13 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1960
Page
1
Atlanta factory worker Paul W. Starnes, 54, blind after 20 years of shooting pistols and rifles, has applied for a permit to carry a pistol. Officials doubt his fitness and refuse the request though Starnes offers to demonstrate his “sighting” by sound at any time.
Baltimore report notes two contractors Charles T. King Co Inc and Green Contracting Inc submitted sealed bids of 103 900 for a temporary boiler house at City Hall. Officials plan to select the winner by chance, after conferences and unresolved bidding. Also: local crime and oddities from Arizona and Massachusetts reports.
In Los Angeles the 1960 Democratic Convention faces planned demonstrations as supporters stage organized displays to drum up enthusiasm for JFK, LBJ, and Stuart Symington. Officials cap spontaneity to ten minutes per act, while favorite son protests loom and often spark clashes over placards and crowd energy.
A damaged OCR fragment lists a Cane Beach post office routing and street directions. It mentions Dolly Hys finder Audit Burda and circulation notes with Pine Avenue and Bono Beach, but lacks complete names or dates.
Nixon predicted Kennedy would win the Democratic nomination due to strong organization and money, while Kennedy would face a tough West Virginia primary. Nixon noted Kennedy's Catholicism may not hurt in the fall but wealth could be a handicap. Both men are described as analytical politicians with strong grassroots networks.
UPI reports Kennedy campaign aides plan a no ladder style demonstration to back Sen John F Kennedy. The aim is a 15 minute spontaneous event when nominated, but organizers foresee a one hour rally with a band banners streamers and many marchers led by Massachusetts delegates William Hartigan says turnout may exceed capacity.
An organization of midgets demanded a half plank in the Democratic platform to include ladders in phone booths. They report they have not yet secured even a splinter.
Fragmentary ad describes live event on the beach at Huntington Hotel with bids and prices around 29 dollars each. Mentions choice steaks and a phone contact, but details are unclear.
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