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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1967
Page
2
Phyllis Schlafly, a mother of six, accuses a bypassed nominating committee of blocking her bid for federation presidency citing a wife and mother as disqualifying. She claims New York liberals oppose her candidacy and assert the national convention was shifted from California to Washington, D.C. to aid critics.
A basememt fire at a Cornell Heights dormitory in Ithaca killed nine people including a professor and four top students in an experimental six year program and four graduates. Eleven others were hospitalized, and survivors recalled chaotic escapes as flames and smoke filled hallways. The cause remained undetermined. the building was described as fire resistant and a student adviser, John Alden Finch, died after aiding others.
Berkeley UPI report notes the Reagan administration critics dispute a proposed nationwide personal income tax scheme. A 3.8 magnitude tremor near Visalia is mentioned in passing as context while discussions continue on the tax idea.
The unions clash amid a labor strike shaping media output as AFTRA negotiates for higher pay. John Daly joins picket lines as CBS hosts face disruptions while Johnny Carson quits The Tonight Show over taped replacements. AFTRA seeks 328 a week raises for over 100 news casters and larger sponsor fee shares. networks counter with 300 a week leases and limited fee shares.
SACRAMENTO UPI The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee added a payroll withholding clause to a 1.08 billion tax reform bill led by Chairman John G. Veneman. The measure aims to balance Reagan's 5 billion budget and fund property tax relief of 681 million for fiscal year starting July 1 1968. Veneman said a night hearing will reassess action, with opposition from Gov. Reagan and support from Lt. Gov. Finch and Assemblyman Bagley.
SACRAMENTO UPS Gov Ronald Reagan fired director Robert Keating and assistant director Pat De Young of the Chile California program to install his own appointees. Bill Clark will be acting director. Nofziger cited program renewal issues and an expected State Department audit but avoided alleging dishonesty. De Young defended the program and urged orderly transition.
The State Division of Highways will open bids at 2 p.m. on April 13 for landscaping along the San Gabriel River Freeway from Cecilia Street to Telegraph Road in Downey Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs. Work should start within 90 days after award.
UC officials urged a 6.5 percent faculty pay raise beyond Gov. Reagan's 5 percent proposal. The Ways and Means Committee postponed action on UC and state college salaries until next week as colleges seek 8.5 percent increases. State Finance Director Gordon Smith said 5 percent is near the budget limit but aims to stay competitive while keeping within a $39 million lump sum.
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