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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1971

Page

4

Smog Cancer Link Declared Not Found in Californians

Sacramento report by the Health Department and air board finds no evidence that smog causes lung cancer. It notes emissions worsen emphysema and asthma during high pollution, increases heart attack fatalities in smog periods, and may contribute to asthma attacks, while denying a mass mortality scenario from smog.

Sacramento UPS State Department of Public Health The Air Wasoutees Board UPI London New York City Tokyo

Cullen Hayes Named to Chair Key Committees

SACRAMENTO Long Beach Assemblymen Mike Cullen and James A Hayes were named chairmen of key lower house committees by Speaker Robert Moretti. Cullen will chair the new Committee on Efficiency and Cost Control, while Hayes heads the Committee on Employment and Public Employees, with other committee appointments noted.

Sacramento Long Beach Mike Cullen James A. Hayes Robert Moretti Cullen Reagan Moretti Senate Rules Committee Assembly Natural Resources Edwin L. O’berg Wadie P. Deddeh Chula Vista Walter W. Powers Robert G. Beverly T-Manhattan Beach Leroy F. Greene Jack R. Fenton Montebello Newton R. Russell Tujunga Leon Ralph Los Angeles Harvey Johnson el Monte Charles Warren David A. Roberts John Z. Knox Richmond John L. Burton San Francisco Yvonne Bratiwaite Willie L. Brown Jr San

Beilenson Proposes California SST Ban Again

Sen. Anthony Beilenson proposes a new bill to ban supersonic transport aircraft from California airports. The measure would make SST takeoffs a felony within the state with emergency grounded crafts exempt, citing threats to well being environment and tax dollars of Californians.

Sacramento Anthony C. Beilenson Beverly Hills California Beilenson

Bill Would Put Voters in Charge of PUC Members

California state Senator Tom Carrell proposed a constitutional amendment to elect the five Public Utilities Commission members by district rather than by gubernatorial appointment. The plan aims to make commissioners answerable to voters, curb rate setting influenced by the governor, and boost public accountability amid rising utility rates. The commission governs rates for gas, water, electricity, telephone, rail, bus, truck, and airline services within state commerce. four current appointees are Reagan-era selections with one vacancy pending.

Sacramento California Commission Gov Reagan Carrell THE

State to Lay Off 170 in Architecture Unit

Sacramento State Architect Fred Hummel said 17 highly skilled employees of the State Office of Architecture and Construction will be laid off by July 1, saving about 4 million. The cuts include architects and engineers and some high supervisory personnel. The action aligns with a reduced workload, not primarily economy, and OAC funds come from a revolving fee-based pool.

Sacramento Fred Hummel State Office of Architecure and Construction Mummel Hummel OAC Adget

School Choice Bill Proposed in California

Sacramento report says Assemblyman Lee Ryan proposes a seven year test granting vouchers or educational scholarships to certain elementary students to attend any approved public or private school. A parallel measure would give a flat $125 per pupil statewide to attend the school of their choice.

Sacramento Lee Ryan D-Burlingame Ryan

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