California asks 56.7 million for flood control work
California asked Congress to appropriate 56.684 million dollars for flood control projects in fiscal 1960, higher than Eisenhower’s 146.13 million proposed for California Corps of Engineers units. James M. Carr testified before a House subcommittee for the California Water Commission and State Reclamation Board, while Gov. Edmund G. Brown urged greater federal aid, noting drought risks and flood threats and the need for stored flood waters from dams.
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Shopping for a Cadillac from the easy chair
Mr. Leon Cobb of Hollywood says shopping is for women and he prefers The Los Angeles Times classified ads. He bought a 1957 Cadillac by browsing the paper from home, praising The Times for a wide selection and quick, easy deals.
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Population of Los Angeles County Hits 5 869 300
The Regional Planning Commission reports Los Angeles County population at 5 869 300 as of April 1, with daily growth of about 567 since 1959. City figures show Los Angeles at 2 436 695, Long Beach around 317 068, Lakewood 62 061, Bellflower 43 250, Paramount 26 514, amid varied estimates.
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Stockholders Battle at RCA Meeting
NEW YORK Stockholders clashed during the Radio Corp. of America annual meeting as Gloria Parker an independent candidate for director slapped a fellow stockholder who urged her to sit down Parker earlier paraded and shouted for a microphone provoking the disturbance at the auditorium
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Ex-Publisher Admits Payoff in Labor Dispute
Washington and New York sources report former publisher Thackrey testified he paid $10,000 to an alleged mobster to settle a 1949 labor dispute with a newspaper deliverers union, calling it a shakedown. Co defendants Bitz and Simons invoked the Fifth Amendment, risking possible contempt proceedings.
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Newspaper Deliverers
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Joseph Simons
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Oil Workers Vote June 8 for Officers
The 7,00 member Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers Local 128 will vote June 8 for two year officer terms. Positions include president, three vice presidents, secretary treasurer, recording secretary, guard, and two of three trustee posts. First nomination April 27. second nomination next Monday. Ballots mailed to members or votes cast at the union hall 2100-W Willow St. E P O Malley announced a new contract with Petroleum Maintenance Construction Co 1834 Harbor Ave paying going rate plus 9 cents holiday pay. company employs 90 union members.
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Union Hall
Willow St
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Paty O'Malley
Petroleum Maintenance Construction Co
Harbor Ave
O'Malley
House Banking Committee Approves 241 Million Federal Loan Plan
The House Banking Committee approved a 241 million dollar program for federal loans and plants aimed at distressed areas with high unemployment. Republicans attack the bill as a fraud and boondoggle and 13-6 vote included six abstentions due to concerns over its effectiveness.
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