Western briefs GOP backs Reagan reform
The Bell Helicopter Co of Los Angeles agreed to a 150 001 outds-cours settlement in a suit by Helen Scott and her son Douglas 16 Bakersfield attorney Younger said the plaintiffs claimed a tail rotor design defect in the Bell model L47 caused the 1953 Pacifiogan crash that killed William H Scott 38. The suit argued Bell reduced rotor service from 2800 to 600 hours, contributing to the fatal accident and two other crashes.
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Welfare reform battle over taxes and jobs debated
Demos say the plan shifts $100 million in state costs to local taxpayers while critics brand it slave labor. Governor Reagan presses a reform volume to the legislature as Moretti demands concrete legislation. Senate and Assembly leaders clash over timing and specifics, urging job creation to replace welfare dependence.
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California Welfare Reform Debate Across Parties
California and the West features a statewide welfare reform debate with quotes from Moretti Reagan and GOP leaders. Critics warn shifting welfare costs to counties, while supporters call the plan humane and historic. State Republicans urge national action to balance costs, while Democrats caution that rhetoric precedes real reform.
Yorty hints at possible entry in New Hampshire primary
Mayor Sam Yorty indicated at a news conference that he might enter the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary if no strong challengers emerge. He criticized Senator Edmund Muskie for antiwar stance and said he would prefer a rival like Senator Henry Jackson who backs American Vietnam policy.
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LA Police Chief Denounces Indictments as Political Motive
Los Angeles Police Chief Edward M. Davis condemned a federal grand jury indictment of six officers as politically motivated. He called the charges a day of infamy for the U S Department of Justice and said he would seek legal counsel for the accused, as he urged the police commission to act.
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Edward M. Davis
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Police Commission
One dead in murder death by own action at Santa Monica tower
At a Santa Monica veterans outpatient facility two 28 year olds, Laland Wilson and Clinton Buster, fought atop a lifeguard tower. Wilson shot Jones in the chest, then killed himself. Jones died later at Santa Monica Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
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Younger sues snack firms over price fixing
California Attorney General Evelle J Younger filed a U S suit charging Frito Lay Ball Brand Granny Goose Foods and Pet Inc with fixing and maintaining prices of snack foods including potato chips corn chips and barbecue chips The complaint alleges unlawful combination and conspiracy in restraint of interstate trade under the Sherman Act The suit asks monetary compensation and further relief as the court deems just filed for state and political subdivisions such as school districts.
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Ball Brand Foods, Inc
Granny Goose Foods, Inc
Pet, Inc
Younger
Oil depletion cut bill approved in California
The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee approved a bill by Sen. Clark L. Bradley to reduce the oil depletion allowance from 27% to 22%. The measure, sent to the full Senate on a split vote, would align state law with the federal rule and is projected to raise about 4.2 million dollars in revenue the first year and 4.8 million the following year.
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Joseph Shell
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John L. Burton
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Donald L. Grunsky
R-Wateanville
California program protects avocados from sun blotch virus
SACRAMENTO WP The California Agriculture Department unveiled a March plan to register sun blotch free avocado trees for orchard planting. State UC specialists will oversee the program as trees are certified free of the virus which damages fruit color size and marketability. The effort covers groves in Los Angeles Orange Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
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Ten More LA Schools Evacuated Over Earthquake Risks
Ten Los Angeles city schools were evacuated Wednesday due to possible earthquake safety hazards. The Board of Education ordered the move affecting about 9,900 students. Older AML buildings, constructed before 193, were closed at the end of the day as students were moved to other campuses with arrangements completed.
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Hughes death reports ruled hearsay in suit ruling
A Nevada court refused to permit an emergency statement from Howard Hughes in a $30 million case. Judge Howard Gabbock said reports Hughes is dying and under 100 pounds were hearsay and did not justify the testimony. Mahen may renew the request later in the case.
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Black Caucus chairman sees COMplex poverty fight
Oakland officials and community leaders clash over poverty policy as Reagan veto and political motives are debated. An Oakland meeting on May 2 exposes factional divides, with Moore seeking a voice but blocked from speaking as organizers pushed for adjournment.
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Vote plan for 18-year old proposal on hold
The Seale Wednesday defeated an 18-year old vote plan and then agreed to take up the issue again next week. Sen. George R. Moscone proposed a constitutional amendment that registered only 24 affirmative votes, nine senators voted against it, and several lawmakers were absent but pledged to vote.
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Space shot in Jupiter discussed
Redondo Beach Calif scientists and technicians met at the TRW aerospace plant to plan two Pioneer probes to Jupiter. The missions aim to study Jupiter’s mysteries, including possible life, with 13 experiments led by researchers from University of Town University of Chicago and University of Arizona. Closest approach about 100000 miles. each craft to loop the planet for about a week.
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University of Chicago
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University of Arizona
Pentagon lists Nike bases to close in 1971 plan
The Pentagon released a list of Nike missile sites slated for shutdown or inactivation by June 30, 1971. Locations include California areas at Fairfield and San Rafael, Sausalito, and Travis AFB, plus Alaska sites at Fairbanks and Ft. Wainwright, detailing activation or inactivation of multiple Arty Battalions under Nike.
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State workers consider strike as budget stalemate grows
CSEA officials warned a strike could be sanctioned if wage talks fail with Governor Reagan over a cost of living raise. Edward Ward said unions meet to study strike actions as 10,000 Mayes voiced views in Sacramento about the salary issue during a 40 year CARAS gathering.
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