A Seat in the Cabinet for Urban Affairs proposed
The article notes urban problems in U S cities since World War II and cites President Kennedy’s State of the Union call for a Department of Urban Affairs. It argues cities deserve a Cabinet seat to improve coordination among urban agencies and streamline information for city officials. The piece stresses federal help plus city-based hard work to solve urban issues.
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Los Angeles
State of the Union
Kennedy
America
Department of Urban Affairs
FHA
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Urban Renewal Administration
Washington
California Economy in 1962 Governor Race Centerpiece
California's 1962 governorship campaign centers on economic status as voters weigh conditions. Nixon emphasizes waning opportunity while Brown touts a strong business climate and state gains. Knight may challenge Nixon on economic progress, but voters react to current conditions at campaign time.
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California
Nixon
Brown
Knight
Battlinng Nixon
GOP
Dim View of Neighborhood and Public Figures
A collage of lighthearted quips and social observations cites Senator Soaper and local readers. Jokes touch on binocular gifts, juvenile delinquents, political speeches, wife diets, and aging norms, contrasting modern decor with old-fashioned housekeeping. The piece notes Kennedy cabinet polling without naming members.
Out Our Way Bits on Sandwiches and Professors
A quirky collection notes a boy claiming a sandwich filler was invented in 1890 and his grandpa older than peanut butter. It also cites a professional journal about professors worrying over image and a football coach with only an effigy. It questions ballpoint pen averages and mentions reenacting the Normandy landing for a movie with USO actors.
Berlin Negotiations and the Fate of West Berlin
Walter Lippmann argues in favor of pursuing negotiations with the Soviet Union to stabilize Berlin. He notes the risks of rejecting talks as the city remains divided by the wall, causing uncertainty for residents and investors. He advocates an approach that creates confidence and mutual concessions, citing Austria as a precedent.
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Soviet Union
Wwe
Berlin
West Berlin
Austria
Germany
West
Public Forum Letters on Mental Health Funding Debate
Public letters criticize Long Beach officials for proposing a $30,000 donation to the Children's Mental Health Clinic instead of using the Short-Doyle Act. They argue timely aid is crucial for mentally ill children and condemn council inaction as voter costly. Ruth Be Mietz and Helen Salzman sign letters urging immediate help and accountability.
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Mansell
Crowt
Children's Mental Health
Helen Salzman
el Paseo St
Kennedy defers to old heads in state of the union
Doris Fleeson analyzes President Kennedy in the 1962 state of the union, noting his workmanlike message and the shift of power toward an older generation in Congress. She highlights party tensions, the potential for a conservative challenge in the House, and the risk that partisan battles may overshadow policy on the nuclear era.
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Congress
House
Charles Halleck
Kennedy
Halleck
Republican National Committee
Oklahoma City
Hal- Tech
Senate
Len Bourke Hickenlooper
Lowa Ss
California
Thomas Kuchel
Crime Trends and Social Causes Voice Editorial
The editor links rising crime to family divorce rates, inadequate supervision of children, and lack of schooling. It argues crowded schools hurt education, limiting job prospects and increasing crime as a survival path, and cites rising alcohol and narcotics use as a factor.
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United States
Merit Over Controversy Uplifts City Remarks
A Long Beach citizen urges the Advisory Committee to reevaluate its Short-Doyle recommendations, praising City Manager Mansell for a reasoned, non emotional stance. The letter stresses evaluating the program on merits rather than controversy and calls for prudent public deliberation.
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City
John Mansell
Long Beach
Abraham B
Olive Ave
Jackie Kennedy in Colombia and Venezuela Stirs Cheers
The recent appearance of Jackie Kennedy in Colombia and Venezuela drew public cheers with phrases like Ole and Bonita as crowds greeted the former first lady. The vivid scene captured attention from observers and media alike.
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Jackie Kennedy
Colombia
Venezuela
Ole
Jackie Kennedy Charms World With Languages On Tour
The article notes Jacqueline Kennedy impresses crowds by fluently speaking French in Paris and Spanish with South Americans. It predicts Urdu and Hindi greetings for an upcoming Pakistan India trip, highlighting crowd shouts like Jackie Zindebad and Bhubsurat as praise.
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Jackie
Uhajeep
Pakistan India
Jackie Zindebad
Jackie Zin
Tory
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Bill Vaughan
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USO
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Walter. Lippmann
Ruth BE
Mietz
California Ave
Doris Fleeson
JFK
Eisenhower
John McCormack
Charlee
Ge, Fein
Hes
George Clark
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