Editorial praises Long Beach police for rapid 19-suspect roundup
The editorial commends the Long Beach Police Department for swiftly jailing 19 suspects in the Paramount teen Neil Mahan killing within 30 hours. It credits the Homicide Detail and a juvenile officer, notes cross-town aid, and argues the bigger issue is judicial handling after capture, urging better court administration.
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Long Beach
Neil Mahan
Paramount
Mahan
Young Macan
Whittier
Payola and conflict of interest in Pentagon sales chiefs
A House Committee reviews a ban on retired officers selling to Pentagon contractors. The bill would bar any officer within two years of retirement from sales contacts with the Pentagon, aiming to curb influence as 2,000 ex-officers work for defense firms and 260 sell to the Pentagon.
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Department of Defense
Armed Services
Pentagon
House
House of Representatives
F. Edward Hebert
Louisiana
House Committee
Distinguish Between a Candidate and His So-Called Friends
In the New Hampshire and Wisconsin episodes, campaign backers circulated harsh attacks and anti-Catholic literature aimed at rivals while the candidates themselves disavowed the remarks. The piece argues that a politician cannot control every action of supporters and should not bear guilt for their words or deeds.
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New Hampshire
Nixon
Sen. Kennedy
Wisconsin
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Sen. Humphrey
John Kennedy
Cruelty Claim Filed For Chessman By Attorney
An attorney for Caryl Chessman files a new petition alleging cruel and unusual punishment. The argument cites years of reviews stays of execution and delays as the basis for relief, framing delay as punishment authored by the law itself.
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Caryl Chessman
Fr Om
Chessman
Agreed at Washington conference on youth
Senator Soaper notes adults must set a home example to keep youths at home. The piece jokes about aging astronauts, income tax, and nostalgia while poking fun at comedians and census quirks as it riffs on national topics and spring, with a light tone throughout.
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Bill Vaughan
Washington
Long Beach Hosts Region Twelve Scout Leaders Meeting
Twenty years ago Long Beach hosted the second of three regional meetings for the 12th Region. About 350 registered at the Hilton Hotel as Arthur A. Schuck, national director and second ranking Scouting leader, chaired the conclave with executives and leaders from southern California and Arizona in attendance.
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California
Arizona
Long Beach
Hilton Hotel
Arthur A. Schuck
Del Mar Turf Club labeled trespassers by Senate attorney
A Senate fact finding opinion by Albert E. Sheets alleges the Del Mar Turf Club and related entities are trespassers on state-owned Del Mar racetrack property. It asserts the 22nd District lacks authority to lease the premises, notes prior prohibitions, and suggests possible new legislation and financial recovery for the state.
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Albert E. Sheets
Sacramento
Tihe Senate
del Mar
Senate
Turf Club
Sen
Arnold
del Mar Turf Club
State Department of Finance
Five African Quints Born in 1957 Die Shortly After
Question answers note that the five babies born Thursday June 6 to Mrs Selina Con vane at Vila Joao de Belo Mozam bique all died the next day. Doctors reported three died Friday and the remaining two died hours later. The mother reportedly had twins in 1954, triplets in 1955, and quadruplets in 1956, all of whom survived.
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Fair Boys
Selina Convane
Vila Joao de Belo
Laurenco Marques
Mozambique
Public Forum Letters Critique Humane Society Criticism
Editor letters cite Sunday March 27 1960 photo about removing Smokey cub claws. Griffiths argues humane society acts cruelly, questions authority. Griffiths 2151 Chestnut Ave and Wesley Martin 225 Chestnut Ave warn about unlicensed cars on sidewalks.
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Smokey
Our
Humane Society
Charles D. Griffiths
Chestnut Ave
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 questions why parents would give a child such a vehicle and whether the boy’s legs could take him farther from home. Another column mocks traffic law violations by a driver who ignores rules and parks illegally, noting the growing number of these cars on streets.
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Cara
Building Dept. Praised for Helpful Cooperation in Long Beach
A Long Beach homeowner commends the Building Department for exceptional cooperation during a house construction crisis. By March 23 the team provided final electrical and house inspections, offering guidance and assistance to ensure tenant readiness. Mrs R C Kemple of 5440 Hersholt Ave, Lakewood, expresses strong gratitude.
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Long Beach
O R
Building Dept
R. C. Kemple
Hersholt Ave
Lakewood
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CNS
State Senate
San Diego County
Ake
Gelearam
Calif
Calling Jr
Eran
Manaoir
Malcolm Easley
Miles
George Clark
Wesley Martin
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