Editorial: Spock Should Stick to Child Care
A provocative editorial argues that Dr. Spock, while a child care expert, should not dictate national nuclear policy. It contends his views on atmospheric testing ignore practical power and deterrence, and warns that seeking a “sure thing” leads to retreat and weakness against bullies.
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Dr. Spock
Benjamin Spock
Kennedy
Spock
United States
Russia
Jose
Tey
Fats
Reaching for the Moon Shows US Space Progress
The Moon landing demonstrates American lift, accuracy, and equipment turning toward a safe astronaut voyage. Space science now must combine these feats to ensure a successful trip and display belief that the first lunar flight may occur within many living persons lifetimes. The latest launch boosts confidence that an American could reach the Moon in coming years.
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America
Moon
United States
American Space Science
Spring Notes from Senator Soaper and Oddments
A jumble of light essays and observations on spring, media, aging, and culture. Senator Soaper quips about tax men and growth, while others mock medical shows, photo gear, and outdated childhoods. Raleigh married. parents push maturity. central cooling praised alongside old fireplace nostalgia.
Kennedy Plan Lifts Government Wages Across Three Years
President Kennedy seeks a about 14 billion dollar annual rise in federal worker pay staged over three years, a 10.2 percent increase. The move pressures private industry to raise wages as well while fringe benefits and annual surveys ensure federal salaries stay at or above private levels.
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Congress
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Department of Labor
Eee
Kennedy
Christopher Urges California Team for Governor and Lt Governor
In Sacramento on campaign stops Christopher calls for a joint administration with the governor and lieutenant governor, proposing a task force led by the lieutenant to weed out state department inefficiencies. He argues the lieutenant should have business and financial background and notes current roles and costs of the office, including a $26,000 salary and $193,237 annual budget, while Brown and Anderson are cited as a functioning team.
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Sacramento
Christopher
California
Senate
State Lands Commission
The
Lands Commission
Tidelands
Edmund G. Brown
Glenn Anderson
Anderson
Brown
Coam
Bob Houser
Ronald Hager
CDC
Hager
Kenneth
Sheila la Tourette
Public Forum letters defend Long Beach Young Democrats
In letters dated April 25 and a response thread, contributors recount their ties to the Long Beach Young Democrats, disputing views about Ken Campbell and party positions. William H. Prakesloge notes past membership and nonrenewal, while others critique Rud deCannis and CDC leaders and praise coverage of Easter messages and civic commentary.
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Mary
Louise Palyocsik
Public Forum
Long Beach
Young Democrats
Ken Campbell
Lbyds
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Campbells
The
Winds of Change to Curb War in India Goa Tensions
Adlai Stevenson insists the winds of change are man made and must be controlled to prevent war. He comments on India's attack on Goa, urging restraint and diplomacy amid regional tensions.
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Adlai Stevenson
India
Goa
Purse Recovered on Easter Morning Bus Incident
Alene M Lindstrom of 430 Pacific Ave left her purse on a bus. MTA officials reassured delivery within half an hour. The superintendent located the purse and delivered it at church during services. Gratitude expressed to Mr Stanley Vogt, driver and superintendent, for kindness.
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MTA
Stanley Vogt
America
Alene M
Lindstrom
Pacific Ave
Kennedy Receives Sardar Named Horse in Pakistan
President Mohammed Azab Khan presents Mrs Kennedy with a horse named Sardar during her Pakistan visit. Urdu commands explained for guiding the horse, with sample phrases in several languages and a curious prompt to ask about “Languages in the News.”
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Kennedy
Pakistan
Origin of Fire Plug Name
The term fire plug traces to wooden water pipes in old days. Firefighters cut a hole to access water, then stopped the opening with a wooden plug after a fire. The hole site was marked for future use, giving the hydrant its name.
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