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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated January 25, 1963 partially reads, "Arthur (Slim) Vaughan, the 'rocking chair candidate' for Los Angeles City Council, seemed to be rolling on toward victory. 'I put down 240 sweat-stained dollars to pick up my filing papers. I've lived in Tujunga 30 years and know everybody,' said the 60-year-old former preacher, actor and cowboy, who is now a tree surgeon." Vaughan is seen holding some of the 500 signatures needed to qualify for the First District ballot.
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Vaughan, Arthur D Political candidates--California--Los Angeles Television personalities--California--Los Angeles Petitions--California--Los Angeles Pipe smoking--California--Los Angeles Tobacco pipes--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection photographs
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