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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1968

Page

2

Draft Card Ruling Due on Mailers

In San Francisco UPI, Judge Stanley A. Weigel heard arguments on reclassifying draftees who mail back their draft cards. The judge kept the status quo for four plaintiffs after declining a preliminary injunction, following a temporary restraining order issued February 6. The ACLU urged a three judge panel to decide on the constitutionality of 1A reclassification. The suit names John Steinert, 20, Sausalito.

San Francisco UPI U.S Stanley A. Weigel Selective Service Weigel American Civil Liberties Union Marshall Krause John Steinert

Collegiants Protest AF Recruiting at Pomona College

Nearly 200 Pomona College students protested armed forces recruitment on a Wednesday. About 70 sat in the building hall as Air Force interview sessions occurred. when recruiters moved, demonstrators followed. President Ed Wilson Lyon warned expulsions for obstructive action amid public outcry. Port, Allen, Kugelmass, Steinert, and others faced induction orders or deferrals.

Claremont Pomona College Air Force Ed Wilson Lyon

Beard Bill targets college presidents over campus plays

Sacramento reports Sen James Whetmore moves to declare state college presidents responsible for campus activities including the production of The Beard controversy. After a Senate probe into the Fullerton play, he says the committee faced obstruction while seeking who bears ultimate responsibility, amid arrests of two performers in a noncollege Los Angeles production.

Sacramento James Whetmore State College Whetmore Senate California State College At Fullerton Los Angeles

Senate inquiry probes who was responsible for the nine to five prompt

In January a Senate investigation explored accountability for a nine to five prompt. Senator Whetmore of La Habra stated the chancellor blamed the college president while the president pointed to the drama department head.

Sid Whetmore R-La Habra

California Assembly Votes For Crippled Children Funds

The California Assembly approved a 750000 emergency appropriation for crippled children by party line vote. Governor Reagan supported the bill but cautioned the exact amount remains undecided. King Crown defended past funding while Lanterman urged local prioritization, noting 3000 to 4000 children were reportedly turned away. The measure proceeds to the Senate.

Sacramento Assembly Robert W. Crown Alameda Reagan Lanterman Crown Senate

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