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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1970

Page

4

Welfare Reform Hearings Spark Constitutional Doubts

Governor Reagan ally urges revamp of California welfare to curb costs while lawmakers hear testimony calling the plan oppressive and possibly unconstitutional. Legislative counsel says residency limits breach rulings. critics cite birth control instruction and male earner rules as likely unconstitutional. Welfare director backs the bill, claiming it would boost aid effectiveness and purchasing power for recipients. California spending on welfare tops 1.2 billion with over 1.7 million recipients statewide.

About &C Legislative Committee State Capitol George H.murphy California Reagan Murphy U.S. Supreme Court Duffy Robert C. Martin

Panel Votes Tax on Public Power Firms

Sacramento report: Assembly committees approve a bill to end tax exemption for public power utilities, imposing a 14 percent tax on gross revenue. Revenue mostly funds schools, with about 28.5 million expected first year. Opponents call it a shift of funds and an attack by private interests.

Sacramento Assembly Assembly Ways and Means Committee William ¥. Bagley Anselmo Santa Clara Gray G. Gillmor Gillmor

Rock festival rules seek felony penalties in California

Sacramento Senate Local Government Committee endorsed a bill making it a felony to violate city or county ordinances governing rock festivals. Sen Manald L. Grunsky said the measure aims to deter illegal gatherings and ensure permit compliance with strict liability for owners and promoters if violations occur. The bill, if passed, could carry up to five years in jail. assembly action was previously blocked.

Sacramento UPS Senate Local Government Committee Manald L. Grunsky Watsonville Senate T'r Gransky Grunsky

Sykes sues city over 1964 cable car crash impact

Gloria Sykes testifies in San Francisco that injuries from a 1964 cable car crash left her with an insatiable sexual desire and no will to live while her lawyer seeks $500,000. She says the accident may have changed her behavior and mood, though she cannot explain precisely what caused the changes. The case reflects ongoing medical expense concerns and legal strategy.

San Francisco UPI Sona Gloria Sykes Marvin Lewis Miss Sykes Auorey Lewis

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