Mooney's tough stand cleans Long Beach police cloud
Editorial lauds Chief William Mooney of the Long Beach police for his decisive move with county sheriffs to arrest two top detectives amid rumors. It commends his transparency at a press conference and his commitment to a honest, effective law enforcement amid ongoing investigations.
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William Mooney
Long Beach Police Department
Sheriff's Office
Long Beach
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Mooney
Sam ‘Vickers
A Necessary Prodding for Voter Registration
A New York political scientist argues public affairs suffer from urging reluctant citizens to register to vote. Robert Rienow of SUNY says non voters are slothful or ignorant but democracy needs equal sovereignty. Registration drives awaken voters, though partisans push their own. Registrars must accept all registrations. Deadline September 15.
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New York
Robert Rienow
The
State University of New York
Del Mar Dispute Sows State Control Questions
The 22nd District Agricultural Association board in San Diego County withdrew its request for an attorney general opinion on the turf club lease validity. A Senate factfinding panel cited mismanagement and excessive track improvements relative to rents, and appointed Albert S Sheets to assess lease authority, finding the arrangements invalid.
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Sacramento
CNS
22Nd District Agricultural Assocation
San Diego
Landford
del Mar Turf Club
Joan Gross
Los Angeles
Senate
Albert S. Sheets
United States
Sheets
Calif Taxpayers Face Turf Club Lease Dispute
After a year of study Attorney General Mosk helps the board end a requested opinion. The Del Mar Turf Club profits from state property leases while legality remains in question, likely prompting 1961 legislative action as tracks lobby in Sacramento.
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Stanley Mosk
Gross
del Mar Turf Club
Senate
22Nd District Agricultural Association
California
Sarcamento
Mosk
Long Beach drafts surpass prior calls with 188th unit
Long Beach drafted over 100 men, the largest group yet called by city boards, amid the nationwide manpower push. Roland Gielow, longtime draftsman and city seal designer, died after two years of ill health. He also created a seal for the Bureau of Franchises and Public Utilities. John Schinger, pastor and Knights of Columbus leader, accepts appointment as Worthy Master of the Fourth Degree Assembly of Southern California, spanning Fresno to San Diego.
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Long Beach
AAA
National Guard
Roland 8. Gielow
Bureau of Franchises and Public Utilities
John Schinger
Knights of Columbus
California
Fresno
San Diego
Lippmann Says Cuba Deal With Moscow Is Pure Phony
Walter Lippmann argues the US errs in treating Castro Khrushchev ties as a real military bargain. He warns Cuba’s alliance signals Moscow protection, cites sanctions and oil sugar deals, and urges restraint and mediation rather than escalation. He compares US influence to Napoleon era limits and calls the pledge to start a world war a phony claim.
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Romania
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Napoleon Tit
Mexico
San Jose
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New York Herald Tribune Inc
Tranquilizers and Voter Apathy Pop Up in Polls
A jumble of notes mentions tranquilizer makers' falling sales as voters grow apathetic before November. Amid digs at politics and pop culture, a tongue in cheek pace coats items about songs, air fares, golf, Kennedy, and beach life with satirical sting.
Public Forum Letter Critiques Religious Issue in Campaign
Jane must not exceed 250 words and include bona fide sit and addresses Letters may be edited for taste or space The writer condemns using religion politically as unfair to both major parties and questions U S leadership qualifications pointing to hypocrisy and foreign pay role references by Guy Guerin 4031 E St St
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Jane
Jose Yates
Free World
Khrushchev
Union endorsement of Kennedy stirs strong reactions
Letter from R. G. Palmer at 360 South St. questions how unions’ endorsement of Kennedy could help him. Palmer notes unions claim 13.5 million members and that about 85 to 90 percent vote Democratic, criticizing David Lawrence’s stance as misguided.
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Kennedy
David Lawrence
Lawrence
U. S
R. G, Palmer
South St
Contradictions in Religion and Politics Reflected in Voter Bias
In a letter to the editor, Katherine Decicero criticizes voting prejudice against Catholics while noting wars fought for freedom. Grace Stafford responds by accusing Ziehell of complaining about press coverage and claims the Press-Telegram has previously supported his candidates.
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Itor
Katherine
Decicero
Gundry Ave
Ziehell
Press-Telegram
Grace Stafford
Appleton St
Ocean Held Only Water Answer to Reapportionment Debate
In response to an August 22 editorial, readers argue reapportionment is needed but the Feather River Project is unfair. They urge a timely, unified water plan for Southern California’s growing population and contend ocean purification could be cheaper long term.
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California
Feather River
D. M. Anderson
Charlemagne Ave
Political letters debate symmetry and leadership choices
A reader argues against trivial fashion talk and urges focus on husbands and national security. The letter contests party support for Symington versus Kennedy, praising Kennedy as more alert and a "step ahead" on Russia. Signed by Alice Van Hunnik from Bellflower.
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Jackie
Pat
Symington
Kennedy
Russia
Alice van Hunnick
Compton Blvd
Bellifower
Reading Classes Spark Debate Over U.S. School Courses
Mrs. Arthur Perkins of 3448 Gondar Ave voices a distrustful view of the school system, arguing that student reading struggles stem from willing effort rather than curriculum through a letter criticizing public education.
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U.S. A
Johnny
Arthur Perkins
Gondar Ave
Notable quotes on budgets, crime, and war rhetoric
A collection of quotes from Budget Director Maurice Stans on public engagement with the federal budget, Dr. William A Kenaceus on juvenile delinquency, Rep. George H. Mahon on disaster readiness, AFL CIO president George Meany on federal labor policy, and other commentary reflecting concerns over government policy and national security.
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Maurice Stans
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George Meany
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