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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1958
Page
7
The guide profiles Brown Knowland McDavid and Nevins with party, background, and policy notes. It highlights Brown’s midline stance on labor issues and right to work, Knowland’s push for voluntary unionism, and Nevins’ proposals for a tax appeals court and revenue department.
The slate backs Gov. Goodwin J. Knight for the Senate and criticizes opponent Clair Engle for abandoning the governorship. Other endorsers include Craig Hosmer who cites water rights and veterans relief while Harry S. May runs as a Democrat education advocate.
Democratic Richard Richards seeks a second four year term following a record of 55 bills enacted in 1957 and leadership on anti subsidence and water issues. Republican Bradford Trenham favors efficiency in government and Prop 18, opposing higher taxes. Endorsement supports Richards for proven legislative ability.
The Independent Press Telegram presents a concise rundown of candidates and propositions for Tuesday's election. It explains its recommendations are for consideration, omits non contested judicial offices, and endorses incumbents for those races.
Republican Herbert R. Klocksiem, eight years in the Assembly and 12 years on the City Council, runs on honesty and economy with a pro water solution and anti-subsidence record. Democrat Joseph M. Kennick, long Beach Juvenile Dept. head, champions governmental economy and oil as solutions to high costs and social issues. Our position endorses Klocksiem based on experience and service.
Republican Bill Grant, five years in the State Legislature, touts anti subsidence bills AB 5 and AB 12 and chairs key committees. Democrat Thomas D. Griffin, attorney at law, holds degrees from San Jose State and USC. Both promote flood control, conservation, tax tweaks, and civil rights with Grant praised as experienced and effective.
A 1930s editorial endorses Evelle Younger for Los Angeles judicial duties and recommends votes on multiple state measures. It urges YES on a 220 million bond for school districts, YES on a 200 million bond for a five year building program, YES on a 60 million harbor bond, and NO on legislators salary expansion and a public bond publication requirement.
The text covers a $300 million bond for the Veterans Farm and Home Loan program with claims of self support and a $19 million reserve, plus arguments for and against a continuity of civil government in wartime and a voter residency rule change for presidential elections, and a proposal to lengthen legislative sessions with pros and cons and a final call to vote YES.
Republican Harold J. Powers of Eagleville, veteran cattle rancher and senator, is backed for lieutenant governor with a record including vet housing bonds for 60 000 GIs and major highway laws. Democrat Glenn M. Anderson of Hawthorne, former mayor and assemblyman, is described as pushing school segregation outlaw, aid to needy children, and senior college facilities.
Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan a Republican age 69 who was elected 1942 and re-elected 1946 50 and 54 proposed consolidating regular and presidential primaries saving the state 2.5 million each presidential year while supporters call for his re-election.
Republican Robert C. Kirkwood, Harvard Law School 1933, served in the California Assembly and was appointed controller in 1953, later elected in 1954. He touts modern methods increasing efficiency and royalty gains from tideland leases. Democratic Alan Cranston, Stanford 1936, former foreign correspondent, WW II language chief, led US federal groups and federalist work, challenges GOP rule. Our endorsement goes to Kirkwood based on his service.
Our endorsement goes to Ronald Button, Republican and longtime state Republican leader, praising his record as state treasurer since 1956 and his work improving California bond markets. Bert Betts, Democratic CPA and WWII pilot, campaigns on securing high safe interest rates and strategic bond sales.
STANLEY MOSK, 46, Democratic judge, seeks reelection since age 30 and urges a crime commission while stressing public stake in prevention with 15 years on the Los Angeles Superior bench. PATRICK J. HILLINGS, 35, Republican congressman, succeeded Nixon, law degree holder, Army veteran, aided in Justice Dept probe and led a Latin America anti Communist subcommittee. WE SUPPORT HILLINGS, a capable candidate for attorney general.
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