Willie Brown tax relief plan faces middle class squeeze
Editorial critiques Willie Brown's property tax relief bill in California. It notes initial benefits favored under $10,000 income and an Assembly amendment raising relief for $15,000 to $20,000 incomes from 16 to 26 percent. Opponents warn of shifts to higher taxes and continued middle class pressure. The piece questions Robin Hood symbolism and warns of potential revived opposition.
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California death penalty bill faces veto after Assembly vote
The State Senate moved to restore capital punishment last month and the Assembly approved a revised version by a narrow margin. Governor Brown is expected to veto, risking political retaliation but earning cautious respect for principled stance. South County legislators backed the measure with key votes from Alister McAlister Bill Lockyer Floyd Mori, while Mori aligned with the majority after internal debate.
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Death penalty foes forget the victims in debate
Washington columnist argues capital punishment deters murder and reduces total killings. He cites historical homicide trends, Ehrlich and Leibowitz findings, and claims that abolition increases violent crime while emphasizing ignored victims and the harsh costs of mercy.
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Gary Gilmore
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Arleen Leibowitz
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Auto executives' pay climbs beyond compact-salary range
The countdown of record salaries shows Thomas Murphy Honey Ford and Lee Iacocca each receiving excess of 900000 dollars. The report indicates auto industry pay scales have shifted upward beyond traditional compact-class levels.
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GOP leader claims Brown weakens California footing
Assembly Minority Leader Paul Priolo asserts Governor Brown's falling public support could boost Republicans. He cites a Los Angeles conference of GOP leaders, including former President Ford, as a push to recapture power with issue framed messages and programs aimed at middle class voters.
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Guest opinion Carter scores high marks in summitry
Henry Huglin argues Jimmy Carter excels in summit meetings with foreign leaders. The piece notes Carter has met leaders from Mexico, Canada, Britain, Japan, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Syria and NATO nations, praising summits for education, policy review, and national confidence.
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Great White Hope label in boxing debated
The piece argues against the idea of a true white challenger ending Mohammed Ali’s dominance, noting Duane Bobick’s quick loss to Ken Norton and dismissing the historic label as a dated myth. It concludes boxing’s future depends on talent regardless of race.
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California Met proposes water crime penalties in drought plan
The Metropolitan Water District drafts a model ordinance seeking criminal penalties for repeated water waste in Southern California. Officials say the plan aims to spur local conservation to avert statewide rationing, though passage is unlikely and many governments resist criminal sanctions.
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