Clear Choice in the New 32nd District
A long analysis of California reapportionment highlights the 32nd Senatorial District from San Pedro Bay to Watts and the crowded field of 12 Democrats led by Lloyd Menvey. The endorsement cites his eight years as Los Angeles Harbor Commission president and broad harbor and ports expertise as the basis for support.
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San Pedro Bay
Watts
Los Angeles
Long Beach Harbors
Long Beach
Harbor
Torrance
Gardena
Compton
32Nd
Wilmington
Lloyd Menvey
Los Angeles Harbor Commission
Memeg
International Association of Ports and Harbors
Orient
Europe
Small Business Advisory Council
Menveg
Sacramento
Thomas, Townsend and Districts in Democratic Stronghold
The piece promotes Assemblyman Vincent Thomas of San Pedro in the 68th District and Larry Townsend in the 67th, highlighting their records and endorsements. It notes Thomas’s seniority and committee roles in Fish and Game, Interstate Cooperation, and Revenue and Taxation, urging support in the primary. Townsend’s civic leadership and support from senior citizens and labor groups are cited.
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Vincent’ Thomas
San Pedro
Sacramerito
Thomas
Islature
L. E
Larry) Townsend
Torrance Civil Service Commission
Townsend
A Vote for Civilization Proposition One Drives State School Loans
The June primary proposes 275 million dollars in state loans for school buildings, extending a 17 year plan. With 85 000 pupils on half day sessions and over 160 000 added yearly, plus 5 500 new classrooms needed annually, local funds are insufficient in growing or poor districts. Proponents say voting yes supports civilization and a better future for youth.
Open Forum Letters on Fluoridation and Belmont Shore Parking
Residents debate water fluoridation for children and critique local Second Street improvements. Elsie Nelson opposes fluoride, citing sugar effects on teeth, while Lilian Thompson criticizes parking shortages and urges Belmont Shore Business Association to improve the Second Street plan.
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Jack Frampton
Belmont Shore
Pier
East Second Street
Second Street
Ivo
Los Altos
Parkers
Business Association of
There ought to be a law contest overdone in us
A national brief argues against expanding federal laws. It cites Sen. William Proxmire's contest inviting Wisconsin constituents to propose laws, notes law saturation, and warns extra statutes won’t solve issues. It emphasizes that laws must be desired and enforced to work, not merely passed.
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Washington
William Proxmire
Wisconsins
Sen. Proxmiré
United States
Sen. Proxmire
Congress
Florida Says No to Hog Pen Politics
In Jacksonville on May 25 a weary campaign worker at Gov. Burns headquarters heard him declare Florida not like Alabama. Burns, facing a mini-primary upset against Miami Mayor Robert King High, echoed Wallace style rhetoric, a moment described as intense and unguarded amid the race.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Haydon
Burns
Florida
Alabama
Miami
Robert King High
Wallace
High Tock
Adam
Clayton Powell
Martin Luther King
Mr. High
Robert Kennedy
Kennedys
John F. Kennedy
South
Monticello
Florida voters reject Burns hog pen attack in mayor race
Ralph McGill notes Florida’s voters rejected Governor Burns’s racially charged campaign tactics as Mayor High and his allies balanced integrity with a calm, literary tone. Burns failed to split counties and lost support among Black voters, while High carried Dade and several rural north Florida counties.
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Mayor High
Burns
Aristotle
Thomas Wolfe
Thomas Jefferson
Duvall
Jacksonville
Dade
Miami
Hume
Florida
South Georgia
Monsoon Offensive Hopes Amid Birmingham War Report
The Washington Star notes that a fast break by large enemy units may be unlikely, with the Birmingham operation near the Cambodian border described as a mixed result. It emphasizes the value of seizing rice and supplies, while warning a dull, protracted war risks American public support and political instability back home.
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Washington Star
South
Viet Nam
Birmingham
Washington
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
Spectator LUCI'S wedding and a divorce plan
The piece notes Spectator Luci plans for a honeymoon with security concerns from the Secret Service and a distant divorce rumor. It also mentions Our Foreign Policy preferring nuclear conflict over a nuclear one and other quirky lines about SCUFFY STUBTOE, Dirksen on crutches, and Sophia Loren describing herself simply.
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Los Angeles County
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Open Forum
Lilian K. Thompson
Quincy Ave
Bate Freenans
U.S
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Walter Ridder
Ralph McGill
Richard Frykland
Southeast Asia
Bill Farmer
Luci
Secret Service
Scuffy Stubtoe
EV Dirksen
Sophia Loren
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