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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1977
Page
3
Lawmakers debated reinstating the death penalty with Barry Keene and Willie Brown arguing it is wrong while Stan Thatham and Frank Vicencia emphasized representing constituents. Governor Deukmejian noted court appointments could affect the bill’s validation as the measure faced overrides and legal scrutiny.
FrontPage V reports March 31 vote to approve the measure by the Assembly on May 16 in a 54 to 0 vote and Senate concurrence on May 27 by 27 to 10. Gov Brown vetoed it hours later citing conscience while earlier pledging to veto unsigned death penalty bills. On June 2 the Senate failed to override? then a Thursday Assembly vote completed the action.
A high voltage transmission line collapsed Thursday in Venice cutting power to about 70 city blocks. No fires or injuries were reported. A Department of Water and Power spokesman said a 34 500 volt line fell onto a 4 800 volt line near Venice Boulevard and Pacific Avenue. Red power restored by 8 40 p.m. restoration expected by midnight.
Richardson reports Prop 17 rejected by California voters with 2,617,514 no votes and two thirds in Los Angeles. He reveals campaign strategy focusing on LA, urges supporters to contact legislators by mail and phone, and vows continued advocacy and reforms through the Law and Order Campaign Committee.
Gov. Brown said he was disappointed but not surprised by the State Assembly's override of his death penalty veto. Spokesman for the ACLU called it a dark day. LAPD Chief Davis praised it with a Hallelujah. Mayor Pete Wilson in San Diego welcomed the action, arguing capital punishment deters premeditated murders and is needed to prevent repeat heinous crimes.
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