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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1976

Page

2

Ford blamed for lacking job policy in LA hearing

At a Los Angeles hearing of the Joint Economics Committee chaired by Senator Hubert Humphrey the Ford administration was charged with failing to propose economic programs to boost employment Mayor Tom Bradley testified that federal policy has worsened inflation and unemployment with double digit rates. Bradley cited 142000 unemployment claims in LA and warned the figure could reach 490000 including those exhausted or out of the job market. He urged much larger federal funding for employment and public works programs.

Associated Press Ford Administration Stubert J. Humphrey D-Minn Montag Thumphrey Los Angeles Humphrey Tom Bradley

Agency proposes federal full employment plan in L A remarks

Los Angeles supervisor Kenneth Hales urged Congress Monday to create a federal full employment agency to curb unemployment and rising welfare roles. Speaking to the Joint Economic Committee in Los Angeles, he urged a stronger job strategy as welfare costs grow with recession. He noted many welfare recipients are employable but lack sufficient work history, and that improving employment could cut unemployment payments and welfare bills.

Promier L.A Kenneth Hales Hahn Joint Economic Committee of Congress Los Angeles Hahno Mhust Congress Civil Conservation Corps

California tax refunds total 575 million dollars this year

Sacramento AP reports more than 5.5 million Californians will share 575 million dollars in state income tax refunds this year. Average refund is about 105 dollars. Controller Kenneth Cory notes filing timing affects receipt. He cites prior year refunds averaging 98.20 dollars for 5.2 million taxpayers.

Sacramento

Bill gains to tax oil firms for spill fund

In Sacramento, Assemblyman Mike Cullen's two year old bill cleared the Assembly Resources, Land Use and Energy Commission on a 9-0 vote. It would tax oil companies to create a $10 million spill cleanup fund, funding uncertain per barrel fees on oil shipped to the California coast. The measure advances to the Ways and Means Committee as part of a KanKan oil delivery package.

Sacramento Mike Cullen D-Long Beach Assembly Resources, Land Use and Energy Commission Ways and Means Cullen California

Upside-down Brown critic printed as such

Sacramento AP report says Assemblyman John Briggs claimed Gov. Brown sits upside down by candlelight during bill reviews with a supposed “governor's guru” aide. Briggs' veto override failed 21 34, Brown aides call the remarks nonsense. Leroy Greene urged printing Briggs remarks upside down in the Assembly journal for Brown to read.

Sacramento Momlay Gov Brown Jacques Barraght Riggs Bill Stall Briggs Leroy Greene Ht Briggs Assembly Journal

Beverly seeks state Senate seat against incumbent activity

Assemblyman Robert G. Beverly of Manhattan Beach will give up the 61st district assembly seat to pursue the Republican nomination for the state Senate. Republican Sen. Robert S. Stevens will not seek reelection. The reapportioned 27th district now covers Wilmington and San Pedro areas plus Palos Verdes, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo. Beverly, who recently quit as Assembly Republican Leader, expects to win the primary, facing Democratic Sen. James Q. Wedworth who has moved into the new district and will run as incumbent.

Sacramento Robert G. Beverly Manhattan Beach Robert S. Stevens Wilmington-San Pedro Palos Verdes Peninsula Torrance Redondo Beach Hermosa Beach Manhatbe Beach el Segue Beverly Assembly Senate Alphonzo Bell Bell U.S. Senate James ¥. Turney Congress State James Q. Wedworth Hawthorne Nglewood Nate Holden Wedworth

Land-tax bill aids senior citizens gains passage

Assembly approves constitutional amendment allowing homeowners aged 62 and older to delay paying property taxes. Assemblyman John Knox of Richmond carries the measure on the floor. Authored by Sen. John Nejedly, the amendment lets the county cover the tax bill and be repaid later by the state with interest when the elderly homeowner’s property is sold.

Sacramento Assembly John Knox Richmond John Nejedly Walnut Creek Howre Wegh Knox G

California expects $1.2 billion income tax hike in 1976-77

California plans higher tax revenues despite no rate increase. Gov Brown's advisers project income taxes rising about $495 million to 3.4 billion, sales and use up $400 million, bank and corporate taxes up $260 million, plus smaller gains in other categories, totaling a $1.2 billion increase as profits and spending widen.

Tate Bureau Sacramento California Brown Wararieaewi

Health linked headaches to neck injuries in children

Dr Wes P Helzer argues chronic headaches in adults often trace to childhood neck trauma. He cites bicycle falls, baseball bat hits, and other neck injuries as factors that alter the lordotic neck curve. He urges addressing neck issues rather than relying on pain killers and invites questions to his Helzer Chiropractic office.

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