New Battle Seen as Legislators Seek Higher State Oil Revenues
California lawmakers launch a 120 day session poised for a billion dollar oil revenue battle. Proposals aim to raise state cuts from tidelands and adopt Prop 4 conservation features while industry fears overreach grow. Officials cite offshore reserves, potential bonuses, and royalties under a shifting framework as the Legislature weighs how to leverage new drilling rights.
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Tanker Savina rescues aid call in Formosa Strait
The 13,000 ton tanker Savina developed engine trouble in the Formosa Strait and sent a distress call. An American warship diverted to aid but the Savina later informed it no longer required help as the Chandler reached the scene. A Nationalist Chinese frigate initially went to assist but withdrew when the destroyer arrived.
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Eisenhower Travels Home Amid 1957 Plan Talks And Chrysler Slowdown
President Eisenhower ends a 214 week Southland vacation and flies back to Washington for imminent international talks and 1957 legislation planning. In Augusta, Chrysler announces a temporary assembly line slowdown to finish and ship unfinished cars, drawing a UAW protest over alleged faulty planning. Eisenhower and Nehru will meet at Gettysburg for a two day secluded session before talks in Washington. The White House and Gettysburg plans include a lengthy dialogue on world issues and rest time amid ongoing Middle East concerns.
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Refugee Reunion at Actress Eva Bartok Home
A joyful reunion occurred at actress Eva Bartok's Hollywood home when her 18 year old pony Andre Utasy arrived on Thursday. The young man wore a smile beneath a sign reading Isten Hozott or God has brought you, greeting guests and the welcome moment.
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Eva Bartok
Ponain
Andre Utasy
Brown Provost Samuel Ampid Dies at 64
Dr Samuel T Ampid 64 Brown University provost who recruited scientists for the Manhattan Project died Wednesday night of a heart attack in Providence Rhode Island. He led academic and research programs during World War I and contributed to wartime science.
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