Public urged to press union labor bill unity
A citizen urged Amaricans to contact conference committee members to block compromises on labor reform, backing the House version to protect union members and the public. The note includes personal signatures, addresses, and a critical stance on pork shop excesses while condemning indecent entrants to public venues.
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Amarican
Conference Committee
House
Senate
Henry W. Dunn
1St St
Unnecessary Legislation May Obscure Existing Law
In an interview State Sen Richard Richards warns California lawmakers face year round sessions. He argues many proposed laws go unenforced and public cannot keep up. The piece suggests restraint and reducing laws to improve enforceability and clarity.
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Richard Richards
California
Richards
DMV Drunk Driving Penalty Policy Defended by Director McCarthy
Director Robert J. McCarthy flags legal leeway for first conviction drunk driving suspensions while defending the policy as effective in reducing California traffic deaths. He emphasizes discretionary state authority, insists suspensions follow court findings, and notes progress amid debate over who should wield punitive power.
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State Department of Motor Vehicles
Robert J. McCarthy
Department
Attorney General’s Office
California
McCarthy
America
DUNV
Partment
Navy trains translators in nine months for Russian
Navy language division chiefs announce a nine month course to produce qualified Russian interpreters translators at Anacostia Virginia. Lt Commander Fahey explains phonetic basics and common phrases while Rear Admiral Layton oversees the Naval Intelligence School. Russian is not harder than German or Turkish and all graduates gain interpreter translator status. Training emphasizes screening by the Navy Personnel Bureau and a demanding workload.
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Washington
Khrushchev
Krooshof
United States
J. A. Fahey
Naval Intelligence Schnat At
Anacostia
Virginia
Maya Famee Lya
Edwin T. Layton
Naval Intelligence School
Naval
Onsted
Language School Trains Naval Personnel In Russian
The program reports that about nine of ten students are physically and emotionally ready to complete the course. Students study vocabulary grammar and reading first, with four to six hours of nightly homework. The Naval Intelligence School has trained 800 personnel to speak Russian, and will offer six week courses for travel and foreign duties starting in September.
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United States
Naval Intelligence School
NIS
Lawr enced labor letter mirrors FDR era bribe talk
A Carey letter to Congress, backed by AFL CIO leaders, warns of campaign contributions as leverage over lawmakers who voted against the Landrum-Griffin bill. The piece recalls John L. Lewis statements on labor funding and quid pro quo, noting little has changed in two decades.
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Washington
Congress
Project
James B. Carey
Aflcio
Lawrence
Landrum-Griffin
Carey
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Saul D Alinsky
G. TP. Putnam & Sons
Roosevelt
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CIO
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United Mine Workers of America
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Kennedy
House
Kennedy Faller in New York Moves Against Kennedy
New York Democratic leaders back Mayor Wagner as VP candidate in 1960 signaling doubt about Kennedy. They warn the delegation remains uncommitted, while Kennedy touts labor reform progress amid civil rights setback and Democratic leadership shifts.
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Washington
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Adlai Stevenson
New York
Fleesow
Wagner
New York City
Eastern Seaboard
Rorman
Senate House
House
United States
Senate
Pageant Should Be Full Dress Affair
In a letter to the editor J P McDuef argues Miss Florida favors revealing playsuits for pageants. He contends a glamorous bikini look draws an unwholesome mood and suggests a full dress pageant would be healthier for contestants and judges alike. He cites attire seen at beaches and pools and questions the value of exposing the body for public display.
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Florida
J.P. McDuef
Division
Marmaduke Cartoon Critic Sees Echoes in Dog’s Expression
A reader compares Marmaduke to his cocker spaniel and cites Anderson’s work as education about the dog. The letter, signed by Lit A Hirtle of Chestnut Avenue, asserts Marmaduke as the newspaper’s most intelligent cartoon.
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Marmaduke
Telegram
Chestnut’ Ave
No Stomach for Beef on the Hoof
A harsh editorial critique targets theater displays and attire, condemning skimpy costumes and leg exposure as obscene. The writer condemns what they call grotesque spectacles and decries women showing legs as indecent. The piece closes with a personal note about a recent restaurant dinner.
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Hetter
Unions Abuse Right to Organize and Inflation Fears
James Millsap warns unions overstepping in organizing and disputes labor bill votes. He argues inflation risks from wage pressure and accuses labor leaders and communists of aiming to affect elections. He urges citizens to engage and seek information ahead of the 1960 election.
Legion thanks on baseball coverage at Blair Field
The American Legion Department of California Junior Baseball Commission expresses gratitude to the Independent Press Telegram for fine coverage of the state championships held at Blair Field from August 6 to 9. The event was a success financially and in every respect, with thanks to the newspaper support from Chairman Patrick Ahern and the commission.
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American Legion
Department of California, Junior Baseball Commission
Independent Press-Telegram
Blair Field
Commissio
Patrick Ahern
Dairy cattle in Australia exceed five million heads
The report states there are more than 5,000,000 heads of dairy cattle in Australia. It also notes that both sexes of the big horn sheep possess horns that are never shed.
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Australia
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