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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1968

Page

5

Burns Pessimistic on 1968 Legislature

Senate President Hugh M. Burns forecast a shorter, less productive 1968 session in Sacramento. The Fresno Democrat warned lawmakers would be partisan over state finances and unlikely to pass major tax reform or other big bills. He predicted re-election for current members and new chairmanships for Senate Republicans amid intra party tension.

Sacramento UPI Senate Hugh M. Burns Burns Fresno Ronald Reagan Milton Marks San Francisco J. Eugene McAteer Robert H. Finch GOP Rules Committee Dows Senate Republicans

Gov Veto Cites Youth Danger in Deviate Aid Plan

Sacramento UP state official says Gov Reagan vetoed a program funding eight VISTA volunteers to work in San Francisco's Tenderloin amid narcotics and sexual activity concerns. Deputy OEO head Zimmer cites safety risks and lack of coordination with existing efforts. press secretary Beck notes undefined goals and no central headquarters.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan San Francisco Paul Zimmer State Office of Economic Opportunity Reagan VISTA Yawdry Zimmer Paul Beck

Lawmakers Expect Partisan Conflicts in Short Session

Political figures forecast a partisan, combative legislative session with limited chance for major reforms. Tax changes seem unlikely in an election year, and debate over judicial appointments and the Rumford Open Housing Act is expected to continue with limited reform or repeal prospects.

Watson Refuses Airline Data in Tax Dispute

Los Angeles County Assessor Philip E. Watson faced possible court action after defying a State Board of Equalization request for records related to three airlines. Paul Leake cited tax discrepancies between Los Angeles and San Francisco, noting more flights operate from L A. The airlines named are Fan American Airways Trans World Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

Los Angeles Philip E. Watson State Board of Equalization Paul Leake San Francisco Fan American Airways Trans World Airlines, Inc Delta Air Lines, Inc

Psychiatric Counsel Urged for Prisoners in State Plan

Sacramento UPI reports State Youth Authority Director Hemati G. Stark urged replacing imprisonment with psychiatric counseling and rehabilitation to cut juvenile delinquency. Stark, 64, will retire January 31 after a 40 year career. Allen F. Breed will succeed him.

Sacramento UPI State Youth Authority Hemati G. Stark Allen F. Breed

TWA Sets Los Angeles Daily Boarding Record

Trans World Airlines announced a local single day record in Los Angeles with 5,474 passengers boarded Tuesday. The milestone highlights TWA’s strong performance at LAX amid growing travel demand and summer traffic.

Los Angeles CNS Trans World Airlines

County Assessor Fights Bureau Over Out‑of‑State Accounts

Watson defended local control as he warned the board not to extend Its powers to audit accounts of 911 firms based out of state. He argued the board cannot be the local assessor or reach audits far from the scene, stressing the need to understand airline tax differences between Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.

Bbsessois Watson Los Angeles San Mateo San Francisco

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