Editorials Question the Prop 9 Political Reform Act
A legislative counsel opinion outlines constitutional concerns in Prop 9. It warns major litigation is likely, questioning limits on campaigns and petitions, eligibility rules, and penalties. The memo notes potential conflicts with state constitutional powers and court precedents, signaling protracted legal battles ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Counsel
Fair Political Practices Commission
State Personnel Board
Commission
California Supreme Court
Public Budget hearings open to the press for first time
The Senate Assembly budget committee held its first public hearing after a law opened meetings to the public and press. About 15 attendees, including staff, state employees, lobbyists, and reporters, watched as Richrd Rodda of McClatchy noted the panel examined over 200 items in California's $10.2 billion budget.
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Senate Assembly
California
Fred Marler
R-Redding
Richard Rodda
McClatchy
Rodda
I,pt
Bob Schmidt
William McKinley
South Dakota
Energy and water crises warned at water works conf
Lawrence K Cecil warned at the American Water Works Association conference that future energy growth will trigger a water shortage rivaling current energy scarcity. He noted coal gasification and shale fuels demand substantial water, while distribution losses in cities waste water, underscoring need for major changes to keep abundant water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence K. Cecil
American Water Works Association
North America
Cecil
Maddox Runs First in Georgia Campaign Gathers Stark Flight
Wayne King reports from Atlanta on Lester Maddox sweeping public events, flamboyant style, and campaign dynamic as he leads a fragmented field in Georgia’s gubernatorial race. The piece outlines Maddox’s appeal to moderate and conservative voters, potential runoffs, and rivals Bert Lance George Bushee David Gambrell George T. Smith Bobby Rowan Harry Jackson W. M. Coolidge Harold Dye George Lankford Harry Geisinger.
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Atlanta
Lester B. Maddox
Ole Lester
Bert Lance
George Bushee
United States
David Gambrell
Lance
Maddox
George T. Smith
Bobby Rowan
Harry Jackson
Thompson
W. M. Coolidge
DeKalb County
Harold Dye
George Lankford
Cobb County
Harry Geisinger
Letters on Nixon and Kissinger echo across decades
Readers weigh Nixon’s resignation and Watergate era, praising mercy and justice while critiquing media treatment. Francis De Georgy reflects on political loyalty, empathy, and national guidance, contrasting public judgment with personal history and family ties.
Justice for Nixon Should Face Trial Now
A letter argues that no one is above the law as Nixon resigns. It warns against exoneration and the political payoff of pensions and retainers, urging a public trial to restore justice and deter future misconduct. The writer, Phylus Adams of Cerritos, stresses accountability for top officials.
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Richard Milhous Hss
White House
San Clemente
Kissinger
Union
China
Skuldug- Bey
Ilis
McGovern
America
Nixon
Phylus Adams Cerritos
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State Supreme Court
Stockton
Georgia
Wayne King
The
New York Times
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Macon
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Macau
Richard
Congress
Secret Service
Tam
Elisberg
Truman
Francis DE Georgy
M.D
Long Beach
Andidate
Henry Kissinger
Hower
Rosé
Richard Wallmeyer
Mr. Kissinger
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