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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1957

Page

2

World Conference on Labor Statsis in Geneva sparks lazy people survey

Statisticians from over 30 nations gather in Geneva for the Tenth International Conference of Labor Statistics to estimate global laziness and under employment. A New York telecast notes that working wives top the list of those not wanting outside jobs, based on a survey of 8 000 women aged 12 to 45.

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New Battle Flares Over California Property Taxes

A Capitol clash erupted over tax equalization proposed to shift 40 million dollars yearly in utility property taxes to homeowners farmers and business owners. The County Supervisors Association accused Pacific Gas and Electric Co. of leading the drive, while PG E called the claim nonsense and warned against special treatment for favored taxpayers amid a 1949 law dispute that would force a true test between utility and common property.

Sacramento UK Capitol Killa Nasesamed California Supervicora Assn Pacific Car and Electric Co. $S William R. MacDougall Supervieu Croup Robert N. Gerdes Pg&e

Weather Hloh jamperawaren ones in Newark case

A disjointed report details an incident in Newark where Lie Detector 32 mentions a raid on a playing cards gathering. John Coe tells a magistrate he was not playing cards when approached by city employees and a 26-year-old named Gwendolyn Jester is involved. The piece also touches on property tax assessment issues and a Pacific Gas and Electric debate over equalization policy.

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Knowledge clash over preprimary endorsements in party politics

Am store Knowland cautions that endorsements before primaries conflict with party machines. Report notes both Republican and Democratic organizations have pursued preprimary candidate support, challenging Knowland's philosophy and the role of party organizers in upcoming elections.

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