Narcotics to Yogurt Legislative Topics in 1959 California Legislature
A digest of the 1959 California Legislature round-up covering narcotics, radar, salaries, taxes, and assorted topics. It notes measures on narcotics penalties, posting of notices, state budget for schools, and various policy items from wage laws to unemployment insurance, with several items rejected or amended. The piece surveys broad subjects considered, including radar use, prison and parole issues, local zoning, and environmental and public welfare topics.
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Sacramento
CNS
California
Bipartisan support for Berlin policy from top U.S. senators
Secretary of State Herter’s Berlin speech draws backing from Sen. Lyndon Johnson Sen. Everett Dirksen and Sen. Mike Mansfield. The consensus affirms U.S. resolve to keep Berlin free from Communist control and rejects calls for concession. The article notes bipartisan unity signals national backing and questions summit motives.
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Berlin
State Herter
Lyndon Johnson
Everett Dirksen
Mike Mansfield
Herter
Russia
Christian Herter
Why Should You Pay Twice in Home Construction?
A homeowner may bear liability for a contractor’s unpaid bills on a building project. SB-814 would require a six day notice before filing a mechanics lien, allowing lenders to verify payments. The bill’s strength is uncertain, so homeowners should hire reliable contractors and demand payment guarantees before paying.
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Sacramento
Odd Looking Object Cited Offshore as Year’s First Dip
An odd object with a gray back and white belly was sighted offshore. Local reports identify the figure as a tired business man taking his first dip of the year.
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Rta
Radar for Patrols Demands Legislative Approval
The editorial urges California lawmakers to authorize the California Highway Patrol to use radar to speed enforcement. It argues radar reduces driver risk and benefits public safety, rejects charges of “speed trap” accusations, and favors electronic devices over pacing by officers despite potential errors.
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Tion
Insect Sprays Kill an Art Says Senator Soaper
Senator Soaper argues that insect sprays ruin cultural art in outdoor theaters where singers once performed loudly with mouths closed. He muses on royal polo, family moments, and youths focusing on science, noting unintended humor in high school annuals.
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Bill Vaughan
Theta Delta Chi Convened 102nd National Convention
Delegates and graduate members of Theta Delta Chi including Rt Rev Stephen Fielding Bayne bishop of Olympia convened for their 102nd national convention. Rishon Bayne preached at St Luke's Church.
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Theta Delta Chi
Stephen Fielding Bayne
Episcopal Diocese of
Olympia
Rishon Bayne
St. Luke's Church
Red China publicity on economic failures urged
Former New York Gov Harriman denied visa to Red China as a news correspondent. The piece cites Sen Alexander ST Smith and State Department observers in Hong Kong who say recognition of Communist China would harm free Asia, and that Chinese economic claims are inflated. They advocate continued non recognition and support for a free China.
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Washington
Red China
New York
Harriman
Alexander ST. Smith
New Jersey
State Department
Hong Kong
Formosa
Thomas. Dillon
Arting
China
Free Asia
Southeast Asia
U.S
Taiwan
Pacific
Private Schools Pay Press Less
A Long Beach Press Telegram Information Bureau Q A answer notes private colleges pay professors less on average than public four year colleges. For 1958 59 full professors average 951040 in public and 85010 in private. associate 7150 versus 6470. assistant 6060 versus 5430. instructors 4980 versus 4520.
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Haskins
Long Beach Press Telegram — Information Bureau
Press-Telegram Masthead and Publisher Details
The Press-Telegram masthead lists Lon Beach personnel including Publisher Daniel H. Ridder and Co Publisher Mareld M. Hined, with editorial and advertising staff across multiple offices, indicating a historic issue layout and associated city addresses. The document reflects publishing roles and regional representation rather than a news event.
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Press-Telegram
Lon Beach
BALIF
Herman He Rigeetw
Daniel H. Ridder
Mareld M. Hined
ASM
Samual C. Cameron
CA. Gelling Jr
Soviet Oil Waste Exposes False Economic Growth Figures
The Manchester Guardian reports artificial oil waste near Ufa where 80,000 barrels of crude are dumped into a lake daily and set afire when full. Between 1957 and 1958 thousands of tank cars were emptied, with up to 20,000 barrels per day destroyed, casting doubt on Soviet economic efficiency and Khrushchev's anti party critique.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Manchester Guardian
Ufa
Bashkir Republic
Black Lake
Saciel
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HEA Service
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State Park Commission
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Senate Labor Committee
Highway Patrol
California Highway Patrol
Niehard
The
Innova
Soaper
Drince Philip of Great
Britain
Dust Tosa
Ned Offener
Tom the
Long Beach
United States
Emmet F. Wileson
Los Angeles
David Lawrence
Sen. Smith
Tibet
United Nations
Asia
Harriman Reds
Malcolm Epley
Manacine
Harry Karns
Wast-aplen News Burtay Au Alber Buildingional Advertising Representative
Ridder-today, Inc
Mew
York
Fosnay Tower
Barton’s Magazine
George Clark
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