Van Doren Sequel Probes TV Quiz Fraud Accountability
Editorial notes Charles Van Doren and other former quiz contestants being summoned on charges of lying to a grand jury about rigged programs. It lauds his confession as candid self reproof while urging accountability for the broader TV industry and those who enabled fraud. Justice is catching up with participants. the piece questions how to address the temptations that led to the fraud.
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District Attorney
New York
Charles van Doren
van Doren
Vat Doren
Klocksiem Faces Critique Over Narcotics Policy
The piece defends former Assemblyman Joseph R. Kenrick’s record against Klocksiem’s harsh claims. It notes Kenrick’s long service to youth, support for narcotics penalties, clinics, study commissions, and a White House conference effort. It contrasts Kenrick’s constructive work with Klocksiem’s accusations.
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Klockstein
Gov. Brown
Elks Clubs
White House
Kenrick
Krockstein
Community Chest volunteers hit streets for annual drive
More than 3,500 volunteers begin the door to door campaign to raise funds for 33 Community Chest agencies. The message stresses that the drive serves every family and asks the public to treat workers with courtesy and contribute their share to the program.
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Community Chest
Presidency Has Its Compensations Says Senator Soaper
Bill Vaughn notes Ike cannot visit a supermarket due to admirers. Other items mock political campaigns and global issues with satirical quips. A Estonian defector, a bribery case, and debates are lightly lampooned while housing the UN is joked about.
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Bill Vaughan
Ike
Long Beach Figures Highlight 1987 Planning and Honors
Selection of Hugh Gibbs, Long Beach architect, to prepare plans for Long Beach State College was reported by Assemblyman William Grant after a phone briefing from Charles Purcell, state director of public works. Sylvia E Garrett named deputy grand matron for District 57, Order of Eastern Star, at the Sacramento session, succeeding Vivian Law. Admiral Frank J Schofield welcomed Long Beach’s Navy Landing proposal during the annual municipal format call as officials visited Pine Avenue pier.
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Hugh Gibbs
Long Beach
Long Beach State College
William 5. Grant
Charles Purcell
Sylvia E. Garrett
Order of Eastern Star
Sacramento
Vivian Law
Frank J. Schofield
Pine Avenue
All Roads Lead to New York in Final Campaign Dash
In New York the race tightens with Kennedy, Nixon, and Stevenson scheduling key visits. Kennedy plans three days, Nixon arriving Wednesday, Lodge giving Tuesday to New York, and Stevenson staging a high profile $100 plate dinner telecast. Climax hinges on debates and public strategy as Peale shifts liberal sentiment toward Kennedy.
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New York
Sen. Kemnedy
Nixon
Sen. Lodge
Upstate
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Citizens For
Kennedy
Hartford
Conn
Norman Vincent Peale
Lo Angeles
Peale
State boards meeting cancellation cost debate
Sacramento CNS reported that a planned three day meeting of about 200 members from 26 regulatory boards was cancelled by Governor Brown due to fiscal concerns. Although initial savings were claimed at 28 500, the eventual meeting occurred later with costs and expenses. CNS calculated potential per member expenses could reach 14 792, challenging early savings projections.
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Sacramento
CNS
Capital News Service
Department of Pro
Eowins
Capri
Vincent Dassimer
Department
Carmel-by the-Sea
Edmund G. Brown
Baare
Brown
Santa Barbara
Department of Employment
Iike
P and V Standards Boards
el Borado
Sacramento Inn
Tme
Carmel-by-the-Bea
Public Forum Highlights Bachelorette History and Community Help
The note recounts locals in Long Beach Idaho and New Jersey helping locate past Bachelorettes members. Lucille Campbell, first president, is connected through Mrs. James Locke who holds 1933 club records and plans to present them. The writer thanks supporters and shares pride in uncovering club history.
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Long Beach
Idaho
New Jersey
James Locke
Lucille Campbell
Sandra Beebe
Bachelorelles Club
Mira Mar Ave
Senator Johnson Faces Press Like Fencer in Questioning
Dora B Leighton complains that Senator Johnson dodges straight answers, fencing with reporters as Kennedy and Nixon have in debates, suggesting leaders should be clearer about their positions. She urges direct replies and cites Nixon as a model for straightforwardness.
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Sen. Johnson
Sen. Kennedy
Nixon
Dora B
Leighton
Pine Ave
What’s the Use of This Hearing
An editor questions the purpose of a public hearing set for 10 am Wednesday October 26 at the MTA building 1060 S Broadway Los Angeles about an aging 1911 electric train line between Los Angeles Compton and Long Beach. The piece notes the rail line’s speed history and urban traffic congestion.
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Olds
MTA
PUC
Robert J. Swan
Long Beach Blvd
Los Angeles
Compton
Long Beach
S. Broadway
Editor letter disputes CDC stance on disarmament and tax policy
PAT McCARTHY of San Pedro argues the CDC did not advocate unilateral disarmament as claimed. He claims the CDC favored dissolving HUAC for a spy-catching body, opposes post office censorship of literature, and condemns Summerfield for overreach. He questions Democratic candidates receiving funds from both sides and contrasts Republican tax positions.
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W. A. Martin
California Democratic Council
Martin
Los Angeles
Som
C.D.C
Post Office
Supreme Court
Summerfield
D.C
Press Telegram los Angeles advertisement text
The fragment shows names and offices associated with Press Telegram Los Angeles and Chicago advertising representatives. It lists Ridder and Collins Jr. among others, with references to national advertising groups and offices in New York and Ayana Chicago, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
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Malional
Riddat-Johngs Ince
New York
Ayana
Chicago
Press-Telegram
Pros and Cons for Prop 12 Constitutional Change
League of Women Voters frames Prop 12 with both pro and con notes. It aims to repeal obsolete constitution sections and simplify wording without altering substance. The measure clarifies validations and declares any other ballot measure conflicting provisions prevail over amendments in the same election. No known organized opposition to the measure is cited.
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Siater
League of Women Voters
California
Union
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