New Tools at Hand in State War on Narcotics
Editorial notes California action across all branches in narcotics fight. Brown signs AB 9 stiffening penalties, expands prison terms, and creates a sale offense. SB 81 seeks drug addict registration and treatment. Keener case allows warrant without informant names. A federal state local task force coordinates narcotics efforts under George White. The piece urges cooperation and caution against extreme positions while endorsing available laws and programs.
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Regan - Dills
Senate Judiciary Committee
California
George White
Federal Narcotics Bureau
AB 2900 Deserves Support as County Expenditure Check
Long Beach city councilmen delayed a stance on AB 2900 by Assemblyman W. S. Grant to cap county contracts with nonprofits at 2 million unless approved by the people. The measure aims to curb taxFunding excesses like the Los Angeles civic center project, which has soared from 6 million to about 25 million. Hearing set for June 1. strong local support urged.
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Long Beach
W. S. Grant
Los Angeles Civic Center
Unclear algebraic cost formula cited in water deal
In Sacramento Senator Alan Short from Stockton criticized a water delivery contract with the Metropolitan Water District, noting an algebraic cost formula that appears opaque. He described the formula as unclear amid ongoing negotiations over the water agreement.
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Sacramento
Alan Short
Stockton
Metropolitan Water District
Foreign Agents May Sneak Into U.S. as Tourists
Senate backs a $5 million Kennedy travel promo despite skepticism that European visitors may not boost American industry or economy. Rep. Walter urges vigilance against potential communist spies posing as tourists as aliens register to emigrate under new programs.
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Kennedy
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House of Representatives
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Francis FE. Waller
Pennsylvania
House Committee On
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Congressaat
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Leagues
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Florida
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State Department
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France
Yugoslavia
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Waller
Ani Amengan
Independent newspaper office note on staff and publishers
The Independent lists editors and managers including Sam Welt and Cameron, with a note that the office is maintained by current staff. The text references various names and roles in a fragmented manner, indicating internal organization and oversight.
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Ruder
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Marna
Asnte
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Cameron
Geni
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Bas Manger
Val Collinge
Baie Givinst Rilesing
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Buires
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Doug Ine
Cau Rok Alher Ruin
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Rivers the South Carolina congressman draws ire from armed services
Drew Pearson exposes Rep Mendel Rivers as a flamboyant Atlantic to Europe junket addict who bills taxpayers for travel. He details Rivers steering Navy contracts to Brooklyn interests via a Will-Eller chain after a Kelly claim, costing over $100,000, and notes Senate Democrats' lukewarm fund raising efforts for Kennedy's birthday.
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Coners
Mendel Rivers
South Carolina
Rivers
Europe
London
Sam Rayburn
Pentagon
Air Force
Charleston Air Force Base
MATS
Ty Rivers
House
Armed Services Committee
Merchant Marine Committee
Navy
Military Sea Transportation Service
Kelly
Connecticut
Brook Ivn
Congress
Brooklyn
Viet Adm
John
Will
Miliiry Sex Transportation Service
American Export Lines
Canerassman
D. T. Eller
Eller
Mystermus Reson
South Caro- Tom
STRICTLY PERSONAL Kennedy Problem to Younger Men HA AS
An essay on age and ambition notes how Kennedy’s rise unsettles midlife pride. The author, a 43 year old columnist, describes mothers praising Kennedy, peers feeling hollow, and personal striving seeming small by comparison. He recalls writing since 25 and worries about Laotian crisis decisions.
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Sydney J. Harris
Kennedy
White House
Town Meeting Editor Voices Against Capital Punishment
A reader letters decry capital punishment and its deterrence claim, calling for equality before the law. They oppose the death penalty, cite a recent Illinois decision, and criticize anti-pornography defeat and youth exposure to explicit material.
Space pioneer Shepard set for new adventures says Mercury spokesman
Col Jannix Powers, Mercury program spokesperson, says astronaut Alan Shepard is eager for more space flight. He calls Shepard a top pilot and notes his wish to return to work. In Independence Missouri, former President Harry S Truman marks his 77th birthday and jokes about people counting his birthdays.
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Grand Bahama Island
Jannix. Powers
Project Mercury
Alan Shepard
Annus
Independence
Harry S. Truman
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