Reapportionment Clash Dominates Legislature Debate
Lawmakers resumed a marathon session over a sweeping tax plan and five reapportionment forms. Democrats push an Assembly plan shifting seats amid GOP losses, while a bi partisan Senate plan seeks to preserve edge. A separate congressional plan would expand California's Washington delegation. If no agreement, a five member reapportionment commission would decide.
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Combined Draft Bill Seeks Induction Freeze Across Nation
ACLU filed class action to block draft halt until December 28. Justice Douglas reversed the halt in Southern California, with a January 6 hearing in Los Angeles. Selective Service Office officials warn the ruling could affect tens of thousands drafted after September 28. other districts may seek similar rulings. More than 60 lawsuits filed nationwide in the past six months challenge 171 law provisions easing deferment procedures.
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Retroactive pay policy fuels wage debate across agencies
The Pay Board's retroactive pay plan clashes with labor, while Treasury and the Senate seek a wage increase framework. The House committee stalls on stabilization legislation amid a 18 to 18 deadlock. The Price Commission approves a coal price pattern tied to pay raises, sparking industry protests. A potential blanket exemption for small firms is under study.
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Control exemptions debate shapes Nixon's economic plan
Senate debates a Cranston amendment extending price controls and arguing exemptions to newspapers wigs books and art objects. Opponents led by Packwood warn of floodgates while Byrd Tunney support the transport amendment and critics fear lasting government control mirroring wartime powers.
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Demonstrators clash with police at SDSU hearing
About 75 protesters linked to Tom Hayden and the Chicago Seven clashed with police at a closed San Diego State College economics hearing. Three arrests were made, glass injured a officer, and the crowd tried to force entry while police deemed the assembly unlawful.
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Marine teen leads 45 minute CHP freeway chase
A 17 year old Marine from Camp Pendleton sped on Los Angeles area freeways in a 45 minute pursuit by California Highway Patrol. He rammed at patrol cars and tried to crash into traffic before a radiator hose burst ending the chase. He was booked on reckless driving and evading arrest.
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Controversy at aging conference nears end in dispute
Debate erupts as the White House Conference on Aging nears closing with accusations that voluntary groups press for a plan undermining delegates' recommendations. Critics hunger for more public and voluntary sector aid while organizers defend independence and timing.
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Explosions Hit Visalia Oil Yard Early Wednesday
Powerful blasts ripped through a bulk oil and gas storage yard in Visalia. Windows shattered and nearby dwellings damaged as residents were awakened by the 3:30 a.m. explosions. One man, Joe Alvarez, 21, said his room caved in while his sister escaped unhurt and his mother sustained minor cuts.
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