Capitol briefs seek to block further Witton hikes for foreign students
In Los Angeles a court case pauses future tuition increases for foreign students at California state colleges after former Gov. Brown denounced the hikes as against state interests. Colleges had raised tuition from 600 to 1.1 thousand dollars to cover a $1.9 million deficit. Attorneys for foreign schools seek a permanent injunction. The students won a temporary order to keep fees at 600.
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Edmund G. Brown
State report on sex offenders in California
A UPI summary of a California state Justice Department report shows two thirds of sexual offenders examined between 1960 and 1970 were committed to state hospitals for indeterminate periods. About 28 percent of the five year period patients received determinate commitment. The remainder returned to court without treatment, with most found not mentally disordered offenders or mentally ill but not amenable to treatment.
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Justice iHepartment
Mugen
Hyde
Guard on alert for war protests in California
UPI reports the California Military Department including the National Guard and state agencies were asked by the governor’s office to raise readiness to quell antiwar protests if needed. Ed Gray, the governor’s press secretary, said no request had been received by loyal officials around the state for mobilizing the National Guard after widespread demonstrations.
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UPI
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Governor’s Office
Ed Gray
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Proposal calls study of BART zero fare operation regionwide
Assemblyman Jon Koox proposed a measure to study operating BART on a zero fare basis. He argues fares could not cover costs yet may reduce air pollution and highway costs if commuters switch to transit in a three-county area.
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Jon T Koox
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Republicans Lead In Three California Counties Registration
Final registration figures show Republicans ahead of Democrats in Alpine, Mono, and Orange counties. Democrats hold 56.4 percent of California voters, totaling about 11.5 million, while Republicans have about 8.3 million voters. Third parties like Peace and Freedom and American Independent have smaller shares.
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Orange
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California Senate urged to back grape import tariff fix
AP reports lawmakers urged adoption of a joint resolution calling on President Congress State Department and U S Tariff Commission to adjust the tariff on imported grapes to protect California agriculture. The proposal targets table grapes but excludes hothouse varieties, aiming to shield growers from price competition.
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Sierra Club to push coastal protection ballot drive
Sierra Club plans an intensive petition drive over the next month to place a coastal protection measure on the November ballot. The group, led by Sacrament Abbot Gemld, teamed with the Coastal At Fahoe coalition to collect signatures toward a $23,000 target, aiming to shape a master plan for coastal environmental preservation.
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Sierra Club
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Armband Debate Over Vietnam War Spurs Legislative Fight
A dispute in the Legislature centers on Marshall wearing a Vietnam War armband during two committee battles. An emergency meeting called by Assemblyman Ray Johnson sought to stop the practice, but the proposal failed. Assemblywoman Joan Burt defended armband symbolism, saying it will not topple the Capitol.
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Ray Johnson
R-Chito
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Joan Burt
Francisco
Reagan Pushes Petition to Restore Death Penalty in California
Sacramento reports President Reagan calls Californians to back an initiative to amend the state constitution and restore capital punishment. Nancy Reagan aides circulate petitions aiming for 510,000 signatures to place the measure on the November ballot. a California Corrections Officers Association sponsor blocks detail.
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UPS
California
Tate
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Teagan
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Change of tune on school bonds in California
In Sacramento the State Board of Finance reversed course and backed legislation to reduce the two thirds majority for local school bond approvals. The plan would apply to bonds for replacement or major school buildings, with support noted from lawmakers and student observers amid ongoing debate and a potential statewide vote this November.
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State Board of Fauentda
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George Mascona
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Poatd
Clay Mitchell
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Molly” Peter
Mitchell
State board rejects first step in California cost system
Sacramento AP reports the State Board of Education narrowly rejected a pilot plan to group school costs by serial programs and limit budgeting. Opponents warned the plan could amount to thought control in classrooms. The board will reexamine the vote at its June meeting as supporters push for accountability and public scrutiny of funds.
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