Editorial: This Poll Counts in 1960 Election
The piece argues the 1960 presidential race drew unprecedented public interest and urges readers to vote tomorrow. It endorses Kennedy, Hosmer, Grant, and Kenrick, but calls voters to consider local contests as well, emphasizing citizen engagement and free expression in democracy.
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Gallup
Roper
Kennedy
Hosmer
Congress
William S. Grant
Joseph M. Kenrick
State Assembly
Frantic Gyrations of Ahern in 18th District Race
The Frantic Gyrations recounts D Patrick Ahern’s aggressive campaigning against the newspaper in the 18th District Congressional race. It questions his ability to work with opposing opinions and suggests his claims of achievements were not always backed by the paper. The piece questions whether Ahern could cooperate in Congress and if the paper’s criticism affects his image.
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D. Patrick Ahern
Pat
Craig Hosmer
Kennedy Camp Fears Religion and Eisenhower Impact
In the wartime style piece, the Kennedy camp weighs last minute factors shaping the election outcome. Religion and Eisenhower’s late strong support for Nixon Lodge are cited as major influences. Protestant opposition and Catholic concerns in Cuba and Puerto Rico are noted as potential accelerants or impediments. The piece considers transfer of presidential strength and historical parallels, including Roosevelt in 1908.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Tucker
Sen. Kennedy
Vatican
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Nixon
Lodge
Old Joe Kennedy aided Jewish refugees before WWII
An excerpt reports Drew Pearson noted by 1928 Kennedy helped persecuted Jews escape Germany, persuading Britain to open Africa and Australia to refugees and urging no changes to the Balfour Declaration. It also cites Kennedy’s 1939 talks with Lord Halifax and Goebbels’ later hit on him, framing his stance as evolving. Subsequent item notes Nixon’s restaurant union contract photo from 1956 and stockholder links.
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Washington
Joe” Kennedy
Walter Winchell
New York
Drew Pearson
Joe
Foreign Office
London
Hitler
Pearson
Kennedy
Africa
Australia
Germany
Argentina
Brazil
Venezuela
Paraguay
State Department
Lord Halifax
Palestine
New Britain
Conn
Herald
United States
England
Hugh Patterson
Nashville Journal
New York Tribune
Int
Free Press
Roosevelt
Ambassador Kennedy
Dr. Goebbels
Long Beach
Calif
Independent and
Press-Telegram
Don
Fullerton Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
California Corporation Commission
Morgan and Co
Los Angeles
Nixon
Howard Hughes
Dee
Strictly Personal Prayer for Our Next President
A historical text presents a devotional urging unity and moral guidance for the nation’s future leader. It pleads for a president to walk straight in darkness with a guiding star, to heed divine voice over factions, and to embody love for enemies while seeking peace.
Independent publishers and staff details list
The Independent notes current staff and office locations including publisher Dante H. Ridder co publisher Harold Hines and executive editors with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington. It states that current tires of The Independent are maintained as there officer.
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Herman Hillager
Dante H. Ridder
Harold 4. Hines
Samuel G. Cameron
Larry Collins Jr
L. A Collins Sr
Marco Eptey
Miter E. Lines
Harry Fulton
Edster Watt
Ridder Johne Inc
New York
Fifth Avent
Foshay Tower
Los Angeles
Rth
San Francisco
Sutter St
Washington News
Kan
SOR Albee
Independent
Editorial Letters Press- Telegram Endorses Kennedy Debate
A flood of readers respond to the Nov 4 endorsement by the Press- Telegram backing John F. Kennedy. Citizens challenge the editorial’s reasoning, citing Kennedy voting records, committee activity, and foreign policy positions versus Richard Nixon. Letters from Long Beach, Torrance, South Gate, and San Pedro residents critique leadership, domestic policy, and U.S. prestige.
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Press- Telegram
John F. Kennedy
John
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