Intraparty Storm Rising in California GOP Fight
Editorial weighs signs of a major intraparty clash between Sen. W. F. Knowland and Gov. Knight as 1950s California Republicans brace for a potential gubernatorial battle. Observers split over party impact, noting past GOP reconciliations but warning a bitter contest could unsettle the party.
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California
GOP
W. F. Knowland
Senate
Knight
Sen. Knowland
San Francisco
Westward Tourists: Vacation Value in the American West
The article urges Western travelers to explore local vacation options in the American West. It highlights forested mountains deserts and famed sites like Crater Lake Yellowstone and Yosemite, noting cities, ghost towns, dams, irrigation projects, and regional growth as educational travel experiences for residents.
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California
Pacific Northwest
Southwest
Redwoods
Crater Lake
Glavier National Park
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Cotumn
West
New GOP Policy Targets the Negro Vote in 1960 Campaign
Washington reports the Republican party adopts a civil rights based strategy to woo Black voters. The shift shapes candidate selection, platform drafting, and campaign style for the 1960 race as the party moves away from its traditional Heartland focus.
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Washington
Republican Party
Middle West
Great political shift tests Republican farm support
The piece argues that present Republican leaders, facing farm income declines under the Eisenhower era, must attract younger, articulate candidates to reclaim majority status. It links farm policy effects to voter realignment, notes Roosevelt era ideals versus modern priorities, and urges fresh, appealing leadership to energize rural politics.
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Povern
Eisenhower Benson
Calvin Coolidge
Elysia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United Prature Anersyneientey Tne
Amine
Press Telegram Style and Newsroom Credits Listed
The Press Telegram offices and staff credits are outlined, naming publishers, editors, managers, and the Washington News Bureau. It lists addresses in New York Chicago Detroit San Francisco and Los Angeles, plus advertising representation by Metropolitan Group, Inc.
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He F. Burmestire
Malcolm Epsey
Miles E. Sines
Washington News Bureau
Albes
Auddee Donna, Inc
NOW York Wwontermemantl
Ste Chicagden
Detroit
Penobscot
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sutter St
Gene Advertising Representatives
Metropolitan Group, Inc
Federal intervention in local voting recalled in Senate debate
The article recalls 1893 federal force bills and New York City election probes, arguing Congress should repeal such statutes. It warns that a civil rights commission and DOJ division could deploy FBI agents to scrutinize voter eligibility, risking partisan manipulation in major cities beyond the South.
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Senate
Congress
Allen O. Bilender
Lawamn
South
House of Representatives
New York City
House
New York
United States
St. An
Civil Rights Commission
Department of Justice
FBI
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
What Female Heart Miss Universe Contest Shock
The News reports Miss US A contestant in the Miss Universe pageant is revealed to be a married woman and mother of five, challenging expectations and provoking mixed reactions among readers. The piece notes the social surprise and ongoing debate about traditional definitions of pageant eligibility.
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Worar
Ave Ehilacen
Long Beach News Briefs Highlight Local Projects and Scandals
A Long Beach group pushed to end a 41 day bus stalemate as the Harbor Department sought Army Engineers permits for a 1302 foot Pier B extension and a new Pier G C spanning 600 by 2476 feet. Other items recall past local figures, a 30 year old hospital appendicitis case for Police Capt. Dovey, and civil service appointments amid reform currents. A separate note discusses Miss U S A and controversial beauty pageant reactions, with commentary on motherhood and beauty standards.
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Long Beach
Associated
Harbor Department
Army Engineers
Pier
William H. Dovey
St. Merv’s Hospital
California State Bar Assn
Alfred L. Bartlett
Just Folks by E A Guest Reflects on a Dying Friend
Poem notes a friend’s faith and the relief of the soul after death. It contrasts the body’s limits with enduring spirit, asserting comfort in faith over physical failing. The piece also includes brief factual inserts on human blood content, Paul Bunyan folklore, Michigan’s 1931 safety patrol program, and Jefferson’s introduction of finger bowls.
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United States
Michigan
State Police
Public Forum Letters For Readership Standards
Citizens submit letters not exceeding 259 words with bona fide signatures and addresses. Editors may edit letters to save space or for clarity while preserving author intent and substance.
Miss Maryland Pageant Comment Seeks Compassion
A letter from Mrs. Lucille Toll urges understanding for Miss Maryland who falsely stated to compete in Miss Universe. She praises inner beauty, notes collective reconsideration of eligibility, and credits organizers for handling embarrassment while hoping the pageant gains dignity and grows in future competitions.
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Meinhardt
Maryland
Lucille Toll
Rose Ave
Miss Germany Beauty Contest Break Raises Debate
Readers weigh in on Miss Germany and the Miss Universe pageant as supporters challenge expert opinions on beauty and the fairness of celebrity selections. Letters from MR. AND MRS. 8. J. COX cite public reaction and address-signature concerns.
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J. Cox
Stearnice St
Nate
Artist opens London exhibit to mixed union reception
Briefs from sea spaper note an artist who paints with a DIY roster opens a London show. Critics praise the work while wondering how it would fare with unions. The page also mentions Reese’s civilian medal idea and new Hollywood divorce chatter alongside a Tennessee housewife incident.
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London
Union
Is a Cheating Success Key
A fragment from PRESS-TELEGRAM quotes Eugene Bartels of Lakewood warning that after Miss USA’s dethronement Miss Mery jand was offered appearances and contracts. The text suggests a hoax to gain long term fame and influence on children by praising deceit.
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Tom
Mery* Jand
Long Beach
Jesson
Eugene Bartels
Eastbrook Ave
Lakewood
Maryland Contest Guests Deserve Public Apology
A reader from Long Beach condemns how a Miss University contest guest was treated by TV coverage. She went from guest to alleged criminal, and the letter urges officials to issue a public apology and protect contestants. The writer, Mrs Roberta Galloway, signs from Rive Alto Canal.
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Long Beach
Roberta Galloway
Tas Rive Alto Canal
Reign of the Habsburgs 1273 to 1918
Question and answer style text recounts the Habsburg dynasty rulers from 1273 to 1918, noting Rudolf I as the first German King and Holy Roman Emperor and Charles I as the last who abdicated in 1918 and died in 1923. It also mentions unrelated notes on sea cucumbers and a proverb about music charming the savage beast with historical references.
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Hapsburg
Ru- Belch
Charles I
Austria
Hungary
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