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Newt Gingrich campaigns in California, fiscal conservatives ride Amtrack
Newt Gingrich signs autographs at a whistle stop in San Luis Obispo, California. Jerry Lenthall, former county supervisor and retired SLOPD officer in the left background. ©Jaimie...
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Japanese internment announced World War II week by week
Internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II is announced on the same day as President Franklin Roosevelt's 60th birthday in the Telegram-Tribune newspaper January 30, 1942. The Paso Robles...
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Buy War Bonds, World War II bond drives
The war bond effort was illustrated with Uncle Sam in this February 2, 1942 edition of the then Telegram-Tribune. One of the striking differences between the First and Second World Wars and later...
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Benjamin Brooks, longest serving editor-proprietor The Tribune
Benjamin Brooks was the longest serving editor and owner of the Tribune and was leader of the Elks Lodge from 1896-1897. This photo is from their hall.You had to have imagination, optimism and faith to...
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Early days of the Tribune
The oldest commercial building in San Luis was constructed in 1873 for the Tribune by H.S. Rembaugh. It was originally at the corner of Morro and Higuera Street. ©Robert Dyer/Telegram-TribuneFrom the...
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Election turn out counts, winning by one vote
It is easy to get lazy or cynical about elections. All of that political hype and advertising makes me want to pull the plug on the television, telephone and Teletype. Yes, I have a Teletype in every...
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Remembering Myron Graham
Myron Graham at his home. ©Telegram-Tribune Photo by Ken ChenHe would always greet me with a hearty, “Hello young man!” even when I was into my 40s. I knew Myron Graham from childhood. Grandma Betty...
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Franklin Roosevelt comes to San Luis Obispo by Southern Pacific
October 1, 1942 Franklin Roosevelt's tour of wartime training and production facilites was made public after the two week tour was completed. Update the box score. Republicans 6, Democrats 1. The...
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California elections, World War II week by week
Nov. 3, 1942 Telegram-Tribune headlines the election and war in Africa.Even during a war that required a concentrated effort from society, elections were held. California voters had to wade through 18...
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Wartime Tax increase
At 5.04 percent of Gross Domestic Product, the Revenue Act of 1942 weighs in as the highest U.S. tax increase on record. This graphic provided by the Newspaper Enterprise Association carries a flippant...
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