Brain trust race heats up among 1960 candidates
Washington report details how Democratic hopefuls Symington Kennedy Humphrey and others amass brain trust strength. Symington lands Clayton Fritchey and Clark Clifford, Kennedy leans on Harvard figures J. Kenneth Galbraith Abram Chayes, Humphrey relies on Minnesota allies Eugene Meehan Carthey and Joseph Rauh. Nixon also builds a diverse team including William Elliott Allan Wallis Lon Fujler and Clark Millikin. The piece portrays a nationwide brain-trust battle across law offices Harvard and Cal Tech spaces.
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Missouri
Clayton Fritchey
Adlai Stevenson
Democratic National Committee
Symington
Fritchey
Missoulan
Clark Clifford
Formmer
John F. Kennedy
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
J. Kenneth Galbraith
Economist
Abram Chayes
Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Secior
Eugene J. MeeCarthy
Joseph L. Rauher
Washington
Americans’ For Democratic Action
James H. Rowe Jr
Nixon
GOP
William ¥. Elliott
Allan Wallis
Harvard Law
Lon L. Fujler
Clark R. Millikin
California Institute of Technology
Battle of Minds
Washington Law
Cal Tech
Space Laboratory
Aman
Long Beach PropA Uplifts Tidelands Annex Bid
Editorial urges a Yes vote on Proposition A to finance an auditorium annex in Long Beach from tidelands revenues. It recalls prior approvals and delays, notes increased costs and legal questions, and argues the project is regional value and not tax-funded. It warns non approval would disappoint outside interests and stall major civic facilities.
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Municipal Auditore
Tium
Long Beach
Osers
Tidelands
State Lands Commission
Lands Commission
Patrol Plan For Desert Highways Causes A Sound Advice
The California Highway Patrol announced plans to patrol lonely desert stretches of U.S. 91 between Barstow and the Nevada line and U.S. 66 by airplane. Drivers tempted by speed may hear a warning not from heaven but from the agency aiming to curb reckless speeding.
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Barstow
Nevada Line
U. S. 91
California
Highway Patrol
U. S. 66
Barstow and
Needles
Next Arms For Venus de Milo In The Public Mind
A satirical look at proposals to repair famous artifacts and arm the Venus de Milo, with asides on draft debates and space curiosity. It mocks public fear, politics, and media filler while noting Vanguard I’s expected long orbit and Germ Warfare warnings.
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Pisa
Long Beach votes on charter amendments and meat markets
About 43 percent of 98 542 electors cast ballots as Long Beach rejected seven proposed charter amendments and vetoed two airport bonds while backing Sunday closing of meat markets. The three elections were quiet with low turnout. 30 years ago Perris Avenue north of Anaheim Street faced city council battles over widening from 60 to 100 feet, a project begun in 1927 costing the city 40 000 dollars to date.
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Long Beach
Perris Avenue
Anaheim St
Santa Claus in West Virginia Politics Sparks Rivalry
Two young U S senators Kennedy and Humphrey battle for influence in West Virginia as labor leaders worry about factional tensions. Governor Cecil Underwood appeals for federal help while each candidate touts hardship and wealth critiques to build momentum.
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West Virginia
Santa Claus
Kennedy
Humphrey
Cecil Underwood
White House
Ask How They Stand on Council Manager Set-up
Public forum letter discusses Irwin Zeltner’s stance on Proposition B and Proposition 31, praising his opposition and support for a council-manager system. It argues for keeping proven council members and avoiding many newcomers, urging readers to vote for experienced leaders.
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Irwin Zeltner
Zeltner
Long Beach
Zeva M. Ward
2Nd St
More Men Like Reese Needed in Office
Letters to the editor praise Councilman Lewis D. Reese for his work and reelection bid. The writer commends his stance on the Master Shorelins Development Plan and calls for more men like him to ensure good, efficient, and honest government.
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Lewis D. Reese
Shorelins
Reese
Llewellyn Bixby, JR
Fortunate District endorses Robert Crow for re election
Residents praise Councilman Robert Crow as a capable public servant during his abbreviated term and urge a full term. The writer laments the ballot omits Assistant City Prosecutor Carl T. Zeiger and endorses a write in vote for Zeiger.
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Robert Crow
Carl T. Zeiger
Zeiger
MBS
E. Marcoux
Elm Ave
Impressed by Wilcox Statement on Prop A
In a reader letter the writer praises Paul B. Wilcox for arguing against Prop A. The measure seeks tidelands funds to build a large auditorium annex estimated at 6.1 million dollars. The writer favors the 1953 exhibit hall proposal between Ocean Avenue and the auditorium as a better solution.
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Paul B. Wilcox
Tidelands
Ocean Ave
Governors Mansion Debate Sparks Tax and Restoration Clash
In Missouri, Governor James T. Blaire and lawmakers clash over the 86 year old governor's mansion. The debate pits preserving a historic shrine against creating a liveable home, amid calls for warmer conditions and new funding options. Treasury Secretary Robert B. Anderson weighs in on tax capacity and economic resilience.
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James T. Blaire
Missouri
Population comparisons and food yield notes in Western Hemisphere
The statement notes Mexico trailing only the United States and Brazil in Western Hemisphere population. It also compares yields stating the average sweet potato provides 150 calories versus the white potato. It mentions a large electrical equipment production facility at Schenectady New York as the world's largest in that sector.
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United States
Brazil
Mexico
Schenectady, N, Y
Press-Telegram publisher masthead fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows the Long Beach Press Telegram masthead with names Heman K Ridder, Saniel H Ridder, Executive Editor, and advertising offices listed in Newark Chicago and New York areas, plus varied party lines and bureau references.
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Heman K. Ridder
Saniel H. Ridder
Harota
Makeoi Eley
Miles & Lines
Washington
Hews
Bureau
Ridderjomas, Inc
Hewark
FAN Avenua
Chicago Weigley Ride
Panebsce I
Fashay Tower
St. Lo Suhee ST
Ermle
Tare Tropelian
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Walter T. Ridder
Sen
Stuart Symington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Max Kampel
Eees
Editorial
Khrushchev
Soaper
Venus de Milo
By Bill Vaughan
Elvis Presley
Bouter Space
Vanguard I
Ted Williams
Tee
Harry Truman
Bilt
Mac
Tony Boas
Doris Fleeson
Fleeson
Flarty
Hess
Independent Press-Telegram
Perio
Ray Kealer
Virgil Spongberg
Lewis Reese
Charles Dooley
Bob Crow
Marina
Dooley and Craw
Dick Racine
eboTt
Wilcox
Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
Press-Telegram
Long Beach, Calif
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