcolm X amid national debates. Citizens urge restraint and warn of violence’s harm.
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Goldwater
Drew Pearson
United States
Arizona
United States Senate
United States Air Force
President Johnson
Johnson
Frank C
Anton
Artcraft Avenue
Garden Grove
Distortion in News Reflects Perspective and Involvement
Sydney J. Harris argues distortions in reporting stem from relative distance to events. Personal involvement skews perception, making outsiders misread, while even careful observers see differing truths as the story’s angle shapes reality.
Downey Police Chief Sends Thanks After Open House
Chief A Robinson of the Downey Police Department thanks city departments the press and citizen groups for cooperation during Police Week and the May 16 open house, noting a first for the city and added success.
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Department
Eererally
Downey
A Robinson
City of Downey
Independent Herbert and the Pioneers in Los Angeles
An independent group led by Hermee RRO Pawisher and Dente FL Retter unveils a plan in Los Angeles. The effort, named Piminher Maralg BM, aims to reform local governance and spur economic growth. Details include a proposed leadership slate, anticipated milestones, and community outreach strategies.
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Hermee
Pawisher
Angeles Himeote
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