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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

3

Eisenhower Defends Air Power and Public Health Plans

President Eisenhower responded to questions about U S air power saying the United States has not lost its technical edge and warned against generalizations. He noted Soviet claims and praised balanced air forces while stressing no intercontinental bomber shortages. He also discussed public health inoculations for first and second graders and summer plans if spring schedules fail. He touched on TVA, Yugoslavia, Red China talks, manpower reserves, postal pay, post exchanges, and free world trade.

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Eisenhower Says Big Four Talks Offer Cautious Hope

President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles outlined a cautious path to a top-level four power meeting. They discussed a possible neutral belt in Eastern Europe and Austria’s armed neutrality, stressed trade as a tool of diplomacy, and speculated on Soviet attendance including Zhukov. They warned against disillusionment yet welcomed potential turning points in Western unity.

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Ad Slayer Executed in first degree murder case

A jury found Zilbauer guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Kmiec after he rejected a plea for mercy. Kmiec reportedly offered money and a car to spare his life and described an assassin hired to kill him. Zilbauer testified he was provoked. the judge sentenced him to death.

Zilbauer Kmiec Andy Zithauer Kmiee Isa Zalbener Emiec Manry Zilhsuer

Senate Debates Knight Tax Plan and State Budget

The Assembly and Senate debated Knight tax proposals including a three cent cigarette tax and a one cent general sales levy while approving a governor salary increase. The session also advanced FEPC legislation, increasing old-age assistance, and considered radar speed enforcement and a special water session, with party lines shaping outcomes.

Senate Transportation Committee Gov Knight Byron Rumford Berkeley Rumford Assembly Earl Warren Senate FEPC

Republican and Democratic Push for Reserve Bill

Washington updated reports say both parties urged the House to back President Eisenhower in boosting military reserves. The measure would quadruple reserves, authorize reserve duty enforcement, and create a training corps for one million teenagers over four years amid opposition led by Rep. Short.

Washington House Eisenhower Martin Mass America Rep. Short Armed Services McCormack

Law aims at sales tax uniformity across counties

Assemblyman Clark L Brad ley proposes a bill to authorize counties to levy a sales tax and create uniform rates. The plan would let cities adopt a flat cent tax and allow return of collected funds to the city from the county pool to pay county services. State Board of Equalization would collect the tax and distribute funds to cities and counties per an agreed formula.

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