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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1969

Page

5

Burns Predicts He'll Retain State Senate Leadership

In Sacramento Senate Leader Hugh M. Burns says no major leadership reshuffle is expected after George Miller Jr. died. Burns plans to stay president pro tempore, while a Republican may head the Finance Committee, with Grunsky backing Dolwig for the post. Potential party shifts could allow Republicans to gain a 21-19 edge.

Burns Senate Sacramento UPS Hugh M. Burns Sen George Miller Jr Miller Martinez Senate Finance Committee Fresno Finance Committee Donald Grunsky Richard Dolwig R-Atherton Grunsky DolWig Ronald Reagan Hugh Burns

Priolo Ends Challenge for Key GOP Office

Assemblyman Paul Priolo withdrew from the race for caucus chairman, saying he lacked the necessary votes and seeking unity with Don Mulford. Priolo sent telegrams to 41 GOP members supporting Mulford, ending the challenge as Republicans head into the 1969 session.

Sacramento UPS Paul Priolo Priolo GOP Assembly Don Mulford Piedmont Don Pacific Palisades Mulford

Unruh Seeks Direct Election for President

Assembly Speaker Jess Unruh announced plans to introduce a resolution in the 1969 Legislature to abolish the electoral college and move to a direct popular vote for the President. He would petition Congress to draft a constitutional amendment for state ratification, aiming to present it at the opening session.

Burns Assembly Jess M. Unruh Senate Jess Unruh Unruh Congress

SF State Trustees AFT Meet Over Possible Strike

Leaders of the American Federation of Teachers and state college trustees met to avert a strike at San Francisco State College. AFT local president Gary Hawkins called talks disappointing as the union threatens to strike when school resumes. The Black Students Union is also involved in a student strike. Acting SF State president S I Hayakawa warned he will be prepared for all eventualities.

American Federation of Teachers State College Board of Trustees San Francisco State College Gary Hawkins AFT Black Students Union S. I. Hayakawa S. F. State

Find a New Life: Business Opportunities in Classifieds

Classifieds offer a range of business opportunities and ventures for entrepreneurs. Explore listings under Business Opportunities to identify potential side projects, franchises, or startup ideas with varying investment levels and returns.

State mails greeting to taxpayers in annual tax packet

Six million bundles of joy were on the way to California taxpayers as the State Franchise Tax Board completed the annual mailing of state income tax forms. Residents who haven t moved since filing last year will receive Form 540 and an instruction booklet. Those who have moved since last year should pick up forms at distribution sites.

California State Franchise Tax Board

L A Water Projects Planned for 1969 by DWP

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced construction plans totaling 185 million dollars to be carried out during 1969.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Tax forms mailed to banks and offices for filing deadline

Five million forms are being mailed to banks chambers of commerce post offices and state agencies. Forms may be picked up at these points or mailed from the main office in Sacramento on request. Singles with AGI of 3250 or more and married couples with AGI of 6500 or more must file by April 15.

Martin Huff Huff Chambers of Commerce State Board of Equaliza Tion Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Employment P St Sacramento

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