Editorial endorses Powers Jordan Button and Kirkwood
The editorial urges reelecting Lt Governor Harold Powers Secretary of State Frank Jordan State Treasurer Alan Button and Controller Robert Kirkwood. It praises their experience integrity and record of fiscal responsibility noting party labels do not determine qualifications and endorses them for continued service.
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Harold
Butch) Powers
Powers
Sacramento
Senate
Goodwin Knight
California
Glenn Anderson
Assembly
Anderson
California Democratic Council
Pat” Brown
Tellow
Pat
Frank
Jordan
Henry P. Lopez
A. Ronald Button
Gov. Knight
Button
Bert A. Hetts
San Diego
Independent
Robert Kirkwood
Earl Warren
Alan Cranston
Palo Alto
Kirkwood
Atty. Gen. Brown
Brown
Doris Fleeson on Tax Fiasco and GOP Campaign Strain
In Hot Springs, VA, Republican leaders and top officials press for tax measures and bigger military spending as Nixon and others warn of voter discontent. The piece portrays intra party tensions, cabinet involvement, and fears of economic strain ahead of the elections.
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Washington
Wreks
Congress
Hot Springs
Commerce Department
Weeks
Commerce
Quarles
Eisenhower
Hotsar
Council
Right-to-Work Initiative Triggers Bitter California Campaign
In the 1968 election fight over Prop 48 right to work dominates the ballot battles. Supporters say it guarantees freedom of choice and would protect workers from being forced into unions. Opponents warn it could destroy collective bargaining contracts and cause industry chaos. Proponents cite constitutional backing and endorsements from notable figures while critics emphasize potential labor disputes and legal damages for workers denied employment.
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Sacramento
William F. Knowland
Ralph N. Kleps
Ralph N. Kleps, In the Official Voters
Sey
U. S
California Prop 18 and 1B battle brews in pre election reports
City Manager Wirsching notes 404 acres funds for airport access from special projects budget. Prop 18 support shows $292,911 spent on the measure with $396,516 raised. Prop 1B reports $1,194,184 spent against and $1,404,248 raised. Opponents link Prop 18 to labor control while supporters argue freeing workers from bosses. The ballot naming use Employer-Employee Relations Initiative, not right to work. Voter outcome tied to Knowland and Brown dynamics.
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Montana Land Co
Alu Melpal
Carl I. Wirsching
Eisenhower
Nixon
Adlai Stevenson
Fort Warren
Goodwin
Knight
Clair Engle
Edmund G. Boond
Sen
Thomas
Kuchel
Harold J. Powers
Robert A. Taft
Frank Mordan
Ted
California
South
Brown
Knowland
How GOP Can Win Election in Tough Economic Climate
David Lawrence argues the party in power bears blame for adverse events including weather and recession. He notes voters’ economic concerns, urges Republicans to unite, accept responsibility, and back conservatives to avoid a Democratic victory in 1959 and a potential socialist era. The piece discusses confidence, expansion plans, and the White House outlook in 1960.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Public Forum Letter Critiques Truman Cartoon
A reader letter condemns editorial cartoons about President Truman and urges respect for the office. The writer cites state tax money and parochial schools, argues sales and income tax funds would flow to Los Angeles County and Long Beach, and signs Walt Van Wagner.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Long Beach
Walt van Wagner
Bennett Ave
Editors as gyroscopes of democracy praised in PRESS-TELEGRAM
GUY GUERIN of 4031 East 5th 31 writes praising the Press Telegram editors for promoting sound ideas and stamping out prejudice. He compares them to Canadian editors who helped curb intolerance and urges continued independence from partisan groups amid voters’ emotions. He cites Canadian premiers Laurier McKenzie King and Diefenbaker as context.
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Press-Telegram
Press‘Telegram
Wilfred Laurier
Quebec
Wm. Lyon McKenzie King
Guy Guerin
East 5Th
Editorial dispute over Prop 16 and school tax figures
In a letter to PRESS-TELESHAM, a reader contests the Oct 15 editorial Fair Play Calls for No Vote on Prop 16. The writer cites 1932 election results and Los Angeles County tax adjustments, challenging claimed savings and questioning figures on sectarian schools students and tax exemptions.
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Telesham
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Objects to Flights PRESS-1 ELEGRAM1
Walter A Olson of 2377 Stearnlee voices concern about Jetson fighter formation flying over Long Reach. He notes four radar passes near a densely populated area and questions tower awareness and permission, urging safer practice away from homes.
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Jetson
Long Reach
Texas
Walter A. Olson
Stearnlee
Portraits Deach Uaughts Teach Mind and Body Health
A devotional verse extols portraits as healthy for mind and body and as messengers of hope and faith. It likens good thoughts to melodies guiding to greater heights, spreading love, compassion, and courage, and claims positive thinking earns divine grace and everlasting life.
Press-Gelegrat Herman H. Ridder
Current files of The Prese Telegram alpt aimed at these officer. Advertising representing Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Catalina
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Harry Albert
Alexander Hamilton Junior High School
Clark University
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Mass
Southwestern University
David Lawrence
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Truman
Russia
James J. Metcalfe
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Washington News Bureau
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