20 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1960
Page
1
A pair of transplanted Yankees ordered a snow sled in South Florida, bewildering postal workers. Mrs Pilzer explained she needs a solid stool for window washing and that the snow shovel is for sand for their new home. The odd items reflect northern tools in a southern climate.
President Charles D Schuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged Republicans to back freedom from farm controls, criticizing the party plank adopted in Los Angeles as too restrictive. He warned that current programs to fix prices and limit production have failed, urging a middle course aligned with Eisenhower era policies. John A Baker of the National Farmers Union urged tighter production controls and higher price supports, while Frie Cohen argued youth employment's importance to growth and defense, calling for federal aid to schools and vocational guidance. The committee discussed whether the platform should expand federal responsibility for education and internships, amid broader debate over crop policy and security spending. The session also touched on defense budgeting and military spending amid uncertain future needs.
HYANNIS PORT Mass Pierre Salinger press secretary to Sen John F Kennedy was a child prodigy pianist. He gave his first recital at six at the Toronto International Exposition in 1934. His parents moved him to a more normal life ending daily practice. Salinger later became a respected newsman and investigator for the Senate Labor Rackets Investigating Committee 1957-60. He served as a liaison between Kennedy and the press and held Navy service earning the Navy Marine Corps Medal for rescuing 14 crew members at Okinawa in 1945. He joined Collier's in 1955 as a contributing editor before Kennedys staff linked him to the campaign.
A terse maritime bulletin notes circulation changes affecting private channels around Beach area. Officials reference limited access and ongoing monitoring of the situation as agencies review distribution routes and compliance in the sector.
New group led by Whizzer White forms to attract supporters and independents who favor campaigning outside the regular Democratic structure. Pierre Salinger says unit aims to exist in every state as Kennedy strategists meet to plan launch timing, coast-to-coast voter registration, and broader outreach.
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