Presidential contenders urged to face Khrushchev challenge
An editorial argues Nixon and Kennedy miss a pivotal moment by not directly addressing Khrushchev during the campaign. It suggests the race could hinge on who best stands up to Soviet pressure, questions Western colonialism, Eastern Europe, inspections, and Russian science and industry, urging a stark leadership contest.
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Khrushchev
Mr. Nixon
Mr. Kennedy
Europe
Russia
U. S
Long Beach Unified School District Noted for Low Cost Per Pupil
County and division officials released figures showing Long Beach Unified School District maintains one of the lowest costs per pupil among LA County’s major districts. Analysis shows it costs more to educate a student in many other districts, with county figures reaching 646.97 while LBUSD is 420.38. The data praise LBUSD for sound administration reflected in both classrooms and the budget.
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Long Beach Unified School
Los Angeles County
L. A
Long Beach Unified School District
Nixon Kennedy Relief Sigh If Castro Supports One
Column jokes on Nixon and Kennedy relief if Castro backs either candidate. Mentions Brigitte Bardot’s doctor, Khrushchev at the U.N. and a humorous take on politics and polls with light social satire.
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Nixon
Kennedy
Long Beach Harbor Scrap Iron Exports End Under Federal Embargo
Hele Loup Baca reports that Long Beach Harbor ended its scrap iron export business due to a Federal embargo on shipments to Japan. About 2,500 tons originally slated for the Orient were redirected to American destinations. Campanile at Wilson High School won first place in Class B of the National Scholastic Association annual division for its 1980 issue, per Kathryn Harrison.
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Long Beach Harbor
Japan
Orient
Campanile
Wilson High School
National Scholastic Association
Kathryn Harrison
GOP Ponders How to Use Ike in Final Campaign Ties
Washington report details Republicans’ struggle to deploy President Eisenhower in the waning weeks of the race. Nixon favors a late TV blitz while Kennedy allies push for a strong finale. Early indicators show economic downturn hurting both campaigns as tax receipts miss estimates.
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Kennedy
Gop
Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
United Nations
Khrushchev
White House
Detroit
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Palm Springs
Rice University
Houston
Treasury
Joseph P. Kennedy
Jack
Questions Answers Source of Lava 40 Miles Deep
The article explains the lava rise from volcanoes comes from about 40 miles below the surface. It notes magma chambers store molten rock closer to the top. It also asks if eyebrows regrow after years and answers that regrowth depends on follicle preservation. if follicles are intact, regrowth is likely.
Prop 5 Increases Pay of Legislators
The article outlines arguments for and against Proposition 5 to raise assembly and state senate salaries to 750 dollars per month. Proponents cite workload, need for independence from influence, and support from the Citizens Legislature Advisory Commission. Opponents argue current pay plus benefits already provide adequate compensation and that higher salaries won’t ensure better candidates or service.
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California
Citizens Legislature Advisory Commission
Public Forum on Disarmament and Transit Poles
Isabel King argues against total disarmament citing postwar strains and warns against jungle law politics. The letter discusses support for electric trains as a low smog, safe transportation option and public funding where needed, urging expanded service over abolition.
Support for Electric Train Service Urged
A Long Beach resident urges the Los Angeles area to preserve the electric train service between Los Angeles and Long Beach by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. He calls for a continued operation at least until a future rapid transit system is installed and seeks a mutually satisfactory contract with the Pacific Electric Co. The writer notes many daily riders and endorses the old red cars as efficient, safe, and smog free compared to buses.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Pacific Electric Co
Readers critique David Lawrence column bias and coverage
A reader letters section contends David Lawrence’s column shows bias toward Republicans and AFL-CIO endorsements. The letter questions impartiality, cites Kennedy and Nixon coverage, and adds varied opinions from G S Koontz and M F Anderson about hospitality to Nixon and Bardot critique.
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League of Women Voters
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