Editorial argues against California tax cuts despite 1958-59 deficit
The piece questions a proposed $200 million annual sales tax cut and warns it would weaken state finances. It cites Finance Director Peirce and Controller Kirkwood, notes reliance on a $75 million rainy-day fund, and argues tax relief may reduce employment and purchasing, urging restraint until revenue sources recover and efficiency improves. The editorial maintains sales tax is equitable and should not be cut.
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California
John M. Peirce
Robert C. Kirkwood
California State Federation of Labor
Southland Missile Test Delivers Across 2300 Miles
Southern California's aircraft industry shines as the Douglas built Thor ballistic missile succeeds in tests. The weapon, listed at 1500 miles, reportedly reaches 2300 miles in trials. Southland workers assemble airframes and missiles at Santa Monica, with Rocketdyne supplying the 135000 pound thrust at Canoga.
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California
Air Force
Southland
Thor
Santa Monica
Douglas
Rocketdyne Division
North American Aviation
Canoga
Minnesota Democrats Plan Strong Senate Bid With McCarthy
Doris Fleeson notes Minnesota Democrats prepare a potent offensive for next fall. Rep Eugene J McCarthy of St Paul may challenge Sen Edward J Thye, facing possible primary opposition from Kefauver factions. McCarthy, a soft spoken former economics professor, joins Gov. Freeman and Sen Humphrey in a robust ticket aiming to counter Eisenhower era issues. Thye remains a formidable foe, a farmer who remains practical after 12 years in office.
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Washington
Senate
Eugene J. MelCarthy
St. Paul
Edward J. Thye
Fleeson
McCarthy
Gene
Orville L. Freeman
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Ine Eisenhower
Sen. Thye
Eisenhoewer
Eze
Farm belt tensions rock Republican support in budget clash
Press Gelegrath Herman H Ridder publisher and others blame Eisenhower budget bans on water power and welfare projects for dimming campaign funds. Wisconsin Democrats urge Gov Vernon Thompson to call a special election to fill the seat after the death of Lawrence M Smith, a district seen as winnable with Proxmire support.
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Taft Benson
Sherman Adams
Mineapolis
Wisconsin
Vernon W. Thompson
Lawrence M. Smith
William Proxmire
Smith
Walter Kohler
Racine
Kenosha
Public Forum Letters For Community Input
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Tail Fin Culture Mirror Sparks Nation Debate
Arthur Barsky of Long Beach argues against Dr Louis B Wrights anti American tail fin culture critique. He defends Americas living culture emphasizing education economic growth and global influence while criticizing Greeks for elitism and poverty. He urges more open American cultural outreach and praises GI efforts abroad.
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Louis B. Wright
Pravda
Wright
Pericles
Postman's Pay Lagging Stirs Calls for Higher Wages
Allan A. Kearney of the Lakewood Clerks Union argues postal workers have had only one pay increase in seven years and urges public pressure on the President and Congress for adequate wages. He criticizes inflation fears used to block raises and condemns the nation’s treatment of its postal employees.
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Defense Department
Internal Revenue
Congress
Allan A. Kearney
Lakewood P
Clerk's Union
What Women Won’t Learn by E A Guest
A humorous poem noting that men cannot teach women the art of shuffling playing cards. It contrasts practical instruction in etiquette, carpentry, finance, and grooming with the one skill women instinctively guard regarding card shuffling, implying gendered gaps in who can teach what.
Long Beach Helicopter Mail Service Inauguration
A 16 minute ceremony at Pine Ave and Willow St marked the helicopter mail service launch in Long Beach. Adm Arthur Hepburn retired as Commander-in-Chief of the U S Fleet and Adm Claude Bloch assumed command. Hepburn became commandant of the 12th Naval District. Harbor engineers proposed using the Long Beach breakwater as a public pleasure pier. City officials opposed Los Angeles Mayor Cryer’s plan to merge county and city governments, warning against Los Angeles dictated rule.
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Long Beach
Pine Ave
Willow St
Adm
Arthur 7. Hepburn
United States Fleet
Comrand
Claude C. Bloch
Hepburn
12Th Naval District
George E. Cryer
Los Angeles
Los Aneles
Questions Answers Two States Permit Vote at Age 18
An item discusses voting ages, noting Georgia and Kentucky allow 18 as a voting age, while other countries vary. It also touches on ghostwriting pay rates, mentioning writers may be paid per word or a flat fee and that royalties may be shared with the author.
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England
United States
Soviet Union
Scandinavian Countries
Georgia
Kentucky
Tay Te
Portraits Lunch and midday talks at work
A reflective sketch on midday meals and social time that can stretch into the afternoon, blending companionship with quiet business. It notes how lingering over a cup of tea can yield meaningful progress and avoid rushed decisions.
UAW Leader Opposes Profit-Sharing Shift in 1948
In 1948 Walter Reuther and UAW leaders opposed profit-sharing, arguing it creates wage uncertainty and shifts risk to workers. The article notes management control of profits, price setting, and calls for stable wages over bonuses, while predicting a shift in stance as unions seek price influence.
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Washington
Walter P. Reuther
United Auto Workers Union
Mr. Reuther
UAW
Lawrence
Reuther
Senate
UAW Bulletin
Green vs Purple Good Guys in Sports and Space Notes
Variety of brief items touch on baseball Dodgers turf, spring training for a third baseman, a left fielder's breath on his neck, and a space travel trend. Mentions of International Geophysical Year aim to describe Earth's shape, Princess Margaret, Jayne Mansfield, and U S space policy with Dulles.
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Dodgers
Los Angeles
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Gelegrath
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Harold M.hines
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L.A. Collins Jr
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Malcolm Epsey
Miles E. Line
Ridder-Johns, Linc
New York
Chicago
Rigley
Detroit
Minneapolis
Foshay
Paul
East
4Th St
St. St
San Francisco
Sutter St
Press-Telegram
Metropolitan Group, Inc
George Clark
U.S
America
An K
Arthur Barsky
Carson St
E. A. Guest
J. L
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David Lawrence
Siace
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CIO
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
Mars
Enter TV
Princess Margaret
Jayne Mansfield
Dulles
International Commission
Outer Space
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