Bond Approval Hampered by Two-Thirds Vote Rule
California’s two-thirds voting requirement for local bond approvals remains unchanged since 1879, hindering bonds in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. A UC Bureau report notes only Idaho Kentucky and Missouri require such a threshold while most states use simple majorities. The study predicts renewed legislative push in 1983 to reconsider the rule and curb bond defeat rates.
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Sacramento
California
University of California
Idaho
Kentucky
Missouri
UC Bureau of Public Administration
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Leandro
Juris Anderson
Danny Maongelli
Lynne Seuner
And
Ces Bradford
Frindrichstrasse
Mersty
Adelaide
Red Border
Prado
Bond Issue Approval Rates Through 1959 40
An OCR fragment notes that in 1945 5 827 percent of 318 bond issues were approved, with the approval rate declining each year until 1959 40 when only 61.9 percent of 11 elections were successful. The text is incomplete but suggests a trend of falling approval rates over time.
Redwood City Man Crushed In Car Pushing Incident
Redwood City resident Stef. San Nopiit, 4, was killed early today after being crushed between the car he was attempting to push from Bayshore Way and a second vehicle that struck from behind. The incident followed a prior collision minutes earlier involving Midway Patrolman Naghie, causing damage to his auto. witnesses say Nogha was pushing when the northbound vehicle driven by Ile A. Thompson, 25, also of Redwood City, struck.
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Redwood City
Stef
San Nopiit
Bayshore
Patcal Sail Naghie
Ahather
Nogha
Ile A. Thompson
Spellman Ends Berlin Visit
BERLIN AP Francis Cardinal Spellman completed his Christmas visit to Berlin today voicing pride over U S troops in the outpost city and sorrow over the Communist wall.
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Berlin
Francis Cardinal Spellman
U.S
Coast Guard defends Japanese fishermen in halibut dispute
Coast Guard officials rejected claims that Japanese crews fake halibut catches from American waters in the Bering Sea treaty area. They cited extensive patrols, 1,982 vessels sighted with seven treaty violations, and photo surveillance aboard ships like Northwind and Sloris. Officials say Russia shows little illegal take. Japan adheres to return rules for halibut and salmon.
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Washington
S Coast Guard
Ameries
U.S
United States
Canada
Japan
Coast Guard
Bering Sea
North Pacific
United Press
Muri
Northwind
Sloris
Fish and Wildlife Service
Algo
Soviet Union
Paley 2d States
Americna
Registration Drive By Vets Begun
Veterans of World War I initiate a registration drive in response to pending legislation in Congress. The program asks World War I veterans to send name, address, and serial number to the National Adjutant at 40 G Street NW, Washington 2, D.C. for outreach and updates.
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G Street
Nel
Washington
Glenn Elli
U.S.A
Aliens Must Register Soon National Register Drive Planned
Most aliens in the United States must report to the Attorney General by the end of next month. The district branch of the Immigration and Naturalization Service announces the registration requirement.
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United States
The
Inmisgration and Naturalyiuntian Sawin
Twoweek US History course offered at San Leandro Adult School
A two week US History course begins January 8 at San Leandro Adult School 2260 Bancroft Ave. The survey covers exploration through the Civil War and fulfills state graduation requirements. Registration is also open for a 13 week driver education program with daytime and evening options and a list of various related courses.
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San Leandro
U.S
San Leandros
Bincroft Ave
Progres Ay
Report forms availability at post office and INS office
Report forms may be obtained at the post office or at the Immigration and Naturalization Service office in San Francisco. The notice directs individuals to secure the forms from these public avenues.
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Anty Post Office
Immigration and Naturalization Service Office
San Francisco
Bruno Named To Post For College Bonds
Henry Brung a San Leandro banker and chamber of commerce president was named finance committee chairman for the South County Junior College District bond campaign. The 12.5 million bond will fund a campus site and permanent buildings for Chabot College and goes to voters on February 20. Brung is active in civic affairs including redevelopment, Boys Club, Elks, and Boy Scout work and leads a fund-raising effort for the campaign.
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Henry Brung
San Leander
Chamber of Commerce
South County
Chabot College
Bluhe
Jugee
San Leandro
Junior Achievement reports strong Bay Area fundraising
An East Bay Junior Achievement drive tally shows 402 youths aided and a campaign total of $6,512.00. Funds support 28 local "companies" in Hayward, San Leandro, Livermore, and Crockett offering hands on learning from detergents to desk jobs. B J Osborne, JA board vice chairman, noted renewed contract and a $25,000 boost in renewed efforts.
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Uke
Land
San Leandro
Livermore
Hayward
Crockett
East ‘Bay
B. J. Osborne
Junior Achievement Board of Directors
Argonne Pupils Present Drama in Berkeley Benefit
Argonne School pupils staged a drama at the Washington Hotel in Oakland to support a year budget of 831,000 for the program. The event honored J A board members led by F W Katzer of United California Bank as top campaigner and included many corporate leaders such as Kaiser Steel’s A P Heiner, Kaiser’s Jorgensen Co. executives, and Pacific Intermountain Express officials. The campaign featured industry figures from Owens Illinois Glass Co., UARCO, Woodward Clyde, First Savings, Bank of America, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and Pacific Telephone, with the Berkeley audience and community leaders aiding the fundraising effort.
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J. A
F. W W. Katzer
United California iBank
A. P. Heiner
Kaiser Steel Corp
San Leandro
Argonne School
Capaign
Sorensen L. Rousseff
Earl Remington
Owens-Illinois
re-Glass Co
Neary Bigge
Bigge Drayage Corp
George Clark
Pacific Intermountain Express
Paul Childs
Earle. M
Kiwanians Salute San Leandro Officers Dinner Dance
San Leandro Kiwanis Club unveils new officers and directors at a January 13 dinner dance at Castlewood Country Club. Installation of an officer corps led by W. Hahn occurs at Onstad's 1812 Washington Ave. Harold Richardson and Jack DeRuig lead the ritual with new officers Philip Lones Carroll Ferguson Frank Bricker Charles Way Arnold Baker and new directors Gordon Brown Fred Emanuel Alden Henning Pete Kokares Albert Nahm Ted Richler Frank Saila and Freeland Standard. Robert Yerger will lead the final year’s business meeting.
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San Leandro
Kiwanis Club
Castlewood Country Club
W. ©. Hahn
Onstad's
Washington Ave
Harold Richardson
Jack DeRuig
Philip Lones
Carroll Ferguson
Frank Bricker
Pigskin Trophy Winners Listed
San Lorenzo-A team trophy in the Pigskin Pele Contest at Maynard Airport Park went to Bay School boys from the afternoon playground group. Hayward Area Recreation District and the Rotary Club awarded the trophy for team points in the skills contest. Players included Gary Bendix Larry Bendix Ronsid Rinna Roy Bridges Steve Russell and Paul Miler. Bay School Playground flag football team finished second in league play with three wins one loss two defeats. Playground director is Larry Jones.
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SAN Lorenzo
Maynard Airport
Park
Bay School
Hayward Area Recreation District
Rotary, Club
Gary Bendix
Larry Bendix
Ronsid Rinna
Roy Bridges
Steve Russell
Paul Miler
Th Bay School
Lary Jones
Music Directed by Fifth and Sixth Grade Choirs
Music for the production was provided by the fifth and sixth grade choirs under the direction of Francis McKim.
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Francis McKim
Franco Leaves Spain Hospital After Hunting Injury
Generalissimo Francisco Franco leaves Madrid hospital with his left arm in a sling after two days of treatment for a hunting accident. The left index finger was badly torn when a shotgun exploded while he hunted partridges outside Madrid. The incident is under investigation.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Noted FBI Agent Murphy Dies in Texas at 66
MOULTON AP John Vincent Murphy, one of the FBI agents who shot and killed desperado John Dillinger, died in a Houston rest home Saturday at age 66. He retired last year after 36 years with the FBI. Dental plates
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Spellman
Bruno
Argonne
Ington Hotel
Osborne
Jorgensen Co
Ned Glyde
Woodward, Clyde, Sherard, and Associates
C. W. Ford
First Save Ings and Loan Ass'n
Sol Gil
Marquis Childs
Mark
Lincoln
Daily Review
Franco
FBI
Texas
Megeesary Hawrat
DRS. Tully & Horsley
Sasurdat
Capwell
Jayward Open
Merritt
Capwall's
Capwall
Marritt Dressay
Streat Laval
Dust Tod
Capwell's
Gossard
Warner's
Pach
Strawt Level
Capwell’s
Street Loyal
Strent Leval
Conwall
Wba
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