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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1966
Page
9
The piece praises American soldiers in Viet Nam for courage and compassion. It notes they fight for people, aid civilians with food and medicine, and help with farms and schools. Generals commend the division, attributing success to seasoned leadership and the soldiers themselves, plus their parents.
A 39 million Torrance school bond seeks voter approval to fund expansion as six schools run on split sessions and population grows by about 1,000 students yearly. Officials say spreading costs over 20 years avoids a sharp tax hike and funds a new elementary school and high school facilities in coming years.
A letter highlights the U.N. criticisms and U.S. funding while praising Long Beach for continuing the Veterans Day Parade on November 1 1966. It invites locals to contact Parade Chairman Harry Elliott for details about the parade and banquet at the Elks Lodge, with route and schedule notes.
Bobby Kennedy campaigns night and day across the country for the state closest to his heart. Elbie Jay discusses plans to bolster party strength as Kennedy maintains zeal and confidence in eventual victory. Opinion remains mixed with long lead time before Election Day.
Arthur Hoppe crafts a satirical scene with Lyndon Johnson proposing Richard Nixon as Hubert Humphrey’s running mate in 1968. The dialogue parodies cross party unity and political ambition, featuring quips about polls, loyalty, and a unlikely ticket.
Washington reports the Johnson administration sits at zero success for civil rights in the 89th Congress with hopes pinned on next year. The 1966 open housing bill survived House votes but faltered in Senate amid liberal defections and rising white resistance. Analysts foresee possible major civil rights bills fading, while urban renewal and targeted education funding may advance minority aid through demonstration cities programs.
A columnist argues Lyndon Johnson’s public esteem lags behind his abilities. The piece cites his oratory on a Far East tour and his egocentric, extroverted style as factors, noting the presidency should symbolize national dignity rather than personal spectacle. It urges Johnson to drop the I key from White House typewriters and ignore poll clippings.
In San Francisco voters doubt Gov. Edmund G. Brown can beat Ronald Reagan for a third term. Even hopefuls admit Brown faces apathy, while Robert Kennedy draws crowds and officials expect a Johnson visit to rally Democrats. The piece portrays a difficult bid for Brown amid Reagan momentum.
Reagan markets private sector solutions and opposes federal growth to curb unemployment while Brown promotes a compassionate government and urban policy. The California race hinges on backlash themes, urban growth, and differing visions for state leadership and federal limits.
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