Wisconsin votes for liberal Democrat in senate race
Editorial notes a major shift as Wisconsin elected liberal Democrat William Proxmire to the U.S. Senate, defeating Walter Kohler and signaling a rebuke to Eisenhower era Republicanism. The piece questions causes, notes independent McCarthy entries, and warns about potential echoes in other states. It highlights President Eisenhower’s high personal popularity but party vulnerability.
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Wisconsin
Richard Nixon
GOP
Walter J. Kohler
Kohler
William Proxmire
Proxmire
McCarthy
Eisenhower
California panel to study state income tax plan
A California legislative subcommittee will study rewriting the personal income tax to mirror the federal system. Chairman Glenn E. Coolidge envisions taxpayers using the federal form with a state copy sent in. The goal is to ease filing and reduce confusion of the present U. S. tax form.
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California
Glenn E. Coolidge
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
Philadelphia
U. S
Senators dispute over nuclear test suspensions
Article reviews statements by three Democratic senators and Adlai Stevenson on halting hydrogen bomb tests. It contrasts Stevenson’s remarks with Eisenhower administration positions and records from Geneva and London disarmament talks, noting partisan framing and the need for multilateral agreement with the Soviet Union.
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Senate
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
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United States
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Tennessege
Stevenson
Russia
Public Forum Letters for Publication Not to Exceed 50 Words
Readers may submit bona fide letters with signatures and addresses. Editors may edit for taste or space.
Sees Danger in One World Plans
Eunice Tilston accuses Anna M. Bache of spreading misinformation about United World Federatists plan for a global superstate. The letter warns any member nation would lose sovereignty to an international government. John Robe critiques a Senate proposal for a UN Emergency Force and calls it slavery. stray line notes Long Beach and a municipal band.
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Eunice Tilston
Anna M. Bache
United World Federatists
One Worlders
United States of America
United World Federalists
John Robe
Long Beach
United World
United States
City fear grows over UN force and local betrayal
Letter writer decries a proposed UN armed force as a step toward a one world government and vows such a body would owe loyalty to its creators. The editorial criticizes city leaders for alleyway closures benefiting Hilton interests, accusing officials of selling out Long Beach and jeopardizing property values.
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Hilton
Long Beach
F. H. Armstrong
Delta Ave
Protection of FBI Files Vital
Rep. Craig Roumer urged Congress to deny adjournment until FBI files are available to defense attorneys in criminal cases. The letter calls on Americans to write to Congress urging passage of this legislation vital to national security. Anne Fickes urges action at 3819 Livingston Dr.
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Craig Roumer
Congress
FBI
Anne Fickes
Livingston
Pat Brown eyeing governor race keeps Democrats guessing
Atty. Gen. Edmund G. Brown, 54, relaxes in Hawaii while political fans push him to run for governor or senator. Brown says he will decide in autumn, avoiding firm commitment as Democrats press for a clear choice. He has criticized Knight and may shift California politics if he runs.
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California
Sacramento
Edmund G. Brown
Hawaii
Alan Cranston
California Democratic Council
Pat Brown
Gov
Knight
Earl Warren
Knowland
Warren
Nixon
Raccoon coat revival and mixed satirical notes
A satirical column questions a potential revival of the raccoon coat, jokes about rumble seats, and mocks various topics from a mysterious virus in Milwaukee to family planning ideas. It mentions Senator Ives urging Teamster reform and notes waning excitement in the National League amid school reopening. Other items reference chain letters, uranium stocks, and tiny local business notes.
Just Folks by E A Guest Unpurchasable
Three French students visiting America faced vandalism when a gang of local youths smashed the windows of their car. The incident reflects tensions between visiting tourists and local youths and comments on national character.
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America
Long Beach Flashbacks Reported in Striking Local Snippets
Ten years ago two of four escapees from the Navy Disciplinary Barracks on Terminal Island were captured by the FBI near Faramount Blrd and Artesia St. Twenty years ago a swordfish bonanza attracted four anglers and five men and two women aboard a single boat as each hooked a marlin that day. Thirty years ago a split in Social Welfare agencies surfaced with Long Beach Welfare League led by Miss Annis J. Fietcher, while the city welfare department operated under Mrs. R. J. Booth.
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Terminal Island
FBI
Faramount Blrd
Artesia St
Long Beach
Long Beach Welfare League
Annis J. Fietcher
City Welfare Department
R. J. Booth
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