Loyalist letter from New Brunswick on British advance
A New Jersey loyalist writes from New Brunswick describing British forces under Cornwallis pursuing rebels through the Jerseys after the Fort Lee surrender. Washington’s presence in New Brunswick is noted while uncertainty grows about British plans to reach Philadelphia, Princeton, and Trenton. The letter hints at anticipated disruption to the Congress in Philadelphia and shifts in British movement near the Delaware River.
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California hospitals seek over two billion for new equipment
Department of Health says about 100 requests involve controversial X ray diagnostic scanners costing roughly 500000 each. Jerome Lackner accuses twelve hospitals of defying a new law by installing equipment without state approval. He warns hearings and fines up to 52500 for noncompliance.
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Nuclear energy policy urged by Dixy Ray in Sacramento
Washington Governor Dixy Ray, former AEC chair, calls for a national energy policy using all resources including nuclear power and coal. She condemns environmental groups delaying coal and nuclear development, says nuclear power has a good safety record, and blames ignorance for public fear.
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Milk Cheaper for Californians in National Milk Price Debate
Sacramento UPI reports dairy spokesman Jobin Kaczor of the Dairy Pool says California dairy farmers receive about 4 cents per half gallon less than the national average, with total costs 94 cents below the national pattern. He notes the statewide half gallon costs 48 cents, near the Agriculture Department minimum, as public hearings weigh statewide retail price controls amid ongoing rate reviews.
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Sacramento turnout hits low for presidential election
Secretary of State Fong Eu said only 8,197,202 of 9,979,498 registered voters cast ballots in the November general section, 1.58 percent turnout, the lowest since 1988. The report notes 1988 turnout at 62.0 percent in the Truman-Dewey year.
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Lawmaker defends pension amid early retirement fight
Sacramento UPS reports Assemblyman Robert McLennan, a Downey Republican defeated in the November election, defends collecting a legislative pension after serving less than four years. He says he contributed $6,000 to the pension and would accept $3,000 annually, arguing no inconsistency or dishonesty. He won his seat in a mid-1973 special election and noted $700 in additional pension payments to qualify for the year.
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Hospital loses Medi Cal payments and cites Broderick Convalescent
Sacramento reports the Health Department cut off Medi Cal payments to the Broderick Convalescent Hospital in San Francisco and issued 8730 in citations. Forty of the hospital’s 48 patients will be moved to other facilities. Inspections found unattended patients and care deficiencies including soiled beds and unreported injuries. Separately the department denied a license for a San Francisco group home for six girls.
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Parolees to be reduced under new California law
Sacramento and Department of Corrections say fixed prison terms will cut parolees by half by mid 1978. About 16,000 on parole by Oct 1977 and 10,000 by mid 1978, with prison population remaining near 22,000.
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