Burton named head of territorial and insular affairs subcommittee
Washington Rep. Philip Burton a Democrat from California was named to lead the territorial and insular affairs subcommittee of the House Interior Committee. He succeeds Rep. Hugh Carey a Democrat from New York who resigned from the committee. A new environment subcommittee was also established to be headed by Rep. Wayne Aspinall a Democrat from Colorado.
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Washington
Philip Burton
Dcalif
House Interior Committee
Hugh L. Carey
Dn.y
Environment
Rep
Wayne Aspinall
D-Coro
Fired worker denied state jobless payments
The California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board ruled that Robert C. Holt of Santa Barbara is ineligible for state unemployment benefits after leaving work on his last day before quitting time. Holt had received his final paycheck on August 2, 1968, and said he left to avoid further embarrassment from his discharge.
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Sacramento
UPI
California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
State Department
Robert C. Holt
Santa Barbara
Holt
Graphic Arts
John D. Mor
Gan, Inc
Lead Poisoning Kills 7 Horses Near Crockett
The California State Department of Public Health reports seven more horses have died of lead poisoning on Tom Robinson’s ranch near Crockett, raising area deaths to 47. Officials cite high lead in forage, not air, as the cause. A Solano County rancher sued ASARCO and others over 18 alpaloosa horse deaths elsewhere.
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Carsquinez Strait
Solano County
American Smelting and Refining Plant
Selby
Ex-mayor Lopez faces teargas charge in Antioch case
Former Antioch mayor Peter Lopez appeared in Municipal Court on a charge of possessing a can of teargas. He had an aerosol chemical repellent similar to that used by mail carriers and meter readers to deter dogs. The February 12 arrest followed a fight with his 2 year old son, Mitchell. Police recovered the spray after Lopez surrendered it. A state law defines teargas to include chemical repellants but excludes pesticides and noninjury substances. The case was postponed to March 11 for an attorney and plea determination. potential penalties include up to two years in prison, a $2,000 fine, or both.
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Pittsburg
UPI
Peter Lopez
Antioch
Lopez
Lopes
Pilot in plane crash identified near Lassen County
UPI reports Army Reservist Maj. William Hastings of Palo Alto was identified as the pilot of a fiery plane crash in a wooded area near Little Valley Lassen County. Presidio officers said Hastings crashed during a routine training flight Wednesday night. residents awakened by an explosion saw the glow of the burning wreckage. He was alone in the craft.
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Little Valley
UPI
William Hastings
Palo Alto
Lassen County
Presidio
San Francisco
Hastings
Lucky to buy back cans and bottles in Northwest
Peter N. T. Widdrington of Lucky Breweries announced that starting March 1 fifteen wholesale distributors in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho will begin buying back Lucky bottles and beer cans. The plan covers Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Oregon, and the San Francisco Bay Area with two cent refunds per 24 bottles and twelve cents per two dozen cans. Collection points include Colville Ellensburg Ephrata Kennewick Okanogan Pullman Clarkston Walla Walla Wenatchee Yakima in Washington and Coeur d Alene Kellogg Lewiston Moscow Sandpoint in Idaho.
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Washington
Colville
Ellensburg
Ephrata
Kennewick
Okanogan
Pullman
Clarkston
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Yakima
Here
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Kellogg
Lewiston
Moscow
Sandpoint
Second Bonanno son indicted for extortion in debt
A federal grand jury indicted Salvatore Vincent Bonanno, 38, of Campbell, California, for using extortion to collect a $2,500 debt from a pilot identified as Robert Piper, 30. The case follows a prior indictment of Joseph Bonanno Jr., 25, and two others. Bonanno Sr. has been named by committees as a former Mafia chieftain in Brooklyn.
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San Francisco
UPI
Joseph “Joe” Bonanno
Salvatore Vincent Bonanno
Campbell
Calif
Robert Piper
Joseph Bonanno Jr
San Jose
Bonanno Sr
Tucson
Ariz
Brooklyn
N. Y
Reagan Urges Californians to Aid Red Cross Flood Aid
Governor Ronald Reagan urged all Californians to donate to the Red Cross after the Los Angeles earthquake and southern tornadoes. He said the disasters have placed heavy demands on the Red Cross and praised its immediate response, calling on citizens to respond promptly and generously.
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Sacramento
UPI
Ronald Reagan
Red Cross
Wilderness permits eyed for California forests this summer
SAN FRANCISCO UPI The Forest Service said permits may be needed to enter wilderness areas in California this summer A committee representing various groups backed a permit plan for 1 3 million acres of National Forest wilderness and primitive areas No entry fee would be charged if a campfire permit is included The plan aims to improve public understanding and obtain better visitor data, with potential implementation by April INCONFIDENTIAL
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San Francisco
UPI
The
Forest Service
California
UC Regents’ Tests Seek Clear Rules On Investments
A UC Assembly Education Committee study found possible impropriety in the business dealings of Regents Edwin Pauley Ed Carter and William French Smith. It noted lack of clear investment guidelines and called for a uniform policy governing all university transactions and investments. The report urged stricter controls on out of state investments and regental involvement in financial deals.
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Sacramento
UPI
University of California
Assembly Education Committee
Assembly
Edwin Pauley
Ed Carter
Willam French Smith
Pauley Holding Company
Los Angeles
Carter
Irvine
Smith
Regents
Tniversity
Regents Meeting Openess Criticized in State Report
California and the West Fremont Newark February 26 1971 report cites Assemblyman John Vasconcellos urging regents meetings be open to the public and for board members to publicly disclose their financial interests. He condemns university testimony on costs and questions propriety and public right to know in transactions involving moving time deposits out of state.
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John Vasconcellos
Dsan Jose
California Regents Scrutiny Over Irvine Land Deal
A state auditor general report questions UC officials involvement in the Irvine Co land deal and stock transfers. It notes regents Carter and Smith may face impropriety if participating in related decisions, while the university maintains no participation or intent.
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Chaiman Leroy Greene
Dsacramento
State Auditor General
Chicago National Bank
Property Holding Co. Wis
Peniversity
Sal
University of California
Pi Holding Co
Jesu- Carter
Rand
Angeles
Carter
Auditor General
Ben
Efito
The
Irvine Co
Smith
Ronald Reagan
Regents
University of California Irvine
Regent Smith
Regent Carter
Irvine Land
Ban on hunting lions like Huntley Brinkley offered
California Assemblyman John Dunlap proposes a conservation bill after bringing two 5-year-old mountain lions, Huntley and Brinkley, to a Sacramento news conference. He criticizes hunting while noting dwindling mountain lion numbers, says licenses issued imply serious depletion, and calls the lion a symbol of environmental disregard. Dan Meier of Richmond owned the cats, bought as cubs for 350 dollars.
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State Department of Fish and Game
California
Dunlap
Stroy
Huntley
Brinkley
Sacramento
Dan Meier
Richmond
Cubs
Knowland State Park
Oakland
Eee
Meier
California Legislative Actions and Disaster Aid in Wake of Southern Earthquake
The record lists varied measures including Red Cross fundraising urged by Governor, welfare-focused hiring for cleanup crews, AFDC denial for striking workers, tax refunds for alcohol and cigarette damage, replacement liquor stock after quake, reapportionment of state and federal districts, wildlife protection, and benefits for wives of missing servicemen.
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Bradley
San Jose
California
Stiern
Bakersfield
Congress
Waxman
Los Angeles
Lions
ABO
Increased alimony due to estranged husband’s ski resort decor
SEATTLE UP I A woman wins higher alimony after testifying about her estranged husband ski resort home features. Commissioner Ronald M Niles set monthly payments at 450 dollars pending divorce after learning of a sunken master bedroom bath and a natural spring fed trout pool with beer and wine on tap.
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Seattle
UPI
Ronald M. Niles
Wits
Elactorate
Neem
Reagan welfare reform speech vetoed by Senate leader Mills
Sacramento Senate leader James R Mills withdrew his chamber from a joint session requested by Gov Ronald Reagan to outline welfare reform. Mills said no specific bills would be presented and called the speech useless to a body dealing with the budget. He said the legislature would consider Reagan reform proposals only if specific legislation is drafted by March 3.
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Sacramento
UPS
Senate
James R. Mills
Ronald Reagan
Mills
California
Assembly
San Diego Democrat
Reagan
Ner
New Amen
Bob Moretti
I Reagan
Computers to Locate Lost Luggage by ILR
The International Luggage Registry based in Reno Nevada unveiled a computerized bag search service at a press conference. The system will begin operations on March 1 and aims to speed up locating misplaced luggage.
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San Francisco
UPI
International Luggage Registry
Reno
Nev
Dangerous Bay incident split pilots view at Coast Guard hearing
Three ship pilots described the January Bay incident at a Coast Guard hearing with divergent danger assessments. Capt Gar Long testified the Overseas Sale faced collision risk near the San Batark Richmond Bridge as the Jen Pathae and another ship avoided. Pilot Samuel Davies said the Kikutama Maru saw a hazardous situation and alerted the Overseas Suzanne. Capt Leo H Wuesthoff claimed no danger and criticized the other witnesses as overblown after the oil tanker collision news. The judge granted a continuance for master and mate testimony and ship logs.
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San Francisco
UPI
Coast Guard
Gar Long
Tilden H. Edwards
Port Chicago
San Batark
Richmond Bridge
Samuel Davies
Montana
Suzanne
Leo H. Wuesthoff
Oakland
Wuesthoff
Quinby
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Robert Cummings
Women’s National Press Club
Louise Hutchingon
Red
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