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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1976

Page

3

Ward demands grand probe of assessor amid tax relief talk

Ward renews call for a grand investigation of the assessor's office to determine if business-property owners get a tax relief. Mayor Bradley says city tax rate could fall but hinges on city council approval amid turmoil over homeowners' burdens.

Ward Watson Los Angeles Tom Bradley Bradley Baxter Vibe Wee Grand Jury S “T Phillip Srand Jury State Board of Equalization State Board Cnty Hall Ci Council

State press cancer safety rules eyed with penalties

SAN FRANCISCO AP The State Industrial Safety Division warned employers who fail to report use of cancer causing chemicals or to implement safeguards could face up to 10000 dollars in penalties. Division chief Art Carter said inspections found widespread disregard for reporting. an estimated 4000 to 6000 potential users exist in California but only 21 employers have reported so far.

San Francisco Art Carter California Carter

Panel rejects revision of milk pooling

The Assembly Ways and Means Committee sent Sen. George Renovich s bill to interim study, killing a proposed revision to the 1967 milk pooling act. Dairy interests backers argued changes were needed, but opponent Gonsalves urged an interim study until next year.

Assembly Ways and Means Committee George Renovich Fresno Joe Gonsalves D-La Mirada Gonsalves

Sale of unused state mansion fails by vote

In Sacramento an Assembly committee blocked a bill to sell California Governor Reagan's unused 1.3 million mansion above the American River. The measure failed by a vote despite criticism of maintenance costs and questions about value. Senator Alquist plans another hearing next week to pursue passage with possible sale or exchange options for the 11 acre site.

Sacramento California Assembly American River Dean Jose Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Alquist Lacravnne County Ronald Reagan Brown Taj Mahal Bob Wilson San Diego Wilson Reagan Safeway

Cal urged to fire five health aides in California text

An Assembly subcommittee urged firing Omni-Rx Health Care supervisor William Burke and four other Health Department staffers and canceling a Los Angeles prepaid plan contract. The report criticizes Omni-Rx for improper commissions, lax finances, poor care, and resisting audits, naming top department officials and a contractor manager.

Cal Sacramento Assembly Health Department Brown Omni-Rx Health Care Inc Hawthorne Omni-Rx William Burke Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Los Angeles

Debates dispute marks California Senate race clash

U S Senator Tunney and challenger Hayakawa clash over debate format and number of joint appearances. Tunney favors one statewide television debate, Hayakawa prefers fewer encounters, with both sides negotiating scheduling and venues as campaigns push for visibility.

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