Democratic edge in California special election reshapes Assembly
In a tight special race for a California state assembly seat, Democrat David Roberts defeated Republican Billy Brophy as turnout neared 45 percent in the 27th district, preserving Democrats 43-37 majority and blocking a GOP move to break ties. The race influences state redistricting plans for 4 congressional and 120 state legislative seats.
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Peace and Freedom Party
Julia Luna Mouni
Hollywood
California no fault drive for all bills cut by committee
Sacramento AP report notes a Senate Judiciary Committee gutted Sen. John Harmer’s major auto insurance reform package, blaming lawyers for the defeat. Harmer, Glendale Republican, calls the move a victory for special interests and questions whether he will pursue remaining measures.
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Assembly Education Panel Defers Loan Measure
The Assembly Education Committee postponed action on a plan to fund state loans for junior college transfers to private four year colleges. The bill, originally broadening UC and state college reimbursement, now targets community college graduates, with a possible 1200 dollars per student per year, but concerns about need and wealthier students receiving aid prompted delaying a vote for more support and revision.
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Colliey
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San Jose
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Prayer by Barnes Attacks Nixon China Visit
A Republican assemblyman E Richard Barnes circulated a prayer accusing President Nixon of softening toward China. He asserts the United States faces a dangerous, God-hating foe and urges leaders to seek strength through faith and sacrifice to confront tyranny. The text condemns engagement with Peiping and Maotse tung and Chou En Lai.
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E. Richard Barnes
United States
China
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Nixon
Man Tsetung
Choy En-lai
Barnes
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California faces 270 million deficit in 1970 71 spending surge
Sacramento AP report quotes Controller Houston Flournoy noting expenditures topped earlier income by 270.4 million in 1970 71 while revenues rose. He warns this long term overrun threatens 1971 72 budgeting and calls for restoring fiscal responsibility amid a $128 million debt and eroded surpluses.
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Houston Flournoy
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Sacramento panel advances bill on teacher material reviews
The Assembly riiealion Vopimittee approved lepistar Lim to case penalties against teachers who but to let pare nts look over wax conedlion elas mterial. The bill by Sen Albert S. Rodda D Sacramento sent the Assembly floor Tuesday to protect teachers who unintentionally violate review regulation. Under current law failure to reveal classroom material may lead to revocation or suspension of a teacher's credential on the first offense. The bill is SB AA.
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Whitewash accusations dog CRLA funding hearings
Washington reports allege the California Rural Legal Assistance agency faced charges of misconduct and ethics violations. A judge panel found the claims unfounded while Carlucci extended CRLA funding for 17 months with a 2.7 million grant and created a California Legal Services Foundation to study new legal aid methods for the poor.
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Former U2 pilot Powers now a Los Angeles traffic spotter
Gary Powers the U2 spy plane pilot downed over Russia years ago is now a traffic spotter for a San Fernando Valley radio station. He describes the air traffic over the city, recalls his past with calm humor, and notes the public’s continued fascination with his name. The interview links his wartime history to his current radio duties and reflects on the era of Cold War spy flights.
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Medi Cal reform faces crucial test today
A compromise Medi Cal reform plan faces a floor vote as early as Thursday. Assemblyman William Campbell says delays could cost up to 4 million daily and warns of further health care cuts by September. The plan, AB 149, emphasizes prepaid health plans and caps excess use of services while restoring most cuts with 400 million saved annually.
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Reagan Balks at Tax Reform Plan Amid Amendments
In Sacramento a disputed tax reform plan faces opposition from the Reagan Administration. Assemblyman Joe Gonsalves proposes amendments to curb local government tax powers, raise personal and sales taxes, and fund property tax cuts and school aid. Reagan aides warn changes reflect political compromise but may delay a broader budget settlement. In New Jersey Benny the lottery official shapes a million dollar giveaway plan for August drawing at Garden State Center Hulmdel.
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Warren urges U N admission for China Vietnam Koreas
Former U S chief justice Earl Warren urged admitting mainland China the two Gernanys Korea and the two Vietnams to the United Nations at a Belgrade gathering He pressed for UN peacekeeping forces and stronger Security Council action He warned that delays and funding shortfalls hinder peace efforts and cited the $189 million debt burden from peace operations He also proposed expanding the International Court of Justice with regional chambers and faster summary proceedings to bolster international law enforcement.
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Obscenity charge filed against publisher in California
Los Angeles authorities arrested publisher Runkin, coowner of Alfred's Print Shop, on a municipal warrant for printing obscene material. The Free Press offices were raided and the tabloid San Francisen Ball was cited for graphic sexual content.
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