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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

3

Port Clerk Pact Halts Picketing

Pickets from Marine Clerks Local 63 were withdrawn after unions and three terminals reached a new contract. The 41 member ILWU unit halted a large harbor segment with a Thursday strike against Marine Terminals States Marine Lines and Argonaut Terminals. Local 63 planned a vote at 8:30 a.m. today on the accord mediated by Lester Huling.

Local 63 Long Beach Terminal Island Wilmington International Longshoremen and Warehousemen States Marine Lines Argonaut Lester Huling Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

Bipartisan Job Bills Pass Senate. Unruh Summer Jobs Die

A package aimed at creating jobs for the hard core unemployed cleared the Senate sealing a bipartisan effort. Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh’s $1.75 million summer jobs project was trimmed from $5 million and failed 21 to 11, short of the 27 votes needed for passage.

Sacramento Senate Assembly Jesse M. Unruh

No Decision Yet on L.A. Sales Tax

Sacramento reports Los Angeles still lacks approval for its proposed one cent sales tax. A conference committee faces the Senate and Assembly after a 34 zero vote in the Senate on changes to a Carrell bill. The measure seeks to avert a $60 million annual shortfall and fund a budget gap projected up to $30 million.

Sacramento Los Angeles Senate Assembly Tom Carrell D-San Fernando

Reagan rejects call to declare United Nations Day

San Francisco senator Milton Marks introduced a resolution urging Oct 24 as United Nations Day. Governor Reagan declined to issue a proclamation saying it could be read as endorsing the United Nations concept and operation.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan Reagan U.N Milton Marks San Francisco Michael Deaver

Citizens for Vietnam Rally to honor Pueblo crewmen

The Citizens for Vietnam Committee will drop eighty two roses into Los Angeles Harbor to honor USS Pueblo crewmen. George Nelson of Long Beach estimates about 50 people will attend a day-long observance starting at Berth 58, with tributes to Pueblo crew and Vietnam soldiers followed by a rally against Sweden over harboring alleged American traitors. Other groups include Remember the Pueblo Committee, Victory in Vietnam Instead of Defeat, the Danish-American Club of Long Beach, and Americana Young Republicans.

Los Angeles Harbor The Vietnam

Reagan signs movie tax relief amid California tax debate

Governor Reagan signed a property tax relief bill for Hollywood as legislators push a final tax-cut proposal before the 1968 session ends. The move accompanies a proposed 289 million package blending general tax cuts with urban school aid, while a Dills measure seeks to ease the film industry tax burdens and restore Hollywood as a film capital with a large payroll.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan Hollywood California Capitol Stephen P. Teale Drailroad Senate Assembly Conference Reagan Ralph M. Dills Dgardena

Artesia Lands Sale Resolution Passes Legislature

Assemblyman Joe Gonsalves secures a measure awarding Artesia 8.35 acres near Pioneer Boulevard and the Artesia Freeway. The sale, from surplus land acquired for the Artesia Freeway, targets a price near the original purchase and sets payment over 10 years. The city plans park use and the resolution directs immediate sale with staged payments.

Sacramento Joe Gonsalves D-La Mirada City of Artesia State Division of Highways Pioneer Boulevard Artesia Freeway Artesia Gonsalves Assemblyman Division of Highways City Highway Division

Legislature Approves Ban on RFK Autopsy Photos

The California Assembly approved a bill to prohibit publication of autopsy photos of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The measure, by Assemblyman F James Bear, passed with Senate changes and moves to Governor Reagan. Coauthored by Assemblyman Jesse M Unruh, it aims to limit disclosure of Kennedy related imagery.

Robert F Senate F. James Bear San Diego Ronald Rea

Reagan OKs State Smog Device Tests

Gov. Reagan signed a bill authorizing 200000 dollars for a one year test of exhaust emission devices on 75 state operated vehicles. The State Air Resources Board will conduct the trial with devices on Highway Patrol General Services and Highways vehicles.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan State Air Resources Board James A. Hayes Long Beach Hayes Highway Patrol Department of General Services Division of Highways Air Resources Board

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