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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1971

Page

2

New Sales and Gas Tax Bills Target Transit

Sacramento reports Gov. Reagan officials advancing fiscal measures to tax gasoline via a new sales tax. Assemblyman Frank Lanterman and William T. Bagley back proposals to replace portions of the gasoline tax with a sales tax, aiming to boost transit funding.

Sacramento Gov. Reagan Frank Lanterman Assembly Ways and Means Committee William T. Bagley San Rafael Reagan Bagley Lanterman

Explosives Scare Near Angela Davis Jail Reportedly Contained

A man was arrested outside the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael on Tuesday after deputies found a hollowed out book possibly containing explosives and a bag with a grapefruit shaped timing device. A bomb squad was dispatched as investigators tested putty like material.

San Rafael Marin Civic Center Angela Davis Ron Rotella Sheriff's Office Michael Humphreys San Anselmo

Plane Pollution Limits Sought in California Measure

The California Assembly approved a 71 to 0 vote urging the federal government to set aircraft emission limits for planes entering the state. Preemption prevents state regulation aboard incoming flights, and the bill by Assemblyman Peter F. Schaburum moves to the Senate. Separately, Sen. Milton Marks proposes Farallon Islands as a state game refuge.

Sacramento UPS Assembly California Peter F. Schabarum R-Covina Senate Farallon Islands San Francisco Milton Marks

Cullen Bribery Bill Rejected by Assembly Committee

The Assembly Criminal Justice Committee rejected a bill to prosecute bribe offers to public officials as vigorously as the accepted bribes. Author Assemblyman Cullen cited immunity grants for bribe offers and noted the motion to approve the measure failed for lack of a second.

Sacramento UPS Assembly Criminal Justice Committee

Waldie Announces Run for California Governor in 1974

Rep Jerome Waldie a Democrat from Antioch declared in Los Angeles Tuesday he will seek the California governorship in 1974 after completing over four terms in Congress. He said Reagan’s possible third term would not alter his plan and noted his UC Berkeley education and rise from state Assembly leader to congressman.

Jerome Waldie Dcalif Waldie Antioch Los Angeles Congress Reagan California University of California State Assembly

Car Catcher Ad Teases Great Auto Boys

A brisk classified tease invites readers to check the auto section for deals and featured vehicles from the renowned auto sellers. It highlights a lively promotion aimed at attracting bargain hunters and car enthusiasts.

Auto Boys

Nixon Aid Asked in Rolls Case

Four Southern California congressmen including Chet Holifield James Corman Barry Goldwater Jr. and H Allen Smith urged President Nixon to press the British government to fulfill its promise to deliver Rolls Royce jet engines to Lockheed Aircraft Corp The lawmakers said the engines are vital to sustain major industries and national economic viability and urged clear expression of U S concern

Washington UPI Nixon Lockheed Aircraft Corp California Rep Chet Holifield James Corman Barry Goldwater Jr H. Allen Smith

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