Sign the Water Petition for Los Angeles County District
A call to sign a New Year’s petition to form a water replenishment district in southeastern Los Angeles County seeks to reassure residents about securing underground water supplies for about 2.5 million people now and an expected 4 million by 19A. The piece explains drought risks, saltwater intrusion, wartime water security, and the 1935 law authorizing such districts, urging petition signatures with bona fide names and addresses.
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Los Angeles County
California
Colorado River
Ares
A Satisfactory Conclusion on City Health Plan
TRE CITY COUNCIL adopts a city paid health plan for municipal employees following a special committee study. The compromise proposals shaped debate and led to a program that mirrors Long Beach standards, with employees paying the full cost of dependent and life insurance benefits. The move is praised by employee groups and local medical bodies. The plan’s adoption is expected to gain nationwide attention in medical and public employee circles.
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Tre City
Long Beach Physicians Health Plan
Lewis Reese
Reese
Gerald Desmond
Pat Ahern
Long Beach
Abominable Snowman Theory Debunked by Father Figure
A collage notes jokes about the Abominable Snowman as a fatherly prank, mentions a wise boy retort about Santa, and quotes various 1958 era reflections on space, politics, and culture. It references Brill Vaughan, Satchel Paige, and Einstein, plus census humor and a slice of home economy.
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Santa Claus
Cete
Portraits MY ONLY RESOLUTION
A personal vow expresses devotion to keep a year’s resolutions beyond promises. The speaker aims to bring real happiness, live up to the partner’s ideals, and conquer fears while focusing on love, happiness, and moral effort.
Equal Protection in Contempt Case Sparks Debate
In a Boston contempt ruling, Bernard Goldfine and secretary Mildred Paperman faced punishment beyond a jury trial, drawing criticism of unequal application of law. The piece compares past labor cases and mentions John L. Lewis, noting debates over jury rights in criminal contempt and equal protection under the Constitution.
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Boston
Bernard Geldfine
Mildred Paperman
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Goldsborough
U. S. District Court
Department of Justice
Supreme ‘Court of the
United States
Internal Revenue
Congress
Feld
Goldfine
Kuchel Prepares Major Speech in Filibuster Debate
The California senior senator is preparing a pivotal address in the Senate filibuster debate. A bipartisan liberal bloc including Douglas, Humphrey, Clark and Javits backs cloture by a 5 to 1 SCOTUS style majority, signaling a shift toward ending debate to advance civil rights and other major measures. Senator Mansfield notes the issue is among the session’s most important and discusses the minority protections and constitutional design shaping the debate.
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California
Snomas H. Kuchel
Senate
Sen. Kuchel
Cisse Engle
Paul Douglas
Hubert Famphrey
Joseph Clark
Meas
Catford Case
Jacob Javits
James Murray
Albert Gore
Mansfield
Gore
Murray
Lyndon Johnson
Sen
House
Arizona
Elders Day Proposed In Tribute To Senior Citizens
Moather s and Father's Day are observed yearly and courtesies shown. The author suggests adopting a national Elders Day to augment American dignity and honor modeled after Japanese ethics. He cites tradition of paying homage to senior citizens and proposes a dedicated day in the U.S. CHARLES SHAPIRO, 536 Magnolia Ave.
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Moather
U.S
Charles Shapiro
Magnolia Ave
Praise of Local Judges Sparks Public Debate on Justice
Editorial praises Grand Jury for criticizing lax local sentencing and calls for harsher penalties for homicide and narcotics crimes. It argues judges should reflect public opinion and personal wisdom, warning against sacred infallibility of the bench and urging reform.
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Grand Jury
Eeese
U.S. Supreme Court
Jesser
Inventor of coin operated baggage locker native to transit
In 1911 Willis S. Farnsworth of Petaluma received patent 985,989 for a coin operated baggage locker later assigned to Coin Controlled Lock Co. He and William H. Reed were issued patent 985,990 for a coin receptacle using a coin to operate a lockable door. Alaska to statehood note and horticulture definition follow in brief Q and A.
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Petaluma
Calif
Leek Co
William H. Reed
Press Telegram Masthead and Office List
The Press Telegram lists publisher Herman H Ridder and executive editors with multiple regional offices including New Haven Chicago Detroit East 4th Street and San Francisco. It notes national advertising representation by Ridder Jone with Metropolitan Group Inc and standard bureau staff.
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National Advertising
Ridder-John
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