War toy labeling bill dies in California assembly
In Sacramento the proposal by Assemblyman John Burton to label all war and violence related toys as dangerous to children failed 6-3 in the Assembly Efficiency and Economy Committee. Critics argued the measure impractical and overly sweeping, with supporters saying it would curb glorified war imagery for youth.
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Unruh Omudsman Bill Reaches Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO UPI Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh pushes a bill to create a state ombudsman office to handle citizen complaints about government. The measure faces a Senate hurdle, but Assembly Ways and Means backed it, with the ombudsman having nonbinding recommendations and no enforcement power.
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Reagan Accused of Diverting Funds From Approved Bills
SACRAMENTO UPI Gov Ronald Reagan faced Democratic charges that he tried to shift 22 million from projects already authorized by prior legislatures to balance the 1 billion budget. Democrats say the move was hidden in the budget bill and would gut programs Democrats had approved.
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California Bills Reflect Fiscal Strains And Policy Shifts
Sacramento lawmakers faced a volley of partisan action as a Reagan plan to widen the sales tax drew attention. Governor’s agenda included Schulz Day, education language classes, and transit board terms. Bills covered schooling, residency for military families, bus fees, and elder pension rules amid committee actions and reversals.
Campaign Expense Reforms Proposed by President Johnson
President Johnson urged sweeping election campaign reforms for full disclosure of contributions and expenses. He called for a $5,000 contribution limit and public funding via congressional appropriations to finance presidential campaigns. The plan includes criminal penalties for violations and would create a Congress funded fund, evenly split between major parties with reimbursement for a defined minor party.
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Campaign finance reforms loom in Democratic Senate gathering
A Sacramento AP report notes Democratic state senators push full disclosure of campaign money sources and spending from president to federal offices with contributions over 100 reported. The effort aims to curb public skepticism about financing. senators discuss a $5,000 individual contribution limit and overhaul of spending rules amid ongoing caucus debates over campaign finance legislation.
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Home Burglar Cleans Up After Theft In Corpus Christi
A Corpus Christi burglar looted the home of B R McCoy taking $60 in cash and costume jewelry. He reportedly tidied the living room emptied ash trays and took out the trash before leaving. The incident was reported by UPI with no injuries noted.
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House of the future may have no windows says development chief
EASTBOURNE England AP Harry Hewitt development manager of Harlish Lighting Industries Ltd told a convention the house of the future may have no windows. He said people feel a vague need for natural light but can be conditioned to improved artificial lighting, which would make life simpler for lighting and healing engineers.
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