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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

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Southern California water crisis shapes 15 year forecast

The LA area faces a critical water future as legislation nears adjournment. Officials warn arid region needs guaranteed supplies beyond the Feather River bond plan. Northern counties claim water rights, risking a dwindling end‑of‑line supply and intensified interest in desalination.

California Int Seaton Brown Feather River Hosmer Long Beach San Joaquin Valley La.c

Smog standards move forward in California

Gov Brown signs bills to set minimum air quality limits and allow actions against smokey emissions. Public health director must decide by February 1 how much smog is tolerable and plans for possible follow-up legislation including possible special sessions. The measures authorize shutdowns, repairs, or parking for vehicles that emit excessive exhaust while hearings proceed.

Sacramento Brown Alrready Malcolm M Memill San Joaquin Valley Jellon Senate Assembly

Bills for defense contracts hinge on audit costs

Washington congressmen debate a universal audit of defense contracts to save billions for taxpayers. GAO findings show 17 million dollars in overcharges and 13 million in profits from a tiny audit sample, with 99 percent of contracts unchecked. Auditing all contracts faces funding and scope hurdles, as lawmakers discuss targeting prime contractors and self-negotiated costs.

Washington (C House ‘Armed Services Investigations ‘Subcommittee Congress General Accountinguffice Porter Hardy Jr D-Va

Too Young or Too Old Cupid's Aides Surrender

WOLVERHAMPTON England UPI The marriage bureau says the market has shifted with only young men seeking marriage and picky about partners. Women applicants are mostly widows in their mid 40s to early 50s. Bureau closes five months after opening.

Wolverhampton England UPI Bureau

Demo Chiefs to Meet Washington Policy Council Plans

The 27 member Democratic Advisory Council will meet here next Saturday and Sunday to discuss major policy statements and set the agenda for upcoming actions.

Washington Thej Council

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