Campaign swings as 1950 election nears finish
Campaigns for Congress and state offices surge in Long Beach and surrounding districts. Incumbent Clyde Doyle and challenger Craig Hosmer vie for the 69th District while Assembly hopefuls Carl Fletcher and Herbert Klockstern face off. Voters prepare for Tuesday’s polls as party leaders issue sharp attacks over franking and tax issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruisor
Clyde Doyle
Craig Hosmer
Tom Hosmer
Doyle
Hosmer
Congress
Willis W. Bradley
Herbert C. Legg
Wiliam A. Smith
Clarence Wagner
Long Beach
Wagner
Smith
Dorian H. Fichting
William J.brunton
Francis Crawford
Curtis Clark
Legg
Assembly
Carl Fletcher
Herbert R. Klockstern
Fletcher
Tist
Klockstern
Klockstein
Roosevelts Back Warren Campaign Group Formed
Sacramento Nov 4 The Roosevelts for Warren club was formed to support Gov Earl Warren in the California governor race. Nicholas Roosevelt a former U S minister to Hungary and a member of the Theodore Roosevelt branch heads the effort with his wife, who recently moved to California from New York.
Labor groups split over Governor race in California
The Roosevelt camp claims labor backs James Roosevelt while the California Industrial Union Council accuses rivals of misleading voters. Labor leader Marry Lundeberg praises Warren for labor-friendly governance and removing communists from state government. Nixon signals confidence in a Senate bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Luckey
B. Elliott
Will Rogers Jr
Edwin G. Pauley
Rollin McNitt
Manchester Soddy
James Co. Sheppard
Henry Dockweiler
William Mosely Jones
Cecil Moorehouse
Fred Dockweiler
Seraight
Roosevelt
California Industrial Union Council
John A. Despot
James Roosevelt
San Francisco
Marry Lundeberg
AFL
Sailors’ Union of the Pacific
Warren
Lundeberg
California
Sailors’ Union
Richard Nixon
U. S
Leaders Cite Support for Long Beach School Bonds
A city wide push endorsing school bond issues for Long Beach Unified School District gains momentum with many leaders from business, education, and civic groups voicing strong support. Notables include Lewis K. Cox, Ray Stricklin, Judge Fred Miller, George Gregg, and others urging full day education and adequate facilities to boost citizens and the local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Unified School District
Lewis K. Cox
L. B. Board of Realtors
Ray Stricklin
Exalted Ruler
Elks Club
Fred Miller
Superior Court
George Greeg
Long Beach
George D. Hammond
L. B. Building ‘Trades Council
Robert Wilson
Joe Kenrick
Juvenile Department
Milton van Dyke
Gordon N. Bannister
Paul Wilcox
Associated Property Owners
Ed Brown
L. B. Central Labor Council
America
Everett Findlay
LB. Council of
BT. A
ML A. Duncan
Procter & Gamble
C. F. Scott
William Cameron Jr
League of Women Voters
Letters on political issues and school bond appeals
A long compilation of letters and editorials urging voters to back Proposition 10 for California ballot reform, support for school bonds, and criticism of the 1949 Housing Act. Readers advocate Craig Hosmer, Torrens system fixes, and local education funding while urging civic engagement and responsible governance. The letters reference Long Beach, Paramount, and various district figures and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editor Press - Telegram
California
Lewis K. Cox
Long Beach Board of Realtors
Press-Telegram
Wixon
Edward S. Shattuck
Shattuck
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Brown
Bres
National Lawyers’ Guild
Washington
Warren
San Francisco
James Roosenveit
Lucas Defends Self in Illinois Senate Race
Democratic Sen. Scot W. Lucas rejects Republican Dirksen’s charge of being a Truman puppet. Lucas touts independence while attacking Dirksen as flip flopper tied to the Fair Deal. Race viewed as tight with high profile support from Stevenson Douglan and Vice President Barkley in a close Illinois contest.
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Hicago
Scot W. Lucas
Truman
Senate
Illinois
Everett M. Dirksen
Lucas
Scott Lucas
Dirksen
America First
Chicago Tribune Iine
Gark Jey
Paul Douglan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Ilinois
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Lookout
Kilockstein
Organized Labor
71St ‘Assembly
Jack Arnold
Culinary Alliance
Long Beach Blvd
46Th St
Wayne Hill
Boulevard
American Ave
Ocean Blvd
Pico Ave
Anaheim St
Santa Fe Ave
223Rd St
Warren Camp
Raymond G. McKelvey
L. A
Democratic County Central Committee
Nglas Nate
Accrat
Ata
Nixon
Douglas
Helen Gahagan Douglas
CSSS
Long Beach V. A. Hospital
Mary Myers
San Diego
Mrs. Douglas
University By the Sea
L. E. Keller
Illinois Ave
Paramount
Betty Comings
18Th Congressional District
Annette Brewer
Junipero
Jess-Telegram
Grace Church Methodist
Grace Church Methodist Men
Loren F. Grandey
Grace Church Methodist_ Men
California Ave
L. B
Superman
Samuel H. Hecker
Chestnut Ave
Mark Twain
Henry George
W. Mighell
Walnut Ave
Westside
City College and Technical School
L. B. Bldg. & Construction, Trades Council
Ohio Ave
Forsman
Sen. Lucas
Baral Metabalism and
Epecialie
AARON
Varalyala
Jonrtips
Genem
DR. J. C. Keys
Atlantic Long Beach
Walter C. Jeanen
Armco Drainage and Metal Products, Inc
Houston
Tex
Russell R. Berent
Nursery Service Co
Ford
Loy
Patsy Narcise
Nerdie Produce Company
Huntington
West Virginia
Ford Trucks
Freeman A. McKenzie, Inc
Mel Burns
American Avenue
Des Moines
Carl Nisly
Superior Oil Co
Young-Johnson Co
Anaheim
Toston
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