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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1951
Page
2
Sacramento May 18 A bill to let 255 small California cities levy a use tax on liquor awaits Gov Earl Warren signature. The measure by Sen Ben Hulse Jr El Centro allows fifth and sixth class cities to impose the tax at the same rate as their sales tax.
General MacArthursaid in New York on May 18 that he was astonished and incredulous at President Truman's claim he once considered relieving him. He stressed his appointment as commander in chief of the United Nations forces and cited communications within the chain of command. He argued that policy statements show the administration favored his Formosa stance and that his cease fire efforts should not be used to justify any political moves.
In Sacramento on May 18 the Senate governmental efficiency committee approved a bill by Sen. James E. Cunningham to create a licensing system for rainmakers. Cloud-stolers would pay a $10 license fee and a 35 percent renewal tax. The measure requires disclosure of operation details to the state Department of Public Works. It was drafted by the Site Division of Water Resources and backed by Gaverney Warren.
WERAMENTO May 18 Gov Warren signed bills to require city school districts to publicize educational activities to influence district elections. Assemblyman Robert Kirkwood of Saratoga introduced the measure. John L. Collick of Los Angeles also authored related legislation enabling use of school buses by teachers and other school personnel for educational activities.
California Governor wins swift Senate approval for broad Crime Commission powers including subpoena authority. Assembly already OKed bill. Amendments shield hearings from TV radio broadcasts and guarantee counsel for witnesses. Governor signs a nonrestrictive communism disclosure bill amid budget debates as Alaska trip approaches.
Sacramento May 18 UP. A bill by Assemblyman Earl W. Stanley expands livestock indemnity to include chickens and rabbits. Owners may be reimbursed from dog house fees if their animals are seized by dogs. The measure defines rabbits as livestock.
In Sacramento the Assembly interim committee on public morals reported that teen smoking remains a major California problem. It cited around 40 000 vending machines and un attended devices, with enforcement frustrating police and parents. The panel urged mutual liability for sellers and machine owners, fines up to 500 and six months in jail, and placing machines behind counters. Measures to lower age to 16 or criminalize possession were rejected.
In Sacramento on May 18, a state bill by Assemblyman Frank Lucker would raise the maximum trailer length from 335 to 40 feet while keeping total vehicle length at 60 feet. The Assembly committee heard testimony and will hold another hearing next Thursday with witnesses like Pete H Dawson of the Defense Transportation Administration urging the change for uniformity and faster shipments, while the Division of Highways warns of more road wear.
Sacramento May 18 A group of Franciscans seeks voter approval to exempt parochial schools from taxation. Assistant Attorney General Edward G. Benard said the California Taxpayers Alliance asked to circulate petitions against the bill. Alfred Breslauer of San Francisco presented the request in the alliance’s name. The measure by Assemblyman Laughlin Waters would grant parochial schools the same property tax exemption as public schools.
In Sacramento on May 18 a bill AB2327 by Assemblyman Patrick D. McGee would exempt from property tax any property used exclusively for religious hospital scientific or charitable nonprofit purposes. The bill approved by the Assembly committee on revenue and taxation limits personal benefit and excludes social or fraternal property.
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