AB 487 would restore large defense plant taxes in California
Southern California faces stakes as AB 487 heads to the legislature. The bill would reestablish local taxes on government owned but privately possessed personal property used by firms with federal contracts, mainly inventories and stock in trade. Supporters cite continued industry migration without this fix, while opponents warn potential burdens on defense producers.
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California
Supreme Court
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
League of California Cities
California Teachers Assn
Boards of Supervisors of
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Why Subsidize Bolivia and Receive Insult in Return
Column argues U S aid to Bolivia fuels resentment and failure of foreign policy. It cites Bolivia’s 1952 reforms, tin industry decline, inflation, and welfare costs, noting U S aid totaled 129 million in six years. Calls for reevaluating subsidies and prioritizing defense needs over mismanaged aid.
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Bolivia
United States
U.S
Thoughtful Verses Cited From Sacred and Classical Texts
A brief fusion of biblical line from Samuel and Horace on restraint and discretion. The excerpt contrasts modesty in revelation with pressures of anger and drink, invoking moral guidance from two ancient sources.
Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Contacts
The text lists publishing staff and office locations for the Press Telegram including publisher H Ridder co publisher Har M Hines executive editor Mitta E Lines managing editor Harry Edit Page Editor Washington News Bureau 208 Albee Building and advertising offices in New York Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco with Metropolitan Group as current advertising representative.
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Malcolm
Mitta E. Lines
Harry &, Edit
Washington Newa Bureau
Albee Building
National Advertising
Ridder-Johns
New York
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Wrigley
Penobscot
Pida
Foshay Tower
Baye 4Th St
Los Angeles
W. 7Th St
San Francisco
Press-Telegram
Court Orders Jail for Man Afraid to Testify
The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 to jail a man for 15 months who refused to testify before a grand jury, citing concerns over criminal contempt and the lack of jury trial. Justices Warren Black Douglas and Brennan dissented, praising juries and condemning arbitrary punishment. The piece discusses constitutional rights and potential legislative responses.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Stewart
Warren
Black
Douglas
Brennan
Justice Black
Senator Talmadge
Giorpia
Congress
Emanuel Brown
Tight Obscenity Laws Proposed in California Report
Sacramento report urges tighter obscenity laws, new definition of obscene material, and civil as well as criminal penalties. It targets newsdealer purifications, minors’ exposure, and a multi million dollar sexy magazine trade.
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Sacramento
CNS
California
Assembly
Louis Francis
San Mateo
Francis
Grant Letters Show Varying Views on Brown Tax Plan
In Long Beach, 27 readers letters to Assemblyman William Grant reveal strong focus on economy and mixed support for Gov. Pat Brown’s 256 million tax program. Several favor cigarette and beer taxes, others oppose increases on banks, oil, and inheritance taxes. Many call for tighter spending, with some urging preservation of an oil fund for water projects and others seeking budget cuts.
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Sacramento
Long Beach
William 5. Grant
Press-Telegram
Pat Brown
Brown
Grant
Margaret McKeon
Mystle Ave
W. Helms
Ll.d
Atlantic Ave
California
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CALEF
Derman H. Ridder
Dani H. Ridder
Har M. Hines
Samuel G. Cameron
Lea. Gelling Jrs
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David Lawrence
Tower Court
H.C. MacArthur
O. A. Tripp
Regal Pale Distributing Co
Daisy Ave
del Walker
Long Beach Blvd
Weil
David FE. Rae
3Rd St
Eugenia MacDonald
Palermo
JHE
H. B. Berry
Granada Ave
Leon W. Baldwin
Blackthorne Ave
Waller F. Kindt
Pave St
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