Feather River Project Hits Legislative Snag Again
Sacramento UP reports the Feather River Project stalls in the Senate as a bloc of lawmakers, nicknamed river rats, balks at funding. Gov Knight seeks six million for planning and seventy two million for land, canals, and aqueducts, but opposition cites regional benefits and flood control needs. The split endangers continued FRP work and Southern California support.
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Tehachapi Mountains
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Yuba
Eel River
San Joaquin Valley
Bay Region
Knowland urges fast action on Auburn Dam proposal
Senator Knowland asks Interior to hasten review of the Auburn Dam as part of the Central Valley Project. He cites potential benefits for irrigation, domestic and industrial use, with added flood control. He notes Senate Interior Committee readiness for an early hearing once the report is received and mentions cosponsor Kuchel.
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Estate to widow of Harry Cohn to receive bulk of estate
The will of Hollywood executive Harry Cohn, founder of Columbia Pictures, is admitted to probate today. The bulk of his estate, about 310 million, is left to his widow Joan Pacry Cohn, including 230,000 shares of Columbia stock.
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British Defense Foes Defeated in Parliament
In London the House defeated a Laborite motion opposing Britain’s defense policy by a 94 to BS vote. Treasurer Dr. David Lockmiller of the University of Chattanooga reported the motion failed after objections to a $100 monthly bequest. The will left money for a dog Barney and after the dog's death the funds would go to charity.
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Nine Acre California Island Put Up For Sale By U S
The United States offers Ano Nuevo Island off the California coast for sale as surplus property. The nine acre isle includes an 85 year old lighthouse and several buildings with a 40 foot easement to shore. Accessible only at calm tides, the site is described as a unique opportunity for a private domain amid treacherous seas and historic shipwreck lore.
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California
Interview Scorched By Son of Churchill
New York based excerpt of a televised Night Beat interview with Winston Churchill in which he rails against the press and Wingate. Churchill defends his family, accuses the interviewer of bullying, and asserts his right to speak freely despite hostile questions about Miss Churchill and a California arrest incident.
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Ee John
Miss Church
California
Maryland Governor Bans Subdivision Advertising Taxes
Gov Theodore R McKeldin signed a bill outlawing special taxes on advertising by Maryland subdivisions. The measure, tied to Baltimore City levies, becomes effective January 1 1959. Baltimore had faced two controversial taxes since last year, with Mayor D Alesandro once backing then opposing them.
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Theodore R. McKeldin
Maryland
Baltimore
General Assembly
Baltimore City
Thomas J. D'Alesandro Jr
Top Briton Plans Visit To Moscow
Defense Minister Duncan Sandys plans a May visit to Moscow to discuss disarmament and missile deployment. Officials cite defensive aims for U.S. missiles in Britain while Labor and unions call for delays until a summit and push for broader chemical and nuclear ban talks.
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Duncan Sandys
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U.S
Britain
Defense Ministry
Sandys
Kremlin
Labor Party
Laborites
Hall
CAA Will Quiz Aircraft Owners Over Fireworks Blaze
In Karachi police seize remaining WASHINGTON UP 7 500 aircraft owners to survey as Bahri Bazaar fire kills 30 missing 12 per cent of private planes outside schedule. Fire touched off by curbside fireworks.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
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Dulles Heads SEATO Mission to Philippines
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles travels to the Philippines to bolster anti-Communist morale in the Pacific-Asian area and press for stronger British French support on Russia policy amid SEATO and private Big Three talks. He aims to deny Red China recognition, maintain trade barriers, and treat the SEATO Pact as crucial as NATO.
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Baghdad
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Christian Pineau
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Ammonia Plants Expand Across the United States
Boston report notes the United States built its first synthetic ammonia plant in 1924 to exploit air nitrogen for producing fertilizers and other chemicals. Since then the nation has grown to 34 such plants nationwide.
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