Editorial McGee Rees Favored for Tough State Senate Job
Strong interest centers on the Los Angeles County state senate race to fill the seat vacated by Rich Richards. McGee and Rees emerge as the leading contenders after the June 5 primary, both longtime public officials with deep party leadership roles in Los Angeles. The winner will represent a district of about 7 million people, the state’s largest and most burdensome legislative post.
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Rees
Los Angeles County
Senate
Sei
Rich Richards
Wate
Patrick D. McGee
Thomas M. Rees
Los Angeles
Nixon
Republican Party
Shell
New Postmaster Selver Brings Conscientious Service to Long Beach
Long Beach appoints David Selver as postmaster amid customary political considerations. A resident for seven years, Selver runs a local business and supports civic groups including the Chamber of Commerce aviation committee and Downtown Long Beach Association. He has long served Democratic circles from Stevenson campaign chair to Democratic Luncheon Club president. Our congratulations go to Dave Selcep as he takes on new responsibilities.
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U. S
Long Beach
David Selver
Myr
Belcer
Selcer
Sen
Clair
Engle
Chamber of Commerce Aviation
Stevenson
Dave Selcep
Deakmeman
Broadway
Grant
St. John's University
New York
California
Los Angeles
Communist Party
Garrison
Faculty Ave
Brown
Mosquito
Galilee Navy Family Chapel
Voters Consider Daylight Saving Time Expansion Prop 6
The piece urges a yes vote on Prop 6 in the June primary to extend Daylight Saving Time from the last Sunday in September to the last Sunday in October. It argues more evening light benefits travel, business, safety, and daily life while noting California has used DST since 1849. The writer advocates year-round DST.
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California
Senator Soaper Says Too Wet for Blanched Bones
In a satirical column Bill Vaughan mocks press publicity gaffes and public figures amid a dry spring in the Middle West. He notes Eastern photographers chasing old curiosities while teenagers attract attention and hints at a forthcoming social scene feature, the Garden Party.
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Bill Vaughan
Middle West
Out Our Way Cartoon Satire Reflects On Presidents And Pranks
A humorous panel riffs on political timing and inherited jokes as the President navigates office. A volley of light jests compares household duties to national duties while a playful aside notes a prankish elephant race replacing goldfish as campus mischief.
Farm Policy Trial Ties Estes to Kennedy Probe
Billie Sol Estes and associates face trial over farm policy abuses amid scrutiny of Agriculture Department programs and living standards for farmers. President Kennedy voices concern, backing Freeman and pledging to expose wrongdoers. Sen. McClellan plans subpoenas and public hearings, signaling a major probe into commodity programs and racketeering risks.
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Billie Sol Estes
Washington
Farm Policy
Agriculture Department Administration
Texas
Fountain
House
John L. McClellan
Estes
Nixon Faces Shell Appeal In California Gubernatorial Race
In California the GOP risk of a Nixon upset looms as Assemblyman Joseph C Sheil touts polls showing him leading in six of ten large counties. The 1962 primary sees Nixon press appearances while Shell raises undecided GOP support. experts doubt any upset will derail Nixon toward a November general election.
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Joseph C Sheil
Ros Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
Sacramento
Nixon
San Joaquin
San Mateo
San Diego
Alameda
Orange
Lino Angeles County
Shell
California
Brown
Long Beach Assembly Race Sees Seven Run for 39th District
In the East Long Beach 39th District race the June 5 California primary features seven candidates to succeed William S. Grant. GOP contenders include George Deukmejian Charles Garrison James Hayes and Alvin Miller. Democrats are Kenneth Applegate Bert Bond and William Peake though Peake withdrew in favor of Bond.
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California
State Assembly
Long Beach
William S
Bill) Grant
Lakewood
Grant
GOP
George Deukmejian
Charles M. Garrison
James A. Hayes
Alvin G. Miller
Kenneth W. Applegate
Bert Bond
William J1. Peake
Peake
Bond
Quotes on Khrushchev and gender power
A Wallace call for Western growth to pressure Khrushchev toward a humane future, asserting progressive capitalism as the future. A Brynner observation imagines women wielding bargaining power, capable of leaving a husband with half their wealth if needed.
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Khrushchev
Henry A. Wallace
Fragmented historical press masthead entry
Readable fragments show names and roles within a newspaper staff, including executive, managing editor, page editor, publisher, advertising representative, and city offices. The legible details mention Press-Meleoram California, multiple individuals, and distribution addresses in New York and Chicago, suggesting an era-specific newspaper masthead.
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Herman J. _Rinoer
Daniel H
Ridder
M. Hines Paulither Samuel
Campeneral
la, Collins Jr
Malcom Eptey
Battar Miles
Foshay Tower
Sercane
Sutler
Sean
Istanbul and its ancient name Constantinople explained
DATELINE ISTANBUL: An American reader is reminded that Turkey’s great metropolis is Istanbul not Constantinople. The piece notes the city’s long Greek heritage and its transfer from the name Constantinople in honor of Emperor Constantine, reflecting historical identity shifts.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Constantinople
From Constantinople to Istanbul the city name shift
A historical note on the city known as Constantinople and its Greek term Polis The Turks renamed it Istanbul in 1453 and Greeks still hint at reclaiming it The piece mentions Greek phrases and a joke about promotions tied to the city name
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Polis
City
Istin Polin
Istanbul
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