California bonds stall as 5 percent cap harms sales
California's bond program falters as inflation and a 5 percent constitutional cap on interest hinder sales. By April only 400 million had been sold, and negotiations have yielded just over 10 million since July. Officials warn lack of higher rates risks delaying the 650 mile water project and 145.5 million in new school construction while veterans await home loans.
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Byrd's machine is dead in Virginia election landslide
UPI reports Linwood Holton, a Republican and Nixon ally from Southwest Virginia, defeats Democrat William Battle to end the Byrd machine’s 100 year grip on Virginia politics. Voters split tickets with Holton winning governor, while Democrats gain attorney general and lieutenant governor.
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