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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1956
Page
12
San Leandro voters will ballot on a $6,000,000 school bond to fund new facilities as the unified district faces double sessions. The proposal needs a two thirds majority, with turnout and voter action seen as decisive for the future of pupils and the city’s schools.
A petrified skull found in Western China hints at an ancient human brain beyond the known timeline. The piece discusses how Alfred Russel Wallace diverged from Darwin on the missing link and notes the Piltdown hoax reshaped views of human evolution. It concludes that the find carries more anthropological than social significance and suggests a deeper past for humanity.
Ray Tucker Washington reports on the Lis senhower McKay plan that could redefine the nation’s power and industry layout. It aims to extend public power in Tennessee Valley and Northwest, potentially ending the public versus private power conflict, as FDR and Roosevelt favored a vast public power empire with federal subsidies, but Congress resisted.
The article analyzes policy moves on federal power development, noting FDR’s hydro projects boosted Democratic gains in the Northwest and mountain states while Eisenhower opposed TVA dam expansions. It discusses political dynamics, electoral implications, and shifts in public power strategy across regions.
The Dixon-Yates failure pushed Memphis to build its own plant while Idaho Power received Hell's canyon instead of Grand Coulee. Private firms may take over future Northwest dams and public power faces rate pressure as cheaper coal power lures industries to the Midwest. the Upper Colorado project could reshape Utah to Arizona power and irrigation, altering regional political dynamics.
Assemblyman Carlos Bee outlines a flooded risk and budget plan as the 1256 session opens, noting California lost 18 million in federal flood funds for lack of a state planning agency. He warns no new taxes now but cautions broader taxation will be needed to fund future flood control and growth.
Governor Knight’s proposed 1.786 billion dollar budget gains further in the Assembly with a roughly 24 million dollar bump from the Ways and Means committee. Additions include 3.96 million for the Feather River project, 1.66 million for forest nighting service expansion, 2.356 million to bypass Humboldt Redwoods with a new highway, and 658 thousand for dam site studies. The Senate Finance committee may alter the plan before final approval. Olympic funds authorize 4 million from tidelands revenues for 1960 Olympic Games at Squaw Valley with restrictions on use and ownership of revenues. A state water plan report outlines a 13 billion dollar program to build 260 reservoirs exporting water from Trinity, Klamath, Eel, and Sacramento valleys to San Diego.
A brief guide on pronouncing political leaders and terms. Includes Ramon Magsaysay of the Philippines Rahimoan Magh sigh, Christian Pineau of France Kree-stee an Pee-noh, Mystere jet Mee-stare, Kashmihr, Walter Ulbricht Vahl- teht Ool- brilht, and King Saud Ton Saud.
The Joint Chiefs favor selling Nike anti aircraft missiles to Israel to counter Arab air power, with defense officials noting their defensive use and balance concerns in the Middle East. State Department cautions on final decision, while NATO allies and U S cities rely on Nike units for defense.
A translated collection of Japanese proverbs and equivalents compiled by Ranger Eugene Burns during a visit to Tokyo. The notes compare common sayings with English parallels, including hazards, work ethics, and common wisdom drawn from birds, animals, and daily life.
When Sarah Bernhardt toured in Chicago she brought a pet menagerie. She greeted each animal by name in her hotel suite and is exhausted after hours of animal company. A maid asks the actor to meet her guests but Bernhardt jokes she has greeted enough friends for one night.
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