Defense attorney Garry calls mistrial bid in Newton case
In Oakland, defense lawyer Charles Garry urged a mistrial in the Black Panther leader Newton case over allegedly tampered evidence. He claimed a California Criminal Law book, tied to Newton, was the key missing exhibit and challenged the prosecution’s handling during Newton's earlier 1960 trial.
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Man Faces Welfare Fraud Charge in California
Santa Clara County officials accuse Thomas G. Lynch of fraudulently obtaining welfare checks by using five removable casts as proof of injury and registering under different names at six county welfare offices. He was arrested after presenting casts at offices to pick up checks.
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Stanford offers bomb reward for information
STANFORD UP I Stan ford University offered an 8 519 000 reward for information on the bombing of the home of the personnel director Robert Nelson. A 2 by 14 inch steel pipe bomb blew a one inch hole in the bedroom wall Monday. No one was injured. Provost William F Miller said information could lead to arrests and convictions, as the university vows to end such terrorist acts. Nelson refused to speculate on motives, noting his involvement in the firing of five employees at the Stanford Medical Center after an April sit in. Three peaceful demonstrations were held outside his office last month.
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Builders win big pay raise in California contract
Heavy construction laborers in Northern California will gain a 4.6 percent wage increase and fringe benefits over three years. Wages and benefits rise by 17 cents per hour each year for members of the Laborers' Union from firms in the Associated General Contractors and the Engineering and Grading Contractors Association. The agreement, announced Tuesday, must be reviewed by a national wage stabilization committee.
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Stanford Research Institute moves operations to Menlo Park
MENLO PARK. The Stanford Research Institute announced the transfer of its research operations from Irvine to the home office on Tuesday. The move is part of consolidating and strengthening operating efficiency in environmental management, research, pollution control, and related fields. The Irvine site handles pollution, agricultural biology, textile finishing, land use economics, and recreation and tourism. the staff numbers about 70.
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Tahoe planning unit rapped by land group officials
The League to Save Lake Tahoe accuses the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency of blatant bias toward developers. Officials say the agency approved over 24 percent of projects, including a large subdivision on erosion-prone slopes, undermining the California Nevada regional plan goals for population and growth.
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Brothers sentenced for shooting in San Francisco tavern
In a San Francisco Superior Court, Donald Banks 19 and Vincent Banks 18 were sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to robbery and related counts connected to a March 19 shooting of Special Officer Donald Fa rough in a neighborhood tavern. Police said Fa rough was paralyzed from the waist down by his wounds. A third defendant, Davelti Garvin 23, faces sentencing Friday.
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Signups blamed on war era shifts in party support
A fragmentary report discusses how war is cited as driving Dema signups while Republicans claim alignment with youth concerns. It notes President Nixon's environmental, reform, and other youth-focused policies as potential influence and mentions a Nixon staff presence among young people.
Beilenson pushes welfare reform in Senate vote
Senator Beilenson of NeRevellly Hills urges swift action on omnibus welfare reform with a plan to defer spending by 74 million in late funds for higher welfare grants. Republicans counter with calls for amendments aligning with Reagan's proposals while cautioning about cost and delay.
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Anthony Beilemson
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Clair Burgener
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Senate
Language bill vetoed by Reagan in California
SACRAMENTO UPI Gov Ronald Reagan vetoed a measure allowing sealing a language other than English at polling places saying it would add uncertainty to California election law. The bill by Sen Mervyn Dymally would remove the English at polling places requirement without a positive replacement.
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Sirhan Sirhan Trial Probe Finds No Improper Handling
Los Angeles AP reports the district attorney investigation into possible tampering with evidence in the Sirhan Sirhan trial has found no concrete evidence of improper handling by the clerk’s office. County Clerk Sharp said security measures were strictly maintained and reviewed. An external investigation into possible with funding of bullets used in the June 1968 murder of Senator Robert Kennedy remains underway.
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Bill would ban oil drilling in San Barbers Channel
In Sacramento the proposed measure would end oil leases in the San Barbers Channel after April 1972 and stop drilling under certain carvan cases. Assembly Speaker Morelli and Kevin Nuys backed AB 18K, adding two public members to the State Lands Commission and broadening its powers.
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Bomb explodes at Athens home entrance injuring none
In Athens a homemade bomb exploded at the entrance of a home causing minor damage but no injuries, authorities said. Police are investigating the incident as a possible act of vandalism or targeted attack.
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Sacramento Assembly Debates Crime Bills and Regulation
The Sacramento assembly discusses criminal justice measures and regulatory bills. Key topics include gun control funding, residency qualifications, and public safety statutes. Officials name LeRoy Green and others as part of the legislative push affecting state oversight and enforcement.
Poster contest stirs Capitol office scene
Assemblyman Olahn Baurtnn posts a banner on his Capitol door as a poster exhibit opens. Gov Ronald Reagan’s office notes the budget deficit would rise daily without income tax withholding action. Burlan criticizes the sign as in poor taste, while offering no defense of his own.
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Corona awaiting trial date in mass murder indictment
Corona, indicted by the Yuba County grand jury on 26 counts of first degree murder stemming from the Yuba City mass killings, awaits arraignment in Superior Court within 10 days. Deputy district attorney and defense counsel met with Judge Marek to resolve care and confinement issues. transcript details to be sealed.
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Capitol Briefs Defeated Bid To Bar Communists From Office
A proposed constitutional amendment to bar communists and neo fascists from statewide public employment and deny party status failed in the Capitol. Assemblyman Ploud Wakefield R Saulll Gale led the measure, which was defeated on a split vote after Wakefield urged debate on its merits. He argued education should present both sides while opponents cited threats to civil rights. The measure was ACAN.
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Assembly OKs bill to require officials to reveal investments
The Assembly approved AB 2116, filed by Assemblyman Kenneth Cory of Garden Grove, requiring Italy county officials to disclose all investments of $10,000 or more in activities regulated by the agency they represent. The measure was sent to the Senate.
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Boheman Club encampment opens amid plane theft scare
A van loaded with nine planes and a crane was reported stolen near Monte Rid, delaying the Boheman Club encampment. Club General Manager Henry Sogge dismissed concerns, saying the group has ample pianos and plans to proceed with the annual outdoor encampment as scheduled this weekend.
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Senate unit approves jail bill in California
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill by Sen. Mervyn Dymally of Los Angeles to grant prison officials power to punish inmates by isolation. Testimony from the State Department of Corrections warned the measure could lead to harsher discipline and longer sentences for inmates with discipline problems. The bill moves to the Senate floor for consideration.
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California voting measure eases candidacy rules
A measure advancing in Sacramento would cut required residency for voting and eliminate literacy as a qualification. Assemblyman Henry Waxman introduced AB 1278, aiming to shorten naturalized citizen residency from one year to 90 days, and remove occupation and acquired citizenship statements from registration. The bill moves toward a state constitutional amendment.
Local control bill approves reform of human relations commissions
In Sacramento the Assembly approved AB 874 by Assemblyman John Billap, D Napa, seeking local control over human relations commissions to curb discrimination in housing and employment. The measure would strip jurisdiction from the Fair Employment Practice Commission after local working agreements are set. State and federal minority rights laws exist, but proponents argue real discrimination must be corrected at the local level.
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Assembly passes bill on tax credit for political contributions
The Assembly approved AB 1230 by 41 to 28 and sent it to the Senate. The measure, championed by Assemblyman Henry Wasman of Los Angeles, would allow a state income tax credit up to $10 for political contributions to boost campaign support.
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