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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1971

Page

2

California Assembly approves six year phaseout of leaded gasoline

Legislation advancing from the Assembly would ban lead compounds in gasoline over a six year period, initially applying to major refiners in the San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego areas and reaching 95 percent of California sales by 1977. Supporters cite health and pollution benefits and catalytic muffler development. opponents warn of uncertain effectiveness and industry impact.

Assembly Senate San Francisco Los Angeles San California Schabarum Ford Motor Co Robert Burkee Huntington Beach

Bill boosts UC and state college faculty pay

The Assembly Education Committee approved a bill totaling 68.67 million dollars for salary and fringe benefit increases for University of California and state college faculty. It calls for a 13 percent rise for UC faculty and 19 percent for state college teachers, with fringe benefits rising accordingly.

Sacramento UPI Assembly University of California and State College Ken Mead Oakland Ways and Means Coordinating Council For Higher Education Board of Regents Ronald Reagan

Assembly approves minor work permit projection bill

The Assembly Criminal Justice Committee approved a bill allowing a minor to work as a projectionist in theaters showing material deemed harmful if the parents give written consent. Committee Chairman Robert Beverly led the measure to the floor on a voice vote.

Sacramento UPI The Assembly Criminal Justice Committee Robert G. Beverly Manhattan Beach

Welfare rolls rise in California as AFDC recipients grow

The Reagan administration reported 53,147 Californians joined welfare roles last month, bringing total to 2.29 million or 11.5 percent of the population. AFDC totals include 1.13 million children, 431,643 women, 73,113 men, with male AFDC cases up 6,116 amid rising unemployment. There were 323,612 aged, 14,037 blind and 190,169 disabled on welfare, plus 101,563 recipients under general relief handled by counties.

Sacramento UPS

Court Overrules Cut in US Aid to California

U S District Judge Alfonso Zirpoli blocked termination of 700 million dollars in federal welfare funds for California, citing an appellate stay. He warned funds could be cut if the stay is lifted and California does not comply with AFDC cost of living adjustments by May 1, following a 21.4 percent increase order from September. The dispute centers on AFDC payments and federal funding status.

San Francisco U.S. District Court Alfonso Zirpoli California Heulti Ninth US Zirpoli AFDC Health, Education and Welfare Department

Reinecke opposes legalization of prostitution in California

Acting Gov Ed Reinecke said he cannot back legalization of prostitution as a step toward permissiveness. He spoke at a Sacramento news conference announcing support for a new commission to foster economic development and a task force report on unemployment with job creation, mortgage moratoriums, expanded benefits, and seed money for new industries.

Sacramento Ed Reinecke Reinecke Gov. Reagan Virginia Omic Development California

The Beams and Bacharachs Craft Bourbon Through Generations

A historic portrait of the Beam family and the Bacharach lineage, each generation pursuing the craft of distilling Bourbon with respect and a drive to excel. Jim Beam embodies six generations of family formula and purpose, offering a smooth, mellow whiskey with a rich aroma.

Jim Beam

Judge dissolves welfare cost of living order in California

In Sacramento Superior Court Judge William Gallagher dissolved a temporary order directing the Reagan administration to grant a 21.4 percent cost of living increase to welfare families. The order, issued last week at the California Welfare Rights Organization request, was dissolved without prejudice. An April 29 hearing for an injunction against the state remains scheduled.

Sacramento Superior Court William Gallagher Reagan Administration

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