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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1957

Page

8

100 Year Water Plan Proposed for California

Sacramento reports a proposed $11.9 billion ten year plan to develop California water, rating 376 dams and flexible to changes in technology and conditions. Banks urged swift action before June 12 adjournment to avoid delays on major conservation and flood control projects.

Sacramento California Harvey Banks Senate Assembly Assembly Knight

Quints Mark Birthday At Montreal Hospital

The four Dionne quintuplets celebrate in hospital near Montreal as Annette marks 23. Cecile and Yvonne, who are nursing students, take the day off, while Marie remains for radium treatments on a calf tumor.

Montreal Annette Dionne Que Marie Cecile Yvonne Nures

State Senate pushes income tax ceilings

The California Senate passed a resolution by Sen. Earl Desmond calling on Congress to cap personal income gift and inheritance taxes. The measure squeaked through 21-17 after four switches, mirroring earlier failed attempts. Desmond said high taxes impede wealth accumulation and argue the effort targets the middle class while punishing the rich.

Sacramento Senate Earl Desmond Congress House Sen Desmond Gomery D-Tranford Turkey Sen. Desmond Communist Party

Are You Ready to Speak Confidently in Public

A compact guide asks if you can stay calm and persuasive under pressure. It emphasizes clear voice, steady posture, and polite, effective interaction to win cooperation and improve social footing.

Thief Should Read Board He Stole

A damaged Fresno item notes a theft involving a Scout board clocking a slogan and bulletin. It mentions O’Conner serving notice of a vote reconsideration and a Senate Finance Committee handling a bill on trading stamps requiring redemption within a year or returning unredeemed stamps to the state treasury.

Fresno Moore Turaday O'Conner Senate California

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