California Legislature reviews major action on crime and oil
Governor offers a 5000 dollar reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of Francisco Carrasco Sales, an escapee connected to a sheriff deputy murder. Legislature debates speed limits to save fuel, proposes commissions on Asian and Spanish affairs, and discusses oil policy actions with bills to tighten depletion allowances and bring oil firms under utility regulation.
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California seeks proportional primary system under AB2605
Sacramento UPI reports Assemblyman Frank Murphy Jr. proposes AB2605 to replace winner take all with a proportional system for presidential delegates. The bill would apply to both parties and follow Prop 4 rules listing nationally recognized candidates on the ballot.
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Teachers Strike Enters Fourth Day In Pajaro Valley
In Watsonville the Pajaro Valley Unified School District faces a fourth day of strike action as about 400 teachers and 75 classified workers walk out. Negotiations paused after eight months, with teachers seeking a 12 percent raise while the district offered 5 percent. District attendance remains above 79 percent.
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Prisons tighten grip to curb inmate violence
California corrections chief announced a hard line as San Quentin Folsom Soledad and Tracy will impose strict lockups and segregate gang members to reduce violence. He said gangs including the Mexican Mafia Aryan Brotherhood and Black Guerrilla Family will face restricted freedoms and targeted programs as staff seek a safer prison climate.
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Report favors new building in Sacramento
An engineering firm from Sacramento says a new legislative office building would cause less environmental harm than expanding the current state Capitol. The firm recommends reconstructing the century old Capitol as a useful monument.
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State treasury surplus rises by 31.2 million to 819 million
State Controller Houston Flournoy announced the 1972 73 end year surplus is 819 million, $31.2 million higher than previously reported due to a $31.3 million double entry by the Department of Mental Hygiene and other timing differences. The surplus excludes $2443 million in federal revenue sharing funds.
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Tax limit backers outspent opponents in Prop 1 bid
In California, supporters of Governor Reagan's tax limit initiative poured about 1.7 million dollars into Prop 1, outspending foes as total campaign activity neared 2.2 million. Major donors included David Packard, 36,370 dollars, and Dart Industries, 26,925 dollars, while Californians for Lower Taxes reported a 140,215 dollar deficit.
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State OKs welfare shift in California
The administration announced a compromise welfare bill will begin January 1 and administer aid for 7 to 500,000 aged, blind and disabled Californians. Governor Ed Renecke is expected to sign into law Wednesday. The bill raises monthly checks by amounts from 23 to 348 across categories.
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