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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1959
Page
4
Debate over a $2.19 billion budget and new taxes grows tense as Governor Brown seeks a cigarette tax and higher levy on beer income inheritance and insurance. Assembly Republicans and Democrats split on consumption taxes while reserves dwindle and the Investment Fund for water projects looms.
Senator Symington pressed Secretary McElroy on the Defense budget and the CIA estimates noting the July to December figures. He cited testimony by McElroy behind closed doors and queried why ICBM estimates had changed and were downgraded. McElroy said dissent would be reported and that the Joint Chiefs would file statements opposing the budget allowances, though all services sought more money.
Simeon, crowned Bulgar king in exile after Boris’s death and Reds’ rise, leads cadets at Forge Military Academy. The 18-year-old, multilingual ruler balances royal aims with school discipline, guiding refugees and maintaining hopes for a comeback amid a bustling 900-plus class.
The article reports on Eisenhower and Kishi discussions on farm programs and proposed reforms. It cites fears direct payments would inflate federal spending and multiple price programs would shift costs to American consumers. Alternatives include relaxing controls or closing loopholes to balance production and market competition. The piece notes that the administration plans no major changes this year for several key commodities while arguing current policies benefit only a few products that drive the farm surplus.
The report covers extended wakefulness experiments including Hunter and Tripp, noting 190 hours without sleep and a 43 minute period, with medical observers tracking brain activity. It mentions Eisenhower proposals on farm price supports and a Lebanon crisis Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Adm. James Holloway, with Gales presenting the award.
Actress Fay Spain aged 26 and painter Johal Altoon aged 33 will marry Friday at Hollywood Unitarian Church. The couple obtained a marriage license this Wednesday.
Solon introduces a plan led by Sen. Hubert Humphrey to create a 150,000 youth conservation corps. The program would fund itself by protecting natural resources and reduce juvenile delinquency, enrolling youths 16 to 22 for work in federal and state forests and parks under professional supervision.
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