Are State Demos Still Against Crossfiling
California crossfiling, allowing a candidate to appear on the ballot of the opposing party in a primary, has long divided Democrats and Republicans. With Democrats now in power, the issue faces a test on principle as some push to abolish crossfiling while others defend it.
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California
Richard Richards
Democratic Council
California Democratic Council
CDC
Fresta
United States
The Mobbing of El Capitan
The article notes that three climbers have reached the summit of El Capitan in Yosemite, framing it as a long-anticipated outcome. A narrator recalls visiting Yosemite, observing crowds and imagined climbers in granite features, and acknowledges the inevitability of progress in the effort.
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el Capitan
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite
Local Octogenarian Appends Jong Jife to Waiting Buses
An octogenarian in Long Beach blends a playful term Jong Jife with his wait for buses, attributing his quirky habit to the daily routine. The piece captures a light, local-tone vignette about public transit and a senior resident's humor.
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Long Beach
Doris Fleeson Scott Only Old-Pro to Survive Storm
Washington report notes Senator-elect Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania as the lone GOP survivor of the Democratic tornado. He upset Gov. George Leader, emphasizes civil rights, opposes right to work, and brings Dewey-era scars as he navigates Eisenhower era politics and Republican leadership dynamics in the new Congress.
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Washington
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Scott
Gov. George Leader
Senate
Thomas F. Dewey
Old Guard
House
White House
Nixon
Eisenhower
National Committee
Sheating
New York
Treaty of
Forage Cap U S Version of Kepi in Civil War
A reader query reveals the Union officers wore the forage cap, a U S version of the French kepi. The exchange notes its French influence on early American military customs. A second item states the king cobra yields about three drops of venom, obtained by provoking a bite on a rubber sheet over a graduated vessel for research and anti venom production.
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Harkin
United States
Press-Telegram staff and ad offices listed
Publisher Harold My Hines Past to Publisher Samuel C. Cameron General Manager 1. A. Collina Jr Bus. Manager Malcolm Epley Executive Editor Miles E. Lines Managing Editor Harry Karns . Edit. Page Editor Washington News Bureau. 202 Albee Bail National Advertising Representative Ridder-Jonns Inc with offices in New York Fifth Avenue Chicago and other cities. Current files of The Press Telegram maintained at these offices. Gerl Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Heenan Ho Ridder
Harold My Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
1. A. Collina Jr
Malcolm Epley
Miles
Ridder-Jonns, Inc
New York
Political Drama Review of 1958 Election Winners
Walter Ridder critiques the 1958 election with portraits of Nelson A. Rockefeller Averell Harriman Pat Brown Knowland and Kennedy. He evaluates each figure as potential 1960 candidates and notes Kennedy's strong Massachusetts win and Williams Michigan status.
Long Beach Civic Pride Questioned in Press Telegram
Clarence Propes argues Long Beach neglects culture in favor of sports. He cites lack of a major symphony, library space, and art museum, urging active arts involvement to boost pride and economic value for merchants. He notes downtown bond defeats and limited cultural facilities reflect civic indifference.
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Los Angeles
Long Beath
Art Museum
Blair Field
Long Beach
London
Paris
New York
San Francisco
Carmel
What America’s Election Meant
Carl J Nyquist argues voters rejected cold wars and dictatorial regimes, condemns congressional probes and loyalty oaths, and criticizes military budgets and inflation. He urges victors and vanquished to interpret America’s election rightly.
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Red China
America
Testo
Legal picks and big Armistice Day parade headline
Judges of the Superior Courts of Los Angeles County elected Frank C Charvat deputy city attorney as a Superior Court commissioner to fill a vacancy created by Harry F Keelar. Armistice Day parade in Long Beach drew thousands as 10 000 formed a massive military display downtown. Radio broadcasting enters a new era under FCC supervision. KFON and KGER reallocated frequencies.
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Superior Courts
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
Prank C Char Yat
Superior Court
Harry F. Keelar
Earl Warren
Harbor Area
Long Beach
Broadway
Cedar Ava
Federal Communications Commission
KFON
KGER
KPON
KIEK
Beverly Hills
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George Clark
Walter Ridder
Nelson A. Rockefetter
Averell Harriman
Edad G
Pat) Brown
Sen. Knowland
Averen Harriman
Sem Wiliam F. Knowlam
Hlarniman
John P. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Gav
Hhe
Michigan
Stuart Symington
Dissouri
Symington
Clarence Propes
Prospect Ave
Carl J. Nyquist
North Beacon St
San Pedro, Calif
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