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This file contains:
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "Up and Down with 'Bluster Brown'". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "California Needs a Decisive Leader". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "Nixon's Program for Progress". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
Nixon for Governor campaign sticker. Not scanned. [Other Document], n.d.
Reproduction of opinion piece by George Todt, "The Nixon Smear," published in the Herald Examiner. 2 copies. [Brochure], 9/9/1962
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "California's Day of Decision'". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "How to Fight Communism by Richard Nixon". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "What is the Brown Record?". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "Pat Brown and the CDC". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
"The Brown Myth of Fiscal Responsibility." - Richard Nixon, Nixon for Governor Rally, Pasadena, CA. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/3/1962
Article: "Nixon Hits Move to Abolish Un-American Activities Unit" - taken from John M. Bernier by-lined story in the Fresno Bee. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/7/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon regarding Agricultural Exports given at Visalia, California. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 5/30/1962
Remarks regarding Unemployment in the Film Industry given by Richard Nixon at luncheon with "Celebrities for Nixon" committee in Beverly Hills, CA. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 9/26/1962
Article: "Nixon Prescribes Economic Cure" by Victor Riesel. Originally published in the Los Angeles Times. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 7/9/1962
Remarks regarding Medical Care for the Aged given by Richard Nixon before the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Los Angeles County Medical Association at the Woodland Hills Country Club. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 2/22/1962
Statement by Richard Nixon titled, "Connally Reservation." 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/23/1962
Remarks titled, "Brown Considers Tax Increases" given by Richard Nixon at the South Bay rally in Manhattan Beach, CA. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/4/1962
Statement by Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver at The Temple, Cleveland, Ohio. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/27/1960
Statement on the State Loyalty Oath by Richard Nixon. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/10/1962
Statement by Richard Nixon on Right to Work Legislation. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/23/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon at University Synagogue on Wednesday, September 19, 1962. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 9/20/1962
Statement by Richard Nixon re: Senate Reapportionment. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/28/1962
"Programs for a Greater California" - Text of statewide radio address by Richard Nixon. 4 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/7/1962
To Mrs. Valley Knudsen from Richard Nixon re: his stand on socialized medicine. 1 page. 2 copies. [Letter], 5/15/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon in Turlock, titled, "Support of School Construction Bonds (Proposition 1-A). 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 9/14/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon before the Junior Barristers of Los Angeles regarding the Francis Amendment. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 5/3/1962
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This file contains:
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "Up and Down with 'Bluster Brown'". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "California Needs a Decisive Leader". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "Nixon's Program for Progress". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
Nixon for Governor campaign sticker. Not scanned. [Other Document], n.d.
Reproduction of opinion piece by George Todt, "The Nixon Smear," published in the Herald Examiner. 2 copies. [Brochure], 9/9/1962
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "California's Day of Decision'". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "How to Fight Communism by Richard Nixon". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "What is the Brown Record?". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign pamphlet - "Pat Brown and the CDC". 2 copies. [Brochure], n.d.
"The Brown Myth of Fiscal Responsibility." - Richard Nixon, Nixon for Governor Rally, Pasadena, CA. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/3/1962
Article: "Nixon Hits Move to Abolish Un-American Activities Unit" - taken from John M. Bernier by-lined story in the Fresno Bee. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/7/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon regarding Agricultural Exports given at Visalia, California. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 5/30/1962
Remarks regarding Unemployment in the Film Industry given by Richard Nixon at luncheon with "Celebrities for Nixon" committee in Beverly Hills, CA. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 9/26/1962
Article: "Nixon Prescribes Economic Cure" by Victor Riesel. Originally published in the Los Angeles Times. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 7/9/1962
Remarks regarding Medical Care for the Aged given by Richard Nixon before the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Los Angeles County Medical Association at the Woodland Hills Country Club. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 2/22/1962
Statement by Richard Nixon titled, "Connally Reservation." 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/23/1962
Remarks titled, "Brown Considers Tax Increases" given by Richard Nixon at the South Bay rally in Manhattan Beach, CA. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/4/1962
Statement by Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver at The Temple, Cleveland, Ohio. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/27/1960
Statement on the State Loyalty Oath by Richard Nixon. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/10/1962
Statement by Richard Nixon on Right to Work Legislation. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/23/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon at University Synagogue on Wednesday, September 19, 1962. 2 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 9/20/1962
Statement by Richard Nixon re: Senate Reapportionment. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 3/28/1962
"Programs for a Greater California" - Text of statewide radio address by Richard Nixon. 4 pages. 2 copies. [Other Document], 10/7/1962
To Mrs. Valley Knudsen from Richard Nixon re: his stand on socialized medicine. 1 page. 2 copies. [Letter], 5/15/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon in Turlock, titled, "Support of School Construction Bonds (Proposition 1-A). 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 9/14/1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon before the Junior Barristers of Los Angeles regarding the Francis Amendment. 1 page. 2 copies. [Other Document], 5/3/1962
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
Box Number Folder Number Document Date Document Type
Document Description
60
7
n.d.
Brochure
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign
pamphlet - "Up and Down with 'Bluster
Brown". 2 copies.
60
7
n.d.
Brochure
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign
pamphlet - "California Needs a Decisive
Leader". 2 copies.
60
7
n.d.
Brochure
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign
pamphlet - "Nixon's Program for Progress". 2
copies.
60
7
n.d.
Other Document
Nixon for Governor campaign sticker. Not
scanned.
60
7
09/09/1962
Brochure
Reproduction of opinion piece by George
Todt, "The Nixon Smear," published in the
Herald Examiner. 2 copies.
60
7
n.d.
Brochure
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign
pamphlet - "California's Day of Decision". 2
copies.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Page 1 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
7
n.d.
Brochure
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign
pamphlet - "How to Fight Communism by
Richard Nixon". 2 copies.
60
7
n.d.
Brochure
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign
pamphlet - "What is the Brown Record?". 2
copies.
60
7
n.d.
Brochure
1962 Nixon for Governor campaign
pamphlet - "Pat Brown and the CDC". 2
copies.
60
7
10/03/1962
Other Document
"The Brown Myth of Fiscal
Responsibility.' - Richard Nixon, Nixon for
Governor Rally, Pasadena, CA. 2 pages. 2
copies.
60
7
03/07/1962
Other Document
Article: "Nixon Hits Move to Abolish Un-
American Activities Unit" - taken from John
M. Bernier by-lined story in the Fresno Bee.
1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
05/30/1962
Other Document
Remarks by Richard Nixon regarding
Agricultural Exports given at Visalia,
California. 1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
09/26/1962
Other Document
Remarks regarding Unemployment in the
Film Industry given by Richard Nixon at
luncheon with "Celebrities for Nixon"
committee in Beverly Hills, CA. 2 pages. 2
copies.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Page 2 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
7
07/09/1962
Other Document
Article: "Nixon Prescribes Economic Cure"
by Victor Riesel. Originally published in the
Los Angeles Times. 1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
02/22/1962
Other Document
Remarks regarding Medical Care for the
Aged given by Richard Nixon before the San
Fernando Valley Chapter of the Los Angeles
County Medical Association at the
Woodland Hills Country Club. 2 pages. 2
copies.
60
7
03/23/1962
Other Document
Statement by Richard Nixon titled, "Connally
Reservation." 1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
10/04/1962
Other Document
Remarks titled, "Brown Considers Tax
Increases" given by Richard Nixon at the
South Bay rally in Manhattan Beach, CA. 2
pages. 2 copies.
60
7
10/27/1960
Other Document
Statement by Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver at The
Temple, Cleveland, Ohio. 1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
03/10/1962
Other Document
Statement on the State Loyalty Oath by
Richard Nixon. 1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
03/23/1962
Other Document
Statement by Richard Nixon on Right to
Work Legislation. 1 page. 2 copies.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Page 3 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
7
09/20/1962
Other Document
Remarks by Richard Nixon at University
Synagogue on Wednesday, September 19,
1962. 2 pages. 2 copies.
60
7
03/28/1962
Other Document
Statement by Richard Nixon re: Senate
Reapportionment. 1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
10/07/1962
Other Document
"Programs for a Greater California" - Text of
statewide radio address by Richard Nixon. 4
pages. 2 copies.
60
7
05/15/1962
Letter
To Mrs. Valley Knudsen from Richard
Nixon re: his stand on socialized medicine. 1
page. 2 copies.
60
7
09/14/1962
Other Document
Remarks by Richard Nixon in Turlock, titled,
"Support of School Construction Bonds
(Proposition 1-A). 1 page. 2 copies.
60
7
05/03/1962
Other Document
Remarks by Richard Nixon before the Junior
Barristers of Los Angeles regarding the
Francis Amendment. 1 page. 2 copies.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Page 4 of 4
How now, Brown?
CDC
"The CDC has adopted many intelligent
statements and policies, none of which bears the
Up and
slightest resemblance to Nixon's distorted and
hysterical dossier."-5/28/62
(But, on July 25, 1962, Brown stated his dis-
agreement with the CDC's position on five of the
down
key issues listed and opposed by Nixon.)
CHESSMAN
"I have made a decision on clemency (refused)
and have no intention of hearing this matter
again, or making any change."-10/23/59
with
(But, on February 18, 1960, Brown granted
Chessman a 60-day reprieve on the basis of a
telegram from the State Department- - it was later
revealed that the telegram was solicited!)
"Bluster"
HIGHWAY SLAUGHTER
"Bob McCarthy (Brown's Director of the
Department of Motor Vehicles) has done a mag-
nificent job and no one will know how many lives
have been saved by reason of this tough policy."
Brown
-1/29/60
(But, in his letter of resignation to Brown on
August 15, 1961, McCarthy had a different story
to tell: « your support has dwindled steadily
and by now has completely disappeared My
attempts to curb the drunk driver
saw you cave
in to pressure for a softer law. Leadership here
could have saved lives.")
TAXES
"
a careful, moderate revenue program (the
1959 tax increases). 1/5/60
(But, the 1959 tax increases were the largest
general tax increase in the history of any state!)
Give California
A decisive leader!
Win with NIXON
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Harold C. McClellan
Andrew D. Orrick
Southern California
Northern California
Chairman
Chairman
3908 Wilshire Boulevard
525 Market Street
Los Angeles 5, California
San Francisco 5, California
BB-5-9-26
Chessman
OYALYOATH
unemployment
STATE FINANCES
TSCAL RESPONSIBILIT
SCOPE OF GOVERN RSHIP
PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONS
First he teeters
then he totters
LOYALTY OATH
the lingering McCarthyism of negative loy-
"I disagree with the CDC's position (calling for
alty oaths (is) still in our midst."-2/12/60
the repeal of negative loyalty oaths)."-7/25/62
UNEMPLOYMENT
"Nobody is starving as far as I know, and I think
"It is true that there are some families who do
I would know about it. -1/24/61
not have enough to eat. -1/27/61
NARCOTICS
"I know that simply enacting further increases
"We propose harsher penalties for narcotics
in penalties or restrictions would not rid us of this
offenders so that for the peddler the profit will
menace."-4/4/60
not be worth the risk." -1/31/61
SCOPE OF THE GOVERNMENT
"I am convinced that no longer can a Governor
"Katanga and Berlin and Southeast Asia
are
operate solely within his own state ."-12/1/59
important. But they have little to do with a
California governor's need to meet the challenge
of the greatest mass migration in human history."
STATE FINANCES
-1/8/62
"The people of California are not stupid.
"I believe that it (the college bond issue) went
They're smart They know we have need for
down to defeat because the wording of the
these things (state construction bonds), and the
issue was not too clear and I don't believe the
amount of the budget, the amount of the bond
people understood."-6/18/62
issue is understood by them.' 4/4/62
PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONS
"Governor Edmund G. Brown made it clear
"I, of course, took myself out of the Presidential
today (in Washington) he is available for the
campaign. I never had any intention of entering
Democratic Presidential nomination, but said he
it at any time since I've been elected Governor.'
will not accept second place on the ticket."-
-5/24/60
7/31/59 Baltimore Sun
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
"I believe in old-fashioned fiscal solvency in
"Shall the balance sheet become the balance
government."-9/21/59
wheel of our society, or shall we understand that
there is a higher accounting .."-5/7/60
Biography of a leader
Where Dick Nixon
stands
January 9, 1913 Born in Yorba Linda, California
1919-1930
Attended public schools in California;
worked in family grocery store.
We must do two things. First, we must pro-
1930-1934
Attended Whittier College; President
vide jobs for our growing population. Second, we
of student body; graduated second in
must provide the necessary state services without
his class.
discouraging new business from coming to Cali-
1934-1937
Attended Duke University Law School
fornia because of high taxes. To achieve these goals,
President of Law School student body
it is essential that we cut the present administra-
graduated with honors.
tive waste in Sacramento.
1937-1941
Admitted to California Bar; joined
"
CALIFORNIA
Whittier Law firm; became a general
partner within one year.
Our state government is drifting into a posi-
1940
Married Patricia Ryan, a Whittier
tion of subservience to our national government.
NEEDS A
school teacher. Two daughters: Patri-
cia, born 1946; Julie, born 1948.
We must maintain our state's sovereignty.
"
1942
Joined legal staff of the Office of Price
Administration, Washington, D.C.
California faces fiscal chaos. It receives more
DECISIVE
1942-1946
Served in U.S. Navy; South Pacific
money from state taxes and spends more than any
Combat Air Transport Command; left
other state in the Union. You tell me
active duty in 1946 as Lieutenant
can this go
Commander.
on indefinitely ?
"
LEADER
1946
Elected to U.S. House of Representa-
tives over five-term opponent by more
The state's administrative machinery needs a
than 15,000 votes.
1948
Re-elected to House as candidate on
drastic overhaul- basic one, and not just frost-
both Republican and Democratic
ing on the same stale cake. There are now more
tickets.
than 350 agencies, commissions, committees,
1950
Elected to U.S. Senate over Helen
departments and councils which report directly to
Gahagan Douglas by 700,000 votes -
the Governor. The result Bungling bureaucracy,
the largest plurality of any Senator
waste and inefficiency.
running that year.
"
1952 & 1956
Elected Vice-President of the United
States.
When we become the biggest state in the Union,
it won't mean very much if we have already turned
over every responsibility - from the education of
our youth to medical care of the aged to the fed-
eral government.
"
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
HAROLD C. McCLELLAN
ANDREW D. ORRICK
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAIRMAN
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAIRMAN
3908 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
525 MARKET STREET
LOS ANGELES 5, CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO 5, CALIFORNIA
NIXON
NIXON for GOVERNOR
FOR GOVERNOR
"California needs a Governor who will face up to problems with realism,
means, grew up here in California, and worked here
during his high school and university years. He has
stand independent of pressure groups in making decisions, and who, having
been elected to every California office for which he
has run.
made a commitment, executes the powers of his office with vigor and vision."
Richard Nixon-
CALIFORNIA NEEDS A GOVERNOR WHO
December 3, 1961
BELIEVES IN A STRONG AND SOVEREIGN CALIFORNIA
STATE GOVERNMENT. Dick Nixon has always believed
each state should assume greater responsibility for
matters entrusted to it by the Constitution. His
national and international experience enables him
DICK NIXON'S RECORD OF SERVICE TO CALIFORNIA - WITH
Certainly you agree California needs a man of
to see clearly the dangers of centralized government.
SUPPORT BY DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS AND INDEPENDENTS
ability, youthful vigor and determination to meet
today's challenges
to revitalize our state govern-
WILL HAVE THE COURAGE OF HIS CONVICTIONS. Nixon
Dick Nixon, a native Californian, has the unique
ment. We need a governor young in years but wise
has never flinched in the face of danger. The Caracas
combination of legislative and executive experience
in experience who is ready, willing and capable of
riots, when he faced up to an angry mob of rock-
to make him superbly qualified for our state's most
guiding the destinies of our Golden State.
throwing Communists, certainly prove that point.
important job.
BELIEVES STRONGLY IN THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
In 1946, as an unknown in politics, he won a con-
DICK NIXON IS THE BEST MAN FOR CALIFORNIA IN 1962
Dick Nixon has consistently championed the prin-
gressional seat by 15,592 votes. So effectively did he
ciple of greater opportunity for the individual in our
Dick Nixon has served his state and his nation
represent his district during his first term that in
free enterprise system.
during one of the most critical periods in history.
1948 he received not only the Republican nomination
As a Congressman and Senator from California, he
WILL FIGHT FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Dick
but a Democratic majority as well. His margin of
acquired a "grass-roots" understanding of our state's
Nixon, true to his Quaker heritage, has always
victory in 1948-141,509 votes achieved despite
problems. As our nation's Vice-President, he received
maintained an active role in insisting on equality of
election of a Democrat as president.
"on the spot" knowledge of the vital issues that con-
opportunity. During his public life, as chairman of
cern us all. He is the man best qualified to help
the President's Committee on Equal Job Opportu-
Equally remarkable was his victory in 1950, when
Dick Nixon won his Senate seat by a margin of
California make the major decisions that lie ahead.
nity, he played an important role in eliminating
680,847 votes. He received 2.2 million votes, well over
discriminatory hiring by firms under Government
He knows the importance of decisive leadership.
contract.
the 1.9 million number of registered Republicans.
Under conditions of extreme mental and physical
UNDERSTANDS THE VIEWPOINTS OF BUSINESS AND
In 1952, Dick Nixon was elected Vice-President of
hardship, he has again and again made courageous,
LABOR. During steel strike of 1959, Nixon studied
the United States as Dwight Eisenhower's running
wise decisions, each time demonstrating his ability
both points of view thoroughly and objectively, then
mate. In 1956, he was renominated at the Republican
to provide responsible leadership. Think of the
came up with a proposal that both parties could
convention by unanimous vote.
many times he acted wisely during the Eisenhower
endorse. No wonder he is respected by both manage-
As the Republican candidate for President of the
illnesses.
ment and labor. He knows that business, labor and
United States in 1960, Dick Nixon beat Kennedy
He is the man of greatest stature in California
government must work together harmoniously.
in California.
public life today. As a member of President Eisen-
FOR 15 YEARS HAS LED THE FIGHT AGAINST COMMU-
hower's Cabinet, he helped guide domestic policies
NISM. Dick Nixon's role as a leader against Com-
THE NEED FOR LEADERSHP IN CALIFORNIA IS URGENT
protecting your well-being. As a member of the
munistic forces is known throughout the world. Can
No other state in the nation will face the chal-
National Securities Council, he helped determine our
any other Californian offer such inspired or effective
lenges that California must meet in the years imme-
nation's defense policies. He is the man who best
leadership against Communism in our state?
diately ahead. With our state soon to become number
understands your state's increasingly important role
one in population, the need for decisive leadership
in our Union of states.
becomes more important every day.
He knows that California must have a more effi-
Consider the problems we as Californians now
cient state government- it will mean fewer jobs
and opportunities for us all. Already, many busi-
elect
face-including our state's economic growth, water
program, adequate educational facilities, senior citi-
nesses are bypassing California due to our high tax
zens' welfare, job opportunities, crime and narcotics.
rate. Because of Dick Nixon's many years of experi-
Consider the record of the present administration,
ence in both the legislative and executive branches
whose inept leadership has produced a bungling
of government, he can coordinate the actions of each.
Dick Nixon
bureaucracy, skyrocketing taxes, and a constantly
He can stop waste and inefficiency in Sacramento.
less inviting atmosphere for new industry and new
He understands the typical Californian's prob-
jobs.
lems. Dick Nixon came from a family of modest
Governor
Make California a leader -give California a leader
Nixon's
Program
For
(
Progress
Never in the history of California
has any candidate for Governor
so clearly spelled out his
position on the major issues
confronting the state.
This is Dick Nixon's
This is the record
Program for California:
under Brown:
Expand job opportunities, for a population that increases by
More unemployed
California has more
1600 each day, through a new administration that will encourage
people unemployed than any other state.
Our State has had a higher-than-average
free enterprise, keep costs of government down, and avoid new taxes.
unemployment rate for the past three years.
Most crimes
California now has the
Cut crime by backing up local law enforcement officials with a
greatest number of crimes of any state-as
realistic legislative program, including the ultimate penalty for big-
many crimes were committed in California
time dope peddlers, and a top-level State crime commission.
in 1961 as in New York, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania combined.
Attract new industry
by starting a "California Crusade for New
Fewer new plants California ranks
Business Investment," cutting government expenditures so as to
ninth among the major industrial states in
avoid tax increases, opening new markets for our products at home
starting new plants, according to an inde-
pendent magazine. This year, New York
and abroad, maintaining a balance between labor and management
has built three times as many new plants
at the bargaining table.
as California.
Most costly state
California has the
Cut the cost of government
by correcting unsound fiscal poli-
most costly State Government in the nation.
cies, wiping out frills and extravagance, and eliminating red tape
The cost of the Governor's office alone
and excess paper work.
has gone up 52.7% under the present
administration.
Rising welfare costs
Two national
Streamline welfare programs
by adopting my five-point action
magazines have singled out our welfare pro-
program that will clear away red tape, give greater local control
grams as shocking examples of slipshod
to meet local conditions, and restore the concept of personal
administration. California welfare costs
responsibility.
have risen 25% in the last two years, while
the population has only gone up 7.5%.
Improve education by resisting Federal control, while giving a
wider choice of textbooks, more fully recognizing the need for voca-
Low teacher-pupil ratio
California
tional training, initiating effective anti-communist education, and
ranks close to the bottom (44th) in the ratio
of teachers to pupils in our public elemen-
re-examining the tax structure to relieve economic pressure on
tary and secondary schools.
education and real property taxpayers.
Reorganize government by undertaking my 10-point program to
Expanding bureaucracy
There are
eliminate the super-cabinet, headed by $25,000-a-year men; throw
360 boards, commissions, and agencies in
out State-paid press agents; investigate government operations, and
California. The present Governor's plan has
not eliminated a single job or abolished a
revise the State Constitution.
single agency.
Encourage agricultural development
by
appointing
the
best-
Politics in agriculture
The State Board
of Agriculture has been turned over to one
qualified men to key jobs in the State Department of Agriculture,
political party. One recent State Director
without regard to politics.
of Agriculture was involved in a national
scandal; another tried to bury the Depart-
ment in a bureaucratic maze.
BOSSISM: "In less than four years, the main-
stream of California politics has been polluted by
Pat Brown's use of imported Tammany Hall political
DICK NIXON
tactics. Our state, which from the time of Hiram
Johnson, has established a reputation for placing the
interests of the people above partisan considerations,
speaks out
has now been contaminated by a foreign agent-
machine politics."
MEDICARE: "I am opposed to government medi-
cine such as the compulsory King-Anderson Bill. I
favor the Kerr-Mills Act, which provides for medical
care for aged persons in need, and I will work to
WATER: "I have proposed a 13-point program to
strengthen its implementation in California. There
speed up construction of dams and aqueducts, to
must also be more aggressive leadership to encourage
eliminate the present administrative hodge-podge
the expansion of private health insurance programs."
created by William Warne, to reactivate the Power
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: "The
Committee, to put checks on executive power over
people know that first-hand knowledge of such mat-
water projects, and to oppose the 160-acre limitation
ters as world trade and international negotiations
where State water development is concerned."
will be a vital asset to California. California industry,
agriculture and labor are threatened by foreign com-
CIVIL RIGHTS: "We cannot achieve progress
petition I have the background, the knowledge,
and opportunity for all through purely legalistic
and the will to fight California's battle in this
approaches. A more positive approach is necessary.
important arena."
That is why, as Governor, I will use the moral and
persuasive powers of my office to bring employers
LEADERSHIP: "What we desperately need in
together for voluntary action in the field of equal job
state government is not just a decisive leader as
opportunities, and opportunities for promotion."
Governor, but a Governor who will surround himself
with men and women of quality, men and women
PARKS AND RECREATION: "Now is the
with fresh ideas, men and women of proven adminis-
time to move rapidly forward with a long-term pro-
trative ability. Only in this way can we close the
gram of land acquisition and development to keep
leadership gap in California government."
pace with legitimate popular demand for adequate
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL:
outdoor recreation facilities. In taking over land,
"In this crusade for a better California, we will be
there should be more consideration than in the past
joined in November by hundreds of thousands of
for the opinions of local residents. And a tight,
Democrats, who believe in our principles, and who
responsible administration of the acquisition
recognize that the radical CDC clique controlling the
program is imperative."
Democratic Party in California is not representative
of their philosophy."
COMMUNISM: "At the next session of the legis-
lature, I will present a first priority anti-communist
FEDERAL AID TO EDUCATION: "There is
program. Among its provisions: it will deny the use
only one effective answer to the pressures for vastly
of tax-supported institutions for speeches by any
increased federal aid. Our state and local school
individual who refuses to comply with Federal and
districts must assume the burden of responsibility.
State subversive control laws or refuses to testify
The most effective way to avoid dictation on educa-
before Grand Juries or legislative committees
tion from Washington is to do a better job of meeting
investigating subversive activities
the needs of education at home."
Dick Nixon's pledges
for a better California
As Governor of California
/ pledge:
To bring to California a State Administration that is
worthy of the first and greatest State in the Nation.
I will put an end to rule by clique and crony.
To bring into State Government a team of the best
executives and technicians in the State. And I will kick
the second-raters and political hacks out of Sacramenth.
That California will lead the Nation in job opportun
ties for all our citizens by creating the best climate for
new private investment of any state in the Unior
An Administration dedicated to attracting new industry
- not an Administration that can be smug when we
rank ninth among the major industrial states in build-
ing new plants since the beginning of 1961.
To replace the spineless soft-on-crime attitude of the
present Administration with strong, vigorous backing
of local enforcement officials.
To wage an all-out campaign to make the homes,
streets and highways of California safe for our citizens.
To cut the costs of State Government so that we can
reduce the tax burden borne by our citizens.
To initiate the most effective State program in the
Nation for fighting communism - a program that will
include education, on the student and adult levels, on
both the dangers of communism and the positive
alternatives of freedom.
In major Telethons throughout California, Dick Nixon
has answered hundreds of questions on State issues. Some
of the more important issues have been discussed in this,
pamphlet.
If an issue of special concern to you has not been
covered here, please write to: Dick Nixon, Nixon for
Governor Headquarters, 3908 Wilshire Blvd., Los
Angeles 5, California. The information you seek will be
sent to you immediately.
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No. California Chairman
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525 Market Street
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HERALD
EXAMINER
Sunday, Sept. 9, 1962
George R. Hearst Jr., Publisher
Herbert H. Krauch, Editor
George Todt's Opinion
The Nixon Smear
"I believe the first test of a truly great man is his humility."-JOHN RUSKIN.
The tion tactics employed
Actually, the man must
by Communistinspired
be viewed with reason and
thugs and mobs in South
against Richard Nixon by a
temperance. When this is
America. Both Nixons dem-
great many ultra-liberal
done by those who are fair
onstrated the coolest cour-
smear artists is disgusting
and know him best, he
age possible under the ad-
to large segments of voters
emerges as a tremendous
verse circumstances. Char-
who might not otherwise be
character when judged by
acteristically, they later
stimulated-Democrat and
any honest yardstick.
down played it.
Republican alike.
This is the American who
Nixon is as decent, fore-
No man alive is perfect,
stood up to bloody Nikita
bearing and clean as any
neither you nor I. and
Khrushchev in the shadows
politician I have met. Yet
Nixon likely has a fair share
of the Kremlin and
his opponents hit him with
of routine defects.
preached the doctrine of
everything but the kitchen
But he is most certainly
"Free Agency of Man" to
sink - including "guilt by
the ruthless murderer of
association" and vicious
a far cry from the over-
millions of his own Ukrain-
rumors.
zealous, over-imaginative
and over-doctored reports
ian people.
Patently false charges are
we sometimes hear about
hurled against him indis-
This is the man who took
him.
criminately with the design
an almost worthless job of
He is constantly accused
of confusing Joe Doakes,
Vice President of the United
of taking the "low road" in
who may not know the
States and accomplished a
truth.
politics. As a matter of fact,
greater amount of work
The idea is to create a
it may be doubted if anyone
therein than a fair share
in political life is more dili-
diversion-get our eye off
of actual Presidents may
the ball.
gent in his pursuit of cor-
have done before.
rect behavior and ethics.
Let's judge Nixon by his
This is the man who, no
outstanding record in the
Of course, his more hys-
matter what his position-
past.
terical enemies will not
even when separated once
Let's support his fight for
agree with such a state-
or twice by a flickering
free enterprise against Fa-
ment. But I have found
heartbeat from the mighti-
bian socialism and the ADA.
these super-charged-with-
est office in the world ---
Let's have an end to ado-
emotion types difficult to
never forgot his humility as
lescent name-calling and
pin down for valid assess-
a down-to-earth American
yellow politics in California.
ments of Nixon.
citizen.
Americans judge a man by
As a rule, they "just don't
Neither did he flinch nor
what he does-not the dirty
like him" and let it go at
quail when he and his mar-
names hurled at him by his
that. Is this enough?
velous wife, Pat, were beset
enemies!
III
California's
Day of
Decision
NOVEMBER
6
1962
TUESDAY
Your vote for
DICK NIXON
A DECISION
FOR PROGRESS
Our State's Future-Our Own Future-
Is At Stake! The record speaks for itself-
New Industry Shuns California
Because of High Taxes
CALIFORNIA TAXES NOW HIGHEST IN NATION
Governor's Lack of Leadership Causes Concern
CHESSMAN CONTROVERSY AROUSES NATION
our state continue to flounder under the present
You've read the headlines. You know the present
regime's load of high taxes, indecisiveness and
administration's sorry record.
mismanagement? Or will California take its
California's most crucial hour is at hand! On
"place in the sun" as the number one state under
November 6, 1962, the people of California will
Dick Nixon's effective, courageous leadership?
cast their ballots for our state's next governor. Will
The decision for progress must be made by you!
Here's why Dick Nixon's election is important to you!
DICK NIXON
A man to mat
Compare the candidates: Here are the reasons
expe
us al
your vote for Dick Nixon as Governor of California
do a
toda
is a decision for progress:
6
plish
2
To advance free enterprise and halt the
has
menace of "big government." Dick Nixon
defe
knows what has made this land the most productive
and
of all. It's the free enterprise system. He believes the
Eise
right way to get a job done is to turn first to private
strik
A record of achievement
enterprise and not to a bungling bureaucracy such
mun
as that now operating in Sacramento. As governor,
such
and action for ALL the people
Dick Nixon will be dedicated to the principle that
the best answer to bigger government in Washington
of his native state
is better government in Sacramento.
7
alwa
3
To provide strong, able and decisive leader-
resp
ship. The lack of leadership of our present
rega
governor is a known fact throughout the world! Can
6 years Congressman and Senator representing Cali-
California stand four more years of indecision? We
fornia's interests. 8 years Vice President of the United
must elect Dick Nixon - who has demonstrated in
E
States. Match this record against the record of Dick
crisis after crisis his ability to act wisely and well.
Nixon's opponent. Only Dick Nixon has the knowl-
stril
edge of state, national and international affairs a
governor must have in 1962 to lead California deci-
4
can
To end "boss rule" and political machines.
end
sively
to make California the state first in oppor-
You know what has happened to California
resp
tunity as well as population.
political life in the last 4 years. An unending record
of political "cronies" taking office - the building of
a vast political machine such as California has never
S
1
To protect your job and keep taxes down.
known before. Dick Nixon will stop this vicious trend
by appointing the best men and women-Democrat
crii
California's present tax rate is the highest per
or Republican-to responsible jobs. He will make
str
capita in the nation. New industry will not move to
California at a fast enough pace if taxes continue at
Sacramento a showcase-not a sore spot.
por
their present high levels. Your future job depends
on California's future economy. Only Dick Nixon
5
To represent California's real stature before
has the ability and experience in both the legislative
the Nation and the World. Dick Nixon towers
1
and executive branches of government - plus the
over his opponent in national and international
yea
determination to do something about taxes-that can
stature. Dick Nixon is known and respected by
op
make California more attractive to new industry.
leaders throughout the world. He has a vast fund of
the
atch California's greatness!
experience in dealing with the issues that concern
us all - defense, welfare, employment. Can any man
do a better job in protecting our state's interests in
today's fierce competition among states and nations?
Give California
6
a decisive leader!
To grow with proven accomplishment. The
true measure of a man is his record of accom-
Vote for Dick Nixon
plishment. Compare the two men here. Dick Nixon
has helped make decisions concerning our national
for Governor November 6
defense, has presided over meetings of the Cabinet
and the National Security Council during President
Eisenhower's illness, has helped settle national
strikes, has stood unflinchingly in the face of Com-
munist mobs in foreign lands. Can you think of one
such accomplishment of our present governor?
7
To provide equal opportunity for all. Look
at the record. It proves that Dick Nixon has
always believed in and voted for measures that
respected the dignity and worth of the individual -
regardless of race, creed or color.
8
To assure fair treatment for labor and busi-
ness. During the 1959 nationwide steel
strike, Dick Nixon studied both points of view
and
came up with a proposal that both sides could
endorse. Through the years, he has gained the
respect of both labor and management.
9
To stop the rising crime rate. Dick Nixon is
pledged to replace the spineless soft-on-
crime attitude of the present Administration with a
strong and responsible program vigorously sup-
ported by local law enforcement officials.
10
To lead the nation in an effective pro-
gram for fighting Communism. For 15
years, Dick Nixon has been in the front ranks of those
opposing Communism. He knows and understands
the menace of Communism as few Americans do.
Biography of California's
Foremost Leader
Born in Yorba Linda, California - January 9, 1913
1919-1930
Attended public schools in California; worked
in family grocery store.
1930-1934
Attended Whittier College; President of
student body; graduated second in his class.
1934-1937
Attended Duke University Law School; Presi-
dent of Law School student body; graduated
with honors.
1937-1941
Admitted to California Bar; joined Whittier
law firm; became a general partner within
one year.
1940
Married Patricia Ryan, a Whittier school
teacher. Two daughters: Patricia, born in
1946; Julie, born 1948.
1942-1946
Served in U.S. Navy; South Pacific Combat
Air Transport Command; left active duty in
1946 as Lieutenant Commander.
1946
Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
over five-term opponent by more than 15,000
votes.
1948
Re-elected to House as candidate on both
Republican and Democratic tickets.
1950
Elected to U.S. Senate by 700,000 votes -
the largest plurality of any Senator running
that year.
1952
Elected Vice-President of the United States.
1956
Re-elected Vice-President of the United
States.
1960
Candidate for President of the United States.
Received 49.9% of popular vote, and carried
26 of the 50 states. Beat Kennedy in
California.
1961
Entered private law practice in Los Angeles,
California.
1962
Candidate for Governor of California.
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So. California Chairman
No. California Chairman
3908 Wilshire Boulevard
525 Market Street
Los Angeles 5, California
San Francisco 5, California
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HOW TO
FIGHT
COMMUNISM
BY RICHARD NIXON
Part I-FRI., MAR. 16, 1962
Log Angeles Times 9
NIXON'S VIEWS
spiracy" and says "There
The Communist threat
is only one word to de-
cannot and should not be
scribe his purposes and ac-
treated as two separate
Draw the Line
tions. That word is trea-
problems-one abroad, an-
other at home. The threat
son." And he describes
is indivisible and it is just
John Foster Dulles, one of
as irresponsible to see the
America's truly great sec-
danger of communism
retaries of state, with
abroad and be blind to it
on Demagogues
at home as it is to reverse
these words: "I personally
the blind spot and fight
believe Dulles to be a Com-
communism at home but
munist agent who has had
refuse to support pro-
BY RICHARD M. NIXON
one clearly defined role to
grams necessary to fight it
(Copyright, 1962, by Richard M. Nixon and Times-Mirror Syndicafe)
play: namely, always to
abroad.
(Reproduction in whole or in part prohibited)
say the right things and
Atty. Gen. Robert Ken-
It is not extremism per se of either the right or left
nedy was quoted recently
always to do the wrong
to the effect that "in this
which presents a problem in our society today
ones."
country the Communists
The dilemma for thinking Americans is how to
I have not been alone in
have absolutely no follow-
choose the right course in fighting communism be-
castigating the methods
ing." He apparently based
tween those who use irresponsible tactics under the
and motives of Robert
his evaluation on his esti-
Welch and his ilk. Gen. Ei-
mate that there were
banner of anti-communism and those who swing to
senhower, Barry Goldwa-
"only" 8,000 or 10,000 Com-
the other extreme and ignore or underestimate the
ter, John Tower and Nel-
munists in the United
danger of Communist subversion in the United States.
son Rockefeller also have
States.
Every American is en-
spoken out forcibly on
Enemy of U.S.
titled to have "extreme"
constitution, specifically
this subject.
But what we have to re-
feelings about his country,
states: "The men who join
Our common objections
member is that every Com-
the John Birch Society
would coincide with a
his political beliefs and the
munist Party member in
worldwide threat of com-
during the next few
statement on the subject
the United States is a con-
munism. Our two-party
months or few years are
made by J. Edgar Hoover
scious, dedicated agent of
last month in the Ameri-
system is broad enough to
going to be doing so pri-
a potential enemy of the
can Bar Assn. Journal:
encompass the whole
marily because they be-
United States - the gov-
lieve in me (Robert Welch)
"Our fight against commu-
ernment of the Soviet Un-
range of extreme ideas
and what I am doing and
nism must be a sane, ra-
from those sponsored by
ion. The harm done by an
members of the John Birch
are willing to accept my
tional understanding of the
Alger Hiss, a Julius Rosen-
Society on the right to
leadership anyway
facts. Emotional outbursts,
berg or any one of the
those of the Americans
Those members who cease
extravagant name calling,
gross exaggerations hinder
Communist spies who
for Democratic Action on
to feel the necessary de-
our efforts We need en-
have been uncovered in
the left.
gree of loyalty can either
resign or will be put out
lightenment about commu-
the United States is an in-
Every American has the
nism but this informa-
dication of the extent of
right and obligation to ex-
before they build up any
splintering following of
tion must be factually ac-
the danger a "few". Com-
press his viewpoint, how-
currate and not tailored to
ever extreme it may be,
their own inside the soci-
munists present.
for it is the weight of pub-
ety."
personal idiosyncrasies."
Another way to see the
Hurts Fight
danger in its true propor-
lic opinion which shapes
No Choice Left
our national policy.
The irresponsible tactics
tions is to think how well
These are the words of
of Robert Welch and oth-
off our Central Intelligence
Must Draw Line
a would-be dictator and
ers like him have hurt the
Agency would be if it had
But when it comes to
they leave members of the
fight against communism.
8,000 or 10,000 Russians
demagoguery and totali-
society no choice but to
His statements have been
who were U.S. agents and
tarianism, then Americans
agree with Robert Welch
so unreasonable that a
potential spies for us with-
must draw the line. This
and what he stands for or
in the Soviet Union.
question has been raised
is the reason I have spoken
to quit the society: I can-
as to whether there is any
They Care
out against the John Birch
not imagine that the great
danger at all of Commu-
There is a true need for
Society consistently from
majority of those who join
nist subversion in the
vigilant nti-communism
February, 1961, to my
the society out of a strong
United States.
opinion and awareness in
most recent statement be-
sense of anti-communism
But nonsense on one
the United States based
fore the California Repub-
could possibly agree with
side of the question is no
upon factually accurate in-
lican Assembly this month.
Welch's outrageous state-
excuse for nonsense on the
formation and fostered by
I have called upon my
ments about Dwight D. Ei-
other side. The current
a multi-lateral program of
fellow Republicans to quit
senhower and the late
line being taken by too
education, legislation, con-
the Birch Society, not be-
John Foster Dulles.
many spokesmen of the na-
tinued congressional in-
cause of its so-called ex-
In his book, "The Poli-
tional administration is to
vestigation and vigilant
treme views, but because
tician," Welch describes
the effect that "the danger
enforcement of existing
of its totalitarian make-up.
Gen. Eisenhower as "a
from communism is only
laws.
The Blue Book of the so-
dedicated, conscious agent
from without and not from
It is to the credit of
ciety, which serves as its
of the Communist con-
within."
those who join such organ-
Continued from Page 2
izations as the Jchn Birch
dangers our national se-
against communism. What
ticles which I shall write
Society that they care
curity.
they need is a positive al-
in this series, I shall set
enough about their coun-
It is not enough to tell
ternative. It is the respon-
forth what I believe are
try to give their time and
people that they should
some positive and con-
sibility of political leaders
get out of the John Birch
structive programs for
effort to fight against a
of both parties to provide
Society and that they can
fighting communism with-
philosophy they believe en-
this alternative.
do nothing in the fight
in the United States.
In one of the next ar-
2
Part I-TUES.. APR. 3. 1962
Los Angeles Times 9
Sees 'No Danger'
"agrarian reformer" a
On the other hand, Atty.
propaganda line which
NIXON'S VIEWS
Gen. Kennedy in a Los
considerably influ-
Angeles press conference
enced our China policy
on March 24 pointed out
with disastrous effects.
that the Communist Party
To ignore 10,000 Amer-
How to Combat
had only 10,000 members
ican Communists, in short,
and characterized it. as a
would be a foolhardy as
"political organization of
to underestimate the Com-
no danger in the United
munist guerrillas in South
Viet-Namr because they are
Reds at Home
States."
And the California Fed-
only a few thousand. Com-
eration of Young Dem-
munists around the world
ocrats reflected their
operate as an elite corps,
estimate of the internal
not as an infantry division.
BY RICHARD M. NIXON
Communist threat when
(Copyright. 1962, by Richard M. Nixon and Times-Mirror Syndicate)
they recently passed res-
All Should Help
(Reproduction in whole or in part prohibited)
olutions calling for the
The fight against com-
Because of the irresponsible antics of some self-
abolition of the House
munism within our bor-
styled experts on anti-communism, national attention
Committee on Un-Amer-
ders should be joined by
for months has been directed to the subject of how
ican Activities and repeal
every thinking American,
of the state law requiring
regardless of political par-
not to fight communism in the United States. It is
state employees to sign
ty. It should not be left
time now to direct attention to the even more critical
loyalty oaths.
by default to those who
problem of how to fight communism at home. Be-
Which of these estimates
overestimate or underesti-
cause if there is one thing that is more harmful 10
of the threat of commu-
mate the danger.
nism in the United States.
As a minimum program
the national interest than exaggerating the internal
is most. accurate?
for dealing with commu-
Communist danger, it is ignoring it or downgrading
nism in the United States,
The weight of evidence
it.
I would suggest the fol-
overwhelmingly supports
I will suggest here a
J. Edgar Hoover, of the
lowing:
Mr. Hoover's conclusion.
1-The establishment of
program of how to mount
FBI. stated in a recent
speech: "I would like to be
To say that the Commu-
a privately financed na-
a responsible attack upon
nist Party, because of its
tional foundation, headed
able to report. that the in-
communism and Commu-
ternal enemies of our so-
small membership, is of no
by men of great prestige
nist influence within the
ciety have virtually disap-
danger in the United
and experience, which
United States.
peared that they have
States is more than a mis-
would be equipped to ex-
interpretation of mem-
tend a "seal of approval"
First, we must recognize
faded into the dim past
like the dangers of wagon
bers; it is a misinterpreta-
to responsible groups and
that there is a danger. As
trail and the Northwest
tion of history.
organizations fighting
Cardinal Cushing of Bos-
frontier. But this is not so
communism, after a thor-
ton pointed out recently,
From the depths of
Points to Spies
ough examination of their
there seems to be "a con-
our criminal and subver-
Have we learned no les-
personnel, programs and
sive underworlds. strong
son from the Hiss and Ro-
financial records. The pri-
certed campaign to estab-
enemies- deadly enemies
senberg cases, from the
vate citizen today is in
lish the conclusion that
continue to challenge
espionage activities of
need of some trustworthy
there is no internal threat
Klaus Fuchs in Great
guidance in this area. This
from communism in the
the right of decent Ameri-
Britain, from the spy ring
foundation should be com-
United States.
cans to live in freedom
in Canada or from Robert
pletely nonpartisan. This is
and dignity under God
Absurd Premise
Coblen and Irving Scar-
not a matter in which
The Communist threat
"The idea that there is no
from without must not
beck most recently in the
Americans should divide
internal danger from com-
blind us to the Communist
United States? The Com-
as Republicans or Demo-
threat from within.
munists do not need great
crats. Too many groups to-
munism contradicts the
records of the congression-
"The latter is reaching
numbers to steal state se-
day are confusing the
al committees. It rests on
into the very heart of
crets.
fight against communism
America through its es-
Equally important, if
with a variety of extra-
the absurd premise that
pionage agents and a cun-
not as dramatic as spying,
neous politcial, economic
the United States, the
prime target. is alone
ning defiant and lawless
is the alarming success of
and social issues.
among the nations of the
Communist Farty, which
U.S. Communists in plant-
Knowledge Needed
world exempt from con-
is fanatically dedicated to
ing and spreading ideas
2 Education at the
certed. Soviet subyersion
the Marxist cause of world
that have affected U.S.
school age and adult level
and infiltration."
enslavement and destruc-
policy. For example, Com-
on Communist tactics,
What is the magnitude
tion of the foundations of
munist dupes sold the idea
aims and purposes - in-
of the danger?
our Republic."
of Mao-Tse-tung as an
cluding high school
Turn to Back Page
NIXON'S VIEWS
Those from the far left
The anti-Communist arms
who have made Hoover in-
of our government deserve
to their personal whipping
support and constructive
boy will one day discover
suggestions from the press
how scrupulously his
and public, not just carp-
methods have upheld civil
ing criticism.
liberties while doing a su-
perb investigating job.
Loyalty Programs
6-Public support of in-
7-Public support of loy-
BY RICHARD M. NIXON
vestigations by legislative
alty and security programs
(Copyrisht, 1962, by Richard M. Nixon and Times-Mirror Syndicate)
committees in this com-
for federal, state and local
(Reproduction In whole or in part prohibited)
plex field, including those
employees whose govern-
of the Committee on Un-
ment temploymentis a
American Activities, the
privilege. not a right.
Continued from Page 3
Senate Internal Security
8-Denial of the use of
Sub-Committee and the in-
tax-supported schools and
courses on the contrasts
ly or in government serv-
vestigating committees of
institutions for speeches
between communism and
ice) so that they could bet-
state legislatures. Legisla-
by any individuals who
the principles of free so-
ter serve as ambassadors
tive investigative commit-
have refused to testify be-
cieties, implemented first
of freedom throughout the
tees sometimes make mis-
forelegally. constituted
by the selection of authori-
world.
takes; and when proce-
grand juries or legislative
tative text books and the
4-Vigorous and strict
dures are improper they
investigating committees.
training of teachers. The
enforcement of the Sub-
should be corrected. But
I have limited this arti-
great problem in America
versive Activities Control
I would suggest that those
cle to a discussion aimed
today is not too much
Act, which requires all
who have been calling for
primarily at the subject of
patriotism or too little
Communists to register
the abolition of the House
dealing with the danger of
patriotism but too little
with the Attorney Gen-
Committee on Un-Ameri-
communism at home. In
knowledge - knowledge
eral, so that they may be
can Activities may one day
my next and last article in
about communism and
labeled properly for what
examine its procedures
this series I shall discuss
about our own way of life.
they are.
and discover them to be as
what 1 believe are the ac-
3-A similar education-
5-Public support of J.
fair or more fair than the
tions we should take to
al program made available
Edgar Hoover and the
procedures of other inves-
deal with communism
to all Americans traveling
FBI in the investigation
tigating committees which
abroad
or living abroad (private-
of Communist activities.
have had their support.
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR
3908 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 5, California
BROWN
Here is Brown's
FACT: Brown has superimposed on the already
thick layers of state government an extra
layer of "fat"- i.e., his "superagency" plan.
QUESTIO
"box-score"
QUESTION: Should California's future growth be
a record ir
penalized by Brown's bureaucratic empire?
rights?
YES
NO
in nine crucial areas
RIC
ENT
FACT:
FACT: California has the worst record of major
TAXES
crime in the nation, in spite of the efforts of
dedicated local law-enforcement officials.
FACT: California today has the highest total state
FACT: In 1959 and 1960, Brown ignored the need
and local tax collections in the nation.
for better narcotics control legislation,
FACT:
FACT: In Brown's first year as governor, the largest
despite a petition signed by hundreds of
single tax increase in the history of any state
thousands of citizens, despite pleas from
became law in California.
civic and church groups, despite deaths in
FACT: During Brown's four years as governor, per
Los Angeles County High Schools.
capita tax collections have gone up 23%
FACT: In 1961, Brown consistently delayed effec-
per capita income only 9%.
tive narcotics legislation until the State
QUESTION: Can California stand 4 more years of
Legislature forced him to act.
tax increases?
YES
NO
QUESTION: Do you think the present governor, by
word or deed, has recognized the seriousness of the
problem and do you think he is capable of supplying
FACT: Brown's high-tax policies are preventing new
the leadership to attack it?
YES
NO
industries from coming to California - and
even forcing some existing businesses to
leave California.
FACT: California has the largest number of stu-
dents of any state in the nation, but in the
QUESTIO
FACT: California unemployment is above the
pupil/teacher ratio (number of students per
cessfully in
national average.
teacher) ranks 44th.
lems hand
FACT: New York had more than three times as
many new industrial plants start last year
FACT: The "Master Plan For Education" claimed
administrat
as California.
by Brown as one of his accomplishments, is
QUESTION: Do you want to see the Brown trend
actually a bi-partisan achievement, with
continued
with more and more California jobs -
most of the work done in the Knight
administration.
perhaps your job - threatened?
YES
NO
FACT:
QUESTION: Can California afford a second-rate
educational system?
YES
NO
FACT:
FACT: Brown has a world-wide reputation - for
indecision. Cases where he has embarrassed
FACT:
Californians include among others:
(1) the Democratic Convention in 1960;
FACT:
FACT: The Fair Employment Practices Commis-
(2) the Chessman case; (3) outlawing
sion established during the Brown regime
professional boxing in California; (4) need
has made no significant breakthroughs in
for narcotics legislation in California.
opening up closed fields of employment.
FACT:
QUESTION: With California industry, agriculture
FACT: Brown's Democrat legislators redistricted
and labor threatened by foreign competition, should our
the majority of Los Angeles Negroes into
FACT:
state have a governor who lacks national or international
one Congressional district, forming, in
stature or experience a man who has consistently
effect, a Negro "ghetto." The Los Angeles
failed to stand up and protect our interests?
Sentinel commented as follows: the
YES
NO
actions of the Democratic liberals on repre-
sentation in government reveal them as the
QUESTIO
true enemy of the development and self-
governmen
FACT: California's state government spends more
expression of our community."
money than any other state in the nation.
FACT: At the Governors' Conference in 1962,
FACT: The costs of running Brown's own office
Brown said he didn't want a resolution on
have increased 52.7% since he became
civil rights ever presented, because it might
governor.
"divide" the Democrats. When a resolution
own's
FACT: Brown has superimposed on the already
finally was introduced, Brown was absent
thick layers of state government an extra
when the vote came.
layer of "fat"- i.e., his "superagency" plan.
QUESTION: Are you proud of a governor with such
QUESTION: Should California's future growth be
a record in the field of equal opportunities and civil
penalized by Brown's bureaucratic empire?
rights?
YES
NO
YES
NO
areas
FACT: The Brown administration has urged a state
FACT: California has the worst record of major
minimum wage law for farm workers, which
crime in the nation, in spite of the efforts of
would place many California farmers in a
dedicated local law-enforcement officials.
position where they could not possibly com-
highest
total
state
FACT: In 1959 and 1960, Brown ignored the need
pete with other states.
in
the
nation.
for better narcotics control legislation,
FACT: Brown has made three "political appoint-
governor, the largest
despite a petition signed by hundreds of
ments" to the key position of Director of
history of any state
thousands of citizens, despite pleas from
Agriculture. The first, William Warne, a
civic and church groups, despite deaths in
former Federal Foreign Aid Administrator,
as governor, per
Los Angeles County High Schools.
was cited by Senate and House Committees
gone up 23%
FACT: In 1961, Brown consistently delayed effec-
for "boondoggling" in Iran, Korea and
9%.
tive narcotics legislation until the State
Brazil. (Warne TODAY is Brown's Director
ind
4
more
years
of
Legislature forced him to act.
of Water Resources.) The second appoint-
YES
NO
QUESTION: Do you think the present governor, by
ment to the Agriculture post, James Ralph,
word or deed, has recognized the seriousness of the
was subsequently fired from a national
problem and do you think he is capable of supplying
administration post (Assistant Secretary of
the leadership to attack it?
YES
NO
Agriculture) for involvement in the Billie
are
preventing
new
to
California
and
Sol Estes case. The third appointment,
kisting businesses to
Charles Paul, was picked for political pur-
FACT: California has the largest number of stu-
poses over the heads of qualified career men.
is above the
dents of any state in the nation, but in the
QUESTION: Can California hope to compete suc-
pupil/teacher ratio (number of students per
cessfully in the world agricultural market with its prob-
teacher) ranks 44th.
lems handled by misplaced persons, second-rate
than three times as
plants start last year
FACT: The "Master Plan For Education" claimed
administrators and political hacks?
YES
NO
by Brown as one of his accomplishments, is
the Brown trend
actually a bi-partisan achievement, with
California jobs
most of the work done in the Knight
administration.
YES
NO
FACT: One of Brown's sons-in-law is Assistant to
QUESTION: Can California afford a second-rate
the State Director of Corrections.
educational system?
YES
NO
FACT: Another of Brown's sons-in-law is a Deputy
Attorney General.
ide reputation for
he has embarrassed
FACT: Brown's brother is a State Inheritance Tax
hong others:
Appraiser.
Convention in 1960;
FACT: The Fair Employment Practices Commis-
FACT: Brown appointed Dutch Woxberg, a former
case; (3) outlawing
sion established during the Brown regime
Jimmy Hoffa aide to a state post (Small
California; (4) need
has made no significant breakthroughs in
Boat Harbors Commission).
on in California.
opening up closed fields of employment.
FACT: Brown's State Director of Finance is a news-
adustry, agriculture
FACT: Brown's Democrat legislators redistricted
paperman, without financial experience.
npetition, should our
the majority of Los Angeles Negroes into
FACT: Regarding the appointment of judges,
ional or international
one Congressional district, forming, in
Brown says "I have picked them irrespec-
ho has consistently
effect, a Negro "ghetto." The Los Angeles
tive of their politics." The record of judicial
nterests?
Sentinel commented as follows: the
appointments: 165 Democrats, 34 Republi-
YES
NO
actions of the Democratic liberals on repre-
cans, 1 no party affiliation.
sentation in government reveal them as the
QUESTION: Do you like political bossism
with
true enemy of the development and self-
government by-and-for cronies?
YES
NO
nment spends more
expression of our community."
Total No. 9
state in the nation.
FACT: At the Governors' Conference in 1962,
Brown's own office
Brown said he didn't want a resolution on
since he became
civil rights ever presented, because it might
"divide" the Democrats. When a resolution
This is the record
of Brown "firsts"
What they say
for California
about Brown
FIRST in individual tax load.
Arthur McCardle, Brown's chair-
FIRST in total number of state
man of the Veteran Board, resigned
employees and payroll.
with these words:
FIRST in business failures among
I have nothing but absolute disgust
major business states.
and repulsion for the Hes, deceit
FIRST in bankruptcies.
and treachery coming out of Sacra-
FIRST in highway fatalities.
mento.
FIRST in major crime.
BRO
Robert McCarthy, Brown's Chief
FIRST in total criminal offenses.
of the Department of Motor
Vehicles, resigned with this blast:
Are these the "FIRSTS" California wants?
It has become increasingly difficult
for me to work for a spineless
For a California that's FIRST in
administration that lacks both
courage and principles.
Achievement, give California a Leader
My attempts to curb the drunk
driver, while initially receiving lip
VOTE FOR
service, saw you cave in to pressure
for a softer law. Leadership here
DICK NIXON
could have saved lives. These
FOR GOVERNOR
experiences are symptomatic of a
sick administration.
DEMOCRATS FOR NIXON
Z. Wayne Griffin
Merritt K. Ruddock
3908 Wilshire Blvd.
525 Market Street
Los Angeles, Calif.
San Francisco, Calif.
PAT
BROWN
and the
CDC
The CDC says:
The CDC says:
We approve the expressed opinion
The House Committee to Investi-
of the United Nations Ambassa-
gate Un-American Activities
dor Adlai Stevenson that recent
should be abolished.
votes point to the eventual admis-
February 14, 1960, CDC State Conference
sion of Communist China to the
United Nations. It is obvious that
only by eventual admission of
Communist China can the juris-
diction of the United Nations be
extended to it
March 5, 1961, CDC Policy Statement
Pat Brown says:
Pat Brown says:
"I want this organization (CDC)
"I am a champion of the CDC."
to flourish and grow."
March 3, 1961
March 3, 1961
The CDC says:
The CDC says:
We believe the United States should
All state and federal non-disloy-
not increase its military appro-
alty oaths should be abolished.
priations; in the unfortunate
February 14, 1960, CDC State Conference
event of a deadlock in the (Geneva)
negotiations, the United States
should declare an indefinite sus-
pension of nuclear weapons tests,
and refer the problem of achieving
a worldwide ban to the United
Nations.
February 14, 1960, CDC State Conference
Pat Brown says:
Pat Brown says:
/
"I want to help it (the CDC) and
"The CDC is my strong right
I want to protect it"
arm"
March 3, 1961
1959
BROWN NOW SAYS he doesn't agree with five of
the stands taken by CDC.
BUT
He did nothing when the resolutions were adopted; he
did not oppose them at the time; he did not repudiate
them until now when he is running for re-election.
When a voter wrote to Brown on Sep-
Committee. That Communist China
tember 12, 1960, and asked him"Do
be admitted to the United Nations.
you as a Democrat, as Governor of
That the President review the facts in
our state, honestly and sincerely feel
the Morton Sobell case. That the Post
that an organization is your strong
Office Department's censorship
right arm which in essence recom-
powers be restricted. That we do away
mends the following: That we abolish
with loyalty oaths.", he replied as
the House Un-American Activities
follows:
Your letter of September 12 impugns the motives
and loyalty of good Democrats, good Californians
and good Americans.
It does so without a single specific allegation
of disloyalty.
You are entitled to your opinions, but I don't
feel they entitle you to anything else. I do
not feel your letter is worthy of a further reply.
Sincerely
Gehd GB
EDMUND G. BROWN, Governor
THE CDC WON'T LET
Joseph L. Wyatt, Jr., past president
of the CDC, on August 9, 1962, wrote
BROWN SHAKE IT
"on all of the major issues which
concern the state of California in the
OFF HIS BACK
forth coming election campaign,
CDC and the Governor have agreed."
DEMOCRATS FOR NIXON
z. Wayne Griffin
Merritt K. Ruddock
3908 Wilshire Blvd.
525 Market Street
Los Angeles, Calif.
San Francisco, Calif.
B-C-6-10/4
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THE BROWN MYTH OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
RICHARD NIXON
Nixon for Governor Rally
Pasadena
October 3, 1962
If my opponent is elected, he will have to increase taxes. If I
am elected, I will stop the rise in taxes. I will cut government expenses
so that we can get the surplus that will allow us to reduce taxes.
The choice is clear! A vote for Brown is a vote to increase taxes:
a vote for Nixon is a vote to cut spending, stop the rise in taxes, and reduce
the burden on the taxpayers.
My opponent has made a "no tax" promise that he can't possibly keep
and still keep his other campaign promises. It is this stark fact that the
present State administration now tries to cover up by manufacturing myths of
fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, and meaningless pledges to turn over
a new leaf and go straight next year.
1. The Myth of Fiscal Responsibility
Mr. Brown, October 1: "The first thing I had to do as Governor of
the State was to assure the people of the State that they would have fiscal
responsibility in their State government. My friends, they have had it."
Is it fiscal responsibility to raise the State budget 52.6%, while
the papulation has gone up only 15.5%? This has been done.
Is it fiscal responsibility to raise individual personal income
taxes 106.2%, while the population has gone up only 15.5%? This also has been done.
Is it fiscal responsibility to raise the authorized bonded debt of
the State 110.4%, as has been done?
Is it fiscal responsibility to raise the State payroll 47% and the
number of State employees 26.4% ?
After looking at the Brown record of so-called "fiscal responsibility",
I can only agree with him that the people "have had it."
2. The Myth of the Balanced Budget
Mr. Brown, October 1: "We have had four balanced budgets. 20
Last year, the present State administration spent $4,222,000,000 --
the highest State spending in the nation.
Last year, the present State administration taxed the people
$4,156,000,000 -- also the highest state tax collection in the nation.
In other words, Mr. Brown spent $66 million more than he took in.
THE BROWN MYTH OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - 2
In order to claim a balanced budget, as he now does, he had to
borrow $66 million, which he did.
For the moment, let us stop talking about billions and millions. Let
us say that you earned $5,000 last year and spent $6,000 -- you would be a
thousand dollars in debt. If you then went to the bank and borrowed the extra
thousand dollars to pay your bills, you would actually be further in debt -- for
you would have to pay interest on your loan. You would hardly brag that you
had balanced your family budget.
Yet Mr. Brown has done just this -- and on the grandest scale in
history. Clearly, his claim of a balanced budget is nothing more than a
grandstand play.
3. The Myth of No Tax Increase Next Year.
Mr. Brown, October 1: "I have made a pledge that there will be no
new taxes next year."
As long as Mr. Brown supports his party's platform, a tax increase
is inevitable. The cost of the 1962 Democratic State Platform in additional
spending in California over the next four years will be a minimum of
$1,360,000,000. Where can the State possibly get that kind of money without
raising our taxes?
Last Monday, in our joint appearance, I gave my opponent the oppor-
tunity to repudiate this plan to drive our State to the poorhouse. He refused
to do SO.
In fact, while pledging "no new taxes," I have learned that the
present State Administration is right now considering three new taxes. Thmorrow
in Manhattan Beach I will set forth the new tax proposals now under consideration
by the Brown Administration.
The people of California already pay out 30 cents on every dollar
in taxes. They deserve more than the meaningless moratorium on new taxes that
the present State administration proposes in an eleventh hour attempt to disguise
its record of increase of nearly one billion dollars in new taxes over the past
four years.
The people of California deserve a government dedicated to bringing
taxes down -- and this will only happen when government stops spending the
taxpayers' money as if it were going out of style.
NIXON HITS MOVE TO ABOLISH UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES UNIT
TAKEN FROM
JOHN M. BERNIER BY-LINED STORY IN THE FRESNO BEE,
MARCH 7, 1962 DATELINED COALINGA (CALIFORNIA)
Nixon said there are right and wrong ways to fight
Communism in the United States, and one of the wrong
ways is the abolition of the House Committee on Un-
American Activities as recommended in a resolution
adopted at the California Federation of Young Democrats
convention in Fresno last weekend.
"The right ways are through investigations by the FBI
and vigorous prosecution of Communist Party members
under the Subversive Activities Control Act, " he declared.
"We also need an educational program in our schools
taught by teachers who can inform the students as to
the true nature of Communism at home and abroad."
Nixon said he also "completely disagrees" with the Young
Democrats' resolution calling for abolition of loyalty
oaths.
"One of the bad things which results from such groups
as the Birch Society is that some people have gone to
the other side, saying there is no danger from Communism,"
he added.
"I would say that those who are blind to the danger of
Communism at home certainly render a disservice to their
country the same as those who make a racket out of fight-
ing Communism."
AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
REMARKS BY RICHARD NIXON
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 30, 1962
California needs a Governor who will stand up and fight for our
State's agricultural and industrial exports.
We are now the number one exporter in the nation. In 1960, our
exports totaled nearly $1.8 billion, of which almost half a billion
dollars came from farm products. This means that 10% of all U.S.
farm exports come from California.
Today our farm and factory products are threatened from all sides.
From abroad, we face the stiffest competition in history. While
from Washington, D.C., there is the very real danger that State
Department negotiators could put our specialty crops on the auction
block under the new international trade agreements program.
I am sure that everyone in Tulare County has seen the new statistics
that show county farm income on the decline for the second straight
year. Farm income is down over $11 million. The year before the
drop was almost $8 million. Nearly every product has been affected
-- alfalfa hay, Valencia oranges, turkeys, cotton, cattle, table
grapes, emperor grapes and Muscats.
This trend must be reversed. I have already proposed an eight-
point action program to aid California farming. High up on my
list of priorities is action to increase farm exports. This is
an area in which my long experience in international affairs can
pay big dividends for all the people of our State.
But of equal importance, we must return quality administration to
the State's handling of agriculture. We must end the Brown
tradition of appointing political hacks to the key position of
Director of Agriculture. And we must restore the State Board
of Agriculture to its former outstanding position in the nation.
This I pledge to do as your Governor.
UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE FILM INDUSTRY
RICHARD NIXON
At Luncheon with
"Celebrities for Nixon" Committee
Beverly Hills, California
September 26, 1962
California can only be as great as the sum total of all its parts.
When any California industry suffers from unemployment or is not producing
up to its potential, this must be a serious and personal problem for all
Californians.
Thirteen days ago I was in Eureka in the heart of our great timber
region. Lumber production has fallen more than 15% during the present State
Administration. This is a serious problem for all Californians.
Four days ago I was in San Diego, where there are 12,800 more
people out of work in the aircraft industry than a year ago. This is a serious
problem for all Californians.
Let us look at the motion picture industry. The most recent
figures show that almost 30% of the film cameramen in Local 659 are out of
work; 17% of the film editors in Local 776 are jobless; many other technicians
and performers are without employment. And this is a serious problem for all
Californians.
The problem takes on added dimensions because movie production is
more than an industry -- a means of making jobs. It is a symbol. During the
formative years of our state, California became famous because of a seal that
flashed on screens throughout the world. It said, "Made in Hollywood."
Now Hollywood is in trouble. And now California must pay its
obligation to the industry that first made us world famous.
The root of Hollywood's trouble is in production of American motion
pictures in foreign countries -- runaway productions.
In 1960, about 20% of American financed movies were made abroad.
In 1961, this figure rose to 40%. And so far this year, 60% of American
financed movies were produced overseas.
The reason for this exodus from Hollywood is not cheap labor or
more skilled help or exotic locales. The reason is that foreign governments
are giving subsidies to our productions. Britain gives a 75% guarantee on
funds to finance a movie there. Yugoslavia, which accepts U.S. foreign aid,
turns around and gives 90%-guaranteed financing for movies made in Yugoslavia.
To the great credit of our American motion picture industry, it has
never received a government subsidy from Washington, has never asked for one,
and does not want any such help today.
Yet it is imperative that something be done before it is too late.
The present State Administration has had a do-nothing record for four years.
These are two actions that I propose to take,
1. There will be a major tax reform bill before the next session
of Congress. It is important at that time to plug the tax loopholes that make
run-away productions feasible. As Governor, I will carry our case to Washington
UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE FILM INDUSTRY - 2
and fight to prevent Hollywood from becoming a tax-created ghost town.
2. By December 1, 1962, I will announce the appointment of the
Governor's Council on the Motion Picture Industry. This Council will consist
of top film industry leaders in management, labor and the performing arts.
It will draft a plan of voluntary, cooperative action to bring
new life and spirit to Hollywood. And the prestige and support of the
Governor of California will back up this action program.
Los Angeles Times
MONDAY MORNING, JULY 9, 1962
Part II-5
Nixon Prescribes Economic Cure
BY VICTOR RIESEL
I asked Richard Nixon
re-Investing goes hand-in-
government that creates
"I believe these six ac-
to discuss what he believes
hand with the need for la-
jobs, plows back profits
tions are of crucial impor-
to be most pertinent to the
bor.
into expansion and re-
tance.
people of the United States
search, and generates the
"1-We must do a much
today. I hoped he would-
wealth that assures the
better job in our schools
analyze some action of the
world's highest standard
of teaching the theory and
administration he thinks
of living. It is private free
facts of free enterprise.
should be talked of frank-
enterprise.
"The shocking results of
ly. He did.
"Today the United
polls taken in schools
Here is what the former
across the country reveal
States is confrouted by a
Vice President of the
state-controlled economic
that our youngsters have
United States wrote:
little knowledge of the
system that vows to bury
We no longer live in an
us. We are also faced
free enterprise system.
era where a Vanderbilt
"2-We must have gov-
with fierce competition
ernment dedicated to the
could get away with say-
from Western Europe and
ing, "The public be
Japan. This, then, should
primacy of private action.
"Government must be-
damned.' Neither can our
be a time for our govern-
nation afford to allow its
lieve that the right way
ment to encourage indus-
to get a job done is to first
government to say, 'Busi-
try to greater heights of
ness be damned.'
turn to private enterprise;
productivity.
only if the private sector
Nixon
cannot do the job should
government step in and
"The indignant re-
"Instead, this seems to
do it. This is how govern-
sponse of the national ad-
be a time when some state
ment sets an example for
ministration last April to
"This is why the present
governments and our na-
individual initiative.
a steel price rise was the
anti-business sentiment on
tional administration are
typical reaction of a bully.
the part of our govern-
too often influenced by
"Regardless of the mer-
ment is SO distressing.
men of little faith in free
"3-Government m ust
its of the case, government
"The stock market is no
enterprise. Our elected
create a climate that is fair
acted in a way that was
longer a rich man's gam-
state and national leaders
to both management and
destined to create a public
ing table. There are now
have'a duty to leash these
labor.
loss of confidence in pri-
more than 15 million
appointees who shoot
"Government must not
vate industry and a busi-
American share-owners.
from the hip. There have
use its vast power unfair-
ness loss of confidence in
Few of these people are
been entirely too many
ly to tip the delicate bal-
government.
'fat cats'-many are re-
government pot-shots at
ance in labor-management
"The primary way we
tired persons, housewives,
private enterprise lately.
No one should condone
negotiations. In this era of
make new jobs in our so-
middle- income families,
tough foreign competi-
ciety is still through the
and blue-collar workers.
wrong-doing-whether in
tion, labor and manage-
expansion of private in-
business, labor, or individ-
ment leaders must act re-
dustry. It is the expecta-
ual action. But when gov-
sponsibly to hold costs in
tion of private profit-mak-
Many more of us are af-
fected through our depos-
ernment uses a shot-gun,
check.
ing that determines
its in savings and loan as-
innocent bystanders are
"-Government ust
whether there will be a job
bound to get hit. This is
reduce the burden of tax-
gap or a job surplus.
sociations. And all of us
are affected by any can-
what happened when
ation on savings and in-
celed business expansion
Washington muzzled the
vesting in order to provide
or postponed purchases
steel industry. And the
the necessary incentives
"When men are eager to
shock waves hit the stock
for growth.
expend time, talent and
that result from a govern-
ment-created loss of con-
market.
"5-We must have cost-
money in the hopes of
fidence in American in-
"But what is past is
conscious government in
gain, there will be more
prologue and as we look
order to assure that taxes
jobs available. When men
dustry.
to the future it is impera-
will not go up.
are convinced that such
"Nothing could be more
tive to take remedial steps
"6-Government and
expenditures will result
mistaken than government
to strengthen our econom-
non-government leaders
in losses or meager prof-
policies that could 'kill
ic system.
must provide a greater
its, jobs dry up. Man's will
the goose that lays the
sense of national purpose."
to risk by investing and
golden egg.' For it is not
MEDICAL CARE FOR THE AGED
REMARKS BY
RICHARD NIXON
BEFORE THE
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER
OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
WOODLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
FEBRUARY 22, 1962 - 8 p.m.
The doctors of California and of the nation have been forced into
politics because the spread of federal government control is about to
engulf you. As doctors and experts in the field of medicine, you
know that the King-Anderson bill, which proposes that medical aid to
the aged be controlled by the federal social security system, is not
the solution to the problem of adequate medical care for the aged.
But your problem is: How do we get this across to the American
people
The proponents of this measure have sold a great part of the public a
rosy bill of goods: that medical aid under social security will take
care of all the legitimate medical needs of the aged. It has been
good politics but it is not true.
The way to fight this bill, in the American tradition, is to tell the
American people the facts of the case, what the bill really proposes,
and most important- what a better alternative would be.
We must all recognize that there is a need for medical care for the
aged.
First we must look at the true need. We find that more than 50 per-
cent of our people over 65 do have some form of private health in-
surance. We find that in the next three years some 70 percent of our
aged will be covered by private health insurance. So, in reality, this
social security approach again would set up a bureaucracy to offer a
minimum hospital plan to 100 percent of the people when less than 30
percent need any and when that 30 percent needs more than is being
offered.
Furthermore, we already have legislation to cover the medical care
for our elderly people in need. That is the Kerr-Mills Act, passed
in 1960, which I suspect very few people outside the medical pro-
fession know about. It is a new law but it is already in operation
in California.
That law provides medical and hospital care for those who are medi-
cally indigent. It is set up in the proper way. The initiative for the
plan is left to the individual states; it is buttressed by federal aid
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but controlled by the state. The Kerr-Mills Act deserves a fair
chance to operate before it is condemned out-of-hand.
The King-Anderson bill smacks of the compulsory, big government
approach, it undermines the traditional doctor-patient relationship,
and it would do more harm than good. For the doctors to know this
is not enough. We must get the facts to the American people, for
public opinion is truly the foundation of our political affairs.
I would point out to the people of California that the King-Anderson
bill would not provide the aged with home calls by the physician. It
does not even include office or hospital care by the personal physician.
As the bill now stands, it does not include surgery, dental care, or
drugs and medicines outside the hospital or nursing home. It is not
really a medical plan at all. It is a hospital care plan and an inade-
quate one at that.
Nor is it entirely free. It calls for a deductible fee of $10 a day for
the first nine days of hospital care. For diagnostic care, the first
$20 of cost is paid by the patient.
Of course, the proponents of the Administration bill do not emphasize
these factors. Indeed, they hardly mention them. And, I think most
of those who are clamoring for that particular piece of legislation do
not realize its shortcomings.
Medical care is too important for quackery of any kind--even the
political variety. The answer to political quackery is education and
self-discipline. The people must be informed to steer clear of the
patent medicine approach and to rely upon their doctors.
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March 23, 1962
CONNALLY RESERVATION
Domestic matters must remain within the jurisdiction of
our own courts. The Connally Reservation was originally adopted
for the purpose of assuring that this would be the case. The
Eisenhower Administration in 1960 called for a modification of
the Reservation because its language was obscure and confusing.
The primary purpose of the proposal was to establish a clear
definition of what was domestic and what was foreign.
In no way did I support then nor do I support now any
proposal which infringes upon or diminishes the sovereignty of
the United States. The United States retained the right to get
out of the World Court on six months' notice and the right to
veto any action of the Court by reason of our veto in the
United Nations, the enforcing body of the World Court.
In any case, the overriding consideration is United States
security and United States control over its own sovereignty.
Because of the increasingly intransigent attitude of the Soviet
Union, there is, in my opinion, no possibility that a modifi-
cation of the Connally amendment will be approved until that
attitude changes.
RICHARD NIXON
BROWN CONSIDERS TAX INCREASES
RICHARD NIXON
South Bay Rally
Manhattan Beach, California
Thursday, October 4, 1962
California cannot afford four more years of the Brown Administration --
the most expensive state government in the history of our country, which has
imposed on Californians the greatest additional state tax burdens known to man.
The voters must now choose between Mr. Brown and raising taxes, or new
leadership and cutting the cost of government so as to reduce taxes.
While my opponent pledges no new taxes next year, his administration is
now considering three proposals to increase taxes.
Either the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing or else
the people are being told less than the full story of our state's financial
condition.
Right now state planners are looking into the advisability of soaking
Californians with a statewide property tax, a rise in the cigarette tax, and a
state withholding tax.
I oppose all three moves. I call on my opponent to also publicly
repudiate these taxing schemes.
1. Statewide Property Tax
On September 28, Dr. Wallace W. Hall, State Associate Superintendent
of Public Instruction, testified before the Assembly Interim Subcommittee on
Higher Education in favor of a statewide property tax. He recommended a tax
of 20 cents for each $100 of assessed property.
Yesterday I strongly stated my views on this plan in detail. I oppose
any state attempt to invade a tax field that has long been reserved for local
government. And I oppose any state move to add a heavier tax burden on our
homeowners.
2. New Cigarette Tax
In 1959, as part of the program that gave California the largest tax
increase in the history of any state, my opponent put through a three cents a
package tax on cigarettes.
Now, according to veteran Sacramento reporter Henry C. MacArthur of
the Capitol News Service, "The administration is considering asking for an
additional cent on cigarettes."
Mr. Brown has never denied this report. What is his position now?
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3. State Withholding Tax
At the last session of the legislature, a resolution was passed
to study a state withholding tax. Then, on May 8, the Department of Finance
sent a questionnaire to all states that now have withholding taxes. But,
far from simply trying to find out how withholding tax systems work, the Brown
Administration asked questions designed to anticipate the politics of getting
a withholding tax passed. On page three, this questionnaire asks: "Was there
any opposition to the legislation which proposed withholding from any of the
following? Employer, Taxpayer, Unions, Chamber of Commerce, Special Interest."
If the State is now preparing the groundwork for a withholding tax,
the people should know about it.
I am opposed to this system of state taxation. In operation, a
withholding tax borrows money from those who can least afford it. Officials
at the State Board of Equalization have already been asked to compute the cost
to the taxpayer of this scheme. By their calculations, an additional $45 to
$60 million will be collected each year. The catch is that the State will have
to return all but $15 million because it will have been collected from those
people who earn so little that they will not owe the State the taxes which have
already been withheld.
This will just be another example of the boondoggling with kited
checks for which this administration is already famous. The refunded money is
nothing more than an interest-free loan to the state from people in the lowest
income brackets.
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Only a Houdini could pledge massive additional government spending
and no new taxes -- and not welsh on one or the other of his promises.
Yet my opponent pledges no new taxes while running on a Party platform
that promises $1,360,000,000 in new spending over the next four years. Where
does he propose to get this money? From a state property tax? From a new
cigarette tax? From a withholding tax? The people of California have the right
to know whether Mr. Brown is already hedging on his "no'new'tax" promise.
Statement by
Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver
(The Temple - Cleveland, Ohio)
October 27, 1960
"Vice President Richard M. Nixon has been subjected to a
mischievous campaign smear. He has been charged with anti-semitic
utterances in his earlier political career. Responsible Jewish bodies
have closely investigated these charges and found them to be utterly
groundless and false. Mr. Nixon has been a warm friend of Israel.
He has advocated continued support for the young state, strong and
unceasing efforts to establish freedom of passage through the Suez
Canal for Israeli shipping and an end to all discriminatory actions.
"The position of the candidates of both political parties on Israel
and their attitude towards our people, which in each instance has been
friendly and unimpeachable, should not enter into this campaign any
more than the religious issue generally. American Jews should vote
and I believe they will vote, without reference to any Jewish angle which
simply does not exist in this campaign."
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STATE LOYALTY OATH
RICHARD NIXON
MARCH 10, 1962
I support the California state loyalty oath. I believe
it should be applied with its full legislative intent.
Public employment is a privilege as opposed to a right
and we have every reason to require public employees
to take the loyalty cath.
RIGHT TO WORK LEGISLATION
RICHARD NIXON
MARCH 23, 1962
As one who helped to draft the Taft-Hartley Law and who
supported the Landrum-Griffin Act, I recognize that
labor legislation is not only complex but also far-
reaching. Right-to-work legislation on the other hand,
in the states where it has become law, has not been
effective as a labor reform device.
I oppose a right-to-work law in California because we
need a more selective method of dealing with corrupt
and dictatorial labor and management practices, one
that avoids penalizing the good along with the bad.
The application on the state level of the principles
of the Landrum-Griffin Act would be one means of achiev-
ing the ends we seek. This bill has been well character-
ized as a "Bill of Rights" for the worker -- a charter
of self-government for every responsible organization.
I think that is the goal we should seek.
Remarks by
For Flat AM Release
RICHARD NIXON
September 20, 1962
University Synagogue
8:00 p.m. - Wednesday, September 19, 1962
If we could dissect the body politic, we would find compartments
labeled "government action" and "private action. The age-old problem
of the philosophers, the politicians and the people has always been
what should be the proper size of each compartment.
Communist doctrine, of course, allows no room for private action.
Complete state control is its solution to the problem.
On the other extreme, the most laissez-faire theorists contend
that almost all action should be private.
But it is important to note that even Adam Smith did not believe
that government had no role in society. Clearly, only government can
deal with such matters as international relations and national security
However, in our domestic affairs--running industry, welfare, urban
problems there is a great gray zone. Here men of good will arrive at
different answers to the questions of "How much government action; how
much private action?"
It is in this area that the great political debate of our time
centers. And we must remember that both sides of the debate seek the
same goal-- a better America. It is not motives, but methods, that are
being argued.
While we deal with problems on an issue-to-issue basis, it is also
necessary to have an overall view of our society. The solutions to
medical care or rapid transit will only be correct for America if the
basic premise that guides them is correct.
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Each public man has a duty to not only state his views on specific
issues, but also his overall view--his basic premise.
My overall view on the way to a greater America is to seek private
solutions first. For I believe it is the people, not the government,
that has created both the material and spiritual greatness of our
country. Only if the people, in their individual and voluntary group
capacities, cannot do the job should we then turn to government.
Too often today we put the cart before the horse. And, after all,
it is the horse, not the cart, that is the moving force. So, too, is
it the people who are America's moving force.
We sometimes lose sight of the fact that the remarkable philan-
thropy in our country is not duplicated in any other country in the
world. This is a source of our greatness. The remarkable standard
of living of the American worker is not duplicated in any other country
in the world. This was created under private, free enterprise. And,
this is a source of our greatness.
It would be a tragedy if now, in our struggle with Communism, we
adopted the only game they know how to play--turning to government
rather that to the people. And I firmly believe that when the choice 1s
clearly stated, the American people will not turn their backs on the
sources of our nation's greatness.
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SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT
RICHARD NIXON
MARCH 28, 1962
More representation in the State Senate for the growing metropolitan
areas of California is a matter of simple justice.
Reapportionment of our State Senate is an important, serious, difficult
and controversial matter. But the furure well-being of our metropolitan
areas and of our state as a whole is involved. I am convinced that
the State Senate will be reapportioned.
The solution, whenever it comes, must be based on sound principle,
one which will serve our growing state for at least until 1970.
Changing the make-up of the Senate must not be decided upon political
expedience.
The problem before the people of California is how to give our urban
areas a more equitable voice in their government without usurping
the influence of the less populous areas of our state.
We must maintain our traditional system of balances between urban
and rural areas of our state, and this can only be accomplished
through a bicameral legislature. This is the principle for which we
must strive.
It is painfully obvious that the Brown reapportionment plan, drawn
from his own blue-ribbon commission after two years of delay, was a
gross affront to the expectations of the people. He offered 3 more
senators to Los Angeles as a sop and a tranquillizer. It was no re-
apportionment plan at all. Lacking even a shred of principle, the
Brown plan already has gone down the drain.
The surprise amendment to the Brown plan, submitted by Jesse Unruh,
the Assembly Majority Leader, would provide the same 3 additional
senators for Los Angeles and give one additional senator each to San
Diego, Orange, San Francisco, Alameda and Santa Clara counties.
The scheme, devised in a day or so, although better than that of his
protege (Governor Brown), still suffers from the mark of political
expedience. Mr. Unruh does not hesitate to juggle his figures fit
his plan: he asks that four populous counties have 700,000 citizens
for an extra senator but that Los Angeles must have 1, 200,000 for
an added representative in the Senate.
I have studied the various reapportionment plans and weighed the
pros and cons of each. One stands out as the best, giving fair repre-
sentation to both our urban and more rural areas. It is a carefully
considered plan, already in operation elsewhere, which will stand
the test of time and principle. This is the modified Colorado Plan.
California. We have urgent urban pronlems to meet, such as traffic
congestion, rapid transit, air pollution and others, and important
work to do in our state legislature. Our urban areas need and deserve
adequate representation.
California is a constantly growing state and progress cannot be stopped.
The Senate will be reapportioned one day and it should be reapprotioned
with justice, wisdom and a sense of principle.
Having studied this problem, I am proud to pledge that, if elected
Governor, I will seek to lead the forces of progress in California
in effecting the enactment of a reapportionment plan as I have out-
lined here.
PROGRAMS FOR A GREATER CALIFORNIA
Text of Statewide Radio Address
by RICHARD NIXON
(over CBS Network from Los Angeles)
October 7, 1962
Press Secretary: Herbert G. Klein
This is the third broadcast in a series that I call, "Programs for a Greater
California". Each Sunday evening until election day, I will show you how decisive
leadership can solve the pressing problems of our state.
On my first program, I presented an eight-point anti-crime program which
includes strong backing for our dedicated local law enforcement officials, a
top-level Governor's Council to coordinate the fight for a safer California,
and the death penalty for big-time dope peddlers.
Last week, I discussed 12 steps to better education for all our young
people over the next 4 years.
Tonight, I want to talk about the special needs of our elderly citizens.
And I will spell out the five ways a new governor can lead the way to happier
and more meaningful lives for Californians over 65.
Nearly nine Californians out of every 100 are over 65. If our 1.7 million
senior citizens were all in one city, its population would surpass Baltimore,
Maryland -- the sixth largest city in the United States. In fact, in 1960,
there were 28,007 persons over 85 years of age in our state -- the equivalent of
a city the size of Monrovia.
These people must have the opportunity to lead productive lives. California
cannot afford to lose the talent and wisdom that they have gained over the
years.
These people must have a chance to enjoy retirement. When they rely on
government programs and services, they must not be subjected to thoughtless
bureaucratic harassment.
And these people must have a chance to enjoy retirement. When they rely on
government programs and services, they must not be subjected to thoughtless
bureaucratic harassment.
And these people must have our respect, as the Third Commandment --
"Honor Thy Father and Mother" -- directs.
During my years in Congress, I supported legislation in 1948, 1949 and
1950 to increase payments and extend benefits under the Social Security pro-
gram, increase benefits for retired railroad workers and increase payments
to the blind.
Then, during the Eisenhower-Nixon Administration, we were further able to
broaden Social Security coverage, make an additional eleven million people
eligible for Social Security, allow women to receive Social Security at age 62,
and increase payments by 25% to 30%.
Yet today there are still many senior citizens who are seriously pressed
by the mounting cost of medical care, the limited opportunity to earn an income
to supplement their pensions, and the hazards of inflation.
I'd like to read you one of the many letters I receive from older people.
This is dated September 25 and comes from a lady in Compton. She writes:
"Dear Mr. Nixon:
"I am writing you in regard to relief of real property taxes on elderly
people who are over 70 years and in the lowest income group.
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"Now that I am 76 years of age, also have an income of less than $600
per year, I find it difficult to raise this tax every year, and then too,
everything continues to rise in cost. Inflation has taken savings of years
past and sickness, dental and eye glasses are to be met quite often.
"I hope you will consider this appeal and do something for us who are very
much in need of relief."
Here is a person who had planned for the day when she would no longer be
able to work. She had set aside savings for this purpose. Over the years she
had also managed to buy a home. Yet a cruel inflation has reduced the value
of her savings by almost one-half. At the same time, taxes have.sky-rocketed
and failing health adds to her burden. This lady, and many like her, now faces
the prospect of possibly having to sell her home; moving away from friends into
a strange neighborhood, probably into housing that is below the standard she is
used to.
These problems matter to me and I believe they must be of concern to everyone.
we must take steps to solve then now -- or they will grow much worse as a greater
percentage of our population becomes older.
I propose a five-point plan for the next 4 years to enable our older people
to manage their own affairs and to have new dignity, happiness and comfort.
1. We must have tax reform to aid our older citizens.
I propose three immediate actions. First, I will provide leadership from
the Governor's office to get tax relief on the homes of older citizens who have
limited incomes, Second, I will vigorously oppose moves, such as the one recent-
ly proposed by the State Department of Education, to impose a statewide property
tax for the first time in California history. And third, I will recommend to the
legislature that the California income tax be changed to give a double exemption
amounting to $3,000 to those over 65 and those who are blind. This will bring our
state in line with federal income tax provisions.
2. We must improve our assistance to older people during times of illness.
I know from first-hand experience what long illness can do to a family's
finances. My father was under medical care for 6 years before he died, SQ I
know the burden of mounting bills for hospital care, medicine and doctors.
Various solutions have been proposed to help meet the cost of medical care.
Back in 1949, when I was a Congressman, I introduced legislation called, "The
National Health Bill", which was a health insurance plan with both individual and
government participation. My plan also called for an increase in appropriations
from $75 million to $175 million for hospital construction, and the creation of
community health centers.
For 14 years I have supported the voluntary insurance principle as the most
constructive and effective approach to the problem of beating the cost of medical
care. It uses government to help spread the risk. But it keeps government from
coming between the patient and his doctor. As Governor, I will continue to work
to encourage the expansion of voluntary health insurance in California.
Second, I will support Congressional action for government participation in
the payment of premiums for private health insurance plans -- that is called
"The Bow Bill". Such legislation would cover all persons over 65, not just those
on Social Security. It would also provide for the cost of out-patient care and
cover doctors' bills.
Third, I will seek to amend the California Medical Assistance Program for
the Aged, passed in 1961, to eliminate the 30-day waiting period. Cost of
treatment does not wait 30 days and neither should payments under this program.
This law was passed to implement the Kerr-Mills Act, which I have always
supported. This is a new program and should be given a fair chance to prove
its worth before rushing off to enact other untried approaches.
It should also be pointed out that the Kerr-Mills plan, which provides
medical assistance for all elderly people in need, covers every expense of sick-
ness - hospital and nursing care, drugs, doctors' services, out-patient costs
The King-Anderson Bill, the so-called medicare program, covers only hospital and
nursing home care and is-only for people on Social Security.
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The issue of medicare has become so heated that it is now necessary to re-
view its background. For 17 years some form of this proposal to provide for
medical care under Social Security has been before the Congress. It has never
passed. It was defeated in the Senate in 1960. It was again defeated by the
Senate in 1962. Therefore, for realistic and practical reasons, I believe it is
necessary to get to work on legislation that will pass; to get to work on legis-
lation that will effectively deal with the problem of getting proper medical
care for our elderly population -- and stop allowing politicians to exploit this
issue by refusing to budge from a particular bill that has been consistently voted
down for 17 years. This is another reason why I propose expanded programs of
health insurance and ways CO improve existing laws.
3. We must strengthen our welfare programs, by better administration and
by getting the chiselers off the rolls so that assistance to the deserving people
will not be endangered.
The important point I want to stress is that the people now receiving welfare
assistance have the greatest stake in seeing that these programs are not under-
mined by chiselers. Unless steps are immediately taken to restore public confi-
dence, there will be a serious public reaction to the whole welfare program.
I have proposed a program which will save $27 million annually in the handling
of welfare. This savings will come primarily from tightening regulations in the
ANC program, which now often makes it more profitable for a man not to work than
to work. And this savings will be made without cutting one cent from assistance
to the aged, the blind, or the handicapped.
Yet my opponents are now conducting a vicious campaign of lies and dis-
tortions. They call my positive program a "hate-the-needy schene". They say
my plan "would create wholesale suffering and actual starvation to thousands of
aged, blind and disabled Californians". There is not one word of truth in their
charges.
My program would save the taxpayers' money, including the elderly taxpayers'
money. My program wholcheartedly supports aid to the aged, the blind, the dis-
abled, and needy children. My program is aimed at getting chiselers off welfare
rolls. And this is in the very best interest of all Californians regardless of
their political affiliations or their economic status.
4. We must create more housing for the elderly at prices they can afford.
I will work to establish a California Housing Finance Agency to harness pri-
vate investment to build housing for the aged.
One of the most distressing problems of our senior citizens, especially those
who are single, is the shortage of reasonably priced, decent housing.
Under the Eisenhower-Nixon Administration, single elderly persons were made
eligible for public housing for the first time. Another program initiated under
our administration made more housing for the elderly possible by insuring mortgages
up to 90% of cost for non-profit construction. There has already been progress
made in California under this program.
But we can and must do better. New York, with the same population as
California, increased housing facilities for the aged by 75% in the last three
years. California is now passing New York in population and we cannot continue
to fall behind it in meeting this serious problem.
5. We must make maximum use of the talent and wisdom of our senior citizens.
I will mobilize the great talents, skills and training of our senior citizens
in a "California Legion of Service".
So that the experience and knowledge of a lifetime can be used in building a
greater California, retired persons will be asked to join "CALegion" and help
train our young people.
Young people, especially those with inadequate schooling, will be instructed
on an "each-one-teach-one" basis. They will learn carpentry or masonry or any
other occupation from a teacher who-has devoted-his life to developing a particular
skill.
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I am sure that the thousands of volunteer teachers in "CALegion" will also
get a real sense of satisfaction from sharing their skills and helping to build
the human resources of our state.
The way this new plan will work is that a "CALegion" Council will study
community needs throughout the state and then issue calls for volunteers as a
need develops.
For example, there is now a program in Madera County in which citizens
help rehabilitate juvenile offenders. The volunteers in this program have found
that some of these young people had never been to a ball game, or gone fishing,
or discussed their problems with an adult. After eight months under this pro-
gram, not one boy assigned to an older person has been returned to the court.
Such use of volunteers will be studied by the "CALegion" Council and then a
call will go out for the volunteers needed to do the job.
The Council might also determine that 200 retired nurses are needed to help
in community hospitals, or that 150 retired cosmeticians are needed to visit
out-patients, or that 300 retired teachers are needed to instruct children who
are confined to bed.
I believe this is a new and positive way to use government to recruit the
manpower that is ready and willing to lend a helping hand. I know that our
older citizens will respond to this call to serve our state and serve the future.
These are the five ways that I'll bring an added dignity to the lives of
our senior citizens -- not by degrading them with bureaucratic harassment and
red tape, but by making government responsive to real needs.
I predict that the program I have presented tonight, including the creation
of a California Legion of Service, will become a model for other states to
follow -- a model of how to effectively help senior citizens to lead creative
lives by helping them to serve their state and nation.
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COPY
May 15, 1962
Mrs. Valley Knudsen
3034 Edgewick Road
Glendale, California
Dear Valley:
Of course, I am opposed to socialized medicine.
I am surprised that anyone has any doubt about
this. It was one of the major issues of the
1960 campaign and time and time again I made my
position clear. That issue is still with us
today, and I am still opposed to any plan which
would inject the federal government directly into
medical care, and that includes the King-Anderson
Bill, now being sponsored by the Kennedy Adminis-
tration.
Sincerely yours,
/s/
Dick Nixon
SUPPORT OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BONDS (PROPOSITION 1-A)
Remarks by
RICHARD NIXON
Turlock
September 14, 1962
We cannot short change the youth of California. As we become the
first State in the nation, our future depends on the education of our young
people. It is therefore imperative that we have the necessary school con-
struction funds for our rapidly expanding educational needs.
That is why I strongly endorse Proposition 1-A. This is why I
endorsed the original school construction bond issue on April 28th in an
address before the California Teachers Association and the National Education
Association. This is why I reaffirmed my strong views by approval of a
school construction bond issue on June 6th, the day after the primary.
In June, when I called upon my opponent to call a special session of
the Legislature, I urged him to separate the education aspects of the Proposition
from the other issues. To have had a straight school construction proposition
on the ballot, unencumbered by other questions, would have shown good faith
in the educational system of our State. For I believe that the people will vote
for school construction when it is a legitimate need.
But the present State Administration placed politics above education
and insisted on putting the bond issue before the people in November in exactly
the same form in which it was defeated three months ago.
While I strongly favor Proposition 1-A, I regret that my opponent's
administration has planned its budget so badly that the money for school con-
struction cannot be raised unless the people further mortgage their future
through more bonded indebtedness.
My opponent's irresponsible spending policies have made this bond
issue necessary. But our worthy institutions, such as Stanislaus State College,
must not be penalized for his recklessness. We must continue to expand our state
colleges and universities to produce the type of young men and women who will
be able to build a greater California.
The present administration is the first government in California history
that has attempted to finance current expenditures from the proceeds of a bond
issue that the people have not yet approved. I am sure that my opponent does
not kite his personal checks. Why should he then kite the public checks of
our state?
The history of Proposition 1-A is graphic proof of the fiscal chaos
in Sacramento under the present State government.
FRANCIS AMENDMENT
REMARKS BY RICHARD NIXON
BEFORE THE
JUNIOR BARRISTERS OF LOS ANGELES
MAY 3, 1962
No one concerned with the security of our State and Nation can
quarrel with the aims of the Francis Amendment, which is designed
to combat the communist menace in California.
Governor Brown says this is "a very, very bad bill. " He says, "I
am against it in every way. 11 I emphatically disagree with Brown.
There is an urgent need for a more effective program to combat
communism in California. Our State cannot stand pat on the commu-
nist threat. And we cannot tolerate a State Administration that
substitutes smugness for action.
Unfortunately, there appears to be a fatal Constitutional flaw in
the Francis Amendment. Because of loose drafting in Section 3,
which allows a wide assortment of groups and individuals to desig-
nate subversives, the Amendment may inadvertently give the commu-
nists a constitutional escape hatch.
For 14 years in Washington--as Congressman, Senator, and Vice Pres-
ident--I dealt with communist-control legislation, and I know that
the communists ferret out a legal loophole with the cunning of a
rat after cheese. I was one of the sponsors of the Federal Sub-
versive Activities Control Act of 1950 and I saw how communist
tactics hog-tied this in the courts for ten long years. If the
communists could do this to a carefully constructed law, which
was finally held constitutional by the Supreme Court in 1961, it
is easy to see what a field-day they would have in attacking a
piece of legislation with the potential defects of the Frances
Amendment.
This is why I regret that I can neither sign or support the Francis
Amendment in its present form.
My alternative in vigorously pursuing the fight against Communism
in California is this:
At the next session of the Legislature, I will present a first
priority anti-communist program. Among its provisions: it will
deny the use of tax-supported institutions for speeches by any
individual who refuses to comply with Federal and State subversive
control laws or refuses to testify before Grand Juries or legis-
lative committees investigating subversive activities; it will
stress hard-hitting enforcement of laws now on the books, including
loyalty oaths; it will activate on a statewide basis educational
programs on the tactics and strategy of communism on the school
and adult levels; it will emphasize the teaching of teachers and
the use of authoritative text-books to do this job.
On this issue--fighting communism in California--as on all issues,
I aim to close the "leadership gap" in Sacramento. Under the next
Administration, California will not stand pat; we shall move for-
ward in solving our state's problems. In so doing we shall set an
example for other states to follow.