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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1970

Page

3

Reagan Anger Shapes California Tax Debate in Session

Senator Danielson of Los Angeles doubts the session’s path as he reconsiders voting on the governor’s tax shift plan. Reagan defends the package while criticizing UROC and criticizes Bidley’s facts. An Orange County special election looms to fill Schmitz’s Senate seat, with Carpenter favored.

George Danielson Los Angeles Reagan Orange County John G. Schmitz Congress Dennis Carpenter Republican Party

Unruh Poll Shows Reagan in Trouble in California

A statewide poll for Rep. John Tunney's U S Senate campaign shows Gov. Reagan trailing by eight percentage points with a 50 to 52 job rating. Jess Unruh's headquarters released the results, based on 1,154 registered California voters surveyed June 20 to 29, while Tunney leads Murphpy by five points.

Reagan Jess Unruh Los Angeles Oliver Quayle John V. Tunney U.S. Senate Unruh Tunney George Murphy Quayle California Murphy

Reagan undecided on tax for racehorses in California

Governor Reagan questioned the fairness of taxing all thoroughbreds equally at a weekly news conference. As a horse owner he said he did not know about a bill passed by the Assembly to change tax methods, noting that all nags eat the same.

Bradley Reagan UROC Sacramento Assembly

Mercury Pesticide Use Spark Water Contamination Probe

The State Agriculture Department in Sacramento said it is studying possible mercury pesticide related contamination from swimming pools cooling towers and laundry water. Director Jerry Fielder said the department is deeply concerned about mercury compounds entering water supplies from pool treatments and mildew proofing laundry processes.

Sacramento UPT State Agriculture Department Jerry Fielder

Rites scheduled for brothers killed in Beach Cave-in

Funeral rites set for Robert O'Brien Jr. and Danny Maciejewski in San Pedro. Burial at Green Mills Memorial Cemetery. Their mother Agnes O'Brien, shaken by the beach cave tragedy, was treated for shock. Robert J. O'Brien, a shipfitter chief aboard USS THeetar, was en route home from Subic Bay, Vietnam.

Vuberal Cherry and Dunipero Avenues San Pedro Robert O'Brien Jr Danny Maciejewski Harvest Ave Lakewood McNerney Green Mills Memorial Cluffside Agnes Jean O'Brien Robert J. O'Brien Long Beach Subic Bay Vietnam O'Briens Hone Beach Doris Mae Chash O'Brien

Bank Robber Shot by Police After Hostage Escape

James Reynolds 25 of Walnut Creek robbed a Security Pacific National Bank in Westchester and hoisted a employee as hostage. He fired at a guard, grabbed a gun, and led the hostage to a shoe store parking lot where he fired on a patrol car. Officer Dennis Sebenick wounded Reynolds in the left foot with shotgun fire. The $700 loot was recovered.

Westchester Los Angeles James Reynolds Walnut Creek Security Pacific National Bank Tony Ballyntine Clayton Spurr Reynolds Spurr Ballynine Pas Dennis Sebenick Ballantine Daniel Reynolds Wirenhoto

Nixon weighs veto options on education and independent offices bills

The Independent Offices bill would exceed Nixon's request by 541 million and the Education bill by 543 million, yet net fiscal impact in 1971 remains small. George P. Shultz argues the real effect will surface in 1972 as inflation fears drive spending controls.

Independent Offices Nixon Office of Education Joint Committee On George P. Shultz Office of Management and Budget San Clemente Congress

Fairview State Hospital Does Not Offer PT Training

The hospital does offer a 48 week psychiatric technician program with a $235 monthly salary for high school graduates who pass the state Civil Service test. The next exam is Aug 14 at 8 am in the Fairview State Hospital Auditorium Costa Mesa. Contact personnel at (744) 545-9351 for details.

Fairview State Hospital Costa Mesa A.N Long Beach A. Fairview State Hospital Fairview Harbor Blvd

Cutco salesman delays order from May 25

A Cutco Co salesman visited a Anaheim resident on May 25 and sold Wearever Aluminum steak knives for 37.80 with delivery promised in 30 days. The customer reports no knives or return calls despite repeated inquiries. Cutco manager Troy Newton offered no explanation but pledged to intervene. Wearever Aluminum HQ in Oakland confirmed other complaints about the same salesman.

Cutco Co Action Line C.W.S Anaheim Troy Newton Southern California Wearever Oakland

New York Lottery Tickets Must Be Won In Person

A reader from Long Beach reports receiving a refund and a form letter stating federal law bars mailing lottery tickets. The letter says tickets must be purchased in person in New York State, though it notes purchases may be made there by or for residents of other areas.

Action Line New York U.S New York State U.A Long Beach

Action Ordered Against Coce Violating Planner

County supervisors ordered technical and legal steps against Karl Rodi, head of Portuguese Bend Development Co., for bulldozing without a permit on a Palos Verdes Peninsula bluff overlooking Portuguese Point. Rodi sought a grading permit May 13 for a 1500 foot road and a 200 square foot parking area.

Beverly Hills Rodi Portuguese Bend Development Co Palos Verdes Drive Portuguese Point

Cranston defends authorized mailing list changes

Sen. Alan Cranston asserts he followed authorized procedures to arrange for updating a California voter mailing list. He disputes Lt. Gov. Reinecke’s figures, explains use of a state contracted labeling firm, and notes postal list correction service is free for congressional and federal agency use.

Washington Caps Alan Cranston Dcalif Procedive California Cranston Ed Reinecke San Diego Congress Thomas H. Kuehsel Clair Engle Post Office Department

Nixon Veto of Education Bill Sparks Bipartisan Debate

White House considered vetoing the education bill over concerns about schoolchildren needs and a $75 million emergency fund. Staff and lawmakers urged a veto or acceptance as Congressional increases troubled the President, with leaders and organizations criticizing the move.

White House Congress Camp David Rogers C.B. Morton Republican National Committee House Carl Albert Nixon Gerald R. Ford Johnson Ford

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