New County Sales Tax To Begin In California Sunday
Half of Californians will start paying a new 1 percent county sales tax on Sunday with seven counties initiating the levy and more expected across the state. State officials expect most counties to adopt the tax soon, raising substantial revenue for counties and cities as legislators face budget and department debates.
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Sacramento
Los Angeles
Orange
San Benito
Inyo
Mariposa
Mono
State Board of Equalization
Couties
William R. MacDougall
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Stanislaus
Sonoma
Contra Costa
Alameda
Santa Barbara
Monterey
San Diego
San Berardino
Ventura
Napa
Marin
Solano
Tehama
Placer
Yolo
San Bernardino
Clark L. Bradley
San Jose
Los Angeles County
Anti-Quack Law Urged by Psychologists
BERKELEY Calif State Psychology Assn proposed a model anti quack law to curb unqualified practitioners. The measure mirrors physician rules and would bar practicing without proper credentials. Dr Charlyne T Seymour of the VA Hospital Long Beach warns patients seeking major operations may seek self harm and stresses therapy first.
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Long Beach Hospital
Rail Switchmen Seek 25 Percent Pay Increase
BUFFALO N Y W The Switchmen's Union of North America has notified all contracting railroads it will demand a 25 percent wage increase for all switchmen. The union claims more than 10 000 members nationwide, most employed by Western railroads.
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Publication details for Long Beach circulation audit
A fragmented notice from the Bureau of Circulation lists a Long Beach address and charges related to a press publication. It references auditing dates, charter status, and a public listing, with scattered names and identifiers amid unclear text.
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Sixth Street
Pine Avenue
Long Beach
Californis
Bureau of Circulation
Jer Dalla
Harter
Women Prison Dorms Replace Clanging Cells on Terminal Island
In 1953 the Terminal Island Women's Detention Unit opened with dormitory housing for 28 to 58 inmates per dorm. Sheriffs Lt Ruth Johns notes doors no longer clang and inmates have rooms, work areas, and recreation. Though not ideal, the dorm system offers partial privacy, activities, and civilian touches like personal lingerie and ceramics, with no escapes recorded.
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Women's County
Los Angeles
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Southern California
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Naval Receiving Station
Lt. Johns
Tach
Arabs Fire on Israel Vehicle Amid Border Tension
report states Arabs opened fire on an Israeli vehicle near the Jordan border in the Simirlan hills. An Israeli army spokesman described the incident as part of ongoing border violence, with one civilian reportedly injured. Authorities noted jail capacity concerns and ongoing security measures in the area.
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Atria
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Simirlan Hills
Teamsters Chief Warns of Rift Over Docks Pact
Western Conference President Frank Brewster warned the Teamsters could split if a longshoremen racketeering dispute leads to AFL CIO expulsion. Brewster cited past West Coast opposition to bids with East Coast Longshoremen and called for avoiding racketeering ties.
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Trumans in N Y to See Margaret During Easter Visit
Former President Harry S. Truman and wife arrived in New York to visit daughter Margaret over Easter. The Trumans plan church attendance and a quiet dinner, with Truman speaking at an Overseas Press Club dinner Tuesday night and possibly meeting Governor Harriman after his Florida vacation.
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New York
Methodical Aberdeen man kills three and self
Aberdeen resident Fred W. Leach 76 shoots three others and himself with a 28 caliber revolver. Victims are Ida B. Hanson Sawyer 60 George W. Frye 50 and Oretha Frye 52. Gasoline poured on bodies. motive undetermined. Sheriff’s deputies trace events from last November when Leach planned funeral and transfer of property to the Fryes in exchange for care.
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Fred W. Leach
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Aberdeen Gardens
Wishkeh
Ida B. Hanson Sawyer
George W. Frye
Oretha Frye
E. B. Riley
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Fryes
Sawyer
Riverton
Wye
Richard Best
Tan Kileup
Ben J Meservey
Meservey
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Sheriff's Office
Hit Run Suspect Nabbed After Chase by Victim and Witness
George W Graves 34 of 1519 Atlantic Ava was arrested after a pursuit with his victim and a witness across several blocks. The suspect allegedly struck a cart, fled toward the freeway, and ignored police, who fired to stop him. Five officers pursued with a 788 bail set. Victims found in a chicken house included Mrs Frye and Mrs Sawyer.
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21St St
Orange Ave
Frye
Davenport
Mrs. Sawyer
Leach
Riley
Leacia
Meservey
Police Shots Half Suspect in Hit Run Hollywood
In Hollywood an 80 mile an hour chase on the Hollywood Freeway ended when police fired on a fleeing vehicle, shooting three tires. David I Stephenson, unemployed television producer, is booked on hit and run felony. The 29 year old Walter C Madison, a farm worker from Dinuba, California, was killed while hitchhiking on the outbound Hollywood Freeway. Officers Hinman and Slattery stopped a car two hours after the freeway death for questioning.
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David I. Stephensonjs
Fittehhiker
Hollywood Free
Waly
Walter C. Madison
Dinuba
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Gene Hinman
John Slattery
Hollywood Blvd
English school reshuffles as teacher changes sex
In Haydon Bridge England Donald Oliver Bury, formerly Olive, requests to remain in place after a sex change. Headmaster Edward Waiter says the move is a personal matter and the registrar has altered the birth certificate to read Donald. Students anticipate greeting their science teacher upon return.
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England
Bury
Waite Oodby
Maret
Haydon Bridge
Donald
Olive
Edward Waiter
Senate Ups Vets Home Farm Loans
The California Senate passed a bill liberalizing Cal Vet Farm and Home Loan program, boosting home loans from 8500 to 15000 and farm loans from 15600 to 40000. It removes prior purchase value limits and moves toward broader veteran loan access, while the Assembly has approved a less expansive version.
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Do You Agree A Fragment From Twain Quote
A fragment from Mark Twain hints at inner conflict and fortitude. The readable text suggests a discussion of temptations, cowardice, and personal honesty echoed by a 19th century voice.
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Mark Twain
Hangman Appointed as Britain Moves to Abolish Death Penalty
London reports Britain has appointed a new No 1 hangman Barry Allen as Albert Pierrepoint retires. The House of Commons approved abolition in principle last month, while Prime Minister Bennett signals the government will block the needed legislation. No executions have been carried out since the issue resurfaced in Commons.
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Britain
Barry Allen
Albert Pierrepoint
Hlouse
Cormmons
Éen
Philippine President Rejects Extended Term
Manila reports President Ramon Magsaysay rejected a plan to extend his term to six years and permit him but not his successors to seek a second term. Presidential Press Secretary J. V. Cruz announced the decision today.
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Manila
Kenan Magsaysay
J. V. Cruz
Magsaysay
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