Letters: Oct. 14, 1966

That Man in California

Sir: Ronald Reagan's candidacy for Governor [Oct. 7] and the present trend in California politics convince me that future Governors will be elected by an applause meter at the Hollywood Bowl, with Art Linkletter and Ted Mack as election judges. Campaign managers would be replaced by directors, makeup men and choreographers. What about a 15-minute routine for each candidate? A soft-shoe would surely please the moderates. A flag-waving minuet would thrill the Birchers. The liberal candidate could easily upstage his opponent by launching into a topless watusi while juggling...

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