Democrats Recess After Battle Over Benefits
In Sacramento the Assembly recessed after 41 of 42 Democrats voted to widen workmen's compensation and disability insurance. The move followed a Senate adjournment and faces court tests over its validity. Speaker Unruh warned of lawsuits if Senate staff refuse to aid sending bills to the governor.
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BurnS veto blocks proposed old age aid bill
Sacramento UPI reports Governor Burns vetoed a bill allowing retired state old age assistance recipients to keep increases in federal Social Security payments. Assemblyman John L. Burton said he would seek an override. If legal, the action could raise workers' compensation to 87.50 weekly and disability payments to 87 weekly.
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Finch says Los Angeles race fears distorted after shootings
Lt. Gov. Finch returned from Miami Beach to Los Angeles to find officials saying there are no racial overtones after two shootings left three Black youths dead and six others wounded, including two police officers. He defended his trip and urged calm.
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Unruh Defends 1968 Session With Accomplishments Listed
Sacramento Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh rebutted charges of a do nothing year by detailing solid achievements of the current session. He highlighted Bay Area Rapid Transit funding, property tax relief, school aid, and workmen’s compensation and disability benefits, plus bipartisan passage of a large job program and smog and mental health measures.
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Mexican Culture Office Ransacked in Downtown Los Angeles
Burglars damaged the American-Mexican Institute of Cultural Exchange offices in downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday. A Mexican flag was desecrated and debris scattered as investigators found charred rags and a possible small fire attempt. Executive secretary Christina Ortal said little appeared missing and suspects remain unknown.
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