Editorial Conventions Compared Who Won the State Party Conventions
The piece analyzes the two Sacramento conventions where Republicans claimed a voters' stance on Props 16 17 and 18 while Democrats opposed all three. It notes GOP neutrality to avoid intra party splits, Democrats’ unified opposition, and suggests Knowland’s gains in enthusiasm but Brown’s alignment with convention stance. It concludes with a marginal Democrat edge in public perception despite GOP showing intensity and drama.
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Sacramento
State Assembly Chamber
GOP
Goodwin Knight
William Knowland
Edmund G. Brown
Knowland
Brown
Nixon
California
Sen. Knowland
Pat Brown
U.S. Senate
Bill Knowland
Congress
Supreme Court
Lyndon Johnson
CAPITOL CAPERS Stassen Eyes Philadelphia Mayoral Bid
Washington reports Harold Stassen, former Minnesota governor, may run for Philadelphia mayor in 1960 after GOP split in the Democratic stronghold. The piece notes Knowland’s portrait surprise, Johnson’s praise, and Eisenhower era inflation tensions with Meade Alcorn quoting wage figures and officials predicting shifts in advisory roles.
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Washington
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Fnvernor
Pennsyvia
Philadelphia
Joseph S. Clark Jr
U. S
Richardson Dilworth
Clark - Dilworth
Stassen
Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Representatives Listed
The Press Telegram announces current staff including Herman H. Ridde Harold M Hines Samuel C G Cameron Gens Manager L A Callins Jr Bus Manager Malcolm Epley Executive Editor Miles Linex Managing Editor Harry Karpscit Pace Editor Mashington Jews Bureau with offices at Albee Building and national advertising reps Ridder Johns Inc in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco and other locations. Current files maintained at these offices and Metropolitan Group Inc PED.
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Herman H. Ridde
Harold M. Hines
Samuel CG. Cameron
L. A. Callins Jr
Malcolm Epley
Miles & Linex
Harry Karpscit
Pace
National
Ridder-Johns, Inc
New York
WW Am
50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
Penobscot
Minneapolis
Fosnay
Ste PA
Los Angeles
W. Bth
San Francisco
Sutter St
The
Press-Telegram
Indignation Lacking as Teamster Anarchy Surges
Washington column argues that the McClellan Committee reveals dangerous Teamsters Union corruption and calls for decisive executive and legislative action. It warns current reforms are too mild, allowing criminal practices to flourish while business and anti-labor elements work to block stronger measures.
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Washington
McClellan
Teamsters Union
Capone
United States
Jagor
Department of Justice
Si-Larson
Congress
Teamster
Jaumein
Edward Bennett Williams
Executive Branch
Justice
Treasury
Hoffa
National Association of Manufacturers
American Retail Federation
United States Chamber of Commerce
Submarine deterrent reshapes Cold War strategy
The Navy unveils the atomic powered Nautilus and submerged missile capabilities as a potential war deterrent. Rear Admiral Hyman Rickover notes networks of submerged bases under polar ice could strike any aggressor, with the United States projecting strength to deter conflicts and preserve peace.
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Washington
United States Navy
Russia
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic
Pacific
North America
Soviet Russia
Hawaii
Hyman G. Rickover
United States
America
Public Forum Letters Edit for Taste and Space
Public forum letters may be edited to fit space and ensure good taste. Authors’ bona fide signatures and addresses will not be included in print. Edited content preserves core viewpoints while trimming length to stay within space limits.
Police Officers Human Too
A letter to the Press Telegram argues police brutality claims require fair treatment of officers and cites Chief Dove as loyal, capable, and unlikely to tolerate abuse while noting Mrs. Smith questions delay in reporting. The author urges remedies if accusations prove true.
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Mr. Lewis
Bar Assa
Dovey
Cust
Lewis
C. A. Smith
American Ave
Long Beach
Trash Fee Unfair to Small Family Pro TAY
Letter from L. B. Monroe of 19 Gladys Ave argues trash collection fees are unfair to single older residents on fixed incomes, noting widows with small trash volumes pay the same as larger families with multiple barrels.
Letter of Week Weill Chosen Letter of Week
Reader Adriene M Becker from Long Beach writes in praising the editor for selecting Just Remember as Letter of the Week The note calls for fair treatment of groups beyond juveniles and questions public judgments of unions and their representatives while urging broader tolerance in judging diverse actors in society
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Adriene M. Becker
10Th St
Long Beach
Challenges Lewis Attack on Police
A Long Beach resident challenges Moses Lewis and the Long Beach Bar Association president over California Penal Code warrant procedures. The writer insists reforms occur through elected legislative bodies and urges clearer, logical explanation of actions or cessation. Mrs. R. C. Johnson, 394 Havana Ave, Long Beach.
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California
Long Beach Bar Assn
Bar Assa
Moses Lewis
Long Beach
Police Department
Golden Wedding Anniversary Events For Hathaway Bixby
Rancho Los Alamitos buzzes for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hathaway Bixby with an at home on August 23 inviting long time friends from Long Beach San Pedro Wilmington Pasadena and Los Angeles. John F. Craig resigns from Harbor Commission. Lynn Hossam appointed to succeed him. Downtown Long Beach builds eight major projects totaling 2 250 000 including Villa Riviera Jergins Trust and Broad Lind Hotel and several Pine Avenue stores.
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Rancho Los Alamitos
Fred Hathaway Bixby
Long Beach
San Pedro
Wilmington
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Rancho
John F. Craig
Harbor Commission
Randall M. Dorton
Lynn ©. Hossam
Craig
Wee
Villa Riviera
Jergins Trust
Phillips Furniture Co
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Board of Education Administration
Glenn E. Clark
Pine Ave
Owl Drug Co
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