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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1959

Page

16

Discontent Rises on Water Plan in California

Sacramento reports Gov Brown claims enough votes to push pay-as-you-go for a statewide water program, aims to freeze the Investment Fund for water development and seek a 500 million dollar bond. He cites North-South deadlock progress and hopes legislators concede. Northern senators doubt terms and oppose a constitutional amendment.

Sacramento Brown San Luis Obispo California Stephen Teale West Point Oroville Senate Alan Short Stockton Bruce Allen Rlos Gatos

Brass Slowdown by Detroit Police Sparks Tense Stand

Detroit police faced a planned reform to integrate scout cars with both Negro and white officers. Officers slowed ticketing for minor violations prompting Hart to threaten suspensions and prompting inquiries from City Council and State Senate member Basil Brown.

Detroit Herbert W. Hart Lans Lng Basil W Brown Michigan Senate

36 State Teen Beauty Pageant Begins in Mobile

Teen contestants from 36 states arrive in Mobile for the America's Junior Miss contest. The pageant for high school seniors officially opens with a city parade, under sponsorship of the Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Mobile Ala Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce

California Legislature Debates Tax Increases and Amendments

The report outlines tax hike proposals affecting property and other levies, plus introduced revamp bills on alcohol licenses, state spending, and constitutional amendments. It notes actions by Assembly members and Senate discussions, with references to specific bills and proposed changes across multiple policy areas.

Teren Federal Drarselt West Point Lovatry Dinerrine Cere Water Parmitt Waterweeia O-Comden Seat Terra Garriavr D-Reediey Aie Ixeaweed Los Angels Bradley Rset THE Senate O-San

Solons OK 65 Mile Top Speed

The Senate Transportation Committee approved AB2 to set the California highway speed limit at 65 mph and sent it to the senate floor. Assemblyman Walter Dahl and Gov. Brown back the measure which already passed the lower house. CHP witnesses warned the practical effect would allow speeds near 70 mph on open freeways while speedometers run fast.

Sacramento UPD Senate Transportation Committee Senate California Walter I. Dahl Oakland Edmund G. Brown Randolph Collier Yreka

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