Assembly debates bill to end death penalty in California
Sacramento AP reports the Assembly floor considers abolition of the death penalty for the first time since 1963. Assemblyman Alan Sieroty argues capital punishment sustains violence and racism, while supporters say it deters crime, a point critics dispute. Ramsey Clark warns executions deepen injustice. The 90 minute hearing featured a split vote by the Assembly Criminal Justice Committee.
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Nixon agrees to brief Congress on secret Pentagon study
President Nixon agrees to provide congressional committees with parts of the 7,000 page Pentagon study on U.S. involvement in Vietnam while keeping the 17 volumes classified. Secretary Ziegler says the step aims to avoid basing judgments on incomplete data and distorted impressions of the report.
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Alameda County Board approves large budget with tax hike
Alameda County supervisors adopted a sprawling 158 billion welfare heavy budget despite facing a 0.31 cent tax rate increase amid debates over Medi Cal welfare and state partnerships. The board rejected welfare expansions and costly projects including sheltered workshops and senior care programs while projecting higher salaries for 8000 county employees. County Administrator Karl Strathman’s forecast showed potential revenues, as the panel approved the Gerald blueprint in a final perusal of department requests.
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Senate votes pullout deadline in nine month plan
AP reports a House debate on a non binding amendment seeking immediate North Vietnam talks and staged prisoner releases over nine months. leaders clash over withdrawal timing while President presses for policy shifts as Senate weighs supplemental action and public pressure rises.
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House unit funds GI drug program and space budget increase
The House appropriations committee approved a 17.4 billion bill for Nixon’s programs, boosting veterans care, housing, space, and small agencies for the new fiscal year. It hikes NASA funding, expands the Apollo and Skylab efforts, and funds GI rehabilitation centers, with net increases over the president’s request and several program-level adjustments.
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Cooler Weather Forecast For South County
Cooler weather will lower heat across South County with overcast mornings and scattered clouds at night. Highs tomorrow expected in the low 40s to 70s, lows around 50s. More weather on page 30.
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Reagan snub Finance panel approves budget
In Sacramento the Senate finance panel backed a large spending plan after a 12 to 0 vote, paving a floor battle over the budget. Republican leader Hered Le Marler of Redding pledged to push for amendments to pare down spending, while Committee Chairman Randolph Callier expressed confidence in passage.
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First day of summer brings record heat near Denver
A fragment notes the first day of summer with temperatures in the low 100s near Denver Colorado and forecasts hotter conditions to follow as a rain sunset scene intrudes on the plain.
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Solons Vote Gag Rule on Filibuster
Lawmakers push to curb filibuster using a gag rule amid heated debate. Key figures and party lines shape the vote as supporters seek to limit obstruction while opponents warn of reduced debate and minority rights.
Leandro Fire Causes $50,000 In Damage And Several Injuries
A Leandro blaze last night damaged the building and multiple offices, with an estimated $50,000 in damages. Fire crews evacuated occupants as flames and smoke spread, and investigators noted arson as a possible factor while delving into the involved parties and locations.
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