Editorial: Castro's brinkmanship and Castro Khrushchev clash
The piece weighs Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, noting Castro's aggressive stance and possible risks for Soviet messaging. It considers U S detente, Cuban threats to eject the United States from Guantanamo, and the State Department urging dependents to leave Cuba amid rising tension. The editorial questions Castro’s grip on reality and the potential for miscalculation.
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Cuba
In Memoriam to the Dodgers and a Baseball Funeral
An elegiac reflection mourns the Los Angeles Dodgers for failing to balance pitching and hitting this season. It laments the team’s decline while praising past greatness and hints at spring renewal, contrasting with Pittsburgh’s long drought. The piece frames baseball as a living ritual and memorializes departed glory.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Politicians Callfor Drug Sales Tax Elimination
Assemblyman William Grant and colleagues from Gay, Brown and the 70th District urge ending the sales tax on prescription drugs. They argue the tax hurts those on fixed incomes already strained by medical bills and hospital costs, urging tax cuts to start with essential medications.
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Gay
Brown
William §. Grant
Welfare Chief Objects to Tulare County Night Raids
Sacramento state Director of Social Welfare J M Wedemeyer slammed Tulare County raids on needy children homes as discriminatory and harmful to children, while acknowledging some night checks may be necessary. He urged uniform enforcement and criticized distressing midnight arrests of mothers and alleged caregivers, noting bail practices and lack of funds for counsel.
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Sacramento
CNS
J. M. Wedemeyer
Social Welfare
Tulare County
Cowins
Wedemeyer
Capitol News Service
William MacDougall
County Supervisors Assn
California
State Social Welfare Board
Tulare
CSAS
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Bob Feller Sets MLB Record With Eight Home Runs Allowed
The Cleveland Indians fireball pitcher Bob Feller yielded a major league record total of eight home runs with the bases loaded during his career.
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Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Lipppmann on Nixon Kennedy TV Debate MarksTruth Revealed
Walter Lippmann argues TV exposes candidates' personalities over prepared lines. He criticizes the format for limiting genuine exchange and notes Nixon appeared defensive, while Kennedy controlled the exchange, leaving a lasting impression beyond the text.
Fungi Talk and Global Quips in 1960s Style
A collage of satirical lines by Bill Vaughan on fungi surviving space age, political barbs about France Russia and de Gaulle, tax promises, Khrushchev, Congo, and the World Series. It riffs on campaigns and witty implications with a Punch style flourish.
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Bill Vaughan
Khrushchev
Casey Stengelo
Congo
Public Forum Letters Praise for Convention Bureau Support
Public letters from Long Beach commending the Visitor Bureau for securing the American Institute of Park Executives convention. They credit housing, delegate registration, and staff professionalism, noting the event brought over 100000 in city spending during a five day stay. Signed by OTHOR CORDRAY and E J HETTINGER with addresses.
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Long’ Beach
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Park
Canada
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Cordray Park
Commission
Host City
58Th St
Neither Man s Church Is Issue
Letter writer RL Schaefer of 1562 Gulf Ave Wilmington contends religion shapes the 1960 presidential oath, arguing Nixon’s Quaker faith would bar oath taking yet contends he would serve without letting creed interfere. The writer asserts Kennedy would similarly uphold constitutional duties despite faith.
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Nixon
Chow
Kennedy
Schaefer
Gulf Ave
Wilmington
Palmer Coyote Buying at Moon Editor Letter Response
Oliver Kurtz of 2004 Golden Ave responds to G Palmer’s letter calling his views wild ramblings. He argues Democratic fortunes over decades include the Kennedys Symingtons Harrimans Stevensons and others, challenging the notion of big money figures.
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Coyote
Moon
G. Palmer
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Symingtons
Harrimans
Stevensons
Explosive Kahoolawe Island Used as Target Range
Kahoolawe, Hawaii, a 45 square mile island southwest of Maui, is used as a live explosive target area by the Navy and Air Force. Once forested, it was barren after grazing animals. The 1830 census counted two residents. the 1950 census reported none. It also served as a penal colony in monarchic days. Figureheads on ships trace back to ancient times with Vikings Phoenicians Chinese and East Indians among early users.
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Nixon
Hawaiian Islands
Kahoolawe
Maui
Long Beach Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Details
The text lists staff roles and offices for the Long Beach Press Telegram including Hermon H Ridder Harold Hines Aust Samuel C Cameron General Manager L a Collins JH Business Manager Atalcolm Evlay Exerusive Editor Miles E Lines Managing Editor Harry Karns Editorial Fase Editor Washington News Bureau 08 Albes Buitting National advertising Representative Ridger-Sohns Inc offices in New York Barree te pia te fumeaniti-3 Foshay tower Los Angeles Bthr St san Prantsee Current sites The Press-Telegram Maintained at these offices Camit Advertising Representaliv Mehronblitan Group Inc
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Calif
Hermon H. Ridder
Pontisher Panis
Ridder
Harold H. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
L A Collins JH
Atalcolm Evlay
Exerusive
Miles E. Lines
Harry Karns
Washington
Albes
Ridger-Sohns, Inc
New York
Avent Barree
Pia Te Fumeaniti
Foshay Tower
Los Uingelois
St. San Prantsee
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
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