Open government push led by Assemblyman Bee in 1957
Sacramento showroom for transparency as Carlos Bee, reelected to a second term, chairs an Assembly Subcommittee on State Secrecy. He seeks open meetings and public records across all state departments, aiming to strip away secrecy that blocks taxpayer insight into civil service actions and tax spending amid a fierce legislative push.
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Alameda County
Areshman
Carlos Bee
Assembly
State Senate
Bee
California
Bes
Joe Taxpayer
Critics and Champion Clash Over California School Aid
A heated exchange over a proposed rise in state aid to public schools centers on figures from Jack D. Rees. He estimates $70 million needed next year, while the California Taxpayers Association raises the ante to $90 million. The discussion ties to automatic population-driven increases and expansion of school support programs.
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California
Jack D. Rees
Rees
Hayward
California Teachers Association
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
California Taxpayers Association
Los Angeles
Taxpayers Association
D.H
Lloyds of London
Syria
Iraq
Middle East
Lloyds
Albert Cole
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Normah Mason
Cole
Chou Ei-lai
Southeast Asia
Afghanistan
Moscow
Feiping
Solons to quiz labor leaders in sweeping inquiry
Washington's Senate Investigating Committee led by Sen. John McClellan plans a broad probe into labor racketeering. Staff in eight major cities will gather evidence as the panel seeks expanded authority and potential televised hearings. Witnesses may include James R. Hoffa amid a wider look at labor and related government enforcement agencies.
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Washington
Senatr
John McClellan
Arky
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ito
Tion
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
Hoffa
Estes Kefauver
McClellan
Winefauver
Monique Van Vooren Explores Fashion Note in Frilly Gown
The article quotes Monique Van Vooren discussing attire, noting a preference for a pretty frilly gown with selective coverage to enhance appeal. Her remarks reflect fashion commentary and personal style in a public setting.
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New York
Monique van Vooren
Preter Womer
Freezing in the wild a survival trick of many animals
Ranger Eugene Burns recounts how wild creatures use death shamming to avoid predators. From opossums to quail and insects, many animals imitate motionlessness to remain unseen, reducing scent and exploiting predator assumptions. The piece surveys reasons for freezing and notes human parallels.
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Eugene Berns
Eden Hospital Bond Fight Shapes Local Health Drive
From Our Readers Stop Eden Hospital Bond Action editor notes urgent need for more beds at Eden and argues St Rose Hospital should finish its fundraising first. Rien township shows population rise. St Rose seeks 1,250,500 in private subscriptions for a 200 bed program.
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Eden
Rien Township
St. Rose Hospital
St. Rose
Den
Alviso School marks 100th anniversary homecoming
Thanks extend to Alviso school community for coverage of the 100th anniversary and homecoming. Praise goes to the photographer for patience and the Fremont reporter for accurate reports. Gratitude from Mrs Lydia Orsett, program chairman, for broad circulation aiding the Melkert club in recording school history.
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Haitor
Behel
Alviso School Motherson
Excel
Fremont
Melncert Club
Alviso School
Lydia Orsett
Famed Zangwill Resists Script Cuts Amid Late Night Audience
Israel Zangwill refused to alter his play despite the director’s pleas the audience would not stay past 1 am. After a lecture, he rushed to witness the changed act and heard praise from departing patrons, enraging him as admiration silenced his objections.
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Israel Zangwill
Perrit
Zangwill
Ready
Bangwill
Zangwit
Notable quotes from athletes and leaders span global views
Melbourne athlete Charmy Jenkins recalls Olympic glory and defiant resolve as a Russian foe looms near final moments. Imogene Cora reflects on early aims to become a renowned actress rather than a comedian. Donald A. Quarles warns against assuming nations will forgo nuclear conflict, citing hard lessons from history. Anthony Eden speaks on plans to stay incommunicado during a Jamaica trip.
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New York
Air Force
Donald A. Quarles
Hungary's Saga Reds vs Patriots in Budapest Uprising
A stark account of Budapest's Oct 23 to Oct 24 uprising against Soviet troops and AVH, detailing civilians and students forming block-based resistance, improvised combat with stones, Molotovs, and crowbars, deadly tank battles, and personal heroism amid a brutal crackdown.
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Budapest
Radio
Warsaw Pact
Danube
Parliament
AVH
sandér;Czudh
Czudi
Karoly
Killian
Alamo
Fot
Tani
Veronika
Hungary
Budarast
Natiie
Irony of Shakespeare Quotes Delivered by the Wrong Mouth
The piece notes how Shakespeare places wise maxims in the mouths of villains, fools, and hypocrites to expose human flaw. It cites Polonius, Iago, Claudius, the meddling clown, Brutus, Ulysses, and others, showing brevity and virtue misapplied.
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Shakespeare
Polonius
Murdeer
Iago
Desdemona
Claudius
Timon
Athens
Brutus
Julius Caesar
Philippi
Troilus
Cressida
Ulysses
Achilles
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Ranger Eugene Burns
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