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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1969

Page

6

Chavez Son Refuses Induction in Fresno Service

Fernando Chavez son of Cesar Chavez refuses induction into the services after a Catholic prayer service at the Fresno center. More than 60 protesters including AFL CIO United Farm Workers members stand in drizzle as two priests lead the service. He says he cannot conceive of killing and stands for nonviolence while his father supports the decision.

Fresno Cesar Chavez Fernando Chavez Aflcio United Farm Workers Organizing Committee Chavez Jand

Reward Offered in UC Bombing Case at Santa Barbara

The University of California offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrests over the April 11 bombing at the Faculty Club. Regents added $1,000 from Faculty Club members. Dover Sharp, 55, died attempting to disarm a homemade explosive. Chavez challenges draft board fairness citing poverty.

Dover Sharp

Tops Bottoms Local Options Bill Moves to Assembly Floor

The local options bill sponsored by Assemblyman John Quimby D Rial, was sent to the Assembly floor. The measure proposes changes to local governance options pending further debate.

John Quimby D-Rialto Assembly

Gun Law in S F Is Upheld by California Supreme Court

San Francisco gun control ordinance is validated as a proper local police power. John Galvin, a gun collector, challenged the July 1968 rule citing conflicts with state law and self incrimination. The court found no preemption or constitutional violation and upheld registration requiring a $1 fee and listing name address and weapon, with penalties up to $500 fine and six months jail.

San Francisco California Supree Court John Galvin Gavlin United States California

Capitol Picket Ban Approved in Sacramento

The Assembly Criminal Procedure Committee backed a bill to outlaw picketing and protests in the Capitol after a Tuesday demonstration where about 300 people occupied Governor Reagan’s offices to oppose a veto of an antipoverty grant. Mulford argues arrests could occur under the bill. Vasconcellos warns it suppresses peaceful signs.

Sacramento UPS Assembly Criminal Procedure Committee Capitol Ronald Reagan Mulford John Vasconcellos D-San Jose

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