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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
1
Partly cloudy with a chance of occasional showers tonight. Tomorrow will be quieter with changing temperatures. Tonight’s low 30 to 43 degrees. Hayward Rainfall data from Tomer Court Station notes inches. Seasonal totals and normal compares incomplete in fragments.
San Francisco Bay area sees cloudy today with showers possible and fair Friday. Winds NW 15-25 knots afternoons. Sierra Nevada expects snow flurries above 4,900 feet and clearer Friday. San Joaquin Valley shows showers today and tonight with highs near 60-70 and NW winds 10-27 mph. Monterey Bay area forecast includes showers today, clearing Friday with highs 58-63 and NW winds 12-74 mph. Fort Bragg region: showers today and tonight, fair Friday, winds 10-20 knots.
A roundup shows clouds and varied forecasts across multiple cities as California lawmakers discuss a five week session. Governor Brown and Assembly leaders debate budget, welfare, reapportionment, and civil rights laws while predicting a constructive finish.
Fragmented text captures a debate on a Friday meeting with references to tides, sunrise and sunset times, and a discussion by Levering opposing a proposal. The remarks suggest tension over labor legislation and public agency restrictions, noting attempts to prevent a certain act.
Sacramento reports a stormy session labeled the worst in California history by veteran observer Harold K. Levering. Governor Brown and Democratic leaders disputed the assessment while Levering criticized labor legislation and alleged power grabs by Brown and labor bosses.
Sacramento AP reports next year's proposed state education funding faces cuts and shifts. Gov Brown's 1968 budget proposes 721 million for elementary and secondary education, with increases for college students but reductions or eliminations for others. The Education Committee approved the plan amid debates on allocating funds to enrollments and driver education.
In Santa Monica an entertainment case reported by AP notes a cameraman’s divorce settlement. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference is made to a notable actress and a court action approving a settlement. The incomplete record mentions names and a wage-related agreement.
Legislative action advances on the tenure bill as lawmakers push for staffing protections. Reported concerns touch on education policy, funding, and potential impacts on public schools. The debate underscores tensions between teachers unions and policymakers over job security and classroom stability.
The Associated Press notes veteran Republican leader condemns the 1961 legislative session as history worst. The Senate refers measures to public committees to permit Bay Area Rapid Transit bond approval with 12 percent majority for AB IST. Bills pass on various topics from transportation to housing and liquor law changes.
California Assembly approves a statewide testing program for elementary and high schools by a large vote. The plan would require districts to administer standardized tests by the State Education Department and publish results with student names kept confidential. Critics warn it erodes local control and could push schools to teach to the test.
Washington reports a nationwide hire now campaign to place idled workers through the public employment service. Labor Secretary Author J. Goldberg says 40 governors support the effort and other states are expected to join. He calls the drive a practical appeal to employers to boost hiring amid rising activity.
AP dispatch reports China plans to veto any move to admit Mongolia to the United Nations if Communist Mongolia seeks UN membership. The Chinese U N delegate warned this before returning to New York.
Sacramento AP reports the conventions bill was approved by the Assembly after debate over sending an uncommitted delegation to the national convention. The measure, urged by supporters of the favorite son approach, sets rules for appointing delegates and addressing procedural concerns.
At Elgin Air Force Base Massachusetts an Arcas Robin sounding rocket was launched every hour for 24 hours to collect weather data. The 24th launch ended Wednesday at 6 pm, with the rockets reaching 16 to 45 miles high and transmitting meteorological information to ground stations.
Sacramento aide reports a Senate Social Welfare Committee backing a $25 million state housing program for those 60 and older. Loans up to 15000 would fund safe, sanitary dwellings, to be repaid by private and public builders with self liquidating loans. The plan, inspired by Cal-Vot programs, awaits final approval and voter ratification.
SELARADE Yugoslavia AP reports Dominike Ranta a Roman Catholic priest sentenced to 0.12 years for inspiring the slaying of David Raaj village party secretary. He allegedly visited the ceiling in sermons criticizing the communist party at the village church in Sronjeshuble.
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