Editorial on Chessman execution and California law
The piece defends the California death penalty after Governor Brown granted a reprieve, arguing the law stands and must be enforced while acknowledging debate. It frames the governor’s actions as respecting the will of the people and the legislature, and cautions against labeling him a hangman. It concludes that if the law exists it should be enforced or repealed.
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Pat Brown
Gov. Brown
Chessman
Brown
Iam
Gay
Forgetful Father Disrupts Census Count
A large family’s census tally goes awry when the father realizes two members were not counted. Harry Fruman turns the tables on predicting which candidates newspapers favor, with 1988 spring rhubarb blooming at home. An unusual airplane feature hints at yearly reinvention as it takes off straight up.
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Harry Fruman
Princess Margaree and Tony’s Castle Gift Pranks The London Gift
Princess Margaree and Tony are promised a castle rent free and a diamond studded purse as a wedding gift from the London diplomatic corps. A scientist suggests man made the first tool 500000 years ago, while Adlai Stevenson’s remarks are reported as apparently joking.
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Margaree
Tony
London Diplomatic Corps
Out Our Way Joke Reflects Political Inexperience
A humor strip notes that in New York you can hire beatniks to attend parties but the expense is wasted unless one travels the social circles where they stand out among five other guests.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson High School paper earns All-American award
Long Beach notes highlight Woodrow Wilson High School Loudspeaker earning the All-American Award from the National Scholastic Press Association. Also remembered are a Civil War cannon reinstalled at Southern California Military Academy and Harbor District Chamber of Commerce actions on highway projects and harbor access changes in Long Beach and Lynwood.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
United States
National Scholastic Press Association of the
University of Minnesota
Long Beach
Lincoln Park
Ocean Bluff
Panama Canal
Southern California Military Academy
Ee & 2
Harbor District Chamber of Commerce
Long Beach Blvd
Lynwood
Pacific Electric
Avalon
San Pedro Birds
Harbor
Public Forum Letters Reflect Local Civic and Cultural Debates
Readers criticize councilman Patchemn’s inattention to park dedication matters while Dorothy Leach questions city politicking. Shirley Roberts defends Wylder’s contemporary music critique, urging qualification for publication and broader literary awareness.
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Houghton Park
Patchemn
Recreation Commission
Dorothy J. Leach
Janice St
TV Interruption Sparks Letter About Ed Sullivan Show
A reader complains that a ham radio caller interrupted Channel 2 during Ed Sullivan with chatter about receivers and a telegraph ad, asks the editor to tell the man to stop crowding the rabbit ears, signed MRS J H COVINGTON from Granada Ave.
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Ed Sullivan
Stan
Sullivan
McGuire
J.H. Covington
Granada Ave
Infant prodigies and cat of the year awards in brief
Questions about child prodigies cite Mozart Beethoven Hummel Schubert Chopin Mendelssohn, noting early public performances and early composing. Also notes the American Cat Fancy Cat of the Year contest with winners: Rosemont Golden Bay, a cream longhair, and Wolf gang Melody of Be-Ra, a sealpoint Siamese.
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Mozart
Beethoven
Hummel
Schubert
Chopin
Mendelssohn
American Cat Fancy
Rosemont Golden Bay
Wolfgang Melody
Be-Ra
Fulbright Sides With Nasser Sparks Senate Row
Fulbright defends Egypt's Nasser against Israel as lawmakers clash over aid and canal policy. He criticizes liberal Democrats and accuses peers of political motives while House action backs free navigation. Egypt's boycott and World Bank loans are cited amid tensions.
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Washington
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Democratic Party
Nasser
Kennedy
Humphrey
Symington
Johnson
Arkansas
Suez Canal
Sen
Douglas
Illinois
Free World
House of Representatives
United States
Egypt
Israel
America
Eisenhlower
H Eisenhower
Britain
France
Middle East
Israshich
United Nations
World Bank
United Nations Organization
Maritime Union
New York City
Cairo
Eisenhower
Senate
Congress
Veterans Committee
Jewish War Veterans
Sen. Fulbright
Keating
New York
House
New Agencies Created by Economy Admin in California
Sacramento reports 21 new agencies formed by the Brown administration in under two years, with costs per agency ranging from 22 705 to 335 754 in 1959 and 34 512 to 500 600 in 1960. The move aims to streamline government while taxpayers bear higher income taxes. agencies include Economic Development, Consumer Counsel, and planning offices, with cost questions and a proposed larger Sacramento building.
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Sacramento
CNS
California
Brown
Economic Development Agency
Consumer Counsel
State Office of Planning
Capitol Building and Planning Commission
State
Sacra Mento
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Soaper
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Elearam
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Daniel H. Rieder
Harold Mi. Hines
Samet C. Cameron
L. A. Collins Jr
Merco Korey
Miles E. Lines
Harry Karns
Washingtoh
Bee
Ridder-Johns
Acer Wiftt
WOW Otk
Neas
Fini Avenua
Chicago
Wrigtey, Tug
Belrot TL Penobscol Aldo
Minneapolis
Foshay Tower
St. Pail
Ath St. Lox Anories
W. Ath St
San Franciséac
Sutter
Press-Telegram
Matrovalitan Group, Inc. Cz
Adlai Stevenson
Fer GE Wart
Elliluk
Robert Wylder
Myselab
Wylder
Disseland
Albert
Camus
Shirley P. Roberts
Coronado Ave
A.mcc
Demos
Economy’ Administration
Henry C. MacArthur
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