Payola and conflicts of interest in Pentagon defense contracting
A House committee probes retired officers now employed by defense contractors and selling to the Pentagon. A bill would bar officers for two years after retirement from sales work, with potential criminal penalties under Hebert proposed amendments. About 2,000 ex-officers work for contractors, 260 in sales roles at the Pentagon.
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Department of Defense
Armed Services
Defense
Lawrence
Pentagon
House
House of Representatives
F. Edward Hebert
Louisiana
Munitions Lobby
Bya
House Committee
Pentagor
Fast Police Work in 19 Suspects in Mahan Death
Long Beach police arrested 19 suspects within 30 hours in the car-clad killing of 16 year old Neil Mahan of Paramount. The Homicide Detail led the probe with help from detectives and a juvenile officer, even traveling to Whittier to round up suspects.
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Long Beach
Neil Mahan
Paramount
Mahan
Young Mahan
Whittier
Distinguish Campaign Actions From Supporters’ Acts in Politics
The piece argues that a candidate cannot be held responsible for supporters who print anti Catholic literature or attack opponents. It cites Nixon distancing from Kennedy criticism in New Hampshire and Humphrey condemning anti Catholic material in Wisconsin. It emphasizes separating a candidate’s conduct from that of their “friends.”
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New Hampshire
Nixon
Sen. Kennedy
Wisconsin
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Sen. Humphrey
John Kennedy
Jow
Cruelty Petition by Chessman Attorney Filed
A new petition on Daryl Chessman argues cruel and unusual punishment from long delays and stays of execution. The attorney contends extended legal reviews amount to punishment, while critics say Chessman exploits delays to gain advantage.
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Daryl Chessman
Chessman
Senator Soaper On Youth Example And Public Attitudes
A Washington conference on youth urges grownups to model better home behavior while noting youths may ignore improvements. The piece also lampoons comedians, census anxieties, and nostalgia, and touches on graduation season, military morale, space program delays, and Russian terms for common colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scout Leaders Gather for Regional Meeting in Long Beach
Twenty years ago in Long Beach executives and leaders from southern California and Arizona attended the second of three regional meetings of the 12th Region at the Hilton, with 350 registered. Arthur A. Schuck, national director and second ranking officer in scouting, led the conclave.
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California
Arizona
Tong Beach
Hilton Hotel
Arthur A. Schuck
Del Mar racetrack questioned as trespass on state property
Senate opinion by Albert Sheets finds Del Mar Turf Club, Del Mar Operating Co, and Boys Incorporated trespassers on state property owned by the 22nd District Agricultural Association. It notes past rents lacked charges for parking, food, and concessions and warns new legislation may be needed to ensure proper payment.
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Henry C. MacArthur
Sacramento
CNS
State Senate
del Mar
San Diego County
Albert E. Sheets
Senate Fact Finding Committee
del Mar Turf Club
del Mar Pacarthur Operating Co
Boys Incorporated
22Nd District Agricultural Assn
Stahely Arnold
Susanville
Senate
Turf Club
Sen
Arnold
Fair Grounds
Tate Tracks
State Department of Finance
African Quints Born in 1957 Die Within a Day
Four boys and one girl born on Thursday June 6 to Mrs Selina Con vane at Vila Joao de Belo Mozambique died the next day. Doctors at the Vila Joao de Belo hospital reported three died Friday morning and two died hours later. The mother had previously borne twins in 1954, triplets in 1955, and quadruplets in 1956 all of whom survived.
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L. B. No
Selina Convane
Vila Joao de Belo
Laurence Marques
Mozambique
Vila Juno de Belo
Public Forum on Smokey Bear Claws Removal Sparks Debate
Charles D. Griffiths and Mrs Wesley Martin condemn the Sunday March 27 1960 Smokey the cub story arguing cruelty lessons and lack of Humana Society oversight. They criticize bears on sidewalks and streets lacking licenses and fees, urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smokey
Humana Society
Charles D. Griffiths
Chestnut Ave
Wesley Martin
Silly to Give Child Motorized Vehicle
A small boy is hauled into court for driving a motorized cart through an intersection against signals. The piece argues it is deplorable and silly for parents to give children power-driven vehicles while contrasting a facetious auto driver’s disregard for traffic laws.
Building Dept. Lauded by Long Beach Resident
A Long Beach resident praises the Building Department for swift final inspections and courteous support on March 23, noting the department aided occupancy readiness for a house with a tenant waiting. The writer, Mrs. R. C. Kemple of 5439 Hersholt Ave Lakewood, commends the staff as cooperative and helpful.
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Building Dept
R. C. Kemple
Hersholt Ave
Lakewood
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David Lawrence
Ynternal Revenue Service
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Editorial
Cuba
Maine
Havana
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
See
The
Eiva
George Clark
Va Oeng
Press-Telegram
Long Beach, Calif
Herman H. Rieder
Daniel H
Fubl Ser
A. Hinesit
L.A. Collies Jr
Igsinas
Malcolm Esley
Mikes
Sines
Harry Karas
Jon Hews Burenyy
Johns, Ince
Wilt Elhicer
Filthy
New York
Cori
Metropoliian Groupr Inc
TOR
L.B. Building
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