Foss Declines 1958 Run for Major Office
Foss said he would not be a candidate for major political office in 1958, ending speculation he might run for Congress. The 42 year old World War I veteran cited family interests as a reason for his decision.
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1957
Page
9
Foss said he would not be a candidate for major political office in 1958, ending speculation he might run for Congress. The 42 year old World War I veteran cited family interests as a reason for his decision.
An old style advert promotes Lean's Pills for backache muscle aches and bladder discomfort. It claims fast relief in two ways, improves sleep, and touts a large size offer for savings.
San Francisco reports Atty Pat Brown returns from Hawaii and says his contracts allow him to raise enough money for a campaign. He plans to decide by the California Democratic convention whether to seek governor attorney general or U S Senate and will tour the state while Pauley urges him to run for senate. Brown notes expense delays a formal announcement but asserts adequate finances exist within the party.
REDDING Sen. William Knowland warned that abuses by some labor leaders may push Congress to extend anti trust laws to large unions. Opening a 40 day statewide tour he cited McClellan committee hearings showing officials using power to coerce business and members. He appeals for restraint and notes the need to address anti union practices amid potential legal action.
A scanned municipal permits list shows scattered figures and names including Howard J Lackey, 2467 Golden, and 1220-4 f 4th with amounts like 30 195 00 and 82 000. It references firms Baxter Co and Gu Marron Pultan with engineers Sanders and D McEluish, detailing additions, garages, dwelling and storage projects across addresses such as 2225 California and 2835 Daley. The fragmentary report lists prices and project types in a chaotic jumble.
The Women's Auxiliary at Lakewood American Legion Post 496 invites girls aged 10 to 15 to join a 16 girl majorette corps. No prior experience needed. Sherry Boyer and Jeri King will train recruits. For details contact Mrs Malph DG King at 6073 Cerritos Ave.
At an airport news conference a veteran politician skirted direct policy answers while reflecting on criticism. He said whoever applied to the Knight ad or the administration might blink, but avoided committing to concrete positions as he swung through the state.
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