Six Winners Face November Test in Long Beach Race
Long Beach Lakewood voters produced a tight primary that sent six winners to a November run off. Republican incumbent Craig Hasmer faces Democrat Harry May. Herbert R. Klockstein (R) tangles with Joseph M. Kenrick. William Grant (R) opposes Atty. Thomas D. Griffin. Democrats hope to gain control of both houses for the first time in 70 years. Contenders expect a gridlocked Legislature as party margins show a 20-1 Senate edge for Republicans and a 43-37 Assembly gap.
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Incumbents Win Nominations In House Races
In early returns Democrats lead in both chambers as incumbents seek re election winning their party nominations. Many candidates faced split tickets due to ballot design. Democrats note 9 of 11 unopposed assemblymen and 3 of 5 unopposed senators are from their party, signaling a possible sweep.
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Robbers abduct Ben Alexander Sr. in Hollywood
In Hollywood three gunmen forced 80 year old Ben Alexander Sr., father of Dragnet star Ben Alexander, into a car Tuesday night and robbed him of 50 cents. They ejected him from the vehicle and drove off with him face down on a lawn.
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Newspaper Page Index of Elections and Features
The note lists where to find primary results by state across pages A-3 A-6 A-7 A-9 B-1 B-2 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 C-4 to C-9 and other features. It also catalogs sections such as Beach Combing Hal Boyle Bridge Death Notices Editorial and Theaters across the edition.
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Hal Boyle
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Knight and Engle Win California Senate Nods
In California primary results Edmund G. Brown and Clair Engle won their respective party nominations. Brown, challenging Knowland for governor, led in popular votes with strong Democratic support. Engle, Democrat from Red Bluff, led Republican Gov. Goodwin Knight for the Senate seat amid a Democratic trend.
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Alameda
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Knowland Loses Long Beach Votes By Narrow Margin
Unofficial results from 688 of 695 precincts show Edmund G. Brown ahead of Knowland by 6,834 in a two party tally of 50,970 to 44,135. Despite statewide support for Brown, Long Beach turnout mirrors the state with about 60 percent.
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Long Beach
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
Knowland
Lakewood
Los Angeles
Long Beach unofficial returns by precinct in 18th District
Complete unofficial results from 688 of 813 precincts show figures for the 18th Congressional District, with breakdowns of related assembly and state senate races. The data lists candidates Knowland, Brown, Weinberger, Hillings, McCarthy, Mosk, and others, plus results for U.S. Senator Knight, Engle, and various assembly districts and local officials.
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Congress
Ravine Issue Carrying in Tight Vote
The Chavez Ravine referendum in Los Angeles shows a slim lead for yes at 8,632 with 1,550 of 4,519 precincts reporting as outlying districts trend No. Dodgers president Walter O Malley remains cautious as late returns may alter the edge. City official Patrick Mel Gee notes it is too soon to tell while the vote is still very close.
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O'Malley
Charles Evans Hughes
Walter O’malley
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Associated Press
Close Fight for Richards in GOP Nomination Battle
State Sen. Richard Richards, a Democrat incumbent, trails in a tight race for the Republican nomination. Bradford Trenham leads by under 1200 votes as Richards seeks a double nomination to avoid a fall campaign. County Assessor John R. Quinn nears final tallies with a slim lead. Undersheriff Peter J. Pitchess, Quinn, and Frank G. Bonelli win broad support in Lucknow County.
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Richard Richards
Bradford Trenham
Richards
John R. Quinn
Peter J.pitchess
Frank G. Bonelli
Brown's Big Margin Jolts GOP After California Primary
In California the Democratic lead unsettled Republicans with Governor Knowland polling around 40 percent of the governor's vote. The results signal a Democratic trend for 1958 and threaten GOP chances in a key state home to Vice President Nixon, affecting Senate and national race prospects.
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Raymond Lahr Washington
UPI
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Maine
Senate Gop
William F. Knowland
GOP
Richard M. Nixon
California Results Shape GOP Strategy in Senate Governor Race
Political analysts weigh the California vote as a key factor in GOP plans for Senate and governor contests. The tabulations show Knowland and Weinberger drawing strong showings amid labor issues and a shifting Dem unity under Pat Brown. Analysts expect results to influence labor and state policy shifts nationwide.
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Weather Outlook for Thursday Bright and Warm
Low coastal clouds in the early hours Thursday give way to mostly sunny skies. Warmer with a high near 80 degrees. The forecast calls for pleasant conditions and light winds through the day.
Top Races Statewide Ballot figures by voters Tuesday
Latest statewide race tallies released from 16,628 of 26,264 precincts show Republican leads for Knowland and others, with multiple candidates across Senator Secretary of State Lieutenant Governor Controller Treasurer and related offices. Figures highlight party splits and key names such as Knowland Weinberger Hillings McCarthy Jordan Powers Anderson and Button.
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