Editorial on sweeping weak candidates into office in California
The piece critiques the statewide results showing strong top-ticket candidates aiding a mediocre Democratic slate. It discusses crossparty voting, primary dynamics, and the hope for selective voting in November, citing Edmund G. Brown and Clair Engle as quality leaders and praising Republican crossovers for Richard Richards in Los Angeles County.
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California
Edmund G. Brown
Ranning
U. S
Clair Engle
Los Angeles County
Richard Richards
Here's the Ultimate Weapon By Bill Vaughan
A satirical column notes a mad scientist develops a humane weapon, a ray melting car bon paper to immobilize troops. Hugh comments on satellite arms, NCAA rules, and other quirky items from politics to sports. The piece weaves humor about public notices, travel, and international quirks.
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Bill Vaughan Tee
Portraits Of Faith In Difficult Times
A devotional verse urges readers to lift their eyes to the skies and trust in God. It reassures that there is no room for hopelessness or despair amid injustice, urging faith, prayer, and self-forgiveness as moral strength is tested in daily battles.
Thoughtful quotations on faith and obedience in religion
A fragment from a religious text reflecting on divine speech to Nathan and Samuel, with Brooks and Burke citations. The piece discusses reverent listening, church as a quiet closet, and religion as obedience to God's will and imitation of His perfections.
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Phillips Brooks
Edmund Burke
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Artesia Street bridge over the Los Angeles river flood control channel was closed to pedestrians as workers began demolition for a new bridge slated to take 10 months. A shuttle bus served Jordan High students. Poly High School paper High Life won the Pacemaker Award in a contest with 12,000 papers. Advisers listed. Municipal Airport work urged by Col. Lindbergh, after his visit, with City Manager Callahan noting $30,000 already invested.
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Artesia St
Los Angeles River
Jordan High School
Col
Charles Lindbergh
H. S. Callahan
Lindberg
Capital Capers and Washington Buzz on French Crisis
Walter Ridder and others report on Army Jupiter C models and defense budget talk. Washington chatter covers Coya Knutson, De Gaulle, air safety, and Eisenhower’s growing use of helicopters for quick trips and diplomacy.
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Walter Ridder
William Broom
Robert E. Lee
Washington
Army
Pentagon
U. S
United States
Navy
Air Force
Vanguard
Thor
Republicans Could Lose Senate Majority in Assembly
Sacramento based report notes 1959 primary results show Republicans facing possible minority status in the Assembly. Of 80 seats, only two incumbents remain safe, with Democrats likely to gain several seats. 35 GOP incumbents face defeats or runoffs, while Democrats hold 15 Senate seats with eight Republican incumbents facing Democratic opposition in November.
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Henry
MacArthur
California
Francis Lindsay
Placer County
Sierra
Plumas County
Willam W. Hansen
Fresno County
GOP
Senate
Sacramento County
Public Forum Letters For Community Viewpoints
Public forum notices invite bona fide signed letters with full addresses. Letters must fit space and may be edited for taste and space.
Question Posed to Brown Knowl and Brown Inquiries on Retirement
A letter requests Senators Knowland and Attorney General Brown clarify their stances on compulsion in state employment and the California State Retirement System. It notes alleged coercive invitations to join retirement and questions whether such investments are favorable, asking for explicit positions before November.
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Sen
Knowlend
Gen. Brown
Knowland
California
Anaheim
Brown
Alice O'Brien Barker
Indiana Ave
Questions and Answers From a Long Reach Telegram
The item presents a Q and A format covering Civil War ship Harriet Lane, Grand Coulee name origin, and skincare cream distinctions. It notes Harriet Lane’s actions at Charleston and Galveston, explains Grand Coulee derives from coulee, and contrasts cleansing cream with night cream, including ingredients and usage.
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Harriet Lane
Nashville
Charleston
Fort Sumter
Galveston
The Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Offices
Current sites of The Press Telegram maintained at the listed offices. Includes national and local advertising representatives with multiple city offices and executive management figures.
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National Advertising Repreenntative Ridder-Johnna, Inc
New York
E. 30Th St
Enieago
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Motion Picture Producers Assn
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Knowl
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Goodwill
Janet S. Reynolds
Golden Ave
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Richard B. Pryor
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Grand Coulee
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Harry Karne
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George Clark
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