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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
11
Gov. Knight told House Appropriations on Tuesday in Washington that California has no plan to purchase the Central Valley Project from the federal government. Dexheimer testified that California is eager to buy the vast water and power system but there is no present commitment.
Lakeport reports Pflunker of St Ignatius High School in San Francisco won the state public speaking contest sponsored by the Native Sons of the Golden West. Among 1,600 students from 165 California high schools he spoke on Spanish history earning $1,000. Mayo Loizeaux of Immaculate Heart High School Hollywood took second and Marilyn Cabe of Courtland High School Courtland third with $500 and $250 respectively.
A quirky classified ad pitches action by promising results with a bold bell motif and a contact line dialing HE 2.5959 for readers seeking inquiries. The snippet showcases playful vintage ad language and a memorable number.
Sacramento figures show fiscal year revenues rising by 13.1 percent from the previous year. Kirkwood cites increases across sales tax income tax and royalties while noting offsets from a decline in other areas. total revenues for the period reach about 92 million dollars higher than last year with an overall rise to 111.7 million.
A Colorado housewife under hypnosis claimed a past life in Ireland four centuries ago, detailing her upbringing and even watching her funeral. Reader's Digest reviews scientific opinions on the story in June, summarizing varied expert views and lasting-interest articles.
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