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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1955
Page
6
Former Georgia leader John Marshall Slayon aged 58 dies at Atlanta hospital after a cerebral bleed. His career spanned over five decades in public service, marking a notable era in state politics.
In Pasadena California Institute of Technology genetics expert Dr A H Sturtevant warned that widespread atomic bomb explosions and medical X rays raise genetic mutation risks. He cautioned current radiation levels could cause about 1800 deleterious mutations annually, far higher than permissible limits set by international bodies.
Sacramento Lt Senator Richard Richards of Los Angeles introduces a bill to form a California Air Pollution Control Board with five regional districts to direct a statewide air-cleaning campaign. A $15000 annual director would be appointed from Los Angeles to ensure practical concern for smog impact.
Congress civil service workers and postal staff push for raises while opponents flag offsetting costs. President Eisenhower considers a larger pay rise, with lawmakers eyed for early action. The Salary Commission proposed 12,500 boosts to 27,500 for Senators and Representatives, but action lagged as commissions urged raises for judges.
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