Editorial Neutrals and Morality in a Nuclear Clash
The piece argues that non aligned nations apply a double standard in international morality, comparing U S Cuba tensions to Soviet actions in Finland. It questions neutralist support for uninspectable nuclear bans while Russia flexes its arsenal, urging consistency in defending national security and condemning unequal treatment by neutrals.
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United States
Soviet Union
United Nations
Russia
Finland
California and Federal Officials Move on Offshore Boundaries
California and federal leaders edge toward breaking the nine year deadlock over offshore boundaries and oil rights. They study removing legal obstacles while proposing pre settlement policy details, with Glenn M. Anderson urging an impound-like arrangement to accelerate drilling without harming either side.
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Sion
California
Stewart
L. Udall
Stanley Mosk
Anderson
Long Beach
Washington
Supreme Court
Farm firm wins 150000 in libel damages over film
DiGiorgio Fruit Corp. receives 100000 general and 50000 exemplary damages against AFL-CIO and officials over Poverty in the Valley of Plenty. Bruce W. Sanborn Jr. calls the ruling vindication of the firm’s reputation. The 1950 House investigation found the film falsely depicted DiGiorgio farm living and working conditions.
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Sacramento
CNS
Labor People
George J. Buck
Stockton
DiGiorgio Fruit Corp
MacArthur
Afl-Cio
Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee
Valley of Plenty
DiGiorgia Farms
VICF
Bruce W. Sanborn, Jr
House
Sanborn
DiGiorgio Farms
DiGiorgio
Thoughts on Sorrow and Prayer Across Voices
The fragment reflects on grieving through tears and fasting. Nehemiah prays after hearing distress among God’s people, while Ovid suggests tears relieve grief. The contrast links historical religious lament to classical consolation through emotion.
Kennedy Campaign Boosts California Democrats for 1962
President Kennedy’s Los Angeles visit energized California Democrats at a $100-a-plate fundraiser and a $1,000-a-couple cocktail event for Gov. Pat Brown’s re election bid against Richard Nixon. White House aides O'Brien and O'Donnell outlined plans to safeguard eight new California House seats and expand party strength ahead of the 1962 congressional campaign. Local leaders expect additional presidential attention and another Kennedy visit in early spring.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Los Angeles
California
White House
Pat Brown
Gov. Brown
Richard Nixon
Kennedy
Larry O'Brien
Kenneth O'Donnell
Eugene Wyman
Council of
Democratic Clubs
San Diego
Mike Kirwan
House
Democratic Campaign Committee
Congress
Minutemen pronunciation and party lines swirl in satire
Senator Soaper mocks Minutemen and public debate while noting mixed attitudes toward self styled groups. Observations cover teen trends, pop culture gags, and social quirks from the era, including jokes about naming and initials, monogramming, and disarmament debates.
Carnegie Library Gifts Outside the United States
Carnegie funded libraries worldwide though most of his funding went to the United States where about 45 million of his 60 million total supported 1,946 libraries. He did not generally fund maintenance. gifts were for buildings only and required communities to establish and run their own libraries under specified conditions.
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Andrew Carnegie
United States
Carnegie
American Camel Driver Returns from U S Visit
Bashmir Ahmed, the camel driver once invited to the United States by Vice President Johnson, has returned home and shares his Urdu observations about life in America. He notes that American girls are beautiful but veil free, Texas is not small, there are no camels in America, and he plans to visit Disneyland next time.
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Bashmir Ahmed
Johnson
Pakistan
United States
America
Texas
Amrika
Disneyland
Forum Comments Attack Anticommunist Doctrine in Public Letter
A public forum excerpt contains heated language defending Gen Walker as a martyr to freedom and condemning liberal plots to undermine the armed forces. The letter accuses political opponents of aiming to destroy patriotism and military effectiveness, while praising Walker as a defender of the nation. Signatures include L. L. Fleming and John Tizanna from Downey.
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Walker
Red
Gen. Walker
Freedom
Knight Strategy Seen As Insult To Democrats
Editor laments former Gov. Knight urging Democrats and labor to switch to Republicans and vote for him. He questions Knight’s past actions, noting 1958 GOP race loss undermined any labor support. A reader from Bellflower calls the request a political insult and urges Democrats to focus on their own party.
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Knight
P. D. Dalby
Mayne St
Bellflower
Liberal views and editorial critique spark party switch talk
A reader questions Doris Fleeson's column claiming rich Catholics abandon Democrats for Republicans and jokes that Kennedy might switch parties. The letter touches on liberal reaction to Rockefeller's divorce and whether that signals shifts in political alignments.
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Fleeson
Met
Doris Fleeson
Kennedy
Rockefeller
Fears Feralés Will Wreck Our County Editor
An editorial by George Partis of United States Divorce Reform in Sanita Rosa California attacks feminist gains. It claims equal rights harmed the nation, spurred crime and alcohol abuse, and praises the homemaker and mother as the nation’s strength. The piece targets America’s women and divorce reform movements.
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U.S
Hom
George Partis
Sonoma County
United States Divorce Reform, Inc
Sanita Rosa
Calif
No Wells Admirer Please Add My Name
A letter from H. O. Austin urges adding his name to a list of critics of Bob Wells and his humor. He identifies as a middle aged family man facing possible military call up and calls the Communist threat less amusing. Austin provides his Ladoga Avenue address.
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No Wells
Bob Wells
Austin
Ladoga Ave
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Henry C. MacArthur
California Grange
Task Force of Public Health
Ovid
Boris Fleeson
Soaper
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Bing Crosby
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Carnegie Library
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Hellman Ave
John Tizanna
Belcher St
Downey
Long Beach, Calif
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Alls Ei
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