Three Citywide Office Races Back Courson Putnam Starr
Long Beach voters face a Tuesday primary for council seats with three citywide offices up for re election City Auditor Murray T Courson City Attorney Leonard Putnam and City Prosecutor James T Starr seek another term Courson stands unopposed but has over two decades of city experience CP A background and role in harbor accounting systems cited Putnam longtime city attorney since 1954 and active in bar associations Starr long time prosecutor since 1956 with local civic ties all three praised for service and urged to be supported by citizens.
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Ted) Courson
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LA County Budget Surpasses US Spending in 1916
The proposed Los Angeles County budget, aimed at 896.5 million dollars plus special funds, would exceed the U.S. federal total for 1916 and surpass it in 1917, reflecting a shift toward larger government to fund education, roads, policing, welfare, health, and recreation as urban society grows.
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Freeway Truck Traffic Sparks Speed and Lane Change Concerns
Letter writer details how speed limits on slower vehicles cause lane weaving and congestion on California freeways. He cites Connecticut New York and New Jersey parkways banning trucks from feeder routes to reduce bottlenecks and unsafe passing. He warns of 18 wheelers impeding four lane highways and cites personal experiences at Jalama Beach urging balance between defense and nature.
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Who Is a Smut Peddler in Obscenity Case Wave
The Supreme Court faces two cases clarifying who qualifies as a smut peddler after the Ginzburg decision. Lower courts will test whether sellers or distributors must prove actual knowledge of obscenity or if a broader duty to inspect lurid covers suffices, affecting newsstands, bookstores, and distributors nationwide.
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Ralph Ginzburg
Spectator reports on foal case and Mars talk mixed in
Spectator Scuffy Slubtoe reports his first case of athlete's foal while The TWOQ CUBAN REFUGEES remark that spying is widespread. Comments compare industry behavior to Mars talk and India possibilities. Russell hints at cattle herds locating Viet Cong mines, but provides no method. Texans host a $1000 per plate dinner for LJ.
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Homer Aims to Help His President
A patriotic businessman voice praises President Johnson as a courageous leader and notes profits rising 88 percent over five years. The speaker asks how businessmen will balance devotion to the president with growing profits, expressing confidence they will meet the challenge.
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Honest Homer Pettibone Seeks Patriot Stake In Used Car Deal
The piece lampoons a salesman, Homer T. Pettibone, as he hawks a 1924 Hupmobile for 399.99 while claiming to answer the President’s call to lose money. He urges buyers to sign “trust” terms and join a nationwide rush to slash profits, waving a flag and pledging patriotic sacrifice.
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Homer) Pettibone
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What Would You Do LBJ Asks Inflat ion War View
Lyndon B Johnson is portrayed as a strong president who often asks what others would do when problems arise. The column critiques his Viet Nam policy, inflation fight and labor management talks, noting confusion from Washington and the challenge of balancing economic stability with growth. It emphasizes the president must craft a moderating plan to cool inflation without stifling prosperity.
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