Lesson From History Warns Against Trusting Dictators on TV
Editorial argues Khrushchev's peace promises echo Hitler and Japan before World War II. History shows despots seek violence while offering assurances. Citizens should remain wary, recalling Munich 1938 and Pearl Harbor 1941, to avoid naively trusting current leaders.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Adolf Hitler
Nevillé Chamberlain
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Germany
Chamberlain
Poland
Kichisaburo Nomura
Saburu Kurusu
Hull
Washington, D. C
Pearl Harbor
United States
Khrushchev
Hitler
Mexico nationalizes power sector with market purchase
The Mexican Light and Power Company was turned over to the government in a nationalization move hailed as a sign of Mexico's economic progress. Unlike other regimes, Mexico used an open market purchase of stock, with Canadian interests heavily involved.
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Mexico
Mexican Light and Power Company
Mexico City
Light and Power Company
Castro
Ciba
Nehru calls for disarmament talks without Red China U.N.
The article derides Prime Minister Nehru as wavering on world disarmament and argues that neutral leaders cannot negotiate without China in the United Nations. It questions what real value has been achieved by U.N. membership that includes the Soviet ally.
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India
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Kennedy
Hioner
United States
Proposition A urged to restore civil service political rights
The editorial favors County Proposition A on the November ballot, arguing it returns civil service employees the right to political participation with limited safeguards. It notes current prohibitions clash with citizen rights, while endorsing broader civic engagement and democratic ideals.
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Los Angeles
Sludgepump makes TV makeup a political joke
Bill Vaughan notes Senator Sludgepump updates on air with shifting makeup and staged credits. The column skewers TV politics and satire while lampooning script origins from Jefferson or Hamilton. It also mocks Soviet speed, Castro Khrushchev, and the idea of robots dominating broadcasting.
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Bill Vaughan
Congressman Sludgepump
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Nixon Winner on Points in Second Debate
Opinion notes Vice President Nixon won on points in the second debate with Senator Kennedy, praising Nixon’s alignment with Eisenhower era defense and economic principles. It questions facial appearance impact and suggests more time would aid understanding beyond the brief speaking slots.
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Washington
Nixon
Sen. Kennedy
First U S Lighthouse at Boston Q and A
The Boston Lighthouse on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor lit on Sept 14 1716. A penny per ton tonnage tax financed harbor light maintenance for ships except coasters. Congressional charters require an act via senator or representative. The scepter as symbol predates historic times.
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Boston
Little Brewster Island
Boston Harbor
Congress
Pros And Cons Prop 7 Expands Chiropractic Act
Pro and con discussion by the League of Women Voters outlines two key provisions. The measure would limit to two the number of graduates from the same chiropractic college on the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and would let the legislature set board fees and per diem. The pro side argues it keeps government power comparable to other boards. the con notes practical limits on appointing the best candidate as college graduations have declined.
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League of Women Voters
Chiropractic College
Board of
Chiropractic Examiners
Chiropractic
Thanks for fair coverage in Press Telegram
Public Forum letters praise the Press Telegram for fair coverage of Republicans accusing Kennedy of TV make-up with Democrats denying the charge. Signers Gary Goss and Eugenia W Callomon present addresses and urge accountability.
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Press-Telegram
Kennedy
Los Angeles
Telegram
Ahern in Congress Heaven Forbid Editorial
The editorial argues Pat Ahern caused turmoil in the City Council and mocks the idea of him in Congress. It warns of potential public temper tantrums and asks readers to imagine adversaries in hearings and Pentagon decisions affecting shipyards and contracts.
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Ahern
Congress
Heaven Forbid
Pat Ahern
Letter of thanks on fair play and harmony request
Richard Cummins of San Pedro California expresses sincere gratitude for publication of his letter about Harry Bridges and the LLWU. He hopes knowledge and understanding will foster greater harmony among all forces composing the nation.
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Harry Bridges
LLWU
Richard Cummins
Enrose Ave
San Pedro
Calif
Press office officers listed for The Press-Telegram
The document lists Ridder publishers and editors for the press organization with names including Danial Ridder Harold Hines Samuel Cameron and Niles Lines among others. It notes advertising representation Ridder Johns with offices in New York Chicago and San Francisco.
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Doris Fleeson on TV Debates and Voter Shifts
The piece analyzes TV debate viewership dropping by about 10 million and notes Republicans favoring Nixon more after his improved appearance while Democrats back Kennedy's general appeal. It discusses religious issues, strategy shifts, and the potential impact on November voters with Kennedy risking his stance as Nixon capitalizes on it.
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Nixon
Kennedy
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