Editorial: California Lottery Proposal Would Favor Private Pockets
A 1960s editorial opposes Proposition 16 proposing a state licensed lottery. It argues a private corporation would monopolize for ten years with minimal state control, printing tickets and taking 13 percent of sales while the state gains little and risks private influence. The piece urges defeat as contrary to public interest.
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Tough Year for Pollsters and the 1964 Campaign
California polls show a lopsided Johnson Humphrey lead while nationwide sampling hints at limited accuracy this year. The two party camps react sharply as Republicans claim a chance if they press harder. Democrats warn against complacency amid shifting sentiment and contested expectations.
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California
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Doris Fleeson: Western region a Mao tactic battleground
President hopeful Goldwater relies on strategist Shadegg who likens Democratic tactics to Maoist methods. West Coast states Oregon to Alaska form a key swing area with fresh Senate candidates facing GOP pressure. Regions mobilize for Goldwater Miller ticket while California Democrats eye the coming races.
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Stephen Shadegg
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Cannon
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Moss
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Wyoming
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Goldwaters Fitness Remark Sparks Presidential Scrutiny
Barry Goldwater's attack on misfits in the armed forces stirs questions about his own fitness and military record. The Air Force confirms he flew a jet trainer during a 1960 Boise trip but offers little explanation for the political use of the plane. President Johnson and others weigh the implications for Goldwater's suitability to command.
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Good Housekeeping
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Idaho Employers Council
Democratic Party
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Salt Lake City
Idaho National Guard
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Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem
The Decline of Courteous Flattery in Modern Romance
A columnist laments casual language and dwindling skill in verbal compliments between men and women. He argues sincere flattery remains essential for making a partner feel lovely, desirable, and nourished, warning that plain monosyllabic praise fails for romance and marital joy.
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Stincius
Editorial Page Opinion Voices of the Editorial Columns
The page presents signed column opinions reflecting each writer's views rather than the newspaper's stance. Editorials express individual interpretation of events, policies, and issues, offering commentary and analysis from columnists.
Richmond Plans Early Economics Curriculum For Tots
A Richmond program will teach basic economics starting in kindergarten, progressing through grade levels to twelfth. Lessons use play store auctions to illustrate supply and demand, consumer choice, work, savings, money, and banking, with later focus on public and private sectors, taxes, property, capital, advertising, credit, and government roles. The aim is to build economic understanding as a foundation for free enterprise.
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Richmond
H. S. Willett
Willett
Town Meeting Town Meeting Humphrey Dangerous
Editorial attacks Hubert Humphrey describing gifts of Bologna and ADA style politics as dangerous to America. The piece warns citizens to beware the chubby cheeked dynamo near the White House, likening him to an unstable figure since FDR’s era. Signed Robert Cary Byerly.
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Humphrey
Independent Herald editor names and offices listed
A fragmented masthead lists editors such as Herman He Rideer Danie Ridder Harold Hines and Sarwel Cameron with executive editor Malenmiy Epley and Miles Sines. Advertising representatives Saweer Ferguson Walker Co. note offices in Allene Chicago Dallas Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Philadelphia and San Francisco.
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Danie H. Ridder
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