Battle on Capitol Hill sinks Kennedy bid in opening clash
Editorial notes Kennedy suffered a setback in the post convention session as Congress blocks his 1960 program aims. Eisenhower posts a stronger showing with about a 0.334 batting average on the 21 point program. GOP and Southern Democrats coalitions blunt Kennedy Johnson push while strategists urge stay in session to pin Democrats.
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Knowland links local action to national choice in Chest talk
Former U S Senator William F Knowland urged Long Beach attendees that democracy starts at home by volunteering and funding local welfare efforts. He said voters must share responsibility in selecting the next president, praised both Kennedy and Nixon candidates, and stressed community Chest groups as vital to the American way of life. He warned California could decide the election and urged study of issues.
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Benson's fasting faith guides lone secretary through crisis
Washington report profiles Ezra Benson facing political storms as secretary of agriculture. He rejects bitterness, sought guidance in fasting with his Mormon family during peak crises, and says he will return to public life after leaving the highest office he held. President Eisenhower praised his honesty and dedication.
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Lawmakers Reject Kennedy Medical Care Plan Vote
In a rare bipartisan turn, a Senate coalition of Democrats and Republicans opposed the Kennedy medical care proposal, backing the Finance Committee bill instead. The vote signals resistance to federal funding of aged care, with states to oversee eligibility and program size.
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Egg heads and other type heads in political zany lines
Senator Soaper quotes about eggheads and jugheads while Bill Vaughan notes aides from a wife's family. A bus stop quote comments on family movies and the Jukes or Kaili kaks. Many wry vignettes on fashion, aging, geography, jazz, uniforms, television, and modern life.
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Public Forum Letters Show Partisan Debate and Marine Critique
A reader questions Medicare cost projections and party plans, noting Eisenhower, Kennedy, Javits, Nixon and party costs. Concerns about Marine leadership are raised, with criticism of fundraising methods and calls for party unity in supporting nominees. signatures from Frank Ayala Jr and Laurette Amrhein accompany the letters.
Goldwater Also Has Reservations
A reader challenges David Lawrence’s view on Byrd’s opposition to a Democratic platform plank and applies similar scrutiny to Senator Goldwater in 1980. The piece questions whether opposition to federal aid plans within party platforms affects campaigning for the party’s nominees and invites further discussion on the issue.
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Protests Hike in Slip Fees at Marina
Samuel Bowlby objects to proposed slip fee increases by private operators charging rents not tied to costs or ROI. He urges council to study current cost investment figures and wait for more marinas to operate, noting San Francisco Bay area fees about half.
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Lakewood Letters Defend Post Office Lease
Fern Hernandez of 4542 Conquista Ave writes in to praise Lakewood Mayor and council for approving a $1 yearly post office lease, while noting letters criticizing the move appeared to back a local candidate. She argues the council acted wisely in the city’s interest and questions political motives.
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Press Telegram Long Beach Editorial Staff Snapshot
Long Beach Press Telegram masthead lists publishers editors and executives including Herman B Ridder Daniel H Ridder Harald Hines Samuel C Cameron L A Collins Jr Malcolm Emey and Harry Karns. Advertising representatives and office locations in Detroit Minneapolis San Francisco and Los Angeles noted.
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