Labor Bill Ponders Teeth Removed From Reform Plan
In Sacramento a heavily amended labor bill moves through the Ways and Means Committee. Provisions target union democracy with limited book access, stock ownership allowances for officials, and bribery bans. Endorsed by Teamsters and Machinists, it faces opposition from the State Labor Federation. key reforms require specified annual meetings and officer removal mechanisms.
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Ways and Means
Stephen P. Teale
Dwest Point
Teamsters Union
International Association of Machinists
California
Labor Federation
Dog Rescue Sparks Firefighter Feat in Los Angeles
Police officer Kenneth Shipp battled a grass fire near a large wooden house and freed about 100 dogs from kennels inside and outside the building. He carried each dog over a fence to safety, then emptied the home in 15 minutes before rounding up all the animals. The kennel owner’s name was not learned.
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Los Angeles
Kenneth Shipp
Shipp
Mr. Nevins
Cumberland
R. I
Lillian I. Hannan
Mr Nevins
Tuition Bill Passed For Junior Colleges In California
Sacramento report says a bill to let junior colleges charge at least 180 dollars yearly tuition for non residents won final passage on Wednesday. The measure sets a minimum fee and applies to out of state students at state junior colleges.
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Tom Keller
Texas Southmost College
Sacramento
UPS
Brown Signs 3 Cent Cigarette Tax And Beer Measures
Sacramento Gov Brown signed a 3-cent cigarette tax effective July 1 as part of a broader package. The Assembly backed Senate changes reducing beer and horse racing taxes, boosting beer by a half-cent per bottle and horse bets by 2 cents on a $2 ticket. Total state revenue rises to about 2.22 billion dollars for 1959 60 with tax changes and budget balance.
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John Morganthaler
Sacramento
Brown
Assembly
Senate
oHee
Gov. Brown
Governor Proposes Water Projects and Judicial Raises
A Sacramento report outlines state actions including broad water development funding approved by voters, a 3% judiciary pay raise from municipal courts to the State Supreme Court, and proposed tax and regulatory measures. The compilation notes highway centerline changes, public hearings, and various bills related to taxes, veterans, and state certifications.
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Isayev
Wyrm
Fresno
State Supreme Courts
Pallfere
Mercer
McCarthy
Rsga Ratani
cReguirer
Rea
Balore
Arneld
D-Surequill
Roger D Weaverville
SCA
Gidin
O Vallete
Senate
AB TV
Macrlee
Rumsferd
D-Werksley
Allane County
Allin, BeLar
Primary Ban Bill Killed by Panel
SACRAMENTO UPD The Assembly Elections Committee killed a bill by Sen. James Cobey that would junk California’s presidential primary in favor of party conventions. Cobey said the primary serves no useful purpose as not all candidates enter it, while opponents warned the move would remove candidate selection from the people.
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Sacramento
UPD
Assembly Elections Committee
California
James Cobey
Measures on Judges Up for Final Action
SACRAMENTO reports decisive action on judges pay and conduct. The Legislature agreed to robe requirements for Municipal and Superior court judges and approved a 5 percent pay raise for all judges, with higher Senate proposals under negotiation. A new Judicial Qualifications Commission bill cleared to the governor amid the same session.
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Senate
Municipal
Supreme Court
Assembly
Judicial Qualifications Commission
Whisky Price Bill Sent to Brown
The senate approved AB 2031 to stop selling good whisky at reduced prices under off-brand names. The bill by Assemblyman Byron Rumford sets a statutory fair trade price for alcoholic beverages and requires wholesalers to add a 25 percent markup before sending it to the governor for signature.
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Sacramento
UPI
Senate
Byron Rumford
D-Herkeley
Live on the Beach at the Huntington Hotel in Long Beach
An old hotel listing describes the Huntington Hotel at 1290 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach with extensive beach access. It notes two lobbies private baths daily service rooms with writing desks and a dining room facing the sea. Rates for room and meals are listed at 17.90 per person with breakfast and club meals priced around 2.20.
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Kuntington Hotel
Ocean Blvd
Long Beach
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