Editorial: Too Late for Cuba
An editorial argues the Castro regime masks control while Cubans grow discontent and protest Communist influence. It likens Cuba to Eastern European awakenings and warns that louder shouts may mask a minority, but sees recent anti Communist demonstrations as a hopeful sign for public awakening and eventual change.
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Czechoslovakia
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Hungary
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Lithuania
Poland
Romania
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Challenge to GOP hinges on strong second man in Chicago
The Democrats challenge the Republicans in Chicago over choosing a strong second on the ticket. Nixon and Rockefeller are viewed as the strongest potential pair, while Rockefeller’s stance may block his nominating or accepting the vice presidency. Foreign policy looms as fall’s big issue, with Honey Cabot Lodge seen as a premier GOP contender for vice president given his experience at the United Nations and hard line on Russia.
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Chicago
Rockefeller
Nixon
Lawrence Called the Shot in Retrospect
Political pundits see the Kennedy Johnson ticket as the predictable outcome of the 1960 Democratic National Convention. David Lawrence, veteran of 23 conventions, consistently predicted the nomination for Kennedy and Johnson months in advance, with forecasts ranging from Kennedy’s likely win in Wisconsin to a Kennedy Johnson ticket four days before the convention.
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Johnson
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John
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Texas
Convention System of Today a Travesty and a Tragedy
A critical editorial denounces the party nomination system as undemocratic and hypocritical. It urges state primaries and independent voter choice, arguing that conventions let cliques pick nominees while the public has little input. The piece cites Wilson and calls for reform and national volunteer funding to ensure democracy.
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Los Angeles
United States
America
Lawrence
Woodrow Wilson
Cuba and Guantanamo Bay Defense Ties and Treaties
The article details U.S. right to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base under 1903 and 1934 treaties, Cuba’s claim to the base, and Khrushchev’s stance. It notes Monroe Doctrine pledges, OAS actions, the Rio Treaty, and Caracas Declaration, with Cuba’s water supply, base defenses, personnel, and water infrastructure. It highlights the base as vital for Caribbean defense and anti-submarine warfare, and mentions Cuban workers and potential militant action restart.
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United States
James Monroe
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Osvaldo Corticos Torrado
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Bermuda
Roosevelt Roads
Trinidad
Those Days Are Gone Forever
A 1936 April memory notes a deer crossing in Louisiana beneath a sign. A playful peek at public attitudes and family life, with quotes about sports, motherhood, and a critique of American society and politics amid Soviet caricature.
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Bill Vaughn
Louisiana
Public Forum Letters On Grant nursery school move
Public letters argue against moving Grant nursery school from 64th Street and Walnut Avenue to Jane Adams School List Street and Fine Avenue. Authors say children lose walking access and playground placement risks safety. request continue operation at current site. Signatures and addresses provided. edited for taste or space.
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Board of Education
Grant Nursery School
64Th SL
Walnut Ave
Jane Adams School
List St
Fine Ave
Fine
Grant
Eunice Ersch
Self-Defense Vital in Nuclear Age Editorial Letter
In a syndicated editorial snippet from the Press Telegram, the writer argues that U S bases in Japan serve mutual protection amid rising Cold War tensions United States aims to defend democracy without pressuring Japan and condemns anti government demonstrations as Communist led The piece cites global unrest including Cuba Congo Sicily and Mexico as evidence of a dangerous era
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Nuclear Age
United States
Japan
Russia
Mexico
Congo
Sicily
Teaven
One Vote Can Decide A Historic U S Election
Reported fact recalls that a single vote decided the 1876 presidential contest involving Rutherford B. Hayes. The Electorial College tally was challenged and referred to a commission where Hayes prevailed by one vote. One Indiana congressman cast the pivotal vote aided by a friend from bed.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Electoral College
Electoral Commission
Hayes
Indiana
Letter to House Worries Over Roosevelt Paper
Roger J. Janow from Wilton Street writes from Long Beach State dormitory railing against a sheet attacking the House Un-American Activities Committee. He supports the committee and urges exposing communism, calling it a vital instrument to fight lies and cold war threats.
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Eleanor
Long Beach State
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House un-American Activities Committee
James Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
un-American ‘Activties Committee
Roger J, Janow
Wilton St
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