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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1962

Page

2

Hanna Far Ahead of Campbell in 69th and 70th Districts

In the 69th north district Democrat leader is William E. Dannemeyer with a strong margin over Dennis Murphy and Max E. Woods. In the 70th south district Reece Ballard heads five Democrats, followed by Levi Blad Ann Snider James Dawkins Russell L. Peachee and Lindsay Miller. Republican entries include John Briggs in the north and James E. Whetmore in the south.

William E. Dannemeyer Fullerton Dennis Murphy Buena Park Max E. Woods John Briggs Reece Bal]lard Garden Grove Levi Blad Ann Snider James Dawkins Russell L Peachee Los Alamitos Lindsay Miller Westminster James E Whetmore

Nixon Seeks California Tory Support in Party Clash

Nixon warned that party unity is vital as he pursues conservative support in California. He cited 1952 Eisenhower Taft battles and noted 5 percent of final GOP votes shifted to Eisenhower for being more conservative than Stevenson. He said Kennedy may campaign in California but he wants Californians to back him, not asking Eisenhower to campaign yet.

Eisenhower Taft Eisenhower Taft Gen Adai Stevenson Nixon Kennedy California

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Parochial Transport Law Unconstitutional

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the law requiring public transportation for parochial and private school students is unconstitutional.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Supreme Court

Washington applauds Navy captain Carpenter for space feat

Navy captain Malcolm Scott Carpenter received widespread praise in Washington and New York after his orbital flight. Presidents Hoover and Truman attended as Carpenter thanked supporters and noted his mission could inspire future space efforts. He called himself the passenger and expressed wish others could share the experience.

New York Malcolm Scott Carpenter Washington Navy Civic Wall Langley Field Washdorf-Astoria Dent Kennedy Carpenter

Rees Captures Democratic Nomination in California Senate Fight

California primary results show Assemblyman Thomas M. Rees winning the Democratic nomination for Los Angeles County state senate over seven opponents, with 13,796 votes from 2,739 of 11,799 precincts. Patrick B D McGee led Republicans for the same seat with 14,114 votes as John R Knight and James A Ware trailed. Former Downey judge Lynn W Johnston among the defeated Democrats.

San Francisco Thomas M. Rees Senate Los Angeles County California Rees Downey Lynn W. Johnston Johnston Richard Richards US Senate Francis J. Bradley van Nuys Patrick BD. McGee McGee John, R .Knight James A. Ware

Election tally shows close races amid endorsements

Early returns place Johovich at 1,603 and DeCanais at 1,670 with results uncertain. Incumbent Democrat Joseph A L Kenrick leads Gor Wilbur Richardson in a two horse contest. Voters reject Prop 4 housing for the aged by about two to one. Kuchel leads Loyd Wright and Howard Jarvis in GOP senatorial skirmish. Coakley gains strength in AG race against Brice Allen and Richard Dolwig.

DeCanais Johovich DeCansis West-Long Beach-Lakewood Auth Joseph AL Kenrick Gor Wilbur R Bil) Richardson Kuchel Loyd Wright Howard Jarvis California Coakley Brice Jallen Richard Dolwig

Birchers Lead Early in California Primary Returns

In California primary returns Three John Birch Society members top early tallies. Rep John Rousselot Baldwin Park leads 291-514 in the 25th district GOP race. Rep Edgar Hiestand Burbank leads Marshall Merjeer 2-7 in the 27th district. H L Richardson Temple City has 281 in the 25th district with Merrill J Fitzjohn close behind at 170.

San Francisco John Birch Society California John Rousselot Baldwin Park Thomas F. Noonga Edgar W. Hiestand Burbank Marshall M. Merjeer Hiestand H. L. Richardson Temple City Merrill J. Fitzjohn

Wright backs Kuchel after GOP primary loss in California

Los Angeles attorney Wright concedes defeat to incumbent Thom as Kuchel in a Republican U S senate race tallying 63 783 for Kuchel and 13 257 for Wright. Wright, a conservative, says he will support Kuchel and urges GOP nominees to heed conservative voice for the November campaign.

Los Angeles Loyd Wright Thomas Kuchel U. S Wright Kuchel Howard Jarvis American Bar Association Sen Ruchel

Kuchel vows independent campaign after renomination

Senator Kuchel of California, winner of the renomination, pledged a vigorous independent campaign for reelection. He thanked supporters, urged unity with free friends against communism, and aimed for a just peace for all mankind.

Kuchel California Richard Richards Ruchel

Connecticut GOP Pat Alsop in Race for Governor Nomination

At a long convention in Hartford Connecticut John Alsop secured the Republican nomination for governor after an eight ballot tie with Edwin 3 May Jr. The tally was 337 to 314 on the eighth ballot with four rivals dropping out earlier. Balloting began at 2 52 pm Tuesday and concluded after 1 am today.

Hartford Conn John Alsop Tarly Alsop Edwin May Jr U.S. Senate

Gracious Governor Confident Ahead of November Fight

Los Angeles Governor Edmund G Brown spoke graciously at Kellywood campaign HQs after a Beverly Hills dinner. He told backers he is confident of November results and anticipated a strong contest with Republican Richard Nixon in the general election. He declined a prepared statement and said he had won the Democratic nomination for California governor.

Bert Bond George Deukmejian Bond Deukmejian Los Angeles Edmund G. Brown Kellywood Brown Richard Nixon Beverly Hills Shell California

Montana early returns show Graybill and Montgomery leading

In Helena on Tuesday night unofficial primary returns place Democratic lawyer Leo Graybill Jr in the east and Republican rancher Wayne Montgomery in the west for U S House seats. Graybill, 38, aims to unseat Republican James Battin, 37, while Montgomery, 35, seeks the Democratic incumbent Arnold Otzen, 45.

Helena Mont. U Montana Leo Graybill Jr Wayne W.montgomery Graybill James F. Battin Montgomery Arnold Otsen

Argentine Court Overrules Guido on Election Decree

In Buenos Aires Federal Judge Hector Vera Vallejo ruled a military directed government decree nullifying the March 18 congressional elections unconstitutional. He ordered the government to cease repressive measures against Congress and upheld separation of powers between executive and legislature. The article notes political maneuvering around planned elections and party positions amid a tense campaign.

Buenos Aires Argentina Hector Vera Vallejo Jose Marta Guido Vera Vallejo Congress Guide Boise Attorney Juan D. Peron Robert Congressional Smyth Boise, Idaho UPI

Eight Infant Remains Found In Akron Funeral Home

Akron authorities uncover eight newborn and stillborn bodies in a back room of a funeral home run by Clarence Irby. Coroner Dr. William Puntinger calls the case bizarre as investigators note some infants may have been born in hospitals and were stored among debris. A former owner's complaint led to the discovery and a detective says some remains bear name tags.

Akron Ohio William Puntinger Semrait Clarence Irby Charles Madden Szit

Rail Labor Agreement Reached For Off-Train Workers

Negotiators for the nation’s railroads and 450000 off-train employees announced a wage deal matching the president’s fact finding board. The pact includes 10.2 cents per hour rise retroactive to February 1 and a further 2.5 percent retroactive to May 1, amounting to an average 10.2 cents hourly increase.

Chicago UPL George E Leighty Jnion Knotty Works

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