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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1964

Page

3

California Los Angeles County race tally for Barry and unopposed incumbents

In Los Angeles County races the majority of incumbents were recorded as nominated without opposition. Notable contests included Alphonzo Bell and Charles Wilson Gist facing early challenges, while Downey attorney Van Petten led in the 23rd District as a field narrowed toward a November showdown with Del Clawson. The 11th and 21st Districts showed incumbents Cecil King and Gus Hawkins faring well, with several GOP candidates advancing in preliminary tallies.

Hosmer Alphonzo Bell James Corman Charles Wilson Gist Bell Lee Seble Downey H. O van) van Petten Lynwood Richard English Bud Hegner del Clawson Compton GOP

President Meany gifts Lyndon Johnson 10000 to restore Blaire House room

Washington AP report says Mrs Lyndon B Johnson received a $10,000 check from AFL-CIO leader George Meany on Tuesday to restore the Lincoln Room at Blaire House. The donation highlights union support for presidential residence upkeep.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson George Meany Afl-Cio Jo Lincoln Blaire House

California Vote Splits Goldwater Rockefeller Fight for Nomination

CBS projections placed Goldwater ahead in California with about 53 percent, Rockefeller gaining strength in farm areas and minority communities. Rockefeller asserted the race wasn’t decided as California’s margin neared 3.2 percent in Los Angeles, a potential conservative stronghold.

CBS Goldwater Rockefeller Altholg Arizona Los Angeles

Seal Beach Seat for Gummere Sealed in Runoff Victory

Loyd E. Gemmere won the Seal Beach City Council fourth district seat after a runoff. He captured 1,054 votes to his opponent Sexell Van Wormer’s 729 within the Rossmoor Leisure World retirement community area. Gemmere has led factions opposing Leisure World administration.

CBS Loyd E. Gemmere Vunoft Seal Beach Californ Sexell van Wormer Rossmoor Leisure, World Retirement Sea Beach Free Canon

Locked-up polls spark improvised voting on street

In Tiburon a locked polling place delayed opening at 7 am forcing early arrivals to improvise a sidewalk ballot box. Howard M. Peek supplied a sealed box used as a makeshift voting site while Marin County officials say ballots cast this way will be legal.

Tiburon Reed School Romne Earty Acrivals Howard M. Peek Marin County

Downey Hospital Bond Vote Falls Short Again

Downey voters Tuesday opposed a proposed 4 million general obligation bond for a modern community hospital. With 91 of 168 precincts reporting, 4,649 voted against it and 4,035 in favor, about 60 percent, below the two thirds needed. Previously, a similar bond lost by 458 votes in October after a 7,748 to 3,465 approval in favor.

Downey Garrett Organization

Orange County Election Returns Show Conservative Trend

In Orange County totals the GOP leans conservative as Richard Battin leads the Santa Ana slate with 1,904 votes while Patricia Herzog scores 1,435 and Don Brown 789. Assembly races show Badham far ahead but facing a November challenge. Geier nets 2,322 for Hanna’s 2,324 in the 34th district.

Richard Battin Santa Ana Patricia Herzog Newport Beach Don Brown Tustin California Highway Leo de Los Ring Badham Paul Burchett Corona del Mar William Hushaw Fullerton Johnson Lesh Robert Briggs Richard G. Illanna Robert Geier Garden Grove Hanna Ralph Moore Geier Jack Hart Joseph O'Conner James B Paul Carpenter

Lost Classified Ads Readiness Alert in Section 12

Notice urges readers to check the lost ads in the classified section 12 for missing items and potential ownership claims. The alert emphasizes vigilance and cross checks with listings to recover belongings.

Brown backs Salinger after Senate nomination clash

Governor Brown conceded the Democratic US Senate nomination to Pierre Salinger and pledged to mobilize supporters for the November race. He said Salinger asked for his backing and noted the party’s power struggle aimed at uniting behind the strongest candidate. Cranston is praised as a devoted public servant.

San Francisco Brown Senate Pierre Salinger Salinger Washington

Salinger Leads Open Primary Challenging Cranston in California

Pierre Salinger enjoys a growing lead in California's open primary for the Democratic nomination and heads home to San Francisco after speaking to supporters. He credits Kennedy and Engle endorsements, while Cranston vows to support Salinger if he wins and cites Gov Brown and CDC backing still active. A campaign crowd of workers praises Salinger’sellaunch, and Murphy is urged to be defeated in November as a Goldwater Republican.

Lyndon B. Johnson California Goldwater San Francisco Rockefeller Omer Orange County Brown Sam Yorty Pierre Salinger Alan Cranston George Murphy Los Angeles Pierre’ Salinger Democratic White House Salinger Man Cranston Senatoria Ormer Murphy Jls Hara Truman Jet Washington Salinger Cranston Kennedy America Clair Engle U. S George Murrphy Senate Gov. Brown CDC

Goldwater L B Ride Views Post Primary Victory

Goldwater's Long Beach manager Arthur D. Guy credited Dallas policeman H. D. Tippitt's death to the senator's primary win. In a telegram to Tippit's widow, Guy said her husband's bravery helped Goldwater's victory and protection from leftist condemnation for Kennedy's assassin.

Barry Goldwater Long Beach Arhur D Guy Dallas H. D. Tippitt Kennedy Harvey Lee Oswald Tippite Sen Bary Goldwater

Downey OKs School College District Merger

Downey Unified voters approved annexation to Cerritos College District with about 3 to 1 ratio in unofficial results from 76 precincts. Downey officials said residents will gain immediate educational benefits and future financial gains, while Cerritos College leaders welcomed the partnership and praised taxpayers’ voluntary decision.

Downey Unified School District Cerritas College LSE North Bellflower Downey Cerritos Robert Walton Bellflower Downey Board of Education Jack Mears Cerritos College Downey Unified Cerritas

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