Letters on crime rights clash with California evidentiary rules
Readers debate editorials on the Cahan decision and the exclusion of evidence. Letter writers urge balanced coverage and preserve Fourth Amendment protections, referencing Bible verses and capital punishment debates. Signatures and addresses are included where provided.
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Hert Resnik
California
Cahan
Califonia
ED White
San Antonio Dr
Norwalk
Nixon and Rockefeller in 1960 nomination talk amid Democrat strength
Vice President Richard Nixon and Governor Nelson Rockefeller face a crowded Democratic field for the 1960 presidential race while Republican prospects look dim. Analysts say Nixon and Rockefeller loom as top contenders, yet observers deem the Democratic victory likely, making the GOP contest largely academic.
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Richard Nixon
California
Nixon
Gov
Rockefeller
New York
Cactus Jack Garner
Jim Farley
Join Crusade for Freedom during anti communist tone
The article promotes the Crusade for Freedom with Russia promising friendly talks while spending 100 million dollars to jam broadcasts. It extols Radio Free Europe as a private, funded effort aiding millions behind the iron curtain and urges readers to donate via envelopes in newspapers to support a free press.
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America
Russia
Mikayans
Free World
Radio Free Europe
Mil
Lions of
Poland
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Romania
Bulgaria
U. S
Crusade For Freedom
Kremlin
Transient asks about big building across from Lincoln Park
The Chairman names Councilman Pat Ahern as a figure in the scene while a transient in Lincoln Park asks what is happening in the large building nearby.
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Pat Ahern
Lincoln Park
Mailing controversy over right wing magazine from ex senator Malone
A reader questions the use of free mailing by ex Senator George W Malone for a political magazine. The piece probes where education ends and propaganda begins and notes Nevada now has a new senator as voters may decide the boundary.
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George W. Malone
Malone
Nevada
State Water Debate Keeps Boiling Just Under Surface
Sacramento reports a ongoing campaign on water politics as Governor Brown seeks $13 million more to start Oroville Dam work. The issue splits Northern and Southern California over firm contracts and water delivery, with a constitutional amendment promoted by the Metropolitan Water District. The dispute hinges on investment fund use and how surplus water funds future needs.
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Sacramento
CNS
Edmund G. Brown
Oroville Dam
McArthur
Oroville
Metropolitan Water District
California
Gover
New Pedestrian Signals Installed At Locust and Third
New pedestrian signals were added at Locust Ave and Third St with lights facing crossing areas and synchronized with traffic signals. The system shows wait and walk commands to clear motor traffic before pedestrians move. It describes new safety measures for walkers downtown.
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Locust Ave
Third St
Kremlin Propaganda Is a Substitute for Truth
A Washington analysis says the Soviet Union hides a tape confirming the killings of 17 American airmen to avoid acknowledging wrongdoing. It argues Moscow’s refusal to hear or allow inspection reveals a pattern of falsified truth, undermining trust and stiffening Cold War tensions.
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Washington
Berlin
Moscow
State Department
Kremlin
United States
Democratic sweep leaves GOP with uphill path to 1960 House
Doris Fleeson notes a 1958 Democratic sweep in marginal House districts, leaving Republicans with few targets to retake and a daunting path to regaining the majority. She cites historical margins, gerrymandering, and the need for strong candidates, while praising Democratic incumbents in tight races.
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Washington
House
Republican House
Charles Walleck
Minnesota
Senate
Meade Alcorn
Eisenhower picks five high court members questions and answers
Questions and answers cover how many present Supreme Court justices were appointed by Eisenhower and identify Warren Harlan Brennan Whittaker and Stewart as current selections. The piece lists Roosevelt appointees Black Frankfurter Douglas and Truman appointee Clark as the rest.
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Supreme Court
Eisenhower
Rive
Earl Warren
John M. Harlan
William J
Press Telegram Publisher and staff at a glance
Current files of The Press-Telegram are kept at the newspaper offices. The listing names publisher and co publishers managing editors and department heads with advertising representatives and city bureau details.
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Malcolm Eptey
Mies E. Sines
Harry Kaens
Washington News Bureau
A — Oe Bos
BUTI
Bidder-toting, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Wrigley Bidgs
Penobscot Rita
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
St Paul
East
Press-Telegram
Theia
New York
Matropalitan Group, Ince
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Jefferson Junior High
Ross Young
David. Lawrence
Lawrence
Doris Fleeson
GOP
Fleelow
High Court
Richard Trevithick
C. M
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Andrew Vivian
Trivithick
U.S. D
Emanuel Herman
Schwartz
Oldenburg
Germany
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Daniel H.ridder
Harold M. Hines
Asatte
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Ly 4. Colling Jr
Bux, Mansper
George Clark
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