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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1972
Page
2
Assembly member Hayward proposes a bill to grant free ocean fishing licenses for low income seniors over 62 who have resided in the state the prior five years, with inland waterway licenses still costing four dollars and a four dollar inland fee.
A senator announces a new eight bill reapportionment plan based on one person one vote from a 1964 Supreme Court decision. He blasts years of negotiations as failing to produce a plan acceptable to the legislature and governor and seeks to dispel mystery and intrigue around Zenovich.
Sacramento legislator ZBerg says grand jury reform may affect indictments in high profile Sirhan, Manson and Davis cases. The bill, sent to the Senate 43 to 19, would require random grand juror selection from civil and criminal lists and create two grand juries in counties with populations over 650,000 to handle criminal indictments and other matters.
Sacramento accord fat content labeling for ground beef may raise shopper costs. Merle Goddard of California Grocers Association notes $150 fat testing equipment and added labor. Assemblyman Briggs proposes four fat percent categories and bans vague terms while requiring labels for any added ingredients.
Artie Samish, famed as the most powerful figure in the Capitol during the 1940s, offered to testify for a measure to ban enforcement of air trade signaling prices by agents of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Senator Alan Short said Samish informed him and will decide after a final discussion on an invitation to testify.
The legislature reopens discussions on a new California State Capitol as Sen. Randolph Coller chairs a Joint Legislative Committee on Building Space Needs. He notes the need for a structure within five years but questions affordability and timeline amid economic constraints. State employees and Capitol media reps outlined space requirements at a Tuesday meeting.
Sacramento report covers proposed constitutional amendments and bills in the Assembly and Senate. Key items include a death penalty ruling, reapportionment changes for state and federal districts, and various education, insurance, and public service funding measures with multiple sponsors from San Jose to San Francisco.
Governor Ronald Reagan defended capital punishment as biblical and needed to protect society. He acknowledged cruelty in execution but dismissed court concerns as nitpicking, opposed life without parole as inadequate, and urged a constitutional amendment to uphold the death penalty despite former opposition.
California homeowners would see property tax cuts of $125 or more under a billion-dollar tax shift plan being drafted for introduction in the Assembly next year. The plan includes a sales tax hike, higher state income taxes, and larger school funding, with Speaker Bob Moretti aiming to win bipartisan support and possibly align with the County Supervisors Association.
Governor Ronald Reagan ordered immediate steps to curb abuses of state-owned automobiles after auditor claims top aides used unmarked cars with civilian plates. A new screening procedure requires all state agencies to file lists of such cars for review and removal of unauthorized uses to meet vehicle code requirements.
In the 7th Assembly District special election Democrat Bol Wilson edged Republicans 43 to 37, with about 39 percent turnout. Wilson led 24,780 to 4,061 for Arhonau, American Independent Armin Moths had 2,785 votes, and Peace and Freedom candidate James Stronski received 1,249. The seat opened after Pete Wilson became mayor of San Diego. The four contenders emerged from a field of 16 from the February 1 primary.
A California Assembly committee backed a bill to raise University of California and state college faculty salaries 13 percent, funded by a $79 million increase, arguing union drivers have seen larger raises while faculty have lacked cost of living adjustments. If federal approval falters, supporters would seek whatever remains possible.
Senators faced highly partisan testimony on blanket amnesty for draft evaders and war deserters. Edward McKenneth urged firm peace commitment and warned against punitive conditions. Witnesses in favor included a Presbyterian minister whose son deserted to Canada and supporters from Pennsylvanian districts.
In Stockholm, two servicemen, Bob Davis of Rockford Illinois and John Kemlé of Newark New Jersey, say they will return to the United States after a year in Sweden to avoid repeating the deserter cycle. Davis cites low funds and dismissal from service after a home leave. Kemlé also cites money troubles and the desire to escape the same fate as others. Deserters in Sweden have faced involvement in drugs and other crimes.
The 14 mile four lane freeway segment of Interstate 5 opens to speed travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Officials say the $90 million project makes the span the world's longest opened freeway section at once, connecting with I 15 near Bakersfield and routing traffic along the valley toward Tracy and the Bay Area. The route shortens travel by about 27 miles compared with the new path and 42 miles versus Highway 101.
Senate leader George Moscone unveiled a comprehensive no fault auto insurance plan by the State Bar Association. The proposal promises immediate medical payments up to 2,000. then 80 percent to 50,000 for injuries, wage loss up to 123 a week for a year, and no fault ceiling on medical costs or death benefits. Property damage is excluded and a trailer bill on that issue is under study. Other no fault measures exist, including a rival plan by Jack Fenton offering 10,000 for losses with additional pain and suffering rights if medical bills exceed 1,000 or if permanent disability occurs.
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