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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1968

Page

2

Unruh attacks Reagan tax plan aiding banks in California

Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh blasted Ronald Reagan’s proposed voluntary state income tax withholding as a scheme to profit private financial institutions. He warned the plan would be costly to business and government and pledged to block it in the Assembly unless the public backs withholding.

Sacramento Gav Ronald Reagan Assembly Jesse M. Unruh Unruh Reagan Bank of Savings ‘and Loan Association Democratic Legisla Tive

McMillan Pushes Bill to End California Death Penalty

Sacramento reports Assemblyman Lester A. McMillan introduces a bill to replace capital punishment with life imprisonment without parole. Gov Reagan supports the death penalty, while McMillan argues it has no deterrent value. The case draws on ongoing court rulings and past executions as lawmakers debate constitutional questions and potential Supreme Court review.

Sacramento UPI Lester A. McMillan Los Angeles California Ranaid Reagan McMillan State Supreme Court San Quentin State High Court U.S. Supreme Court Aaron C. Mitchell Apple Green Mitchell Sacromanto Reagan Senate Edmond G. Brown Carryl Chessman The American Civil Liberties Union

UC seeks to place overflow admitted students after yes

Berkeley officials said they will try to place 2,304 qualified students denied admission due to enrollment limits. Ted Johnston, associate director, noted 1,444 freshmen and 862 advanced students were turned away to keep UC at 27,000. Admissions officer David B. Stewart said students were administratively redirected to Riverside Davis and Santa Barbara campuses.

Ted Johnston University David B. Stewart Riverside Davis Santa Barbara

Smog Law Extension Introed by Assemblyman Scharbarum

Sacramento lawmakers introduced legislation to require crankcase smog-control devices on 1955 to 1962 model vehicles. Assemblyman Peter Scharbarum of Covina led the filing on Monday, proposing added emissions standards and compliance oversight.

Sacramento UPS Peter Scharbarum R-Covina

Constitutionality Upheld for About 100 Draft Evasion Cases

In San Francisco Judge Alfonso J. Zirpoli ruled to proceed with roughly 100 draft evasion cases after rejecting a mass attack on the Selective Service Act. He kept alive only two issues for further study the constitutionality of draft board regulations and the handling of conscientious objectors. He denied dismissal motions on 35 points and rejected claims that the Vietnam War breaches international law or treaty obligations.

San Francisco U.S Alfonso J. Zirpoli Zirpoli Indivi Zirpolt

Assembly votes to drop mandatory middle school language study

In Sacramento the Assembly approved a bill by 48 to 7 to remove the requirement that sixth to eighth graders study a foreign language. The measure goes to the Senate which has already backed broad courses flexibility. Supporters argue the current rule fails to achieve its aim while educators push for voluntary programs aided by state funds.

Sacramento Assembly California Senate

New Narcotics Bill Requires Post Release Registration

SACRAMENTO UPI Senator John F McCarthy proposes a bill requiring persons convicted of dangerous drug offenses to register after release. Registrants would file with a court, prison, or probation or parole office, which would then forward data to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation.

Sacramento UPI John F. McCarthy San Rafael Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation

Five Upgrades Proposed for California State Colleges

UPI reports five recommendations by Dr. Glenn Dumke to elevate state colleges to universities. Key points: rename to state universities. align four college salaries with UC levels. cut teaching load from 12 to nine hours weekly. add PhD in philosophy programs. seek $18 million in additional budget approval.

Los Angeles UPI Jewel Glenn Dumke

Students Jubilant Over LBJ Decision

Two university newspapers report student reaction to President Johnson not seeking re-election. UCLA Daily Bruin editor Allan Mann notes a campus party and a shift of Kennedy supporters to McCarthy. Stanford Daily cites campus dissent turning to disbelief.

Los Angeles Johnson Allan Mann Daily Bruin Ucla Kennedy McCarthy Mann California Stanford Daily

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