Tunney Opens Seven Point Lead In California Senate Race
Democrat John Tunney leads Republican George Murphy by seven points in California with a week to Breckin Day. Northern California favors Tunney, while Southern California is neck and neck. Nixon and Reagan campaign for Murphy, but a presidential endorsement may not sway voters.
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Both parties charged with race bias in California
Mexican American political group MAPA accuses both Republicans and Democrats of discrimination against Spanish speakers and gerrymandering. spokesman Abel Tapia criticizes Jess Unruh and Governor Reagan while noting MAPA endorsed Ricardo Romo of the Peace and Freedom party for governor at the February Los Angeles convention.
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Meany urges unions to elect liberal candidates
AFL CIO President George Meany, 76, accused the Nixon administration of inaction on worker conditions and urged union members to vote for liberal candidates in a paid radio broadcast. He warned that ballots affect jobs health and family future.
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Dramatic shift gives Riles lead in state race
The California Poll reports a dramatic shift in the State School Superintendent race with challenger Wilson Riles moving from a 25 point deficit to a one point lead over Rafferty with one week to go. Riles has gained 14 points in 10 weeks while Rafferty lost 12, aided by endorsements from prominent figures and newspapers.
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Reagan Holds Early Lead In California Governor Race
The California Poll shows Ronald Reagan leading Assemblyman Jess Unruh by 12 points one week before voting. Reagan has strong GOP support and at least a quarter of Democrats. Unruh would need a major shift among Democrats to overtake. The poll notes possible turnout volatility and shows little change over five months of campaigning.
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Prop 18 author accuses opponents of deceit in ads
Sacramento AP: Sen James Mills author of Prop 18 says opponents have not told truth about allowing nonhighway use of some gasoline revenues. He attacks a radio ad he says misrepresents Transportation Secretary Volpe on subsidizing public transportation and calls the campaign the worst dishonesty yet.
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Reagan Ahead in State High School Poll
A UPI reported poll of about 40 000 California high school students shows Gov Ronald Reagan narrowly ahead of Jess Unruh 46 8 percent to 41 1 percent from 80 schools in Northern and Southern California Len Agear 17 president of the Junior Statesman Foundation in Palo Alto notes the result.
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